Best PoE cameras for a local NVR
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PoE cameras get power and data over one Ethernet cable and typically record to a network video recorder (NVR) in your home. These are the PoE-capable devices in our database.
| Device | Score | Offline | Local storage | Home Assistant | RTSP/ONVIF | Subscription | Account |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubiquiti UniFi G4 Doorbell ProDoorbell · Wired (doorbell wiring or PoE kit) | 90 | Yes | Yes | Local push | Yes | Not needed | Not required |
| Ubiquiti UniFi G5 FlexCamera · PoE | 90 | Yes | Yes | Local push | Yes | Not needed | Not required |
| Ubiquiti UniFi G5 BulletCamera · PoE | 90 | Yes | Yes | Local push | Yes | Not needed | Not required |
| Reolink Video Doorbell (PoE / WiFi)Doorbell · Wired (PoE or 12–24 VAC) | 82 | Yes | Yes | Local push | Yes | Not needed | Not required |
| Reolink RLC-811A (PoE)Camera · PoE | 82 | Yes | Yes | Local push | Yes | Not needed | Not required |
| Reolink Duo 3 PoECamera · PoE | 82 | Yes | Yes | Local push | Yes | Not needed | Not required |
Reolink RTSP/ONVIF setup note (added Oct 22, 2026): on many current Reolink models, RTSP and ONVIF (and on some, HTTP) ship switched off. Reolink says to enable them once in the Reolink App or desktop Client under Network > Advanced > Server Settings, or in the web interface where it is reachable12. For cameras attached to a Reolink NVR or Home Hub, enable the ports on the NVR/hub instead1. The App and Client can manage a camera as a "Local Device" using only its UID, username and password, so no Reolink account is needed for this step3. Home Assistant users report the same out-of-the-box behavior on recent firmware4.
- Ubiquiti UniFi G5 Flex (90): records to a UniFi OS console; RTSPS via Protect; app-to-console end-to-end encryption per Ubiquiti. 56
- Reolink RLC-811A (PoE) (82): RTSP/ONVIF, records to microSD, Reolink NVR or FTP; no account needed. 78
- Reolink Video Doorbell (PoE / WiFi) (82): PoE doorbell with RTSP/ONVIF. 9
Informational only, not legal advice. Found an error? Tell us.
Sources
- Reolink: How to configure Reolink ports settings · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Reolink: Reolink Home Assistant integration (prerequisites) · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Reolink: Local Device vs Account Device · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Home Assistant Community (user report): Reolink cameras ship with open-protocol ports off · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Ubiquiti: How UniFi Protect protects your data · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Home Assistant: UniFi Protect integration · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Reolink: RLC-811A product page · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Reolink: Which products support CGI/RTSP/ONVIF · checked Oct 22, 2026
- Reolink: Video Doorbell PoE product page · checked Oct 22, 2026