ReolinkLumus Spotlight WiFi Camera Outdoor Wired, 4MP Color Night Vision, Home Wifi CCTV System for 24/7 Protection, 2-Way Talk & Siren Alarm, Smart AI Detection, Cloud/SD Card Storage

The media could not be loaded. I'm now on my second Reolink Lumus security camera, and the latest iteration has truly exceeded my expectations. Unbeknownst to me, I received an upgraded model, which I've come to think of as the 'Lumus V2.' This version introduces dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi, a significant improvement over my 2021 model. The enhanced AI detection and software updates provide a remarkably expanded feature set, including an enjoyable time-lapse function.Initially, I anticipated receiving the same Lumus camera I had in 2021. However, the 'V2' is a substantial upgrade, offering a 'beast mode' level of enhancement. After struggling with numerous unreliable, generic security cameras, I've found Reolink to be a consistently reliable and feature-rich solution.Both my 2021 and 2025 Lumus cameras work flawlessly with my Home Assistant setup, my Android smartphone, and the Windows 11 application. I'm particularly impressed with the functionality and user-friendliness of the Windows app.As a genuine customer, without any affiliation or monetization, I can wholeheartedly recommend this product.Pros:Crystal-clear, high-quality images.Robust and durable build.Highly customizable settings within the app.Effortless integration with Google Home, Android, and Windows 11.Cons:I honestly cannot find any."

These cameras are very good quality and give excellent results in both daylight and nighttime. I particularly like the ability to customise all the features like the spotlights, sound and even the status light.You can talk to anyone through it and even have a siren alarm trigger via motion detection or manually.There’s even a customisable masking feature to help prevent unwanted motion triggering.I now have 5 of these and have also bought two more as presents.The one thing that can be slightly tricky is the initial setup, it’s important to have them within about 6’ of you router when you first set up the connection and they also need a good connection to the router once installed in their final position otherwise they can suffer from connection issues.Where one of mine is further down the garden I have installed a WiFi repeater in my shed which means it gets a good signal.Any recordings are saved on a micro sd card which can be accessed and played back through the easy to use app. The camera and saved images can also be viewed on your phone from anywhere over the internet.

(Attached photos show daytime, night vision & spotlight performance)Fantastic camera... for the price.Overall quality is good, although it struggles to capture fast moving objects with high enough detail to capture things such as number plates. Footage is capped at 1080p @ 15fps, which is more than enough for capturing people and cars at short range. The integrated motion activated spotlights are surprisingly bright which is an excellent deterrent. It's worth noting that this camera can't automatically sense the difference between people and cars, and will only detect and log clips against motion - something other reolink cameras can do. The camera records before and after a motion event is detected, which ensures everything is captured correctly and you don't just see the last few seconds like other motion based cameras.Unfortunately, the camera does not support RSTP & ONVIF streams which prevents easy integration to smart home systems such as Home Assistant. However there are simple work arounds using Neolink to convert the Baichuan protocol the camera uses to an RTSP stream. I was able to get the Reolink Lumus to work with and show up in Apple's HomeKit (including HKSV) by using a mixture of Neolink & Syncrpted, all hosted within Home Assistant. It would be possible to get this camera working with most NVRs using a similar method.