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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs TP-Link Tapo C710

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
A wired HomeKit hub-camera against an outdoor floodlight camera: the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE wins this comparison on integrations, alerts and its smart-home hub role.
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 runs power and data over one Ethernet cable, offers HomeKit Secure Video plus Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. It also records to a microSD card and streams RTSP, with true-colour night vision owners rate highly. The TP-Link Tapo C710 answers with the lower price, a pan-tilt head and a 1,500-lumen floodlight. Pick the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE for an Apple or hub-heavy home, and the TP-Link Tapo C710 for a self-contained floodlight camera on a budget.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoETP-Link Tapo C710Winner
Price$159.99$99.99TP-Link Tapo C710
Rating4.54.4Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoEYESNOAqara 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
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
ConnectivityEthernet2.4 GHz WiFiTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
2K VideoYESYESTie
4K VideoNONOTie

What the differences mean

Wiring and connection

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE gets both power and data from a single Ethernet cable and has no Wi-Fi at all, which suits a structured cabling run. The TP-Link Tapo C710 connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, so it needs a power source and a decent wireless signal.

Ecosystems

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is one of the few cameras with native HomeKit Secure Video, and it also covers Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The TP-Link Tapo C710 supports Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings but not Apple Home, and it has no Matter support today.

Smart-home hub role

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it can extend your sensor network from an outdoor spot. The TP-Link Tapo C710 is only a camera and does none of those jobs.

Light, video and coverage

The TP-Link Tapo C710 pairs 2K video with a 1,500-lumen dimmable floodlight, vehicle detection and a head that pans 360 degrees and tilts 140. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is a fixed 2K camera with a 133 degree view and a light, aimed by hand rather than moving.

Recording

Both record to a microSD card and stream RTSP, but the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE also feeds HomeKit Secure Video through iCloud. Neither needs a subscription for basic recording, though 24/7 continuous capture on the Aqara needs a plan or your own NAS.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

30% OFF
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$159.99
$229.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + PoE: YES
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
  • - Price: $159.99 vs $99.99

What owners say

Owners of the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE rave about the true-colour night vision, saying it turns near-darkness into something close to daylight and beats cameras that cost several times more. The wired PoE link is the next favourite, giving near-zero lag and ending the dropouts they had with Wi-Fi cameras, and Apple users single out how native the HomeKit Secure Video experience feels. Many also use its Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub role to extend coverage outdoors. The gripes are a mount that flips but does not freely swivel, an Aqara app they call clunky, a HomeKit stream capped at 1080p, and 24/7 recording that needs a subscription or a NAS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or TP-Link Tapo C710?

For an Apple or hub-heavy home, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE wins with HomeKit Secure Video, PoE, a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub role and class-leading colour night vision. For a self-contained floodlight camera, the TP-Link Tapo C710 is the better fit, with pan-tilt coverage and a 1,500-lumen light.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and the TP-Link Tapo C710?

Wiring and ecosystems. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is a PoE-only camera with HomeKit Secure Video and a built-in smart-home hub, while the TP-Link Tapo C710 is a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi floodlight camera with no Apple Home or Matter support.

Does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE work with Apple Home, and does the TP-Link Tapo C710?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE supports Apple Home with HomeKit Secure Video, along with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The TP-Link Tapo C710 does not support Apple Home, and works with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings instead.

Can the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and TP-Link Tapo C710 act as a smart-home hub?

Only the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE does. It is a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, while the TP-Link Tapo C710 has no hub function.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

An Apple HomeKit household, or anyone running PoE cabling who wants a camera that also extends Zigbee, Thread and Matter and records locally.

Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo C710?

A homeowner who wants one hardwired 2K fixture to light and watch a driveway, with pan-tilt tracking, vehicle detection and free microSD recording.

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