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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE vs Wyze Cam v4

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Wired, private and hub-capable, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the better security camera of these two.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
$199.99$229.9913% OFFPrime exclusive deal

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It beats the Wyze Cam v4 on its higher owner rating, its Power-over-Ethernet connection, a privacy zone the Wyze lacks, and a built-in Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge that no plain camera offers. The Wyze Cam v4 answers on price, HDR video and a broader set of detection alerts. Pick the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE if you can run Ethernet and want deep Apple HomeKit control, and the Wyze Cam v4 if you want an affordable Wi-Fi camera with HDR and flexible AI alerts.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoEWyze Cam v4Winner
Price$199.99$37.98Wyze Cam v4
Rating4.54.3Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
PoEYESNOAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
HDRNOYESWyze Cam v4
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm SoundWyze Cam v4
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Privacy ZoneYESNOAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Weather ResistanceIP65IP65Tie
Solar ChargingNONOTie
ConnectivityEthernet2.4 GHz WiFiTie
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie

What the differences mean

Power and wiring

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE runs on Ethernet only, so one cable carries both power and data with no Wi-Fi involved; the Wyze Cam v4 plugs into a wall outlet and joins a 2.4 GHz network. Put the Aqara where you can route cable, and the Wyze where only an outlet exists.

Smart-home hub

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it can extend an automation network from wherever it is mounted. The Wyze Cam v4 is a camera only and brings no hub function of any kind.

Privacy zone

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE lets you mask part of the frame so it is never recorded, useful when a neighbour's window sits at the edge of the view. The Wyze Cam v4 offers customizable motion zones for detection but no privacy masking.

Night vision and HDR

Both offer black-and-white infrared and color night vision, and owners of each single out the color mode. The Wyze Cam v4 adds HDR to balance harsh light, which the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE does not, so a scene with a bright doorway and a shadowed corner is easier on the Wyze.

Detection set

The Wyze Cam v4 covers more alert types and its smoke and carbon monoxide alarm listening works without a plan. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE handles people, animals, vehicles, familiar faces, packages, baby crying and smoke alarms on the camera itself, but does not detect carbon monoxide alarms.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE

13% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$199.99
$229.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + PoE: YES
  • + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
  • - Price: $199.99 vs $37.98
  • - HDR: NO vs YES
Wyze

Wyze Cam v4

16% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$37.98
$44.98

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $37.98
  • + HDR: YES
  • + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Glass breaking Sound, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound, Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound
  • - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
  • - PoE: NO vs YES

What owners say

Owners of both cameras start from the same place: clear video they trust and an app that takes only minutes to set up. From there, Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE owners dwell on its true-color night vision, which they say turns near-darkness into something close to daylight, and on the stability of the wired Power-over-Ethernet link, which ends the dropouts they had with Wi-Fi cameras; Apple users single out how native HomeKit Secure Video feels. Their gripes are the clunky Aqara app, a mount that flips but does not swivel, and continuous recording that needs a subscription or a NAS. Wyze Cam v4 owners praise the image quality for the money, the vibrant color night vision, the motion spotlight and recording to a microSD card with no subscription, but warn that smart AI alerts need Cam Plus and that some newer units have been less reliable than older Wyze cameras.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE or Wyze Cam v4?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE, if you can cable it. It wins on rating, its wired PoE connection, a privacy zone and its built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Wyze Cam v4 is the value pick, winning on price, HDR and a wider set of alerts.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and the Wyze Cam v4?

Its role beyond being a camera. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is a wired PoE device that also acts as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, while the Wyze Cam v4 is a plug-in Wi-Fi camera with no hub function.

Does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE work with Apple HomeKit?

Yes. It supports Apple HomeKit, including HomeKit Secure Video, plus Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Wyze Cam v4 supports Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant but not Apple HomeKit.

Do the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE and the Wyze Cam v4 need a subscription?

Neither needs one for the basics. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE records events and can record continuously to a NAS over RTSP, while HomeKit Secure Video uses your iCloud+ plan. The Wyze Cam v4 records to a microSD card, but its smart AI alerts and cloud storage require a Cam Plus plan.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE?

Anyone who wants a reliable wired outdoor camera, deep Apple HomeKit integration, a privacy zone and a camera that can also extend a Zigbee, Thread or Matter network.

Who should buy the Wyze Cam v4?

Budget buyers who want HDR video, strong color night vision, a motion spotlight and flexible AI alerts, and who already have good 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi at the spot.

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