Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 vs Ring Wired Doorbell Pro

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 wins overall on value: it costs less, records free to microSD with 7 days of cloud, and works with Apple HomeKit. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is the better-rated, higher-end camera with 1536p video and 3D motion zones, but it has no local storage and requires Ring Protect.

Price, storage and power. The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is cheaper, runs on battery or wired power, and stores video locally for free, while the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is a wired-only, subscription-based doorbell with no local storage but sharper video and a siren.

Yes, on hardware. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro offers 1536p head-to-toe video, color night vision, and 3D Motion Detection with customizable motion zones, which the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 (1080p, no adjustable zones) doesn't match, though the Ring's smart alerts and saved video need Ring Protect.

The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4. It records to microSD and includes 7 days of free cloud, so there are no ongoing fees, and it adds Apple HomeKit. The Ring Wired Doorbell Pro needs a Ring Protect plan for any saved recordings and smart alerts.

Value-minded and Apple-focused buyers who want subscription-free local recording, HomeKit, and battery-or-wired flexibility, along with extras like voice changing and automatic replies.

Buyers with existing 16 to 24V wiring who want the best wired Ring video, a siren, and accurate zone-based motion detection within the Ring and Alexa ecosystem, and who accept paying for Ring Protect.