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Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 vs Ring Video Doorbell Wired

Full Smart Doorbells comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Ring sites.
2026 verdict
The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is the pick over the Ring Video Doorbell Wired for Apple homes and for anyone who wants to keep clips without a monthly plan.
Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
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Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
$69.99$79.9913% OFF

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It supports HomeKit Secure Video and Google Home as well as Alexa and Home Assistant, records to a microSD card with 7 days of free cloud, and adds a chime, voice changing, automatic replies and free face recognition. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is Ring's budget entry point and wins back ground with colour night vision, customizable motion zones and deep Alexa integration, but it keeps no video and sends no person or package alerts without a Ring subscription. Choose the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for Apple Home or a no-fee setup, and the Ring Video Doorbell Wired for an Echo household that already pays for Ring.
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FeatureAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4Ring Video Doorbell WiredWinner
Price$69.99$49.99Ring Video Doorbell Wired
Rating3.64.5Ring Video Doorbell Wired
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home AssistantAlexa, Home AssistantAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
StorageMicroSD Card Slot, CloudCloudAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
Customizable Motion ZonesNOYESRing Video Doorbell Wired
Voice ChangingYESNOAqara Smart Video Doorbell G4
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFiTie
AlertsMotion, People, Familiar FacesMotion, People, PackagesTie
Automatic RepliesYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Storage and subscription

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 records to microSD and includes 7 days of cloud clips at no cost. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired has no local storage, so saved video and person and package alerts need a Ring plan.

Apple Home and Google Home

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 works with Apple Home, including HomeKit Secure Video, and with Google Home. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired supports neither; both work with Alexa and Home Assistant.

Power

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 runs on six AA cells or on wiring, which its owners strongly recommend. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is wired-only, so it never needs charging.

Night vision and motion zones

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired sees in colour at night and lets you draw motion zones. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is black and white at night and has no custom motion zones.

Chime

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 includes a chime. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired needs a Ring Chime or an Echo to ring indoors.

Which one to buy if

Winner
Aqara

Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4

13% OFF
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$69.99
$79.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
  • + Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud
  • + Voice Changing: YES
  • - Price: $69.99 vs $49.99
  • - Rating: 3.6 vs 4.5
Ring

Ring Video Doorbell Wired

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$49.99

Last recorded price

Buy on Amazon USA
  • + Price: $49.99
  • + Rating: 4.5
  • + Customizable Motion Zones: YES
  • - Integrations: Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
  • - Storage: Cloud vs MicroSD Card Slot, Cloud

What owners say

Owners of both doorbells call the install easy, and both groups flag Wi-Fi at the door, since both are 2.4 GHz only. Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 owners, many coming from Logitech, Wemo and Arlo, single out setting it up straight from Apple Home, HomeKit Secure Video notifications and durability in extreme heat; they warn that its AA batteries drain in weeks, that signal struggles through metal doors and masonry and that it will not record to microSD without internet. Ring Video Doorbell Wired owners talk about value, live video on an Echo Show with little lag and quick replies that impress delivery drivers. They complain that the image turns soft when enlarged or in low light, that the narrow vertical view misses parcels without a wedge, that motion is over-sensitive out of the box and that a separate chime is needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for most buyers: free local storage, HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home support and an included chime. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is better in an Alexa home that wants colour night vision and motion zones and already pays for Ring.

Does the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 work with HomeKit?

Yes. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 supports Apple Home and HomeKit Secure Video. The Ring Video Doorbell Wired does not work with Apple Home.

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

Subscription. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 records to microSD with 7 days of free cloud, while the Ring Video Doorbell Wired needs a Ring plan to save any video.

Which is cheaper to own, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 or the Ring Video Doorbell Wired?

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is Ring's budget model, but it needs a paid plan to keep video and a separate chime to ring indoors. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 includes a chime and needs no plan, so over time it usually costs less to run; current prices are shown on this page.

Who should buy the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4?

Apple Home users who want HomeKit Secure Video, and anyone who wants free local recording, a chime in the box and battery or wired power.

Who should buy the Ring Video Doorbell Wired?

Alexa and Echo households with doorbell wiring that want an affordable Ring, colour night vision and motion zones, and accept the Ring subscription.

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