The Video Doorbell G4 is the first doorbell from Aqara and one of the few to support the Apple ecosystem. Google and Amazon are not forgotten, however, and this model does not hesitate to increase the number of features to attract buyers.
The Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is an interesting little doorbell, especially for HomeKit users since compatible models are rare. Easy to install and comes with a small chime for more traditional use, it also offers good video quality for remote response, as well as advanced detection functions. Face recognition, however, is not very effective at night and Aqara still has a little work to do on its app.
Strong points
- Easy installation.
- Chime provided.
- Good daytime image quality.
- Satisfactory audio performance.
- Free storage on microSD card or cloud.
- HomeKit, Google Assistant and Alexa compatible.
Weak points
- Plastic design.
- Comes with disposable batteries rather than a rechargeable battery.
- Poorly translated application.
- Lack of clarity around cloud integration.
- Distorted image with infrared vision.
- Inefficient face recognition at night.
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Alternatively
Despite its affordable price, the Video Doorbell Wired offers very satisfactory performance in both audio and video, as well as an overall effective movement detection for a doorbell. Too bad that some of its functions require you to subscribe to the paid Ring Protect subscription in the absence of a microSD port. The Video Doorbell Wired naturally also skips the battery and we would have liked to see it accompanied by a chime like the Powergiant Wireless Video Doorbell, which therefore remains our benchmark in this segment.