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Updated November 2026
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2026 verdict
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi takes the win by doing more, a weatherproof camera that works inside or out and runs the rest of your smart home as a hub.
It is rated IP65, has a spotlight with color night vision, privacy zones and RTSP for NAS recording, works with Apple HomeKit as well as Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and is a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the sharper and simpler indoor camera: 2K with HDR across a 152 degree view, accurate person, animal and vehicle alerts and six hours of free event history, for less money, but it has no weather rating and keeps its longer history and 24/7 recording behind a plan. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for an Apple or mixed smart home, and the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) for a Google Home that only needs an indoor view.
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| Feature | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.6 | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| HDR | NO | YES | Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) |
| Color Night Vision | YES | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| RTSP | YES | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Hub | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | None | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Light | YES | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Privacy Zone | YES | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Local Control | YES | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| No Subscription Required | YES | NO | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Indoor or outdoor
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is rated IP65 and works outside as well as in. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has no weather rating and stays indoors.
Image
The Google Nest Cam Indoor records 2K with HDR over a 152 degree diagonal view. The Aqara does not list 2K or HDR but adds a spotlight and color night vision, where the Nest is black and white after dark.
Recording without a plan
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi records 24/7 to microSD or to a NAS over RTSP. The Google Nest Cam Indoor keeps six hours of events for free and needs a plan for 24/7 history, with no microSD or RTSP.
Smart home reach
The Aqara supports Apple HomeKit and doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge. The Google Nest Cam Indoor works with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but not HomeKit, and has no hub role.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs on Apple Home
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi supports HomeKit Secure Video; the Nest does not.
- you want a camera for Google Home and nothing else
The Google Nest Cam Indoor sets up in minutes in the Google Home app with smart alerts built in.
- the camera may watch a porch or a garden
Only the Aqara carries an IP65 weather rating; the Nest is indoor only.
- you want to record everything to your own NAS
The Aqara streams RTSP for continuous local recording.
Winner
- + Weather Resistance: IP65
- + Color Night Vision: YES
- + RTSP: YES
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.6
- - HDR: NO vs YES
$129.00
- + Rating: 4.6
- + HDR: YES
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP65
- - Color Night Vision: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both say the picture is the reason they bought it, and both groups name one cost to plan for. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi owners, often after trying other HomeKit cameras, praise a camera that stays online thanks to its dual-band Wi-Fi and true-color night vision close to daylight, plus NAS recording and the Zigbee and Thread hub; their worries are an exposed USB-C power port outdoors, a short cable with no power brick and a spotlight weaker than rivals. Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) owners single out crisp 2K HDR video, Gemini-powered alerts that tell people, pets and cars apart and animated previews, and they call the Nest Aware plan expensive, the camera pricey and say motion can trigger on a TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi or the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for most smart homes: it is weatherproof, has color night vision, records locally over RTSP, supports HomeKit and acts as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) is the better choice for an indoor-only camera in a Google home, with 2K HDR and free smart alerts.
Does the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) work with Apple HomeKit?
No. It works with Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi supports Apple HomeKit and all four of those platforms.
Which one records without a subscription?
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi records 24/7 to microSD or a NAS with no plan. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) keeps six hours of event history free and needs a paid plan for 24/7 recording and familiar faces.
Can the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi replace a smart home hub?
For Zigbee and Thread devices, it can: the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge. The Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen) has none of these roles.
Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?
Apple Home users and owners of a mixed smart home who want a weatherproof camera with color night vision, local recording and a built-in Zigbee and Thread hub.
Who should buy the Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd Gen)?
Google Home users who want a sharp 2K HDR indoor camera with accurate smart alerts and minimal setup.
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