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Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 vs Reolink Doorbell WiFi

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The Reolink Doorbell WiFi is the stronger video doorbell of the pair, because it is wired, dual-band and sharper: 2K video over 2.4 or 5 GHz Wi-Fi against the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4's 1080p on 2.4 GHz only.
Reolink Doorbell WiFi
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Reolink Doorbell WiFi
$129.99
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It also offers custom motion zones, RTSP for an NVR or Home Assistant, a two-year warranty against one, and owners review it more warmly. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 keeps two real advantages: it works with Apple Home, and it can run on six AA batteries where there is no doorbell wiring, with face recognition, voice changing and 7 days of free cloud on top, usually for less money. Both include a chime, record to microSD without a subscription and see in black and white at night. Choose the Reolink Doorbell WiFi for a wired front door, and the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for an Apple Home household or a door with no wiring.
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FeatureAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4Reolink Doorbell WiFiWinner
Price$74.99$129.99Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
Rating3.64.1Reolink Doorbell WiFi
Warranty1 year2 yearsReolink Doorbell WiFi
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiReolink Doorbell WiFi
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
AlertsMotion, People, Familiar FacesMotion, People, Packages, Animals, VehiclesReolink Doorbell WiFi
Customizable Motion ZonesNOYESReolink Doorbell WiFi
Voice ChangingYESNOAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudMicroSD Card Slot, CloudTie
Automatic RepliesYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Video quality

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi records in 2K, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 in 1080p. On a phone both look fine; zoom in on a face or a parcel label and the Reolink holds more detail.

Wi-Fi

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi connects on 2.4 or 5 GHz. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is 2.4 GHz only, which owners say struggles through metal doors and brick or concrete walls.

Power

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 can be wired or run on six AA batteries, rated for about 4 months. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi is wired-only and needs a 12 to 24V supply, but never needs batteries.

Apple Home

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi covers the last three but not Apple Home.

Motion zones and RTSP

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi lets you draw motion zones and streams over RTSP. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 has neither, though it does offer privacy zones and face recognition.

Which one to buy if

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Reolink Doorbell WiFi

$129.99
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  • + Rating: 4.1
  • + Warranty: 2 years
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi
  • - Price: $129.99 vs $74.99
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant

What owners say

Owners of both doorbells value the same thing most: recording to a microSD card with no monthly plan. Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 owners single out an easy install straight from the Apple Home app and Apple Home Secure Video, plus durability in extreme heat; their complaints are consistent, with six AA batteries that drain in weeks rather than months, weaker motion detection on battery, a 2.4 GHz signal that struggles through metal doors and masonry, buggy software and privacy questions about where data goes. Reolink Doorbell WiFi owners talk about weeks of footage on one card, an included chime, Home Assistant and NVR integration and responsive support, and warn about power, since common 8V transformers will not run it, a fiddly QR-code Wi-Fi setup and live view that does not open on its own when someone rings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aqara vs Reolink: which is better, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 or the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

The Reolink Doorbell WiFi. It records 2K instead of 1080p, uses dual-band Wi-Fi, supports RTSP and motion zones and has a two-year warranty. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is the pick for Apple Home and for doors without wiring.

Does the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 work on battery?

Yes. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 can run on six AA batteries, rated for about 4 months, or be wired with the batteries as backup. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi is wired-only.

Do the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 and the Reolink Doorbell WiFi need a subscription?

No. Both record to a microSD card for free. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 keeps its card inside the indoor chime and adds 7 days of free cloud storage.

Which works with Apple Home, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 or the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

Only the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4. The Reolink Doorbell WiFi works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.

Who should buy the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4?

Apple Home users on a budget and homes without doorbell wiring, as long as the router signal reaches the door on 2.4 GHz.

Who should buy the Reolink Doorbell WiFi?

Wired homes with a 12 to 24V transformer that want 2K video, a reliable dual-band connection and local recording to microSD or a Reolink NVR.

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