How to Add Smart AI Detection to Any Reolink Camera for $20/mo

Overview

Reolink IP and PoE cameras are widely considered the benchmark for reliable, affordable security cameras for homeowners, childcare centres, and commercial businesses alike.

While newer Reolink models feature on-board Smart Detection (Person/Vehicle/Pet), their alerts remain basic binary notifications: you are informed that *"motion was detected"*, but not *what happened*, *who was involved*, or *whether immediate action is required*. Furthermore, older or budget Reolink models lack AI detection entirely.

With [AegisGates Vision AI](/), you can add next-generation contextual AI vision to any RTSP-enabled Reolink camera for just $20/month per camera — no new hardware required.

Why Add AegisGates AI to Reolink Cameras?

Full Contextual Narratives: Receive complete sentences describing scenes: *"A delivery person placed a package on the porch and snapped a confirmation photo before walking back to the van."*
Special Attentions: Give custom instructions in plain English (e.g., *"Alert immediately if someone lingers near the tool shed after 9:00 PM"*).
Cross-Brand Centralization: Monitor your Reolink cameras alongside other camera brands in one single dashboard.
Instant Actionable Alerts: Get filtered notifications via Telegram, SMS, or webhook, eliminating 95%+ of false alarms.

Step 1: Enable RTSP on Your Reolink Camera

For newer Reolink Smart Detection models, the RTSP port is disabled by default and must be toggled on:

Open the Reolink App or Reolink Client on your desktop/phone.
Go to Device Settings (⚙️) → Network → Advanced → Server Settings.
Check the box to enable RTSP (Port 554) and ONVIF (Port 8000).
Save your changes.

*(Need detailed step-by-step guidance on Reolink port setup? Read our Reolink RTSP and credentials setup guide).*

Step 2: Note Your RTSP Stream URL

The standard RTSP stream URL for Reolink cameras is:

Main Stream (High Res): rtsp://admin:password@<camera-ip>:554/Preview_01_main

Sub Stream (Recommended for AI): rtsp://admin:password@<camera-ip>:554/Preview_01_sub

*(If you have other brands on your network, check our general RTSP camera setup guide).*

Step 3: Connect to AegisGates in 5 Minutes

Log in to AegisGates Vision AI.
Click Add New Camera and select Reolink.
Enter your RTSP stream address.
Define your monitoring guidelines in the Special Attentions field.
Activate your 7-day free trial.

Your Reolink camera is now fully upgraded with human-like visual awareness for just $20/month!

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Summary

You don't need to replace your reliable Reolink cameras to get high-end AI analytics. Connect your cameras to [AegisGates Vision AI](/) in 5 minutes for $20/month per camera.

Start your 7-day free trial today!