Reolink IP Camera Control4 Driver | RTSP Live View, Motion & AI Alerts, PTZ
Reolink IP Camera Control4 Driver | RTSP Live View, Motion & AI Alerts, PTZ
Your Reolink cameras, live in Control4
This IP driver for Control4 OS 3.x puts Reolink IP cameras and NVR channels on every touch screen and in the app, and turns the camera's own AI into real Control4 events. Person at the gate? Car in the driveway? Your lights, screens and notifications can react in about two seconds.
Why you'll love it
- Live view that just works: RTSP H.264 main and sub streams, picked by tile size, with a snapshot fallback.
- Smart alerts: Motion, Person, Vehicle and Animal events, each with Detected and Cleared, plus Camera Online/Offline.
- Hands-on control: pan, tilt, zoom, home, presets and tap-to-move on PTZ models. Spotlight, IR lights and siren on models that have them.
- NVR and Home Hub ready: pick the channel and add one driver per camera.
- Stays connected: secure token login, automatic re-login, offline detection, and a gentle retry that will not lock your camera account.
Plays nicely with
- Reolink PoE cameras (RLC series), PTZ and TrackMix models, Floodlight and spotlight cameras
- Mains-powered Reolink WiFi cameras (E1 Zoom/Outdoor, Lumus, RLC-xxxWA)
- Reolink NVRs and Home Hub (one driver per channel)
- Not covered: the Reolink Video Doorbell (separate MSS driver planned) and stand-alone battery cameras
Version 1.0.0 is tested against our own Reolink API simulator. It has not been tested on every model yet. See the supported models file for the honest details.
Under the hood
- Connection: IP (HTTP or HTTPS JSON API + RTSP)
- Ports: 80/443 API, 554 RTSP
- Feedback: two-way (polled every 1–60 s, default 2 s)
- Control4 OS 3.0 or newer · Camera proxy
- Driver version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-10-30
Before you start
- Give the camera or NVR a fixed IP address.
- Turn on HTTP (or HTTPS) and RTSP in the camera's network settings.
- Have a camera username and password ready (admin for PTZ, spotlight and siren).
Your licence, simply
One licence covers one Control4 controller (locked to its MAC address); add as many device instances as you need on that controller. Bug-fix updates for version 1.x are free.
Delivery
Digital download: the .c4z driver file, an install guide and the supported models list. Nothing is shipped.
Quick answers
Does it need the Reolink cloud? No. Everything runs on your local network.
Will Person and Vehicle alerts work on my camera? Yes, if your camera has Reolink AI detection. Cameras without AI still give Motion events.
Can I use it with my Reolink NVR? Yes. Set the channel number and add one driver per camera.
Does it support the Reolink Video Doorbell? Not this driver. A separate MSS doorbell driver is planned.
Is my password safe? The driver never shows the password in properties or logs.
Need help? Email info@msssales.ca. Real humans, real support.
Tested against a simulated device (emulator); not yet verified on real hardware.
Independent product by MSS SALES LTD (Babbal Jabbal). It works with Reolink hardware but is not made, endorsed or certified by Reolink or Control4. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Reolink IP Camera Control4 Driver?
An IP driver (.c4z) that puts Reolink IP cameras and NVR channels on Control4 touch screens and the app, with RTSP live view, motion/person/vehicle/animal events and PTZ control on supported models.
Which models are supported?
Reolink PoE cameras (RLC series), PTZ and TrackMix models, Floodlight and spotlight cameras, mains-powered Reolink WiFi cameras (E1 Zoom/Outdoor, Lumus, RLC-xxxWA), and Reolink NVRs and Home Hub (one driver per channel). Not covered: the Reolink Video Doorbell and stand-alone battery cameras.
How do I install it in Composer?
Copy the .c4z file to your Composer Pro drivers folder, open Composer Pro, search for the driver under Search > Local, add it to the project, then set the device IP address and login in the driver properties. The included install guide walks through each step.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The driver includes a 7-day free trial so you can test it in your project before activating a licence.
What does one licence cover?
One licence covers one Control4 controller and is locked to that controller's MAC address.
How is the licence key delivered?
The licence key is emailed to you after your order. This is a digital product; nothing is shipped.
What Control4 OS versions does it work with?
Control4 OS 3.0 or newer.
Has it been tested on real hardware?
Version 1.0.0 has been tested against a simulated device (emulator); it is not yet verified on real hardware.