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Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

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Does the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) can run on a battery or on wired power.

RTSP and ONVIF need a Reolink Home Hub. It suits Home Assistant users, with native support through local Wi-Fi control.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Unknown
Unknown
Google Home
Unknown
Unknown
Alexa
Unknown
Unknown
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[1][2]
Wi-Fi local, native

Key facts

Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3]
List price$149.99[4] as of
SeriesVideo Doorbell[3]
ConnectionWi-Fi + battery[3]
Cable designnone (battery)[3]
Powerbattery or wired AC/DC[5]
IP ratingIP65[3]
Resolution2048x2048 (4MP, 1:1)[5]
microSD max512GB[3]
RTSP / ONVIFYes, but it requires the Home Hub. A standalone wired mode is planned for a future firmware.[5]
Smart homeGoogle Assistant, Alexa, IFTTT and Home Assistant*[3]
Home Hub supportfactory supported[6]
Released2026-07-20[7]
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF, only through a Home Hub[5] (Reolink says a standalone wired mode is planned in a future firmware.)

Integration paths

How the Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localReolink Home Hub, Reolink Home Hub Pro[5][6] (RTSP and ONVIF need a Home Hub. A standalone wired mode is planned in a future firmware.)Yes[5][6] (RTSP and ONVIF are served through the Home Hub on the local network.)unknown
About these columns
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 Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[1][2]reolinkWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Platinum[1][2]
  • IoT class: Local Push[1][2]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[1][2]
Vendor system covered, model not namedLimited: Needs a Reolink Home Hub or NVR; the camera has no direct HTTP API for Home Assistant[1][2]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[8]com.reolinkWi-Fi local
  • App: Official[8]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[8]
Product line namedNone stated
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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.

Releases

  1. 2026
    1. Expected [9]

      Announced June 1 as releasing on June 15.

    2. Released [7]

Cite this page

Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen). Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/reolink-battery-doorbell-2nd-gen. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Reolink integration
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    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Reolink Support: Reolink Home Hub Compatibility
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    MFRreolink.com / Reolink US product page: Reolink Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
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    MFRstore.reolink.com / Reolink US store: Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)
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  5. [5]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Introduction to Reolink Video Doorbell Cameras
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  6. [6]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Reolink Home Hub Compatibility
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  7. [7]
    MFRreolink.com / Reolink releases the Video Doorbell 2nd Gen (Los Angeles, July 20, 2026)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Reolink
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    MFRreolink.com / Reolink introduces triple-lens OMVI series and Power-Efficient Series (Los Angeles, June 1, 2026)
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