Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What’s up Everyone!
It’s been a while. I really don't have any excuses for that. Other than I have spent some time away from making videos, but I have been working on my Home Assistant setup and have some more ideas on how to automate the boring stuff.
And I made an appearance on the Smart Home Collective Podcast. You can check out the episode here on YouTube at youtu.be/tE_tlwXKAMQ or in your favorite podcatcher.
Anyway, this week though, we are talking about the Reolink 510A. Reolink sent me a 510A to try out, and frankly, I was impressed. This little camera is cheap and it is packed with features even if you aren’t using Home Assistant. But since I like Home Assistant I had to get it integrated which is super easy.
In this video, we do a mini-review of the Reolink 510A, compare it to the Arlo Pro 2 I have and use Doods to make Home Assistant a little more aware of what the camera sees.
So if you want to know more about the Reolink 510A and how to get it into Home Assistant, stick around because we are about to automate some boring stuff.
And a HUGE thanks to Reolink for letting me try this Camera out!
Here are the video chapters:
00:00 - Reolink 510A and Home Assistant - Intro
01:03 - Reolink 510A Unboxing and Installation.
01:56 - Setting up the Reolink 510A
04:40 - Reolink 510A VS Arlo Pro 2
07:08 - Adding the Reolink 510A to Home Assistant
11:12 - Using Doods to fine-tune the Reolink 510A Object Detection
18:17 - Wrapping it Up
Links to things mentioned in the video:
Reolink Cameras on Amazon (Affiliate Links): amzn.to/3a03U70
Reolink 510A: reolink.com/us/product/rlc-510a/#compare
Camera.yaml: github.com/thejeffreystone/home-assistant-configuration/blob/master/config/packages/camera.yaml
Reolink HACS Integration: github.com/fwestenberg/reolink_dev
HACS Install Videos:
@EverythingSmartHome: youtube.com/watch?v=OcJd3MzCD9A
@MarkWattTech: youtu.be/9t90kJ9yjg8?t=817
Doods Home Assistant Addon: github.com/snowzach/hassio-addons
Doods How To Videos:
@EverythingSmartHome : youtu.be/8XbA-dbi3n0
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an Automator of boring things and a huge Home Assistant fan. I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
And if you like this video you could always fuel my coffee/automation habit - buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut,
or use my Amazon affiliate link ( amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US) which helps support this content. The affiliate link provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you.
Video Gear:
Canon m50: amzn.to/39zkz1p
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
AT2020 XLR: amzn.to/3fW1M3L
Focusrite Scarlett Solo: amzn.to/39XANB2
Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
What’s up Everyone!
It’s been a while. I really don't have any excuses for that. Other than I have spent some time away from making videos, but I have been working on my Home Assistant setup and have some more ideas on how to automate the boring stuff.
And I made an appearance on the Smart Home Collective Podcast. You can check out the episode here on YouTube at youtu.be/tE_tlwXKAMQ or in your favorite podcatcher.
Anyway, this week though, we are talking about the Reolink 510A. Reolink sent me a 510A to try out, and frankly, I was impressed. This little camera is cheap and it is packed with features even if you aren’t using Home Assistant. But since I like Home Assistant I had to get it integrated which is super easy.
In this video, we do a mini-review of the Reolink 510A, compare it to the Arlo Pro 2 I have and use Doods to make Home Assistant a little more aware of what the camera sees.
So if you want to know more about the Reolink 510A and how to get it into Home Assistant, stick around because we are about to automate some boring stuff.
And a HUGE thanks to Reolink for letting me try this Camera out!
Here are the video chapters:
00:00 - Reolink 510A and Home Assistant - Intro
01:03 - Reolink 510A Unboxing and Installation.
01:56 - Setting up the Reolink 510A
04:40 - Reolink 510A VS Arlo Pro 2
07:08 - Adding the Reolink 510A to Home Assistant
11:12 - Using Doods to fine-tune the Reolink 510A Object Detection
18:17 - Wrapping it Up
Links to things mentioned in the video:
Reolink Cameras on Amazon (Affiliate Links): amzn.to/3a03U70
Reolink 510A: reolink.com/us/product/rlc-510a/#compare
Camera.yaml: github.com/thejeffreystone/home-assistant-configuration/blob/master/config/packages/camera.yaml
Reolink HACS Integration: github.com/fwestenberg/reolink_dev
HACS Install Videos:
@EverythingSmartHome: youtube.com/watch?v=OcJd3MzCD9A
@MarkWattTech: youtu.be/9t90kJ9yjg8?t=817
Doods Home Assistant Addon: github.com/snowzach/hassio-addons
Doods How To Videos:
@EverythingSmartHome : youtu.be/8XbA-dbi3n0
Who am I?
My Name is Jeff. I am an Automator of boring things and a huge Home Assistant fan. I also live in a house that tweets.
Follow Me:
Github - github.com/thejeffreystone
Twitter - twitter.com/thejeffreystone / twitter.com/slackerlabs
On the Web - slacker-labs.com
And if you like this video you could always fuel my coffee/automation habit - buymeacoffee.com/icE6DeBut,
or use my Amazon affiliate link ( amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?k=Home+Automation&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&linkCode=ll2&tag=thejeffreysto-20&linkId=18622d75c4923c69c2b7488cec58ad5e&language=en_US) which helps support this content. The affiliate link provides a small commission on things you buy without additional cost to you.
Video Gear:
Canon m50: amzn.to/39zkz1p
Dazzne D50: amzn.to/3oGBK5y
AT2020 XLR: amzn.to/3fW1M3L
Focusrite Scarlett Solo: amzn.to/39XANB2
Music - Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com/referral/o05z6m
