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Aqara Camera G100 vs Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

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Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara site.
2026 verdict
Want an outdoor camera that also runs your Zigbee and Thread devices?
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
$159.99$229.9930% OFF

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The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is that camera, and the better of these two Aqara security cameras, thanks to its Power over Ethernet connection and built-in hub. It is a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, and it detects people, animals, vehicles, familiar faces, packages, a crying baby and smoke alarms with no plan, where the Aqara Camera G100 puts most of those alerts behind a subscription. The Aqara Camera G100 is the cheaper, smaller and much lighter camera, runs on USB-C power over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and lists 2K video where the G5 Pro PoE lists HD. Both share IP65 weatherproofing, color night vision with a spotlight, microSD and RTSP recording, 24/7 history and support for Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE for a wired, hub-grade install, and the Aqara Camera G100 for an easy, low-cost Wi-Fi camera.
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FeatureAqara Camera G100Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoEWinner
Price$33.99$159.99Aqara Camera G100
Rating4.24.5Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoENOYESAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
HubNoneZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiEthernetTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie

What the differences mean

Connection and power

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE takes power and data over one Ethernet cable and has no Wi-Fi, so it needs a PoE switch or injector and a cable run. The Aqara Camera G100 plugs into USB-C power and joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, which makes it far easier to place.

Built-in smart home hub

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is also a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it can run Aqara sensors outdoors without another hub. The Aqara Camera G100 has no hub role; it simply does not need one to work as a camera.

Smart alerts without a plan

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE detects animals, vehicles, familiar faces and packages, plus a crying baby and smoke alarm sounds, all included. The Aqara Camera G100 detects people and motion for free and puts animals, vehicles, faces and packages behind a subscription.

Resolution

The Aqara Camera G100 lists 2K video, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE lists HD. Through Apple Home both are limited to 1080p anyway, so the gap only shows in the Aqara app or over RTSP.

Size

The Aqara Camera G100 weighs 180 g and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE 500 g, with a larger body. The G100 disappears under an eave; the G5 Pro PoE is a camera you notice.

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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

30% OFF
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$159.99
$229.99

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  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + PoE: YES
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
  • - Price: $159.99 vs $33.99

What owners say

Owners of both Aqara cameras rate the color night vision as the standout, often saying it beats cameras costing far more, and both groups praise how smoothly they join Apple Home Secure Video, while noting Apple caps the stream at 1080p. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE owners single out the lag-free wired connection that ended their Wi-Fi drops and using the camera to extend Zigbee and Thread outdoors; they grumble about a mount that flips but does not swivel, a clunky Aqara app, incomplete Home Assistant support and a bulkier body than photos suggest. Aqara Camera G100 owners talk about value, a near plug-and-play setup and footage kept on microSD or a NAS, and complain about a short USB-C cable, occasional Wi-Fi disconnects and overheating in sustained direct sun.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Aqara Camera G100 or Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, if you can wire it. It adds a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub, a stable PoE connection and smart alerts for animals, vehicles, faces and packages with no plan. The Aqara Camera G100 is the cheaper, simpler Wi-Fi option.

Does the Aqara Camera G100 need a hub?

No. The Aqara Camera G100 connects straight to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant without an Aqara hub. It is the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE that can act as a hub for other devices.

Is the Aqara Camera G100 PoE?

No. The Aqara Camera G100 is powered over USB-C and connects by Wi-Fi. If you want Power over Ethernet, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the model that supports it.

Do the Aqara Camera G100 and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE record locally?

Yes. Both the Aqara Camera G100 and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE record to a microSD card, support RTSP for a NAS or NVR and offer 24/7 video history, with cloud storage as an optional plan.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera G100?

Apple Home and Aqara users who want an affordable, compact outdoor camera that plugs into USB-C power and joins Wi-Fi in minutes.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Buyers who can run Ethernet, want included smart alerts without a subscription, and would like one device to extend Zigbee and Thread coverage outside.

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