reolink-aio
Reolink NVR/cameras API package
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive MIT license. It is well-suited for developers building Reolink integrations into home automation or monitoring systems. The only constraint is the Python 3.11+ requirement; verify your target Reolink models are supported before committing.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Python 3.11 or later; target Reolink device must be reachable on the network and accept HTTP/ONVIF connections.
- Low friction install with five async-focused runtime dependencies.
- Actively maintained with a recent release and ongoing repository activity; requires Python 3.11 or later.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution in both open and closed projects with minimal attribution requirements.
last release 2026-08-01 (13 days) · last repo commit 2026-08-13 · 187 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 88,532 downloads/mo, #13,719 on PyPI
Alternatives
Verify before relying
from reolink_aio.api import Host
import asyncio
async def main():
host = Host('192.168.1.10', 'user', 'password')
await host.get_host_data()
print(host.nvr_name)
await host.logout()
asyncio.run(main())- Whether all Reolink NVR and camera models are supported or if there are known compatibility gaps.
- Performance characteristics when controlling multiple channels or devices concurrently.
- Timeout and retry behavior for network failures or unresponsive devices.
What it is and what it does
reolink_aio is an async Python client library for controlling Reolink IP NVR and camera devices over HTTP and ONVIF protocols. It lets you query device capabilities and state (model, channel count, infrared status), issue commands (enable/disable lights, spotlight, siren), and subscribe to real-time events via webhook callbacks. The library handles authentication, session management, and event renewal automatically.
The package is built on aiohttp for async HTTP, aiortsp for RTSP support, and pycryptodomex for credential handling. It's designed for home automation and integration scenarios where you need programmatic control of Reolink hardware from Python applications. The library is officially authorized by Reolink and actively maintained.
Use it for
- Integrate Reolink cameras into a home automation system to trigger actions based on device state or enable/disable features remotely.
- Build a monitoring dashboard that polls multiple Reolink NVRs and displays their status, channel counts, and device names.
- Receive real-time motion or event notifications from Reolink devices via ONVIF webhook subscriptions and react programmatically.
- Automate security workflows by controlling infrared lights, spotlights, or sirens on specific camera channels based on external triggers.
- Develop a Python CLI tool to manage Reolink device settings and retrieve diagnostics like MAC address and hardware capabilities.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes.
The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive MIT license. It is well-suited for developers building Reolink integrations into home automation or monitoring systems. The only constraint is the Python 3.11+ requirement; verify your target Reolink models are supported before committing.
Install
reolink-aio on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction install with five async-focused runtime dependencies. Actively maintained with a recent release and ongoing repository activity; requires Python 3.11 or later.
Requires Python 3.11 or later; target Reolink device must be reachable on the network and accept HTTP/ONVIF connections.
License in practice
MIT license permits unrestricted use, modification, and distribution in both open and closed projects with minimal attribution requirements.
Quickstart
from reolink_aio.api import Host
import asyncio
async def main():
host = Host('192.168.1.10', 'user', 'password')
await host.get_host_data()
print(host.nvr_name)
await host.logout()
asyncio.run(main())Verify before relying
- Whether all Reolink NVR and camera models are supported or if there are known compatibility gaps.
- Performance characteristics when controlling multiple channels or devices concurrently.
- Timeout and retry behavior for network failures or unresponsive devices.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.11 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 5 packagesaiohttpaiortsporjsonpycryptodomextyping_extensions |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 13 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 88,532 / month, #13,719 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Topic :: Home AutomationTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries |
Evidence: reolink_aio-0.21.8-py3-none-any.whl
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