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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Reolink OMVI 2i PoE

Full Smart Cameras comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
HomeKit, Zigbee and Thread in one weatherproof camera is a combination only the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE offers, and that breadth is why it takes this wired comparison.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
$159.99$229.9930% OFF

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It also wins on storage and alerts, with a microSD slot, a wider set of detections that includes faces, packages and smoke-alarm sound, and it doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE answers with a two-year warranty, an IP66 build and a better owner rating, and it is the more focused outdoor camera if all you want is video. Buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE for an Apple or multi-platform home that wants a hub, and the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE for straightforward local recording.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoEReolink OMVI 2i PoEWinner
Price$159.99$189.99Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Rating4.55.0Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink OMVI 2i PoE
Weather ResistanceIP65IP66Reolink OMVI 2i PoE
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card SlotAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoEYESYESTie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
ConnectivityEthernetEthernetTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie

What the differences mean

Smart home ecosystems

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE supports Google Home and Home Assistant only. Aqara is the one for a mixed or Apple home.

Hub role

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is also a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it can host other sensors. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is a camera only.

Cloud option

Both record to a microSD card, but the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE also offers cloud storage for a subscription, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is local only with no cloud at all.

Detection

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE detects people, vehicles, animals, packages, faces and smoke or baby sounds, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE covers people, vehicles and animals on two lenses.

Weather and warranty

The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE carries an IP66 rating and a two-year warranty, while the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is IP65 with one year. The Reolink has the tougher shell and the longer cover.

Mount

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE flips but does not swivel freely, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE has a motorised pan-tilt lens that tracks people, vehicles and animals across a yard.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

30% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$159.99
$229.99

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  • + Price: $159.99
  • + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
  • - Rating: 4.5 vs 5.0
  • - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
Reolink

Reolink OMVI 2i PoE

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$189.99

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  • + Rating: 5.0
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Weather Resistance: IP66
  • - Price: $189.99 vs $159.99
  • - Storage: MicroSD Card Slot vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud

What owners say

Owners of the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE rave about the night vision first, calling it close to daylight in near darkness, and they say the wired PoE connection is lag-free after Wi-Fi cameras that dropped. Apple households single out how native HomeKit Secure Video feels, with notifications arriving quickly, and many value the built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub that extends their network from outside. The repeated complaints are that continuous 24/7 recording needs a subscription or a NAS, the mount flips but does not swivel, the Aqara app is clunky, and HomeKit caps the stream at 1080p.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

For a smart home that wants a hub and HomeKit, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, which supports the most ecosystems and adds Zigbee, Thread and Matter. For a focused, rugged outdoor recorder, the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE, with a two-year warranty, IP66 and dual-lens tracking.

Does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE work as a smart home hub?

Yes. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it can connect and extend other compatible sensors. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE is a camera only.

Which camera works with Apple HomeKit, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

Only the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, which supports HomeKit Secure Video. The Reolink OMVI 2i PoE supports Google Home and Home Assistant, plus RTSP and ONVIF, but not HomeKit or Alexa.

Do these cameras need a subscription to record?

Neither needs one for microSD recording. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE also offers cloud storage for a fee and needs a subscription or a NAS for 24/7 continuous recording, while the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE records locally with no cloud option.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

A HomeKit or multi-platform household that wants class-leading color night vision, PoE reliability and a built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub.

Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 2i PoE?

Anyone who can run a cable and wants a rugged, subscription-free camera with two 5MP lenses, color night vision and pan-tilt tracking.

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