A new feature, Smart Linking, has been added to the Reolink Home Hub. With this function, you have more flexibility in managing your camera security system. Smart Linking links your cameras together, enabling you to build a more integrated and efficient security solution.

Applies to: Reolink Home Hub, Hub 1, Reolink Home Hub Pro, Hub P1

What is Smart Linking

Smart Linking provides a new way to enhance the cameras connected to the Reolink Home Hub by enabling automation. It works as follows: when Device A meets a specific condition, Device B will automatically perform a predefined action. For example, you can set up a rule so that when Camera A detects a person, Camera B starts recording, or when Camera A detects motion, Camera B triggers the siren. This feature gives you more flexibility to customize your security system, offering a more convenient and personalized experience.

In addition, for users of Reolink Video Doorbells and Chimes, you can also link doorbells with the Chime.

Note: Camera-to-camera linking is currently supported only on the Reolink Home Hub Pro and Hub P1.

How to Configure Smart Linking

Currently, Smart Linking can only be configured in the Reolink App.

  • with Reolink Camera

    Applies to: Reolink Home Hub Pro and Hub P1 ONLY.

    Step 1. Access the Smart Linking Page

    Locate your Reolink Home Hub, tap arrow.png and go to Smart Linking configuration page.

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    Step 2. Create a New Automation

    Tap Add to customize automation.

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    1. Name: Name your automation.

    2. Add Trigger Condition: Select the camera you want to detect alarm, then choose the corresponding detection type. For example, here we use RLC-823S1W as a sample camera.select trigger deviceselect trigger condition

    3. Add New Action: Select the camera you want to link and the action to perform. For example, here we use RLC-823A 16X as a sample camera.

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    Note: The trigger condition and action options vary from the camera models.

    4. Active Period: Configure the time period during which the automation will be active. You can choose to repeat every day or on specific days of the week. When finished, tap Done.

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    5. Complete: Tap Create to apply your configuration. As shown in the image, this example represents an automation where the RLC-823S1W camera, when detecting people or vehicles, will trigger the RLC-823A 16X camera’s siren to sound.

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    6. Additional configuration:

    • To add more automation, tap the + icon in the top right corner and repeat the setup steps.

    • To disable automation, toggle the switch off.

    • To edit or delete automation, tap the automation to enter the editing page, then tap Delete at the bottom.

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  • With Reolink Chime

    Applies to: Reolink Home Hub, Reolink Home Hub Pro, Chime V2. Note: Chime V1 Not Supported.

    To pair Reolink Chime with Doorbell, you will need to add the Chime as a separate device to the Home Hub. Then, use the Smart Linking feature to link the Chime to Doorbell.

    Step 1: Add Reolink Chime to Home Hub

    1. Tap + sign > Add Device.
    2. Tap Reolink Chime in the bottom, then start paring the chime with Home Hub.

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    Step 2: Pair Chime with Home Hub

    1. Plug the Chime into the socket.
    2. Long press the setting button (The topmost button on the side of the chime) on the Chime.
    3. Start searching for the Chime. When the Chime is detected, tap Pair.
    4. When seeing “Pairing succeeded”, tap Next to name the Chime and you will see chime under the "Others" of the Home Hub.

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    Step 3: Link the Chime to the Doorbell

    1. Tap Smart Linking.
    2. Customize the automation name, trigger condition, action, and active period.
    3. Trigger Condition: Defines the specific event or situation that initiates the automation. If you want the doorbell press to trigger the chime to ring, select Ring.
    4. Action: Specifies what the camera should do when the trigger condition is met. Select the sound effect for the chime to play.
    5. Active Period: Determines the time range during which the automation is enabled. You can customize a time period based on your needs or set specific days of the week for the chime to ring.

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    Step 4: Complete the Linking

    1. Tap Create to finish linking the Chime and Doorbell.
    2. You can enable or disable the toggle to turn this automation on or off.

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