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Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 vs Ring Battery Doorbell Pro

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Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 outscores the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro on what it gives you without a plan: HomeKit Secure Video, microSD recording and 7 days of free cloud clips.
Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
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Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
$74.99$79.996% OFF
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It also works with Google Home, includes a chime, and adds voice changing, automatic replies and free face recognition. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is the stronger camera on paper, with 1536p video, colour night vision, radar-based 3D motion detection, customizable motion zones and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, but saved video and person and package alerts need a Ring subscription, and it has no Apple Home or Google Home support. Both can run on battery or wiring. Pick the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for Apple Home or a no-fee setup, and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro for the best wire-free image in an Alexa home.
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FeatureAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4Ring Battery Doorbell ProWinner
Price$74.99$199.99Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
Rating3.64.5Ring Battery Doorbell Pro
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFiRing Battery Doorbell Pro
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home AssistantAlexa, Home AssistantAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudCloudAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
Customizable Motion ZonesNOYESRing Battery Doorbell Pro
Voice ChangingYESNOAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
AlertsMotion, People, Familiar FacesMotion, People, PackagesTie
Automatic RepliesYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Subscription

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 records to microSD and keeps 7 days of cloud clips for free. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro has no local storage, so saved video and person and package alerts require a Ring plan.

Platforms

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 works with Apple Home (with HomeKit Secure Video), Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro works with Alexa and Home Assistant only.

Battery

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 runs on six AA cells, rated for 4 months, and its owners strongly recommend wiring it. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro uses a removable rechargeable pack you charge and slide back in.

Image and motion

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro records 1536p in a 150 by 150 degree view with colour night vision, radar motion sensing and custom motion zones. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 records 1080p across 162 degrees, black and white at night, without custom zones.

Wi-Fi

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro supports 2.4 and 5 GHz; the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is 2.4 GHz only.

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What owners say

Owners of both doorbells describe an easy install, and both groups bring up the battery. Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 owners single out setting it up from the Apple Home app, HomeKit Secure Video with real-time notifications, no subscription and durability in extreme heat; they warn that its six AA cells drain in weeks, that motion detection is weaker on battery and that 2.4 GHz struggles through metal doors and masonry. Ring Battery Doorbell Pro owners single out radar motion detection that catches fast delivery drivers, clear Audio+ talk, colour night vision and a battery that comes out without dismounting the doorbell. They complain about the subscription for saved video, motion detection that degrades over months for a minority, batteries that charge to only about 92 percent, a tiny security screw and weak 5 GHz for some.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 or Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for Apple Home users and anyone avoiding a subscription. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is the better camera, with colour night vision and radar motion detection, for an Alexa home that pays for Ring.

Does the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro work with Apple Home?

No. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro works with Alexa and Home Assistant only. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 works with Apple Home and supports HomeKit Secure Video.

Does the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 need a subscription?

No. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 records to a microSD card and includes 7 days of free cloud storage. The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro needs a Ring plan to save video.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 and the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

The ecosystem. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is built around Apple Home and free local storage, while the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is built around Alexa and Ring's cloud, with a better camera in exchange.

Who should buy the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4?

Apple Home users who want HomeKit Secure Video, and anyone who wants free local recording, an included chime and Google Home support.

Who should buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Pro?

Alexa households that want the best wire-free Ring image, colour night vision and radar motion detection, and are ready to pay for a Ring plan.

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