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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi vs Reolink OMVI 3i PoE

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Updated May 2026
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2026 verdict
For a HomeKit home that will not run Ethernet, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is the stronger of these two cameras, and it doubles as a Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
$199.99
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It is a 2K Wi-Fi camera with excellent true-colour night vision, a dual-band link owners trust to stay online, and native HomeKit Secure Video alongside Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Its hidden extra is that it also acts as a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it extends an automation network as well as watching the house. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE answers with a wired Power-over-Ethernet run, a 4K 180 degree panorama, a tracking lens, an IP66 body and a two-year warranty, but it skips HomeKit, Matter and the hub functions. Pick the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for an Apple or mixed home that wants a hub and a camera in one, and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE when you can wire the spot and want the sharper 4K panorama.
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FeatureAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFiReolink OMVI 3i PoEWinner
Price$199.99$329.99Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Rating4.24.3Reolink OMVI 3i PoE
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink OMVI 3i PoE
Weather ResistanceIP65IP66Reolink OMVI 3i PoE
PoENOYESReolink OMVI 3i PoE
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiEthernetAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card SlotAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
4K VideoNOYESReolink OMVI 3i PoE
AlertsMotion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces, Packages, Baby Crying Sound, Smoke Alarm SoundMotion, People, Animals, VehiclesAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeNoneAqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi
Solar ChargingNONOTie
2K VideoYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Wiring and connection

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi powers over USB-C and connects on dual-band 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi for flexible placement. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE needs a single Power-over-Ethernet cable for power and data, which is more stable but fixes where it can go.

Smart home hub

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi doubles as a Zigbee coordinator, a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, so it can onboard and extend other devices. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is a camera only, with no radio for a smart home network.

Ecosystem support

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, plus IFTTT. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is limited to Google Home and Home Assistant, with no HomeKit, Alexa, SmartThings or Matter.

Video and coverage

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi records 2K from a fixed 133 degree view. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 4K across a 10MP 180 degree panorama and adds a pan-tilt lens that tracks movement, giving it more resolution and coverage.

Outdoor power

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is IP65 and fed by an exposed USB-C connector with a short cable, a known weak point outdoors. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE carries an IP66 body and takes all its power down the Ethernet run, avoiding that exposed connection.

Warranty

Aqara covers the Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi for one year, while Reolink covers the OMVI 3i PoE for two years, a point in favour of the wired camera for a permanent outdoor install.

Which one to buy if

Reolink

Reolink OMVI 3i PoE

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$329.99
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  • + Rating: 4.3
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Weather Resistance: IP66
  • - Price: $329.99 vs $199.99
  • - Connectivity: Ethernet vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi

What owners say

The two groups agree on what matters most: a camera that stays online and behaves like a camera should. Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi owners, many of them coming from other HomeKit brands, single out exactly that reliability and a true-colour night image they describe as near daylight, plus the built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub and NAS recording with no forced subscription. Their complaints are about outdoor power, an exposed USB-C port and a short cable, a spotlight weaker than rivals and a price that is best caught on sale. Reolink OMVI 3i PoE owners instead talk about the wide 180 degree view and the tracking lens, calling the panorama crisp and the mount an improvement on older Reolink cameras, while warning that close-up tracking can be slow and jumpy and that the ecosystem is limited to Google Home and Home Assistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi or Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?

They fit different homes. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is the better wireless, Apple-first pick, with HomeKit Secure Video, dual-band Wi-Fi and a built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is the stronger camera for a wired position, with 4K, a 180 degree panorama and a tracking lens.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi is a wireless camera that also works as a smart home hub, while the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE is a wired panoramic camera with no hub functions. One is about integration and flexibility, the other about resolution and coverage.

Does the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE work with HomeKit or Matter?

No. The Reolink OMVI 3i PoE works with Google Home and Home Assistant only. It is the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi that supports Apple HomeKit and acts as a Matter bridge.

Do these cameras record without a subscription?

Both do. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi records to a microSD card or a NAS over RTSP, and the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE records 24/7 to a microSD card, an NVR or FTP/NAS. A subscription is only optional for cloud storage.

Who should buy the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi?

Apple Home users and mixed-platform homes that want a reliable 2K wireless camera with strong night vision and a built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub, and who can live with USB-C outdoor power.

Who should buy the Reolink OMVI 3i PoE?

Buyers who can run a PoE cable and want 4K wide coverage, a tracking lens, colour night vision and a two-year warranty on a fixed outdoor spot.

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