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Reolink E1 Outdoor CX, front view
Image: Reolink press materials

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

The E1 Outdoor CX is a 4MP pan-tilt camera rated IP65.

It connects over Wi-Fi on 12 V DC power, also has an Ethernet port, offers RTSP and ONVIF, and takes a microSD card up to 512GB. It suits Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users get native support through local Wi-Fi control. 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 local, native

Key facts

Reolink E1 Outdoor CX facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[4]
List price$99.99[4] as of
SeriesE1[2]
ConnectionWi-Fi, plug-in/wired DC power. Also has a 10/100 RJ45 Ethernet port.[2]
Cable designtail cable (pigtail)[2][5] (Reolink calls this the tail cable (pigtail). It is 0.5 to 0.7 m long. Weatherproof caps go on the network cable outdoors.)
Cable leadspower, network[2][5]
Waterproof lidyes[2]
PowerDC 12.0V/1A[2]
Lenspan-tilt[2] (f=4.0mm fixed, F=1.0.)
IP ratingIP65[2]
Resolution2560x1440 (4MP)[2]
microSD max512GB[2]
RTSP / ONVIFRTSP and ONVIF[2]
Smart homeAlexa, Google Assistant[2]
Releasedunknown

Integration paths

How the Reolink E1 Outdoor CX connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Wi-Fi localNothing extra[2] (The camera serves its own RTSP stream on the local network.)Yes[2] (RTSP is served on the local network.)unknown
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 Outdoor CX

2 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantNative (local)[3]reolinkWi-Fi local
  • Quality: Platinum[3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[3]
Vendor system covered, model not namedNone stated
HomeyOfficial app (local)[6]com.reolinkWi-Fi local
  • App: Official[6]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[6]
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.

Cite this page

Reolink E1 Outdoor CX. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/reolink-e1-outdoor-cx. 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 Outdoor CX
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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: wifi security cameras category
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    MFRsupport.reolink.com / Reolink Support: Introduction to the Tail Cables of Reolink Bullet and Dome Cameras
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  6. [6]
    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Reolink
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