How To Connect Reolink Doorbell To Amazon Alexa For Seamless Control

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Integrating your Reolink doorbell with Amazon Alexa allows for a seamless smart home experience. You can receive doorbell notifications, view live video feeds, and control your doorbell using voice commands. Follow these simple steps to set up the connection and enhance your home security.

  • Reolink doorbell compatible with Reolink App
  • Amazon Alexa device (Echo, Echo Show, etc.)
  • Stable Wi-Fi connection for both devices
  • Reolink App installed on your smartphone
  • Amazon Alexa app installed on your smartphone
  • Reolink skill enabled in Alexa app

Ensure your Reolink doorbell is properly installed and connected to your Wi-Fi network. Open the Reolink App, follow the setup instructions, and verify that you can view live video from the doorbell.

Open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone. Tap on the menu icon and select “Skills & Games.” Search for “Reolink” and tap on the skill. Tap “Enable” to activate the skill. Sign in with your Reolink account credentials when prompted.

3. Discover Devices in Alexa

After enabling the Reolink skill, tap on “Devices” in the Alexa app. Select “Discover Devices” to allow Alexa to find your Reolink doorbell. Wait for the process to complete and ensure the doorbell appears in your device list.

4. Assign the Doorbell to a Room

For easier voice control, assign your Reolink doorbell to a specific room within the Alexa app. Tap on the device, select “Edit,” and choose the appropriate room.

Once connected, you can use voice commands to interact with your doorbell. Here are some example commands:

  • “Alexa, show the front door.”
  • “Alexa, answer the doorbell.”
  • “Alexa, turn on the doorbell camera.”
  • “Alexa, stop showing the doorbell camera.”

For devices with screens like Echo Show, you can view live video feeds directly on the device. For other devices, you can receive notifications or control the camera via voice commands.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues, verify that both your Reolink doorbell and Alexa device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Restart the devices and repeat the setup process if necessary. Ensure the Reolink skill has the necessary permissions and is up to date.

Consult the Reolink and Amazon Alexa support pages for additional assistance or updates on compatibility and features.