How to transcribe reolink-cli recordings
reolink-cli makes the recording — Whipscribe makes it text. Three steps, and the first preview is free with no signup.
The three steps
Get the audio out. Save the VOD or recording from reolink-cli and upload it — long files are expected.
Drop it below. Upload the file right here — no signup for the instant preview. Long, multi-hour files are fine, and video uploads work too (we transcribe the audio track).
Take the text with you. Accurate, speaker-labeled text with timestamps — export TXT, SRT, VTT or DOCX, in 100+ languages, processed on Whipscribe's own private cloud.
About reolink-cli
“Official command-line tool for Reolink IP cameras, doorbells and NVRs — LAN only, no cloud. Snapshots, PTZ, RTSP/RTMP stream URLs, two-way audio (talkback/TTS), motion and AI detection, event monitoring, VOD download. JSON output and a built-in MCP server. Works with Home Assistant, Frigate and go2r.”
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Frequently asked
Can Whipscribe transcribe streams and VODs from reolink-cli?
Yes — any audio or video file reolink-cli produces can be uploaded directly. Save the VOD or recording from reolink-cli and upload it — long files are expected.
Do I need to convert the file first?
No. Common audio and video formats upload as-is; video's audio track is transcribed automatically.
How accurate is it?
Clear speech in major languages comes back near-publishable; noisy or heavily accented audio deserves a review pass. The instant preview shows real output before you commit.
What does it cost?
About $2 per audio hour as pay-as-you-go credits that never expire — the first preview is free with no signup.