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How to connect Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The Reolink E1 Outdoor is a 5 MP Wi-Fi camera with dual-band connectivity, color night vision, and IP67 weather resistance. It supports auto-tracking via pan-and-tilt, local microSD storage, and Reolink cloud. A capable mid-range outdoor option with no hub required.

The verdict

Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

Reolink E1 Outdoor works with Alexa and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-camera-reolink plugin to add the outdoor camera to Apple Home.

Note: This device works best when paired with a compatible hub or bridge.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Get the required bridge hardware — a HomeBridge server is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.

    View compatible hubs on Amazon →
  2. 2

    Reolink E1 Outdoor works with Alexa and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with the homebridge-camera-reolink plugin to add the outdoor camera to Apple Home.

  3. 3

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — Reolink E1 Outdoor Camera will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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