Evidence boundary: This independent explainer uses Reolink's public consumer and support pages. We do not infer ownership or manufacturing origin where those pages do not state it clearly.

Quick answer: Reolink is a security-camera brand founded in 2009, according to the company. It sells indoor, outdoor, battery, solar, Wi-Fi, PoE, doorbell, Home Hub, and NVR products. Many models support local recording without a required cloud plan, but compatibility and regional service details vary.

What Reolink sells

  • Indoor plug-in Wi-Fi cameras such as the E1 family.
  • Battery and solar outdoor cameras for locations without convenient wiring.
  • PoE cameras that combine power and data on Ethernet.
  • Video doorbells in wired, PoE, Wi-Fi, and battery configurations.
  • Panoramic, pan-and-tilt, tracking, floodlight, and cellular models.
  • Home Hubs and NVRs for centralized local recording.
  • Reolink App, desktop Client, browser interfaces, and optional cloud services for supported products.

Before buying, compare the exact model's power, network, recording mode, field of view, storage compatibility, and hardware revision. Our Reolink camera review and model guide organizes those decisions by use case.

Where is Reolink based, and who owns it?

Reolink's public About page describes the brand's history and international reach, while regional Contact, Terms, warranty, storefront, and invoice pages can identify different offices or legal entities for particular markets. The general consumer pages we reviewed do not provide one simple ownership statement that should be applied to every region.

That means the defensible answer to “who owns Reolink?” depends on the legal question being asked: the brand, a regional web store, the seller on an invoice, or the entity providing a warranty. Use the current legal notice or company registry for the relevant country instead of repeating an unattributed parent-company claim.

Who makes Reolink cameras, and where are they made?

Reolink markets and supports the products under its brand, but a brand's headquarters, seller, legal entity, engineering operation, and factory location are not automatically the same thing. Reolink's broad consumer pages do not establish one country of manufacture for every current camera.

For a purchasing, tariff, compliance, or procurement decision, check the country-of-origin label on the exact unit and packaging, its regional certification record, and the named seller or importer. Those are better evidence than a generic web answer and can change by model or production run.

How much is a Reolink subscription?

There is no single price that applies to every buyer. Reolink Cloud availability, supported devices, storage duration, features, and plan prices vary by country or region and can change. Check the current Cloud plan page while signed into the correct region and verify that the exact camera is eligible.

A subscription is not required for local recording on many supported models. Depending on the camera, footage can be stored on microSD, a compatible Home Hub, an NVR, or an FTP server. Some battery, cellular, and specialty models have different recording or compatibility limits.

Where to buy Reolink cameras

Buy through Reolink's regional store, an authorized retailer, or a major marketplace listing where the seller, warranty, return period, hardware revision, and included accessories are clear. A similar product name can hide differences in power method, included solar panel, chime, storage, or recorder bundle.

  • Match the full model number and hardware version.
  • Confirm whether the listing is camera-only or a bundle.
  • Check regional voltage, plug, wireless bands, cellular bands, and warranty coverage.
  • Confirm storage support and whether a microSD card or hard drive is included.
  • Keep the invoice and seller information for warranty service.

How to contact Reolink customer service

Start with Reolink's official Support Center for setup, troubleshooting, downloads, warranty, returns, and product-specific instructions. Use the regional Contact Us page for current email forms, phone details, order help, or office information. Contact routes can differ by market and issue.

Include the model, hardware version, firmware version, purchase region, order source, and a concise description of the problem. Do not send passwords, unredacted QR codes, or device credentials in a public forum.

Frequently asked questions

What is Reolink?

Reolink is a security-camera brand selling indoor and outdoor cameras, video doorbells, battery and solar models, PoE systems, Home Hubs, NVRs, and related software. Reolink says the brand was founded in 2009.

Who owns Reolink?

Reolink's public consumer pages do not provide a simple, definitive statement naming one global parent company for every regional operation. Regional legal entities and seller information can differ, so check the terms, invoice, warranty, or registry relevant to your country rather than relying on an unsourced ownership claim.

Where are Reolink cameras made?

Reolink's general consumer pages do not establish one manufacturing country for every current camera and hardware revision. Check the country-of-origin label on the exact product, packaging, import record, or regional compliance document because origin can vary by model and production run.

Does Reolink require a subscription?

Many Reolink cameras can record locally to compatible microSD cards, Home Hubs, or NVRs without a required cloud subscription. Optional Reolink Cloud plans and support vary by model and region, so confirm the exact product before purchase.

How do I contact Reolink customer service?

Use Reolink's official Support Center or regional Contact Us page for technical support, orders, returns, and current regional contact details. Confirm that the page is on reolink.com before submitting account or device information.

Official sources: Reolink's About page, regional Contact page, Support Center, and Cloud region and model guide. Regional pages are used as examples and may not govern your purchase.