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

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

It needs a Reolink Home Hub for RTSP or ONVIF. 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][4]
Wi-Fi cloud, native

Key facts

Reolink Argus Solar facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$99.99[5] as of
SeriesArgus[2]
ConnectionWi-Fi + battery[2]
Cable designnone (battery)[2]
PowerRechargeable 6500mAh battery. Solar option: Solar Panel.[2]
Lensunknown
IP ratingIP67[2]
Resolution2880x1616 (5MP)[2]
microSD max512GB[2]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP/ONVIF only via Home Hub (battery Wi-Fi camera)[6]
Smart homeGoogle Assistant, Alexa[2]
Releasedunknown
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF, only through a Home Hub[6] (Applies to all Reolink battery Wi-Fi cameras.)

Integration paths

How the Reolink Argus Solar 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 Solar

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[3][4]reolinkWi-Fi cloud
  • Quality: Platinum[3][4]
  • IoT class: Local Push[3][4]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3][4]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Needs a Reolink Home Hub or NVR; the camera has no direct HTTP API for Home Assistant[3][4]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[7]com.reolinkWi-Fi cloud
  • App: Official[7]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[7]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Battery cameras connect through a Home Hub or NVR[7]
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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 Solar. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/reolink-argus-solar. 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 Solar
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Reolink integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Reolink Support: Reolink Home Hub Compatibility
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    MFRstore.reolink.com / Reolink US store: Argus Solar
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  6. [6]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Which Reolink Products Support CGI/RTSP/ONVIF
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  7. [7]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Reolink
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