The chime is the part of the doorbell that is located inside your house, making a sound whenever the push button of the doorbell is pressed. For every Reolink Video Doorbell camera, a Reolink chime is included in the product box.
Applies to: Reolink Video Doorbell PoE, Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi, Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery).
Table of Contents
1. Important Notice about Reolink Doorbell and Chime
2. How to Identify Your Reolink Chime Version
3. Reolink Chime Settings Button
4. Reolink Chime Audio and Volume Button/Settings
1. Important Notice about Reolink Doorbell and Chime
Reolink Chime is available in two versions (V1 and V2), each with distinct functionalities. Please note the following crucial points regarding compatibility between Reolink Doorbells and Chimes:
1. Version Compatibility:
- Video Doorbell PoE/WiFi (plug-in): The V1 doorbell is compatible only with the V1 Chime, whereas V2 and V3 Doorbells are compatible with V2 Chime. These combinations are not interchangeable.
- Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) is compatible only with the V2 Chime.
2. Doorbell Connection Restriction: V1 Doorbells support connection to a single Chime, whereas V2 and V3 models and Doorbell Battery can pair with multiple Chimes, up to a maximum of five.
3. Chime Connection Restriction: Each Chime can only be paired with one doorbell at a time, meaning multiple doorbells cannot share the same chime.
4. Exclusive Compatibility: Reolink Chimes can only be used with Reolink Video Doorbell cameras, and vice versa. Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) can also use other wired chimes: Reolink Doorbell Battery Compatible Wired Chime Types
5. Pre-Paired Sets: Doorbells that come with a Chime are pre-paired at the factory. If you purchase a Reolink Chime separately, you will need to perform the pairing process yourself by following the instructions provided. Reolink Video Doorbell (Battery) does not come with a Reolink Chime, which needs to be purchased separately.
2. How to Identify Your Reolink Chime Version
To identify the version of your Chime, you can look at the Hardware on the Chime. As shown in the photo below, this Chime is V2. If it is not written, it is V1. There are 3 buttons on the side of the Reolink chime. Each of them is designed to realize different functions. Below we will explain how these buttons are used in detail.
3. Reolink Chime Settings Button
- The first button on the side of the chime is Settings. It looks like a gear.
- The settings button is used for pairing the Reolink chime with the doorbell camera. Please note that the video doorbell and chime in the same pack are paired by default. After you finish the initial setup of the Reolink doorbell camera, plug the chime into a power socket. Press the doorbell and the chime will sound.
- If you need to pair the chime with the doorbell camera again, you may refer to: How to Pair Reolink Doorbell with Chime (Doorbell PoE/WiFi) & How to Pair Chime with Reolink Doorbell Battery
4. Reolink Chime Audio and Volume Button/Settings
Reolink Chime V1
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The second button on the side of the chime is Audio. It looks like a musical note.
If you press this button, you can switch between different ringtones.
The chime is prefabricated with 10 different pieces of music. You can choose whatever you like.
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The third button on the side of the chime is Volume. It looks like a speaker.
It has two functions: Changing the volume of the chime ringtones; Resetting the chime.
Changing the Chime's Volume.
- The chime has 5 levels of volume: mute, low, moderate, loud, and very loud. Each time you press the volume button, the volume of the doorbell will be louder increasingly until it reaches the loudest. Proceeding to press this button, the doorbell volume will decrease one level by one level.
- When the volume is set to "low" or "very loud", the chime will ring out two beeps.
- When the volume is set to "mute", the chime will only flash.
Note: The V1 chime's volume could only be adjusted this way. You cannot change the chime's volume through Reolink App or Reolink Client.
Reolink Chime V2
Through technological improvements, the volume and ringtone of Reolink Chime can be achieved on the software side.
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Reolink App
Step 1. Launch your Reolink App, go to Device settings, and select Chime.
Step 2. Tap Reolink Chime, under Chime Settings:
Test: Test what sound the Chime makes.
Light: Turn on/off status light on the Chime.
Sound: Change Chime's volume and ringtone.
Device Info: Change Chime's name.
Delete: Unpair Chime with doorbell camera.
Step 2. Under Sound Settings, you can change the Reolink Chime's volume and ringtone for different alarms: Visitor, Person, Any Motion, Package and Vehicle. This way you can quickly identify what kind of alarm it is.
In Reolink App version 4.50, a Silent feature has been added.Tap Silent and enable Silent, then select the duration for which you want the chime to be silent. Remember to tap Save after making your selections, and the chime will remain silent for the specified time.
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Reolink Client
Step 1. Go to camera's settings > Device > Chime.
: Click the play button to listen to the sound effect.
Status LED: Turn on/off status light on the Chime.
Sound: Change Chime's volume and ringtone.
Device Info: Change Chime's name.
Delete: Unpair Chime with doorbell camera.
Step 2. Under Ringtone Settings, you can change the Reolink Chime's volume and ringtone for different alarms: Visitor, Person, Any Motion. This way you can quickly identify what kind of alarm it is.
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Reolink Web browser
Step 1. Go to camera's settings > Device > Chime.
Status LED: Turn on/off status light on the Chime.
Sound: Change Chime's volume and ringtone.
Device Info: Change Chime's name.
Delete: Unpair Chime with doorbell camera.
Step 2. Under Ringtone Settings, you can change the Reolink Chime's volume and ringtone for different alarms: Visitor, Person, Any Motion. This way you can quickly identify what kind of alarm it is.
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Reolink NVR
Step 1. Go to Camera > Chime >
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Step 2. Configure Reolink Chime's settings.
Light: Turn on/off status light on the Chime.
Volume: Adjust Chime's volume.
: Click the play button to listen to the sound effect.
Ringtone: Change Chime's ringtone for different alarms: Visitor, Person, Any Motion. This way you can quickly identify what kind of alarm it is.
Device Name: Change Chime's name.
Delete: Unpair Chime with doorbell camera.
5. Reset Reolink Chime
If you need to erase all the configuration of the chime, you could resort to resetting the chime. Here is a guide for your reference: How to Reset Reolink Chime.
Please note that you need to pair the chime with the doorbell after resetting the chime.