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Reolink Argus PT

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Reolink Argus PT, three-quarter view
Image: Reolink press materials

Does the Reolink Argus PT work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Argus PT is a 5MP pan-tilt battery camera on Wi-Fi with an optional solar panel.

RTSP and ONVIF are available only through a Home Hub. It suits Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant users, with native support through the maker's cloud. It does not support HomeKit.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
No[1]
Not supported
Google Home
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
Alexa
Yes[2]
Wi-Fi cloud, native
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[3]
Wi-Fi cloud, native

Key facts

Reolink Argus PT facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$129.99[4] as of
SeriesArgus[2]
ConnectionWi-Fi + battery[2]
Cable designnone (battery)[2]
PowerRechargeable 21.6Wh battery. Solar option: Solar Panel (3W).[2]
Lenspan-tilt[2]
IP ratingIP64[2]
Resolution2880x1616 (5MP)[2]
microSD max128GB[2]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP/ONVIF only via Home Hub (battery Wi-Fi camera)[5]
Smart homeGoogle Assistant and Alexa[2]
Releasedunknown
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF, only through a Home Hub[5] (Applies to all Reolink battery Wi-Fi cameras.)

Integration paths

How the Reolink Argus PT connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi cloudunknownunknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Reolink Argus PT

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[3]reolinkWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Platinum[3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Model namedLimited: Needs a Reolink Home Hub or NVR; the camera has no direct HTTP API for Home Assistant[3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[6]com.reolinkWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[6]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Battery cameras connect through a Home Hub or NVR[6]
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Cite this page

Reolink Argus PT. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/reolink-argus-pt. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Unterstuetzen Reolink Kameras HomeKit (German)
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  2. [2]
    MFRreolink.com / Reolink US product page: Argus PT
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Reolink integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRstore.reolink.com / Reolink US store: Argus PT
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  5. [5]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Which Reolink Products Support CGI/RTSP/ONVIF
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  6. [6]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Reolink
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