Reolink and Homey Forge Alliance for a Smarter, Safer Home

LOS ANGELES, CA – April 08, 2026 – In a significant move toward creating more intuitive and responsive living spaces, security technology leader Reolink has announced an official integration with Homey, the versatile smart home platform from Athom, a part of LG Electronics. This collaboration elevates Reolink's cameras from standalone surveillance devices into the intelligent eyes of a fully integrated smart home, capable of triggering a cascade of automated actions across more than a thousand connected brands.

The partnership marks a pivotal shift from reactive monitoring to proactive home management. Instead of simply recording events, Reolink cameras can now serve as the central nervous system for a home's security and automation routines. This integration leverages Reolink's advanced on-device AI to make the smart home genuinely aware of and responsive to its surroundings.

Beyond Surveillance: Cameras as Intelligent Triggers

At the heart of this integration is the ability for Reolink's smart detection features to act as direct triggers for "Homey Flows," the platform's powerful and user-friendly automation engine. A Reolink camera's ability to distinguish between a person, a pet, or a vehicle is no longer just for filtering notifications; it is now a command that can orchestrate a symphony of smart devices.

"Through our partnership with Homey, Reolink cameras become the eyes of the entire smart home, detecting what matters and creating a home that genuinely responds to what's happening around it," said Annie Potter, Head of Marketing at Reolink (North America). "This is what truly connected living looks like."

For homeowners, this translates into tangible, real-world scenarios. For example, if a camera detects a person lingering in the backyard after dark, it can automatically initiate a custom "On Watch" Flow. This could trigger patio lights to illuminate the area, instruct the living room's smart blinds to close for privacy, send a snapshot notification to the user's phone, and prompt other connected cameras to begin recording. This level of coordinated response transforms a security system from a passive observer into an active guardian.

Users can manage this entire ecosystem through the unified Homey App. The integration allows for direct control over camera functions, including activating spotlights, triggering sirens, and adjusting the view with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) controls, all from a single interface. This eliminates the need to juggle multiple apps and simplifies the management of a sophisticated home security setup.

A Strategic Play in a Connected World

This partnership is more than a simple technical collaboration; it reflects a broader strategic alignment within the rapidly evolving smart home market. The acquisition of Netherlands-based Athom by LG Electronics in 2024 was a clear signal of LG's ambition to build a dominant, open smart home ecosystem. By integrating Homey's extensive cross-brand compatibility with its own LG ThinQ platform, LG is aiming to create a comprehensive "AI home" that is both powerful and accessible.

The Reolink integration is a key step in realizing that vision. While competitors like Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest have focused on tightening integration within their own ecosystems, this move highlights a commitment to a more open and versatile platform. It allows consumers to pair best-in-class security hardware from Reolink with their preferred smart devices from a vast array of other manufacturers, from Philips Hue lighting to IKEA smart blinds.

The value of this deep integration was underscored by Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Athom. "A camera that detects someone is useful," he stated. "A camera that detects someone and then locks your doors, turns on the lights, and sends you a photo — that's a smart home."

This philosophy directly challenges the siloed approach of many tech giants and aligns with a growing consumer demand for interoperability and choice. The global smart home market, projected to grow from $81.2 billion in 2023 to over $260 billion by 2028, is increasingly driven by a desire for seamless and intelligent automation that works across brands.

Unlocking Proactive Security and Seamless Control

For current and prospective Reolink users, the integration process is designed for simplicity. Owners can find the official Reolink app in the Homey App Store, add their cameras to the network, and immediately begin constructing Flows. This official partnership ensures reliable performance, deep feature compatibility, and ongoing support.

The integration is extensive, covering the majority of Reolink's popular WiFi, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and NVR-based systems. This includes standalone cameras, video doorbells, and cameras connected through a Reolink NVR or Home Hub. The only notable exception is the company's 4G/LTE models, which operate on cellular networks and are not supported. For certain camera models without a direct API, connection through an NVR is required to enable Homey integration, a technical detail that ensures broad compatibility across the product line.

This move is consistent with Reolink's established strategy of embracing open ecosystems. The company recently announced a similar deep integration with Home Assistant, a platform celebrated for its commitment to local control and user privacy. By supporting both Homey's user-friendly interface and Home Assistant's highly customizable, privacy-first framework, Reolink is catering to a wide spectrum of smart home users, from beginners to advanced hobbyists.

These partnerships demonstrate a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes user empowerment and data control, allowing sophisticated automations to run locally without complete reliance on the cloud. By bridging the gap between its high-performance security hardware and versatile, cross-brand logic engines, Reolink is building a future-proof ecosystem that adapts to a modern, interconnected lifestyle rather than dictating its terms.