Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 vs Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4

The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is the better overall pick. It upgrades to 2K video, adds dual-band 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi, a built-in Matter hub, customizable motion zones, SmartThings and RTSP, and rates a longer 5-month battery life versus the G4's 4 months. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 stays competitive as the cheaper option, but it is the older 1080p, 2.4GHz-only model.

The hub. The G410 doubles as a Matter hub with a Zigbee coordinator, Thread border router and Matter bridge, so it can connect other smart devices, while the G4 has none of that (its Matter support is only listed as coming). The G410 also moves from 1080p to 2K and from 2.4GHz-only to dual-band Wi-Fi.

Yes. Both support Apple HomeKit (including HomeKit Secure Video) along with Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant and IFTTT, and both record locally to microSD or use 7 days of free cloud storage, so neither requires a paid plan for core recording. The G410 adds Samsung SmartThings on top.

It can be, mainly on price. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is the more affordable of the two and remains one of the few battery-capable HomeKit Secure Video doorbells. Just note its 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi struggles through metal doors or masonry, and it lacks the G410's 2K video, motion zones and Matter hub.

Buyers who want the best-equipped Aqara doorbell: 2K video, dual-band Wi-Fi for more reliable connectivity, a built-in Matter hub to grow a smart home, customizable motion zones and RTSP, all without a subscription. It suits Apple households that also want future-proofing.

Budget-focused Apple Home users who specifically want a battery-capable HomeKit Secure Video doorbell and are fine with 1080p and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. On a wood-frame home with good signal, it delivers the same fee-free storage and local face recognition for less money.