From ed9afe92680f2a6f2695f3d827242b61f0fd81d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: c0ffeeca7 <38767475+c0ffeeca7@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:27:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Reolink: change initial setup formatting to numbered steps (#29950) --- source/_integrations/reolink.markdown | 26 +++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/source/_integrations/reolink.markdown b/source/_integrations/reolink.markdown index 507d4d3ae7d..b1b6d2b3630 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/reolink.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/reolink.markdown @@ -238,19 +238,27 @@ However, these cameras can work with this integration through an NVR in which th ## Initial setup A brand new Reolink camera first needs to be connected to the network and initialized. During initialization, the credentials for the camera need to be set. -There are serveral ways to achieve this. +There are several ways to achieve this. -### Reolink app/client +### To connect Reolink via app/client -The recommended way is to use the [Reolink mobile app, Windows, or Mac client](https://reolink.com/software-and-manual/). Follow the on-screen instructions. In Home Assistant, use the credentials you just configured in the Reolink app/client. +The recommended way is to use the [Reolink mobile app, Windows, or Mac client](https://reolink.com/software-and-manual/). -### Web browser +1. Follow the on-screen instructions. +2. In Home Assistant, use the credentials you just configured in the Reolink app/client. -When your camera has a LAN port (most Wi-Fi cameras also have a LAN port), first connect the camera to your network using a LAN cable. -Find the IP address of the camera (for example by checking in your router) and go to the IP address in a web browser. -Follow the on-screen instructions to first setup the credentials (use the same credentials in Home Assistant). -If it is a Wi-Fi camera, go to **settings** (gear icon) > **Network** and fill in your Wi-Fi SSID and password. After that you can disconnect the LAN cable and the camera will automatically switch to the Wi-Fi connection. -Now set up the Reolink Home Assistant integration using the credentials you just specified. +### To connect Reolink via a web browser + +When your camera has a LAN port (most Wi-Fi cameras also have a LAN port): + + 1. First connect the camera to your network using a LAN cable. + 2. Find the IP address of the camera (for example by checking in your router) and go to the IP address in a web browser. + 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to first setup the credentials (use the same credentials in Home Assistant). + 4. If it is a Wi-Fi camera: + - Go to **settings** (gear icon) > **Network** and fill in your Wi-Fi SSID and password. + - If you have both a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network, check your camera's user guide to see which operating frequency is supported. + - After that you can disconnect the LAN cable and the camera will automatically switch to the Wi-Fi connection. + 5. Now set up the Reolink Home Assistant integration using the credentials you just specified. ### QR code