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Aqara Camera G100 vs Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Google sites.
2026 verdict
HomeKit support, or Google's polish? Between these two, the Aqara Camera G100 is the better value pick.
Aqara Camera G100
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Aqara Camera G100
$39.99

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It costs far less, edges out on average rating, and is one of the few budget cameras with native Apple HomeKit Secure Video, an open RTSP stream, a spotlight for color night vision and privacy zones. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) counters with dual-band Wi-Fi, HDR video and broader smart alerts, telling people, animals and vehicles apart on its own with no subscription needed for the basics, but it does not support Apple HomeKit at all. Apple Home households and anyone who wants local RTSP recording should pick the Aqara Camera G100; Google Home users who value its smarter built-in alerts should stick with the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery).
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Aqara Camera G100
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Aqara Camera G100

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$39.99
18% above its lowest price of the last 6 months ($33.99)
18% above its lowest price of the last 6 months (€33.99)

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FeatureAqara Camera G100Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)Winner
Price$39.99$199.00Aqara Camera G100
Rating4.24.1Aqara Camera G100
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiGoogle Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
2K VideoYESNOAqara Camera G100
HDRNOYESGoogle Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
Color Night VisionYESNOAqara Camera G100
RTSPYESNOAqara Camera G100
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm SoundGoogle Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)
LightYESNOAqara Camera G100
Privacy ZoneYESNOAqara Camera G100
Weather ResistanceIP65YESTie
Warranty1 year1 yearTie

What the differences mean

Apple Home support

The Aqara Camera G100 works natively with Apple HomeKit Secure Video. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) has no Apple Home support at all.

Local recording

The Aqara Camera G100 saves to a microSD card or a NAS over an open RTSP stream with no fee. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) only keeps three free hours of events before it asks for a subscription.

Wi-Fi band

The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) connects over 2.4GHz and 5GHz. The Aqara Camera G100 uses 2.4GHz only.

Image quality

The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) adds HDR for tricky, high-contrast light. The Aqara Camera G100 has no HDR but shoots 2K, a sharper base resolution than the Nest Cam's 1080p.

Built-in light

The Aqara Camera G100 has a spotlight that powers its color night vision. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) has no built-in light and stays black-and-white after dark.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Camera G100

Prime exclusive deal
$39.99

Last recorded price

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  • + Price: $39.99
  • + Rating: 4.2
  • + 2K Video: YES
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • - HDR: NO vs YES
Google

Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

Prime exclusive deal
$199.00

Last recorded price

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  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • + HDR: YES
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
  • - Price: $199.00 vs $39.99
  • - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.2

What owners say

Owners of both cameras start with the same compliment: setup that takes minutes and just works. Aqara Camera G100 owners, many of them Apple users, praise how painlessly it pairs with HomeKit Secure Video and how sharp the spotlight-assisted color night vision looks, while flagging a power cable too short for some outdoor mounts and occasional Wi-Fi drops. Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) owners praise the free three-hour event history and how reliably its on-device AI tells a person from an animal, and its magnetic mount comes up often as a reason it was easy to place, though a minority report Wi-Fi connection issues of their own.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera G100 or Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?

The Aqara Camera G100, for most buyers: it costs less, is rated slightly higher and adds native HomeKit Secure Video, RTSP and a spotlight. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) wins on smart alerts and Wi-Fi band.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera G100 and the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?

Ecosystem and storage. The Aqara Camera G100 works natively with Apple Home and records locally over RTSP for free, while the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) leans on Google's cloud and has no Apple Home support.

Does the Aqara Camera G100 work with Apple HomeKit like the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) does not?

Yes. The Aqara Camera G100 supports native HomeKit Secure Video. The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) does not support Apple HomeKit at all.

Which has smarter built-in alerts, the Aqara Camera G100 or the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?

The Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery). It tells people, animals and vehicles apart with no subscription, while several of the Aqara Camera G100's AI alerts need a paid plan.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera G100?

Apple Home households and anyone who wants an affordable camera with local, subscription-free recording over RTSP.

Who should buy the Google Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)?

Google Home users who value smarter built-in alerts, HDR video and dual-band Wi-Fi over native Apple Home support.

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