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| Feature | Aqara Camera G100 | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.99 | $129.00 | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.6 | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| HDR | NO | YES | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Color Night Vision | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Glass breaking Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Light | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Privacy Zone | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Local Control | YES | NO | Aqara Camera G100 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
The Aqara Camera G100 is rated IP65 and can be mounted outside. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is not weatherproof and stays indoors.
The Aqara Camera G100 records continuously to microSD or a NAS over RTSP. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) keeps 6 hours of event history on its own and needs a subscription for 24/7 recording, with no microSD or RTSP.
The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) detects people, animals and vehicles with no plan. The Aqara Camera G100 detects people for free and puts animals, vehicles, packages and familiar faces behind a subscription.
The Aqara Camera G100 has color night vision and a spotlight. The Nest sees in black and white at night but covers a wider 152 degree view against 140 degrees, with HDR for bright windows.
Only the Aqara Camera G100 supports Apple Home, with Matter support announced as an upcoming update. The Nest has dual-band Wi-Fi where the Aqara is 2.4 GHz only.
The Aqara Camera G100 supports HomeKit Secure Video; the Nest does not support HomeKit.
The Aqara Camera G100 records 24/7 to microSD or a NAS.
The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) tells people, animals and vehicles apart without a plan.
Only the Aqara Camera G100 is weatherproof.
Owners of both cameras praise a sharp 2K picture and a setup that takes minutes. Aqara Camera G100 owners single out painless HomeKit Secure Video pairing, spotlight color night vision they compare with far pricier cameras and an IP65 body that keeps working through rain and deep cold; they complain about a short USB-C cable, occasional Wi-Fi drops on its 2.4 GHz radio and overheating in sustained direct sun. Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) owners single out Gemini-powered alerts that tell people, animals and vehicles apart and animated previews that show what happened at a glance, and their main complaint is that 24/7 recording, familiar faces and longer history need a paid plan, with motion occasionally set off by a TV.
The Aqara Camera G100 for most buyers: it costs less, is weatherproof, has color night vision and records locally to microSD or a NAS with no subscription. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is better for Google homes that want free smart alerts and a wider HDR view indoors.
Yes. The Aqara Camera G100 works with Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) works with the same platforms except Apple Home.
Yes. The Aqara Camera G100 works indoors and, being IP65 rated, outdoors too. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is indoor only.
Neither requires one. The Aqara Camera G100 records 24/7 to microSD or a NAS, and the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) keeps 6 hours of event history for free, with continuous recording and familiar faces on a paid plan.
Apple Home users, anyone who wants one camera model for indoors and out, and buyers who want local recording with no monthly fee.
Google Home households that want a wide, sharp indoor view with HDR and accurate free alerts, and who may add a Google plan later for 24/7 recording.
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