# REOLINK Security Cameras - No Reolink Homey APP Yet - Using ONVIF as an alternative - Matter 1.2 now supports 9 x NEW device types - Matter 1.2 does NOT yet support Security Cameras **URL:** \ **Category:** Devices\ **Tags:** app, homey-pro\ **Created:** [January 18, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520 "2024-01-18T01:57:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tony_deane_uk/32/98310_2.png) [@Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://community.homey.app/u/Tony_Deane_UK)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 1:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/1 "2024-01-18T01:57:55Z")
@Techniman thanks for suggesting users consider **ONVIF** to enable **REOLINK** security cameras to work with Homey Pro, a great idea. I don’t understand the ONVIF Protocol myself - so maybe another member can post a quick summary or some comments on ONVIF in his thread. I have now found a Link see “[THREAD 4](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-support-for-onvif-compatible-cameras-release-2-0-41/28377)” Below. Without properly thinking it through, I purchased a Battery model, should have purchased Mains. - Model was - ARGUS PT Ultra 4K - Security Camera - can be powered over USB-C. - Can also use bundled portable Solar Panels - to store energy into a - Built in BATTERY. - This model is a 2023 Release - 8 MegaPixel - can be used either Internal or External. - It has PT - Pan & Tilt - 5x Zoom - 2.4 Ghz Wi Fi - 5 Ghz Wi Fi. - [**URL** - ARGUS - PT - ULTRA 4K - Battery Model - REOLINK - Europe - Approx €174 - Euros](https://reolink.com/es/product/argus-pt-ultra/) - [**URL** - ARGUS - PT - ULTRA 4K & SR3 Solar - AMAZON-UK - Approx - £185 -£45 offer = £140](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reolink-PT-Security-Argus-Ultra/dp/B0BZD4P25M) The - ARGUS PT - BATTERY - 4K - is a newer camera and does offer a fully featured and up to date spec for the price, so is great value, I am NOT intending to **CRITICISE** that model, but . . . . - I made an UNWISE choice - in terms of HOMEY compatibility - as Reolink say their BATTERY security cameras do NOT support ONVIF protocol or RTSP stream. - [**URL** - Reolink blog, why battery based cameras cannot work with third party software](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004441753-Why-Reolink-Battery-Powered-Cameras-Cannot-Work-with-3rd-Party-Software) In Summary, as a Reolink Homey App is not yet available. The only alternative is to use ONVIF. So a WIRED Camera would be a better choice, as it enables Homey users to activate ONVIF. The LATEST range of Reolink Security Cameras - have extensive NEW features, but many of these now seem to be trending towards having a - BATTERY backup. - [**URL** - REOLINK - USA - Lists ALL of the - New Cameras with BATTERY Backup](https://store.reolink.com/us/battery-security-cameras/) - It is a shame that Reolink state that ONVIF is difficult - on models with an integrated battery. - Reolink Camera list below, confirms only WIRED Reolink can support - CGI, RTSP, ONVIF. - [**URL** - Official List - of ONVIF Supported cameras - Published by Reolink](https://support.reolink.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000617826-Which-Reolink-Products-Support-CGI-RTSP-ONVIF) . **Home Assistant** - does already have a Community APP - for **Reolink** - see Reddit below - [**URL** - 5-Apr-2023 - REDDIT - “The Reolink **Home Assistant - Integration** - is Amazing”](https://www.reddit.com/r/reolinkcam/comments/12coght/the_new_home_assistant_reolink_integration_is/) . **SmartThings** – push notifications from triggers - using ARGUS 2 Reolink Battery Camera: - [**URL** - SmartThings - User Post - Ref ARGUS 2 - Battery Based working on SmartThings](https://community.smartthings.com/t/reolink-battery-powered-cameras-argus-argus2-keen-st-kludge/131852) # Maybe the Homey Community can apply pressure on Reolink - Maybe Reolink themselves or a Community Engineer could get a Homey APP written. - I have already emailed direct to Reolink. - I intend to post some threads on the Reolink Community forums myself. ---
**Author:** ![Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tony_deane_uk/32/98310_2.png) [@Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://community.homey.app/u/Tony_Deane_UK)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 2:24am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/2 "2024-01-18T02:24:41Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/3/c/3ccd14ab4114ee6c139a0b6d66569fa352597d80.png) # CSA - Connectivity Standards Alliance - Matter 1.2 - [**URL** - 23-Oct-2023 - CSA - Press Release - **Matter 1.2** - Supports - 9 x NEW Device Types](https://csa-iot.org/newsroom/matter-1-2-arrives-with-nine-new-device-types-improvements-across-the-board) # Home Security - Video Cameras - NOT included in Matter 1.2 - Video DOORBELLS - were also NOT included in Matter 1.2 - MATTER support for VIDEO Cameras - is likely to delayed until later in 2024 or even 2025. - [**URL** - 06-SEP-2023 - The VERGE - IFA Announcements - Binding Devices - and Cameras](https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/6/23860092/matter-smart-home-amazon-ifa-2023-philips-hue-camera_) - [**URL** - 23-OCT-2023 - The VERGE - Matter 1.2 is a big move for the smart home standard](https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/23/23925489/matter-1-2-smart-home-support-new-devices) # The 9 x NEW Device Types - In Matter 1.2 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/b/2/b2cf87107749515c07f53dffebe80f3246607afa.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/2/f2455eb5e86887967178fbb43411cdb0f6add1f4.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/d/9/d945ae960f41a33929758021a996da5eda2384aa.png) ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2024, 6:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/3 "2024-01-18T06:08:57Z")
> [@Tony\_Deane\_UK](#): > > Maybe some community pressure on **Reolink** to commission a “ **Homey Pro APP** ” Since there isn’t even an official Home Assistant integration, don’t count on Reolink making a Homey Pro app. ---
**Author:** ![Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/tony_deane_uk/32/98310_2.png) [@Tony\_Deane\_UK](https://community.homey.app/u/Tony_Deane_UK)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/4 "2024-01-22T14:23:27Z")
# ONVIF - link here - Developers Notes - Adrian Rockall - Adrian’s link below - was started when he created this ONVIF App - back in April 2020 - The link has over 1,350 threads in it - as of 22-Jan-204 and growing. - Anyone interested in REOLINK and ONVIF, should go to Adrian’s thread, which is packed with lots of thorough technical Information on how to use ONVIF. - I earlier called it ONVIV which is incorrect - Correct term is ONVIF. > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Support for ONVIF compatible cameras (Release 2.0.60, Test 2.0.60)](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-support-for-onvif-compatible-cameras-release-2-0-41/28377): > > I have created an app that supports ONVIF compatible video cameras. The cameras must support the following requirements: S and T profiles of the ONVIF specification, Provide a snapshot URL to obtain a JPEG snapshot, Support Pull points for motion capabilities. (version 0.0.22 adds WS\_BasicEvents, also known as Push points, but is not fully tested). The main differences between this app and the Homey IP camera support are discovery and motion detection. There are two snapshot views for each c… ---
**Author:** ![Theckman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/theckman/32/120934_2.png) [@Theckman](https://community.homey.app/u/Theckman)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 4:08am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/5 "2025-04-22T04:08:43Z")
Interestlingly, ReoLink just announced it os joining the Works With Home Assistant program ([Reolink Is Teaming up With Home Assistant](https://www.howtogeek.com/reolink-is-teaming-up-with-home-assistant/)). I wonder if those API’s are going to be exposed and documented. If they are, that could be exciting for the rest of us. ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 4:54am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/6 "2025-04-22T04:54:21Z")
The Reolink integration for HA has existed for years. The protocol isn’t documented as such (AFAIK) but the integration [is Open Source](https://github.com/starkillerOG/reolink_aio). It’s just that nobody has felt the need to implement a Homey equivalent 🤷🏼‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![Theckman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/theckman/32/120934_2.png) [@Theckman](https://community.homey.app/u/Theckman)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/7 "2025-04-22T15:56:04Z")
Good morning, I don’t know if this is what you mean, but I just perused through this document and I think it’s what you’re talking about: > **[Camera HTTP API User Guide\_v8.pdf](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KvPbjRVqsgCEzJsUS--zEyxw6cP-pkSI/view)** > > Google Drive file. It goes into pretty good detail, reminds me of the powershell documentation i search through to hack scripts together for work. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/5/6/56fc6be296effec7183091c09645e2773170f7c9.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/7/e7d1cc95385d164962b8d1c21edaaca33cadf51b.png) ---
**Author:** ![robertklep](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/robertklep/32/160628_2.png) [@robertklep](https://community.homey.app/u/robertklep)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/8 "2025-04-22T17:43:08Z")
> [@Theckman](#): > > I don’t know if this is what you mean, but I just perused through this document and I think it’s what you’re talking about: This isn’t a document that has only been made public recently, it’s just that nobody seems to be interested in making a Reolink app for Homey. ---
**Author:** ![Doekse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/doekse/32/109415_2.png) [@Doekse](https://community.homey.app/u/Doekse)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/9 "2025-04-22T20:11:23Z")
We’re currently working on adding support for camera streams in the Homey mobile app, and since Reolink is one of the major players, they’re definitely on our radar. I’m already in touch with their local team, so while there’s no timeline just yet, just know this hasn’t gone unnoticed! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Morten\_Binding](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/morten_binding/32/80103_2.png) [@Morten\_Binding](https://community.homey.app/u/Morten_Binding)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 8:22am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/10 "2025-08-26T08:22:29Z")
Is there any news on this? ---
**Author:** ![PassieVlassie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/passievlassie/32/175675_2.png) [@PassieVlassie](https://community.homey.app/u/PassieVlassie)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/11 "2026-01-21T13:58:35Z")
> [@Doekse](#): > > n adding support for camera streams in the Homey mobile app, and since Reolink is one of the major players, they’re definitely on our radar. I’m already in touch with their local team, so while there’s no timeline just yet, just know this hasn’t gone unnoticed Beste Doekse, kan je als aangeven wanneer de basis app er is zodat in ieder geval de drukknop aangeroepen kan worden. Dit is wel een gemis om dit moment. ---
**Author:** ![Anoniemand](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/anoniemand/32/120697_2.png) [@Anoniemand](https://community.homey.app/u/Anoniemand)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/12 "2026-01-21T14:26:14Z")
Dutch: Doel je nu op de ONVIF app? Je moet dan de “motion detection” aanzetten, voordat die “bezoeker gedetecteerd” alarm werkt. Duurde bij mij in ieder geval even voordat dat kwartje viel. English: Using the ONVIF app from Adrian Rockall, you’ll have to enable the “motion detection”. After that’s enabled you can use visitor detected (and other alarms). It took me a while too, to figure this out. ![Screenshot 2026-01-21 at 15.23.46](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/9/b/9b75b74989387a958e8781cbe26c1c68a5e7bf2b.png) ![Screenshot 2026-01-21 at 15.25.13](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/c/ac366a69144c5ac95df12dbb109603dd4cd8153f.png) ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2026, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/13 "2026-01-21T19:41:19Z")
> [@PassieVlassie](#): > > kan je als aangeven wanneer de basis app er is zodat in ieder geval de drukknop aangeroepen kan worden. eind december: > [@Reolink App - "Negotiation"](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-app-negotiation/131186/23): > > Has anyone tried the test app shown in the latest podcast? > > [Reolink | Homey](https://homey.app/en-gb/app/com.reolink/Reolink/test/) Maar bij mij doet enkel de belknop het nog niet 😳😅 Deze werkt trouwens prima in de Onvif app. ---
**Author:** ![PassieVlassie](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/passievlassie/32/175675_2.png) [@PassieVlassie](https://community.homey.app/u/PassieVlassie)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/14 "2026-01-22T16:05:37Z")
Thx Peter Ga het vanavond proberen, ik hou je op de hoogte ---
**Author:** ![Giovanni4312](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/giovanni4312/32/155115_2.png) [@Giovanni4312](https://community.homey.app/u/Giovanni4312)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/15 "2026-04-08T07:57:22Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/d/8df7fe8f9c6c57446d4b168123cb6804b19923a1.png) i can’t find in my reolink app…works with wifi camera? ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Kawa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/peter_kawa/32/173848_2.png) [@Peter\_Kawa](https://community.homey.app/u/Peter_Kawa)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/reolink-security-cameras-no-reolink-homey-app-yet-using-onvif-as-an-alternative-matter-1-2-now-supports-9-x-new-device-types-matter-1-2-does-not-yet-support-security-cameras/101520/16 "2026-04-08T12:59:29Z")
Please use the dedicated “[APP] Reolink” topic to post your Reolink related questions, the dev reads along in there: > [@\[APP\] Reolink](https://community.homey.app/t/app-reolink/151761): > > Transform your Reolink security cameras and doorbells into intelligent participants in your smart home. This app integrates your Reolink devices with Homey, enabling powerful automations based on what your cameras see and hear. Receive instant notifications when someone rings your doorbell, create flows that respond to person, pet, or vehicle detection, and capture snapshots automatically when motion is detected. Whether you have standalone cameras, devices connected through a Reolink Home Hub,…