While most video doorbells force homeowners to choose between decent video quality and smart home integration, Aqara’s latest doorbell lineup refuses to play that game.
The G410 model packs a 2K image sensor delivering 2048×1536 resolution with a 176° field of view. That’s sharp enough to actually identify faces, not just blurry shapes stumbling around your porch. The G4 model offers 1080p Full HD with a slightly narrower 162° view. Both handle infrared night vision and weather extremes without breaking a sweat.
Sharp enough to identify actual faces instead of blurry porch phantoms stumbling through your field of view.
Here’s where things get interesting. These doorbells double as smart home hubs, supporting Zigbee, Thread, and Wi-Fi devices right out of the box. The G410 goes further with dual-band Wi-Fi and Thread connectivity. Matter support arrives via firmware update, because apparently even doorbells need software patches now.
Local AI-based facial recognition runs on the device itself, which means your face data stays put instead of floating around some distant server. The system sends presence alerts and can trigger automations when it recognizes specific people. Package theft paranoia meets actual useful technology.
Installation flexibility stands out. Battery power lasts up to four months on six batteries, or go wired with 12V-24V AC/DC. It’s the first battery-powered HomeKit Secure Video doorbell, which sounds niche until you realize running new wiring is expensive and annoying. Installation typically takes 1-3 hours depending on your familiarity with security devices.
Platform compatibility covers the usual suspects: Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings. Video streams directly to Nest and Echo displays, while RTSP support opens doors for third-party integrations like Home Assistant. End-to-end encryption works through Aqara’s platform or Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video.
Storage options include seven days of free cloud recording plus local microSD support. Both can run simultaneously because redundancy matters when catching package thieves. Customer satisfaction runs 87% positive across 38 reviews, with users particularly praising seamless integration with existing smart home setups.
Two-way audio lets you yell at delivery drivers from anywhere. The G410 adds mmWave presence detection, customizable ringtones, and tamper alerts. WPA3 security keeps the wireless connection locked down. The system recognizes loitering behavior and sends alerts when someone lingers too long at your door.
One device handling video monitoring, smart home control, and platform integration? That’s refreshingly straightforward in a world obsessed with complicating simple things.