Rikuy for Reolink recorders.

Reolink comes after launch. Its own API gives Rikuy frames and recorded search, and wired or plug-in Wi-Fi cameras also speak RTSP and ONVIF.

Check your cameras Start free
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Reolink
methodapi.cgi
statusAfter launch

Models we are testing.

Reolink is on our test plan after Hikvision and Dahua. Tell us your model and we check it with you.

model linetypelive framerecorded clipsstatus
Reolink NVRsNVR, IP camerasPlannedPlannedPlanned
Wired and plug-in Wi-Fi camerasCamera, RTSP and ONVIFPlannedPlannedPlanned
Battery camerasThrough Home Hub onlyVia Home HubTo testLater

How Rikuy talks to it.

Reolink's api.cgi uses a token login, then Search to find recordings and Snap for a frame. RTSP and ONVIF are turned on from the Reolink app.

login /api.cgi?cmd=Login
frame /api.cgi?cmd=Snap&channel=0
search /api.cgi?cmd=Search
live rtsp://…/h264Preview_01_main

The Bridge sits on the store network and calls these on the recorder. Nothing reaches the recorder from the internet.

What to turn on in the recorder

  1. 1
    Create a user for RikuyA user with view rights only. Its password stays encrypted on the Bridge.
  2. 2
    Turn on RTSP and ONVIFIn the Reolink app, under network settings for each recorder or camera.
  3. 3
    Keep the recorder on the store networkThe Bridge finds it there. Nothing is opened to the internet.

During the private demo we do this with you on a video call. It takes about ten minutes.

Known limits, said plainly.

Battery cameras

Reolink battery cameras only stream through the Reolink Home Hub, so they come later.

After launch

Reolink support starts after the first Hikvision and Dahua stores are live.

Check your Reolink.

Type the model on the label. We confirm before you pay.

check_cameras("reolink", "RLN8-410")
→ type your model and press Check

Other brand on your recorder? See the full list.