REOLINK

Reolink is a globally recognized brand specializing in DIY security solutions, including Wi?Fi, PoE, and 4G cameras. Their products are known for excellent image quality, intuitive apps, and easy setup. Reolink cameras often feature smart detection, person/vehicle alerts, and support for both local and cloud storage. The brand targets homeowners and small businesses that want professional?grade performance without recurring subscription costs. Reolink has earned a loyal customer base for its strong balance of features, price, and reliability. How to connect to Reolink IP cameras?

Connecting to your Reolink IP camera

Reolink IP camera connection options:
Try the following rtsp connection options in SmartVision to connect to Reolink.

Default IP Address: 192.168.1.188
Default username: admin
Default password: admin

Default RTSP address 410:
rtsp://admin:admin@192.168.1.188:554/h264Preview_01_sub

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Reolink IP camera

Initial setup of IP cameras starts by isolating the device from the main network and connecting it to a separate segment or directly to a laptop to avoid IP conflicts and prevent accidental external access. Identify the factory IP address and default credentials and change them right away. In large systems the same password can be used within an isolated subnet for easier management, but different passwords should be set for remote access.

RTSP Address of Reolink IP camera

RTSP is a standard protocol for streaming video and audio over a network. It lets the camera connect to a recorder or software without vendor apps. The URL usually looks like rtsp://login:password@IP:554/path_to_stream. You can find it in the documentation, the web interface, or with SmartVision or ONVIF Device Manager.







ONVIF vs RTSP: What’s the Difference?

People often confuse ONVIF with video streaming — but ONVIF doesn’t transmit video at all.

Reolink compatible software

Assign a static IP address from a dedicated range, place cameras in a separate VLAN, and block direct Internet access if cloud features are not used. Use SmartVison to find Reolink IP camera on network. Disable UPnP, DDNS, auto-updates, and any unused protocols for security reason. If the camera does not support RTSP, check if you can enable it in settings. Try HTTP streaming if supported. If not, replace the camera with a model that supports RTSP or ONVIF.

SmartVision

SmartVision is a powerful Windows video surveillance software supporting IP cameras, continuous video recording. Protect your space with video motion detection software free offering basic motion alerts and easy setup.
Features include motion and object detection, face and license plate recognition, audio-only recording from IP cameras with automatic speech recognition in over 100 languages, cloud integration.
What Users Are Saying About SmartVision
SmartVision brings simplicity and intelligence to security with its AI-powered VMS. It’s easy to use, provides real-time motion detection, and gives you remote access to your cameras. Here’s what users are saying:
  • I no longer have to worry about sifting through hours of footage. SmartVision's object detection helps me pinpoint what matters most. It saves me so much time and gives me more peace of mind.
    Tyler King
  • Another feature that I love is the fact that SmartVision allows me to view multiple cameras at once. I can easily monitor different areas of my property without having to switch between cameras. The ability to see everything in one place is incredibly convenient and saves me a lot of time.
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