Doorbell Camera in BlueIris
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Not dumb at all, had the same question just a few weeks ago. Short answer is yes, I just added 2 of them to my own system and they work great. You need to use the Reolink configuration tool to set them up then go into BI and adopt them as a camera.
I am reading a little more their website and it seems it will not ring the existing chime. Curious about a suggestion of another device that would do this.
Apology if I misunderstood. I have mine wired up to POE and paired to the chime that came with the doorbell. If you want it to ring your old doorbell chime I think you need to use Home Assistant to allow it to use ONVIF events and then have the event trigger a relay. Hopefully someone else can confirm that but the chime that comes with the doorbell works just fine as does adding it as a camera in BI.
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Just a thought but I wonder if you could use the Reolink chime itself to directly trigger a relay (need to match voltages) for your old door chime. I’m sure it can be done it’s just whether that’s the most efficient way to do it. Hopefully someone smarter than I can comment on the best way to do this.
Wow....not sure if either of you 5 year members know about IPCT's search feature but there' s a HUGE thread about the Reolink DB with Blue Iris:
New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?
FWIW, I wrote to Reolink support to suggest / request a change in their app. Currently the only account level that can use 2-way talk with the doorbell is an admin. Normal user account can view, but is restricted from 2-way talk with a person at the door. This somewhat circumvents the purpose...
And here's a YT video on how to use it with existing chimes:
Any time......Appreciate the assist, and point taken, condescension and all
