Video Doorbell G4 (Chime Included), 1080p FHD HomeKit Secure Video Doorbell Camera, Local Face Recognition and Automations, Wireless or Wired, Supports Apple Home, Alexa, Google, IFTTT, Gray

I recently replaced my Wemo Video Doorbells with this Aqara G4. I could not be more pleased with the upgrade. This review is written after three weeks of continuous use. I have generally found that Aqara devices just work without hassle, hang-up, or mishap out of the box. The G4 Video Doorbell was no different. Wired installation was a breeze (and having batteries installed as a backup is a bonus). The video quality is excellent. Homekit limits you to 1080 but somehow the picture looks obviously more detailed and superior to our prior doorbell cameras. I'd also add that both within Homekit and Aqara's App, the "load" time for real time video is much quicker compared with the Wemo's as well as our Eufy indoor cameras. That's super handy when responding to alerts or doorbells. I wasn't sure about the internal chime, but after using it a bit I can say they are great. Easy install of a microSD allows you to keep extended recordings locally (Homekit secure video stores video for 7 days). Because the chimes are installed indoors they are not at risk for being stolen. It's easy to assign different chimes to each doorbell so that we always know which doorbell is ringing. We're an Apple Homekit home and integration is flawless. Connectivity has been outstanding and we've not lost connection once still installation - my Wemo's would drop at least once a week. Finally, I want to acknowledge that Aqara cleverly safeguarded the security screw that must be loosened in order to change the batteries (not that I will do that often given our wired configuration) - I dropped that screw on my Wemo's on multiple occasions and it was a real nuisance to find it again. All in all, the Aqara G4 Video Doorbell delivers excellent performance, a great picture, and outstanding integration with Homekit.

The Video Doorbell has been a very disappointing purchase and has caused more problems than benefits. The video loading time is extremely slow. When someone rings the doorbell, it can take anywhere from 40 seconds to over 1 minute and 20 seconds for the live video to load. This often happens when friends or neighbors who live nearby come to the door, sometimes carrying something or needing help. The whole point is to quickly check who is at the door from another floor of the house, but instead you are left waiting while the video slowly loads. This happens despite having a strong and stable Wi-Fi connection, with the router located nearby. The slow performance is constant and clearly not related to network quality. The camera itself operates very slowly overall, making it unreliable for real-time use. At the same time, the battery drains extremely fast. It is difficult to understand how a camera that struggles to load video and often feels inactive can consume power so quickly. To make matters worse, connecting the doorbell directly to a power source is not practical, so it relies on batteries. Replacing the batteries is inconvenient and requires disassembling the device, which is unnecessarily difficult. Instead of improving home security or convenience, this doorbell has created additional frustration. I regret purchasing this product. In hindsight, buying an alternative such as Ring would have been a better choice. Even though Ring does not officially support Apple HomeKit, this product does not feel meaningfully integrated with HomeKit either. Accessing and using it through Apple HomeKit is complicated and unreliable, which defeats the purpose of choosing it in the first place. Overall, the product feels slow, impractical, and poorly designed for real everyday use.

I literally bought the Logitech camera and the pro recommended by them couldn’t even install it. I needed a camera that was compatible with Apple HomeKit and I decided to trust in this and it got delivered that same day. The pros left and I’m literally no pro at all but I’m able to install this all on my own. I love, love, LOVE the camera quality, durability, and the speed of its connection. The chime is really loud so we’re able to hear it. The night vision is also great, which is what we needed to see our cars parked up front. I love the security. I do have a popcorn background so I wasn’t able to use the adhesive, however, the plastic screw anchors really helped as it let it hang off the wall a little bit (meaning hammered it in and screwed the backboard in until it was touching the popcorn walls and laying somewhat flat and straight), meaning it didn’t go all the way in and I used white caulk to seal it as I was afraid of water getting in. It works with popcorn walls using this method. I also really appreciate that the chime doesn’t need to be hooked onto anything! No wiring required! Only gotta plug it into an outlet and you’re good to go! I recommend this for anyone that doesn’t fare well with wiring as this camera and chime both don’t need or require wires (no electrical work needed) and it’s wireless. The connection to the Apple HomeKit was fast and simple! EDIT: After using this for a while, the only downside I’ve noticed is that it sometimes disconnects and takes a while to connect usually within minutes but the longest it’s ever gone while disconnecting from my Apple HomeKit is around an hour to an hour and a half, but whiles it rare, it does still happen. Overall, I STILL do RECOMMEND it!

Works as described, is kind of fun. Bit of a hassle to install with home wiring (more the house than the doorbell. Good picture, adds to Apple Homekit easily. Only issue I have encountered is because my house is situated such that mid-late afternoon sun shines directly on the doorbell. Error message (high heat) and the doorbell quits working until it cools back down during the evening. That is a little disappointing, especially since I saw no indication of this problem when evaluating for purchase. Gonna keep it anyway.

OJO: si tienes una puerta de metal o de seguridad, es imposible que tengas buena señal entre la cámara y el repetidor. Lo mismo si tienes paredes de verdad (no tablaroca), pésima señal wifi hagas lo que hagas. En mi caso la única forma de que funcione medio decente es que esté tanto el repetidor como el módem afuera de la casa, lo cual no tiene ningún sentido. Está diseñado para las casas de madera de USA, no para tabique, concreto y metal como en la mayoría de las casas de México.

Ich nutze die Aqara G4 Türklingel jetzt schon eine Weile und bin insgesamt wirklich sehr zufrieden. Die Installation war überraschend einfach und gut erklärt. Innerhalb kurzer Zeit war alles eingerichtet und einsatzbereit, sowohl über WLAN als auch in der App. Die Bildqualität ist sehr gut – tagsüber scharf und klar, und auch nachts überzeugt die Nachtsicht. Personen sind gut zu erkennen und der Ton ist deutlich, ohne Rauschen oder Verzögerungen. Die Bewegungserkennung reagiert zuverlässig und die Benachrichtigungen kommen schnell auf das Handy. Besonders gut gefällt mir die Smart-Home-Integration. Ich selbst nutze das Apple-Home-System, und die Türklingel lässt sich problemlos einbinden und läuft stabil. Gerade unterwegs ist es sehr praktisch, da man reagieren und direkt über die App sprechen kann, auch wenn man nicht zu Hause ist. Die Türklingel besteht zwar größtenteils aus Kunststoff, was sie nicht ganz so hochwertig wirken lässt, sie ist aber trotzdem gut verarbeitet. Bisher hatte ich keine Verbindungsprobleme oder Ausfälle. Insgesamt macht die Aqara G4 genau das, was sie soll und das sehr zuverlässig. Für den Preis bekommt man hier eine wirklich gute Türklingel mit vielen sinnvollen Funktionen. Ich würde sie auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.

Relación PRECIO-CALIDAD muy buena. Ha salido ya la versión mas moderna (creo que la G410) pero ésta ahora está a buen precio y se ve genial. Muy versátil gracias al funcionamiento mediante pilas (las incluye). Para lo que necesito, no he encontrado nada mejor y funciona genial. Al final he instalado 3 y las he integrado con Apple Home y grabación en mi NAS QNAP y van perfectas! Hacen todo lo que necesito (detección de merodeadores, grabación merodeadores y cuando accionan el timbre, interfono de voz cuando estoy fuera y en casa, etc). Sencilla de configurar. La recomiéndo si no quieres complicarte la vida.

Prima video deurbel voor een prima prijs, incl chime. Installatie zou makkelijk moeten zijn, maar ik liep al vast om als eerste de chime te installeren. De app accepteerde de QR code niet, en handmatig invoeren lukte ook niet. Uiteindelijk is het wel gelukt en werkt hij prima bedraad en zonder abonnement. Ik heb er gelijk een micro SD kaart bij gekocht. En als prime member kreeg ik ook nog een leuke korting.

The Aqara Video Doorbell G4 offers fantastic value with its extensive features and seamless smart home compatibility. Pros: Great HomeKit Support: Works flawlessly with HomeKit Secure Video, providing real-time notifications, two-way audio, and video storage within Apple’s ecosystem. Affordable Price: Offers many premium features at a more accessible price point. Flexible Storage Options: Supports local storage (via microSD card) and free cloud storage without subscription fees. Reliable Build: Durable design that performs well in various weather conditions. Cons: Limited Third-Party Ecosystem Support: Works best with HomeKit; limited compatibility with some other platforms. Video Quality: Good, but not quite as sharp as some higher-end options on the market. For anyone in the Apple ecosystem or looking for a feature-rich and affordable doorbell, the Aqara G4 is an excellent choice. Highly recommended for smart home enthusiasts!