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00:00:00 – 00:19:15
The video covers the Reolink video doorbell's features, installation, and integration with Home Assistant. It compares favorably to the Ring doorbell, offering easy setup, good video quality, and various customization options. The doorbell can be controlled through the Reolink App, and additional features include integration with Smart Speakers, setting up notifications on phones, and configuring automation for playing sounds. The speaker praises the doorbell's local storage, ease of integration with Home Assistant, and loud volume, suggesting replacing a Ring doorbell with the Reolink. Limitations like custom chime audio files are mentioned but not seen as significant drawbacks. The video emphasizes supporting the speaker's work and ends with a call to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the Reolink video doorbell, highlighting its features, accessories, and ease of integration. The presenter compares it to the Ring doorbell, expressing preference for the Reolink. The camera comes with many accessories including a chime and connectivity options. The doorbell can be connected via WiFi or POE and offers local storage of video footage without the need for a cloud subscription. Installation is described as easy with spoken instructions provided by the doorbell. The overall impression is that Reolink has designed a comprehensive and user-friendly video doorbell.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the Reolink doorbell is discussed. The doorbell can be controlled through the Reolink App, notifying you when the button is pressed or motion is detected. The detection zone can be customized, and an alarm siren can be activated. The doorbell offers good video quality, instant response to button pushes, and numerous additional features like manual snapshots, video recording, and configurable settings. The doorbell can be integrated with Home Assistant for added functionality. Instructions on configuring the doorbell with Home Assistant are provided, including connecting to the camera’s IP address to access its interface.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates setting up an automation in Home Assistant to play a doorbell sound through Smart Speakers. They explain that connecting to the Reolink Video Doorbell requires the HACS integration, as there is no official integration for Reolink in Home Assistant. The steps include installing the HACS integration, adding the Reolink IP NVR/cameras integration, and copying an mp3 file to the www folder in Home Assistant to play the doorbell sound. The speaker also emphasizes subscribing, liking, commenting, and supporting their work as a music therapist.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the main points include installing Studio Code Server, creating a folder and copying an mp3 file to it on your Home Assistant server. Additionally, it covers creating an automation to play the mp3 file through your smart speaker when the doorbell is pressed. Key actions involve setting up triggers and actions in Studio Code Server and configuring the automation in Settings, Automations and Scenes, specifying the device and trigger, adjusting volume, selecting media player, specifying the media file location on the server, and playing the mp3 file via the smart speaker. Important details include the specific steps taken to establish the automation and link the mp3 file with the smart speaker.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up notifications for a Reolink Doorbell on a Smart Speaker and a phone. Viewers are advised to download the provided code for convenience. The process involves adding integration for a Generic Camera, entering specific URLs with camera details, setting up the stream source URL, and configuring authentication settings. Additionally, viewers are prompted to modify the entity_id of the doorbell, update the entity, and then set up notifications on their phone using the Notify service.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up a Reolink Video Doorbell integration with Home Assistant. They provide details on configuring a message to be sent when the doorbell rings, including a snapshot image from the camera. The actionable notification “Open Cameras” links to a dashboard. The benefits of using the doorbell with Home Assistant are highlighted, emphasizing its speed and local functionality. The speaker mentions some limitations, such as the inability to upload custom chime audio files and connect to an existing chime, but notes that these are not major concerns for them.
00:18:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the loud volume of the Reolink Video Doorbell and expresses a desire to have the option to set the volume lower in future updates. They praise the doorbell for its local control and seamless integration with Home Assistant, leading them to replace their Ring doorbell with it. The speaker encourages viewers to try the Reolink Video Doorbell and provides links for purchase. They thank their supporters and mention ways to support their channel. The segment ends with a reminder to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell.