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Aqara Camera G100 vs Reolink OMVI 2i PoE

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE takes this wired-versus-flexible camera matchup, and the single cable that powers it is the reason.
Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
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Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
$189.99

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It runs two 5MP lenses over one Power-over-Ethernet line, stitches a combined 165 degree horizontal view and swings the lower lens up to 340 degrees to follow people, vehicles and animals, recording 24/7 to a microSD card or an NVR with no subscription. It is IP66 rated and backed by a two-year warranty. The Aqara Camera G100 answers with the broader ecosystem, adding Apple HomeKit, Alexa and SmartThings on a cheaper 2K body that lives happily on Wi-Fi. Pick the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE where you can run Ethernet and want one camera to cover a yard, and the Aqara Camera G100 for a low-cost indoor and outdoor camera inside Apple, Alexa or SmartThings.
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 G100Reolink OMVI 2i PoEWinner
Price$39.99$189.99Aqara Camera G100
Rating4.25.0Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink OMVI 2i PoE
Weather ResistanceIP65IP66Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
PoENOYESReolink OMVI 2i PoE
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card SlotAqara Camera G100
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, PackagesMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesAqara Camera G100
Solar ChargingNONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiEthernetTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie
HDRNONOTie

What the differences mean

Coverage and tracking

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE uses two 5MP lenses for a combined 165 degree horizontal view and pans its lower lens up to 340 degrees to follow a subject, so one unit watches a driveway and then zooms in as something moves. The Aqara Camera G100 is a fixed 140 degree camera: you aim it once and it stays put.

Power and wiring

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE draws power and data from one Ethernet cable, which needs a PoE switch or injector but gives a rock-steady connection. The Aqara Camera G100 plugs into an outlet and joins the network over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, easier to place but busier and more prone to interference.

Smart home reach

The Aqara Camera G100 covers Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, plus RTSP. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE speaks only to Google Home and Home Assistant over RTSP, so an Apple, Alexa or SmartThings home has no path to it.

Build and warranty

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is IP66 rated with a two-year warranty, a small edge over the IP65 rating and one-year cover of the Aqara Camera G100 for a camera left outside in the weather.

Where the footage lives

Both record to a microSD card with no fee, but the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is local-only and offers no cloud option. The Aqara Camera G100 adds an optional paid cloud tier and leans on it for its advanced AI alerts and package detection.

Which one to buy if

Aqara

Aqara Camera G100

Prime exclusive deal
$39.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $39.99
  • + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 5.0
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
Winner
Reolink

Reolink OMVI 2i PoE

Prime exclusive deal
$189.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 5.0
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Weather Resistance: IP66
  • - Price: $189.99 vs $39.99
  • - Storage: MicroSD Card Slot vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud

What owners say

Owners of the Aqara Camera G100 talk most about how little fuss it takes to get a sharp picture onto a screen. Many came for Apple HomeKit Secure Video and say pairing worked the first time, with a 2K image and spotlight-assisted color night vision that owners describe as better than cameras costing a good deal more. They single out the IP65 shell holding up through rain and freezing nights, and the freedom to record to a microSD card or a NAS with no monthly fee. The recurring complaints are a USB-C power cable too short for many outdoor spots, 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi with the occasional drop, and the more advanced AI alerts sitting behind a subscription.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera G100 or Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE, for anyone who can wire the spot. It covers more ground with two lenses, tracks movement, runs on a single Ethernet cable and carries a longer warranty. The Aqara Camera G100 is the pick for Apple, Alexa or SmartThings homes and for buyers who want a cheap camera on Wi-Fi.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera G100 and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

Fixed versus moving, and wireless versus wired. The Aqara Camera G100 is a fixed 2K camera on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE has two 5MP lenses plus a pan-tilt lens that follows subjects, and runs entirely over Power-over-Ethernet.

Does the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE work with Apple HomeKit or Alexa?

No. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE supports Google Home and Home Assistant and streams over RTSP, but not Apple HomeKit, Alexa, SmartThings or Matter. The Aqara Camera G100 is the one that reaches HomeKit, Alexa and SmartThings.

Can the Aqara Camera G100 be used outdoors?

Yes. The Aqara Camera G100 is IP65 rated and owners report it holding up to rain, wind and freezing temperatures. Plan for a longer USB-C cable than the one in the box, and note it connects on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.

Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

Buyers who can run a single Ethernet cable and want one camera to cover a driveway or yard while tracking people, vehicles and animals, with 24/7 local recording and no monthly fee.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera G100?

Apple, Alexa or SmartThings households, and anyone who wants an affordable weatherproof 2K camera with local microSD or NAS storage and no mandatory subscription.

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