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Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) vs Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
Where the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro routes saved video and smart alerts behind a paid plan, the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) gives them away, and that is why it takes this matchup.
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Winner
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
$99.99
Buy on Amazon USA
The Aqara records 2K to a microSD card of up to 512 GB, runs on PoE or existing wiring with no battery, and spans Apple HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro answers with the higher owner rating, a removable battery for a wire-free install, color night vision and radar-based 3D motion detection, along with Amazon Alexa and Home Assistant support. Both connect over dual-band Wi-Fi, share a one-year warranty and offer customizable motion zones. Choose the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) for subscription-free local recording and the widest platform support, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro if there is no wiring at your door and you want Ring's most accurate wireless motion.
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
  • Ethernet
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
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FeatureAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)Ring Battery Doorbell ProWinner
Price$99.99£89.99Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
Rating4.24.5Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantAlexa, Home AssistantAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudCloudAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
AlertsMotion, People, Packages, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar FacesMotion, People, PackagesAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Voice ChangingYESNOAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Customizable Motion ZonesYESYESTie
Automatic RepliesYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Recording and subscription

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) keeps footage on a microSD card of up to 512 GB with no fee, and a plan only adds cloud AI. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro has no local storage at all, so saved video and person or package alerts wait behind Ring Protect.

Power

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro runs on a removable battery for a wire-free install and can also be hardwired. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) must be wired over PoE or 8-24V doorbell wiring, so there is a cable to plan for.

Video and night vision

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro streams 1536p HD+ with color night vision and radar-based 3D motion detection. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) shoots 2K in a 3:4 head-to-toe frame but uses 940nm infrared, so its night footage is black and white.

Smart home platforms

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) works with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, SmartThings, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant, plus RTSP and ONVIF. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro works with Alexa and Home Assistant, with no HomeKit, Google, SmartThings or Matter.

Chime

A plug-in chime ships in the box with the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), already paired at the factory. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro needs a Ring Chime or a compatible Alexa speaker, sold separately, to be heard indoors.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)

Prime exclusive deal
$99.99
Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
  • + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • - Price: $99.99 vs £89.99
  • - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
Ring

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

50% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
£89.99
£179.99
Buy on Amazon UK
  • + Price: £89.99
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
  • - Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

What owners say

Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) owners focus on the Apple Home experience, describing live view and recordings that open almost instantly, rich notifications with a snapshot, and an RTSP feed for recording to a NAS; their frustrations are a quiet bundled chime, a transformer that often needs upgrading, and cloud AI detections behind a plan. Ring Battery Doorbell Pro owners praise the sharp 1536p HD+ video with color night vision, the head-to-toe view and radar-based 3D motion detection that catches fast delivery people; their recurring warnings are that saved video and person or package alerts need a Ring Protect plan, that the tiny battery security screw is easy to lose, and that some units see motion detection fade over months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) or Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), leading on connectivity, smart home integrations, local storage, alert variety and voice changing. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro answers with the higher owner rating, color night vision and the wire-free option of a removable battery.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

Power and storage. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro runs on a removable battery but has no local storage, so saved video needs a Ring Protect plan. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) needs PoE or existing wiring but records to a microSD card with no subscription.

Does either doorbell need a subscription?

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro does for anything beyond live view, since it has no local storage. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) records 24/7 to a microSD card for free, with a plan only for cloud AI extras.

Which one has more accurate motion detection?

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro uses radar-based 3D motion detection with a bird's-eye view, which owners find catches fast delivery people well. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) uses local AI motion and person detection and offers a wider set of alert categories overall.

Who should buy the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)?

Buyers with wiring who want the lower price, subscription-free local recording and the broadest smart home platform support.

Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

Buyers who need a wire-free install and want Ring's sharpest battery-powered doorbell, with color night vision and radar-based motion.

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