New Reolink Wired POE Doorbell Cam ?

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I have a question and apologize ahead of time for only reading 20 of the 77 pages thus far so it may have already been addressed. :lmao:

Will the Reolink DB (PoE) work with the included Reolink chime even if you block all internet access to the door bell? I am thinking about installing this Reolink door bell, adding it into BI and only caring to look at the video if I hear the doorbell chime. I understand that I give up the ability to speak to the person at the door by going this route since I won't be using Reolink app/servers but it also means that the video and data is mine and not sent to Reolink servers. I just want to make sure that the door bell will actually ring the door chime even without any internet access.
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No Internet required. They talk to each other via RF

You can even add additional Chimes, only on the latest Version 2 though...from Reolink...

Reolink Chime – Digital Chime Perfect for Reolink Video Doorbell | Reolink Official

Reolink Chime is a digital chime wireless chime working with Reolink Video Doorbells. It can be effortlessly installed and easy to use. Control ringtones, volumes, and LED lights via the Reolink App/Client from anywhere, anytime.
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Is there anyway to setup this Reolink door bell without any internet connectivity or more importantly without using Reolink proprietary tools (iOS/Android/Windows clients)? Like, can I simply plug it into a router that has DHCP server already to assign it an IP and then browse to the IP and it has some default username and password to go in and specify IP, change username/password, enable ONVIF, etc without ever downloading any Reolink apps/tools/etc?
 
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forumviewer said:
Is there anyway to setup this Reolink door bell without any internet connectivity or more importantly without using Reolink proprietary tools (iOS/Android/Windows clients)? Like, can I simply plug it into a router that has DHCP server already to assign it an IP and then browse to the IP and it has some default username and password to go in and specify IP, change username/password, enable ONVIF, etc without ever downloading any Reolink apps/tools/etc?
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Yes, disconnect your Router from the Internet when doing so...you will still need the client to get to the Reolink unless you can get to it through a browser via the (IP) Web interface that your router (DHCP) assigns...

I went a step further and created a local DHCP on my laptop, so I never touched my Router...but below is unnecessary, I just did it to see how to create a local DHCP without a Router...it works...

David L

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David L said:
Good News...

You do Not have to connect the ReoLink Doorbell to a Router for Initial Setup. It does need to obtain an IP via a DHCP Server though. I will work on a full write up for future DB Installers...

Basically what I did is download the ReoLink Windows Client and downloaded this Free Portable Windows DCHP Server on my Laptop.
I turned off my WiFi on the Laptop (No Internet), I connected the ReoLink POE Doorbell to a POE Injector and connected it to my Ethernet port on the Laptop.
Disabled Anti-Virus Firewall (Defender)
Set an IP and Subnet Mask on the Ethernet NIC...
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My Amcrest wifi doorbell camera struggles with a solid connection. When I built the house, I ran ethernet to the doorbell expecting someday a PoE doorbell camera would be available. Will this Reolink PoE doorbell camera work with Blue Iris? Thanks!
 
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My Amcrest wifi doorbell camera struggles with a solid connection. When I built the house, I ran ethernet to the doorbell expecting someday a PoE doorbell camera would be available. Will this Reolink PoE doorbell camera work with Blue Iris? Thanks!
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My Amcrest wifi doorbell camera struggles with a solid connection. When I built the house, I ran ethernet to the doorbell expecting someday a PoE doorbell camera would be available. Will this Reolink PoE doorbell camera work with Blue Iris? Thanks!
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As previously stated, yes. POE or Wi-Fi.

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OK, I got my first Reolink doorbell (Wi-Fi version) 2 weeks ago to be installed at the front door. Opened the breaker for the doorbell transformer and re-routed the 20VAC doorbell secondary transformer wiring to bypass the existing chime and sent power straight to the front doorbell and to the side doorbell (I'll get to that install shortly).

On the bench, with the Reolink plugged into a furnished 12VDC wall wart, I linked the front doorbell to the 5Ghz from a Netgear AP in the living room that will be just 4 feet away from the doorbell's mounting place. The Wi-Fi from the Netgear will be...
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@David L and @TonyR I appreciate the quick replies. I checked with Andy first for one but he said he didn't a good one at the moment. He did say there may be a new one coming out later this year. Until then, I need to find something since what I'm using is unreliable. Thanks!
 
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@David L and @TonyR I appreciate the quick replies. I checked with Andy first for one but he said he didn't a good one at the moment. He did say there may be a new one coming out later this year. Until then, I need to find something since what I'm using is unreliable. Thanks!
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ReoLink PoE Doorbell, you will see a big improvement from the Amcrest....

 
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