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Does the Reolink E1 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The E1 is a 4MP pan-tilt camera that plugs in and joins Wi-Fi.

RTSP and ONVIF are available only through a Home Hub or NVR. 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 E1 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[2]
List price$45.99[4] as of
SeriesE1[2]
ConnectionWi-Fi, plug-in/wired DC power[2]
Cable designunknown
Waterproof lidunknown
PowerDC 5.0V/1A[2]
Lenspan-tilt[2] (f=4.0mm fixed, F=2.0.)
Resolution2560x1440 (4MP)[2]
microSD max512GB[2]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP/ONVIF only via Home Hub or NVR[5]
Smart homeAlexa, Google Assistant[2]
Releasedunknown
Local APIRTSP and ONVIF, only through a Home Hub or NVR[5]

Integration paths

How the Reolink E1 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 E1

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]
Model namedLimited: Needs an NVR or Home Hub; the camera has no direct API[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 E1. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/reolink-e1. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Unterstuetzen Reolink Kameras HomeKit (German)
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    MFRreolink.com / Reolink US product page: E1
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Reolink integration
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    MFRstore.reolink.com / Reolink US store: E1
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  5. [5]
    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Which Reolink Products Support CGI/RTSP/ONVIF
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Reolink
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