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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is the smarter outdoor camera of these two, because it plugs into far more of your home: HomeKit, Alexa, SmartThings and a built-in hub.
It also works with Google Home and Home Assistant, streams over RTSP with no extra box, is a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, and its detection covers faces, packages, baby cries and smoke alarms on top of people, animals and vehicles. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra wins on the camera itself: 4K video, a 355 degree pan and 90 degree tilt, a battery with solar charging that needs no outlet, and a two year warranty, usually at the lower price. Choose the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for an Apple or multi-platform smart home with power at the wall, and the Reolink Altas PT Ultra to watch a wide yard from a spot with no wiring.
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| Feature | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi | Reolink Altas PT Ultra | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1 | 3.8 | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Reolink Altas PT Ultra |
| Solar Charging | NO | YES | Reolink Altas PT Ultra |
| 4K Video | NO | YES | Reolink Altas PT Ultra |
| RTSP | YES | Reolink Home Hub required | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Hub | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | None | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi |
| Weather Resistance | IP65 | IP65 | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Storage | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud | Tie |
| 2K Video | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Power and placement
The Reolink Altas PT Ultra runs on a battery with solar charging, so it can go on a fence or a far wall with no outlet. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi needs a cable to power, which is the price of never charging it.
Resolution and coverage
The Reolink Altas PT Ultra records 4K and pans 355 degrees and tilts 90, covering a driveway and a garden from one spot. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is a fixed camera with a wide 133 degree view and does not list 2K.
Smart home reach
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra works with Google Home only, and needs a Reolink Home Hub for Home Assistant and RTSP.
Hub for other devices
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, so it can run your sensors too. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra has no hub role.
Detection
Both detect people, animals and vehicles. The Aqara adds familiar faces, packages, baby crying and smoke alarm sounds. Both offer privacy zones.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs on Apple Home
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi supports HomeKit; the Reolink Altas PT Ultra does not.
- there is no outlet where the camera has to go
The Reolink Altas PT Ultra runs on its battery and recharges from solar.
- you want one camera to follow movement across a wide yard
Its 4K image and 355 degree pan with auto-tracking cover what a fixed camera cannot.
- you also need a Zigbee or Thread hub outdoors
The Aqara is a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge in one.
Winner
- + Rating: 4.1
- + RTSP: YES
- + Alerts: Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm Sound
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- - Solar Charging: NO vs YES
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Solar Charging: YES
- + 4K Video: YES
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.1
- - RTSP: Reolink Home Hub required vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both put the night image near the top of their praise: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi owners call its true-color night vision close to daylight, and Reolink Altas PT Ultra owners say the same of ColorX. From there they split. Aqara owners, many coming from other HomeKit cameras, credit the dual-band Wi-Fi for a camera that finally stays online, and like NAS recording and the Zigbee and Thread hub; they worry about the exposed USB-C power port outdoors, a short cable and a spotlight weaker than rivals. Reolink owners love the 10 second pre-recording that catches the whole event, the auto-tracking and the metal mounts, but report that the bundled panel cannot sustain 24/7 recording, batteries that quit below freezing and a closed ecosystem without a Reolink hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aqara vs Reolink: which is better, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi or the Reolink Altas PT Ultra?
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for most smart homes: it works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, streams RTSP and acts as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra is better when you need 4K pan-tilt coverage from a spot with no outlet.
Does the Reolink Altas PT Ultra work with Matter, Zigbee or Thread?
No. The Reolink Altas PT Ultra has no Matter, Zigbee or Thread role. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, although it is not itself a Matter camera.
Which one records without a subscription?
Both. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi records to microSD or to a NAS over RTSP, and the Reolink Altas PT Ultra records to microSD, including 24/7 history. Cloud storage is optional and paid on each.
Does the Reolink Altas PT Ultra work with HomeKit or Alexa?
No. It works with Google Home, and needs a Reolink Home Hub for Home Assistant and RTSP. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant directly.
Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?
Apple Home users and anyone with a mixed smart home who can power the camera from a wall, want excellent color night vision and could use a built-in Zigbee and Thread hub.
Who should buy the Reolink Altas PT Ultra?
Owners of a large yard or driveway in a sunny climate who want 4K pan-tilt coverage without running a cable, and are happy staying inside the Reolink app.
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