aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra vs Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4

Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for smart home reach, with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT, four months of battery and a lower price. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra wins on camera resolution, dual-band Wi-Fi and customisable motion zones.

Only Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, which is among the few battery doorbells offering HomeKit Secure Video with no subscription, thanks to free microSD recording and seven days of cloud. aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra supports Google Home and Alexa only.

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra uses a 5MP sensor behind a seven-element glass lens with a 166 degree diagonal view and colour night vision. Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 shoots 1080p with a 162 degree horizontal view and black and white night vision only.

aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra supports both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi. Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is 2.4 GHz only, and owners report it struggling on metal or masonry doors, alongside heavy AA battery use when running on battery power.

Anyone who wants the sharpest image of the two, dual-band Wi-Fi, radar-assisted detection with custom motion zones and 60 days of recorded history on the included base, without a subscription for the basics. For Apple Home users, Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is the natural choice.