Reolink launches Home Hub 2 with local AI video search, subscription-free storage

LOS ANGELES—Reolink has launched its Home Hub 2, a new home security hub that combines local artificial intelligence (AI)-powered video search, centralized camera management and expandable storage without requiring a cloud subscription.

First introduced at IFA 2026, the Home Hub 2 is designed to serve as the central control point for the Reolink ecosystem, allowing users to manage and store footage from up to eight compatible cameras while keeping recordings local and encrypted.

The product's key differentiator is its Local AI Video Search capability, powered by Reolink's ReoNeura on-device AI engine. Rather than manually reviewing recorded footage, users can search stored video using simple keywords to quickly locate specific events. According to Reolink, all searches are processed locally on the hub without sending data to the cloud.

The launch reflects a growing trend in the residential security market toward edge-based AI that prioritizes privacy and reduces dependence on recurring subscription services.

Home Hub 2 supports a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or solid-state drive, as well as microSD storage of up to 1TB. Reolink said recordings are protected through encrypted local storage designed to prevent unauthorized access.

The hub supports up to eight Reolink cameras at resolutions up to 16MP, including battery-powered, Wi-Fi and PoE models. It also creates its own local network, allowing compatible cameras to continue recording even during internet outages.

Additional features include Cross-Camera Tracking, which can follow a detected object across multiple cameras and combine footage into a single video, and security summaries within the Reolink app that provide daily, weekly or monthly activity reports.

Reolink said future firmware updates will add custom AI detection and self-learning capabilities that allow users to train the system to recognize conditions specific to their property.

The Home Hub 2 also integrates with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for viewing live feeds on compatible smart displays.

“Powered by Reolink's ReoNeura on-device AI engine, Local AI Video Search lets users search locally stored recordings across all connected cameras using simple keywords,” the company said. “Instead of manually reviewing playback, users can go straight to the footage they need.”

The Reolink Home Hub 2 is now available in the United States for $199.99 through Reolink's website.

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