Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 vs TP-Link Tapo D210

Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 for smart home reach, with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, Home Assistant and IFTTT support plus familiar-face alerts and custom ringtones. TP-Link Tapo D210 wins on price, owner reception, 2K video, six-month battery life and custom motion zones.

Only Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, which supports HomeKit Secure Video with no subscription thanks to free microSD recording and seven days of cloud. TP-Link Tapo D210 works with Google Home and Alexa only, with no HomeKit or Matter.

TP-Link Tapo D210 shoots 2K with spotlight colour night vision and lasts about six months per charge. Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 shoots 1080p with black and white night vision and runs about four months on six AA cells, or can be wired.

No. Both record locally to microSD, and Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 adds seven days of free cloud storage. Cloud plans are optional extras on both devices rather than a requirement for basic operation.

Anyone outside the Apple ecosystem who wants sharper 2K video, half a year between charges, on-device person detection, adjustable motion zones and the chime included, at a lower price. For HomeKit Secure Video, Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 remains the choice.