diff --git a/homeassistant/components/reolink/__init__.py b/homeassistant/components/reolink/__init__.py
index 6633f5c02f2..2faa89232af 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/reolink/__init__.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/reolink/__init__.py
@@ -106,9 +106,10 @@ async def async_setup_entry(hass: HomeAssistant, config_entry: ConfigEntry) -> b
     )
     # Fetch initial data so we have data when entities subscribe
     try:
+        # If camera WAN blocked, firmware check fails, do not prevent setup
         await asyncio.gather(
             device_coordinator.async_config_entry_first_refresh(),
-            firmware_coordinator.async_config_entry_first_refresh(),
+            firmware_coordinator.async_refresh(),
         )
     except ConfigEntryNotReady:
         await host.stop()