Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi vs Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is the more versatile winner, adding weatherproofing, color night vision, RTSP local recording, a spotlight and a built-in hub. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the cheaper, higher-rated pick but is indoor-only with 2K HDR video.

Where they can go. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is an indoor-only camera, while the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is IP65 weatherproof for outdoor use and also functions as a Zigbee/Thread/Matter smart-home hub.

The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) records 2K with HDR and a wide 152 degree view, while the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is 1080p with true-color night vision. Nest leads on resolution indoors; Aqara leads on low-light color and outdoor use.

Only the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi, which supports microSD and RTSP for subscription-free local recording. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has no microSD or RTSP and stores footage in Google's cloud, with the best features behind a paid plan.

Buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) if you want a sharp 2K indoor camera with a wide view and Gemini-powered smart alerts, and you are in the Google Home ecosystem and comfortable with a subscription for the full feature set.

Buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi if you need a weatherproof camera that can go outdoors, records locally over RTSP without a subscription, supports HomeKit Secure Video and acts as a Zigbee/Thread/Matter hub.