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

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Aqara and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
The wired doorbell that avoids a cloud plan is also the stronger of the two: the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) beats the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro on price, connectivity, integrations, storage, alerts and voice changing.
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Winner
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
$99.99
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It pairs 2K head-to-toe video in a 3:4 frame with PoE or 8-24V wiring, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, HomeKit Secure Video, Google, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and it records 24/7 to a microSD card of up to 512 GB with RTSP and ONVIF for an NVR. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro answers with the higher owner rating and a sharp 1536p head-to-toe image, radar-based 3D motion over a bird's-eye map and a working mechanical chime, but it saves nothing locally and needs a Ring plan for video and smart alerts. Pick the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) for an open, fee-free doorbell, or the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro for the best hardware in the Ring ecosystem.
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  • Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
  • Ethernet
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FeatureAqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)Ring Wired Doorbell ProWinner
Price$99.99$199.99Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Rating4.24.4Ring Wired 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

Storage

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) records 24/7 to a microSD card of up to 512 GB with SMB NAS backup and no subscription. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro has no local storage, so saved video and the person and package alerts need a Ring Protect plan.

Power and networking

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) can take PoE over Ethernet or 8-24V wiring, with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 as an option. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro runs on 16 to 24V wiring with dual-band Wi-Fi, no Ethernet and no PoE, and it often needs a transformer upgrade.

Integrations

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) supports HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings, Home Assistant, RTSP and ONVIF. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is limited to Alexa and Home Assistant through ring-mqtt, with no Google Home, HomeKit, SmartThings or Matter.

Motion and alerts

The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro uses radar-based 3D Motion Detection with customizable zones and a bird's-eye map that ignores passersby. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) has local motion and person detection with customizable zones and privacy masking, and it adds a voice changer and automatic replies.

Chime and accessories

Both include a chime story: the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) ships with a plug-in chime that owners find quiet, while the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro has no chime in the box but can ring an existing mechanical chime and adds a built-in siren.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) owners say the doorbell just works, with fast notifications, a quick install and HomeKit Secure Video opening in the Apple Home app, and they prize the 3:4 framing and RTSP for an NVR; the complaints are the quiet bundled chime, the package and face detections tied to a HomeGuardian plan, and occasional transformer trouble. Ring Wired Doorbell Pro owners describe the 1536p head-to-toe video as a major upgrade and like the 3D motion zones, a reliable mechanical chime and the built-in siren, but they warn about the 16 to 24V transformer upgrade, the Ring Protect plan for saved video and smart alerts, and a 30-second gap before the chime rings again.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), for most wired doors. It is cheaper, supports PoE, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, HomeKit Secure Video and RTSP, and records locally with no subscription. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro wins on motion accuracy and image polish, but its saved video and smart alerts need a Ring plan.

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

Subscription or local storage. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) records to a microSD card or an SMB NAS and covers HomeKit, Google, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant, while the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is cloud-first, limited to Alexa and Home Assistant and needs a Ring plan for saved video.

Does the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) need a subscription?

No for the core features. Motion and person detection run on the device and 24/7 recording works from a microSD card of up to 512 GB with optional SMB NAS backup. A HomeGuardian plan is only needed for cloud storage and the cloud AI detections.

Does the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro need a subscription?

For the full experience, yes. Live view, two-way talk and ringing work without one, but saving and reviewing video history and getting person and package smart alerts require a Ring Protect plan.

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

Apple Home households, anyone with PoE or 8-24V wiring at the door, and buyers who want 2K head-to-toe video, local recording with no subscription and RTSP for an NVR.

Who should buy the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro?

Ring and Alexa households with 16 to 24V wiring who want the most accurate motion zones, a working mechanical chime and a built-in siren, and who accept the Ring Protect plan.

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