Aqara Camera G100 vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

The Aqara Camera G100 is the better overall pick for versatility and value. It is cheaper, works outdoors thanks to IP65 weatherproofing, and adds color night vision, RTSP, a spotlight and privacy zones. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has a higher rating, HDR, dual-band Wi-Fi and Google's smart alerts, but it is indoor-only.

Placement is the biggest difference. The Aqara Camera G100 is IP65-rated for indoor or outdoor use, while the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is designed for indoor use only. The Nest offsets that with HDR, dual-band Wi-Fi, customizable motion zones and deeper AI detection.

Only the Aqara Camera G100 can. It carries an IP65 weather rating and is built for outdoor as well as indoor placement. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is an indoor-only camera and is not weatherproofed for outside use.

The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has the more advanced detection, recognizing people, animals, vehicles, familiar faces and alarm sounds with customizable motion zones. The Aqara Camera G100 covers motion, people and more, though several of its AI alerts sit behind a subscription.

Buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if you use Google Home and want a top-tier indoor camera with sharp 2K HDR video, customizable motion zones and intelligent alerts for people, vehicles, familiar faces and alarm sounds. It is best for indoor monitoring in a Google household.

Buy the Aqara Camera G100 if you want one affordable camera that works both indoors and outdoors, with 2K video, color night vision, RTSP, a spotlight and native HomeKit support. It is the flexible, lower-cost choice for covering entries, yards and rooms alike.