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Aqara Camera G100 vs Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara site.
2026 verdict
Free AI alerts and a built-in smart home hub put the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi ahead of the Aqara Camera G100 in this comparison.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Winner
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
$199.99

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Its people, animal, vehicle, package, baby-crying and smoke alerts all run locally with no subscription, and it doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, features the Aqara Camera G100 does not have at all. The Aqara Camera G100 answers with a far lower price and the same easy HomeKit Secure Video setup, though most of its smart alerts beyond plain motion and people sit behind a subscription. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for free, comprehensive AI detection and a hub in one device, and the Aqara Camera G100 for an affordable entry into HomeKit Secure Video.
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FeatureAqara Camera G100Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFiWinner
Price$33.99$199.99Aqara Camera G100
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
HubNoneZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Rating4.24.2Tie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
PoENONOTie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie

What the differences mean

Free AI alerts

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi detects people, animals, vehicles, packages, baby crying and a smoke alarm, all with no subscription. The Aqara Camera G100 detects motion and people for free, but animals, vehicles, familiar faces and packages need a subscription.

Smart home hub

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. The Aqara Camera G100 is a camera only, with no hub function.

Connectivity

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi connects over dual-band Wi-Fi with an Ethernet port available too. The Aqara Camera G100 is 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.

Price

The Aqara Camera G100 costs a fraction of the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi, the entry point into the same HomeKit Secure Video setup.

Which one to buy if

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Aqara Camera G100

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$33.99
$39.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Price: $33.99
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • - Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages vs Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
Winner
Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi

Prime exclusive deal
$199.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
  • + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
  • - Price: $199.99 vs $33.99

What owners say

Aqara Camera G100 owners are pleasantly surprised by how much a budget camera does, painless HomeKit pairing straight out of the box, a sharp 2K image with a genuinely useful spotlight for color night vision, and free local storage to a microSD card or a NAS, though the short included USB-C cable and occasional 2.4GHz disconnects are common complaints. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi owners, several coming from Eufy or Arlo, single out how rarely it drops off Wi-Fi and how close to daylight its night vision looks, and value the built-in Zigbee and Thread hub, but they warn the outdoor power runs through an exposed USB-C cable and that it is priced high enough to be worth waiting for a sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

For free, comprehensive AI alerts and a built-in smart home hub, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi. The Aqara Camera G100 is the far cheaper way into the same HomeKit Secure Video setup, but most of its smart alerts need a subscription.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera G100 and the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

The hub function and free AI alerts. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi also works as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, and detects people, animals, vehicles and packages with no subscription. The Aqara Camera G100 is a camera only, and most of its alerts beyond motion and people need one.

Does the Aqara Camera G100 need a subscription?

Not for core use. You can record locally to a microSD card or a NAS with no subscription, and HomeKit Secure Video uses your existing iCloud+ plan. A subscription is only needed for the advanced AI alerts and cloud storage.

Do both cameras work with Apple HomeKit?

Yes, both support native HomeKit Secure Video, along with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera G100?

Anyone who wants an affordable, easy way into HomeKit Secure Video and does not need the smart hub function or free AI alerts beyond motion and people.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

Smart home owners who want a camera that also acts as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub, with free, comprehensive AI detection built in.

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