Aqara Camera Hubs: One Device for Security and Smart Home

Zigbee is a wireless language that small smart home devices use to talk to a hub while using very little battery. Thread is a newer language with a similar purpose. Matter is an industry standard that lets devices work across Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and others. A Matter bridge is a device that translates non-Matter gadgets, like Aqara Zigbee sensors, so Matter systems can see them.

So when a listing calls something an aqara zigbee hub camera, it means the camera itself connects your Aqara sensors and buttons, runs automations, and passes them to your preferred voice assistant or home app. One important limit appears in several listings: these hubs work with Aqara Zigbee devices, not third-party Zigbee devices.

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Aqara Indoor Security Camera G350, 4K UHD Dual-Lens Matter Camera Hub

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Aqara Indoor Security Camera G350

Best for: Living rooms needing detail and pet tracking

Pros

• 4K wide lens plus 2.5K telephoto
• 9X hybrid zoom
• Local AI, no cloud upload
• Zigbee hub and Matter bridge

Cons

• Indoor only
• MicroSD card not included

The Aqara Indoor Security Camera G350 is the aqara g350 4k camera hub. It has two lenses: a 133° wide-angle 4K lens for the whole room and a 2.5K telephoto lens for close-ups, combining for 9X hybrid zoom. It pans and tilts 360°, and you can schedule cruises or save preset angles. AI auto-tracking follows people or pets, and close-up tracking keeps them framed.

All AI runs locally on the device with no cloud upload. It recognizes faces, pets, gestures and six specific sounds such as a baby crying or coughing. As a hub, it supports Aqara Zigbee and Thread, connecting up to 80 Aqara Zigbee devices, or 40 Zigbee plus 40 Thread devices, and it acts as a Matter bridge. Storage options include a microSD card up to 512GB (not included) for 24/7 recording, NAS backup, or encrypted cloud storage. It works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and SmartThings.

It suits pet owners and parents who want sharp detail and the newest hub features indoors. It is indoor only, so outdoor coverage calls for a G5 Pro.

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Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera Hub G3, 360° Pan & Tilt Smart Cam

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Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera Hub

Best for: Apple Home users starting a Zigbee setup

Pros

• Zigbee 3.0 hub, 128 devices
• Built-in IR remote control
• Gesture and face recognition
• Hardware privacy mode

Cons

• 1080p in HomeKit Secure Video
• Waterproof rating conflicts with indoor use

The Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera Hub G3 is the classic aqara camera hub g3. It records at 2304 by 1296 with 360° pan and tilt. In HomeKit Secure Video mode, it records in 1080p due to HomeKit limits. AI recognizes faces, pets and five hand gestures that can trigger actions.

As a Zigbee 3.0 hub, it connects up to 128 Aqara Zigbee devices, the most listed here. It also has a built-in infrared controller, so it can control TVs and air conditioners that use IR remotes, with local automations that work even without internet. It supports 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and has a hardware privacy mode. The listing says it is certified by Amazon, Apple and Google. One oddity: it is listed for indoor use but also shows an IP65 rating, so treat it as an indoor camera.

This suits Apple Home users building a sensor network, and anyone who wants IR control of older devices. For sharper video, the G350 is the upgrade.

Best for: Outdoor installs with Ethernet cabling

Pros

• Power and data on one cable
• True Color Night Vision
• Works with Home Assistant, Homey

Cons

• No Wi-Fi
• PoE switch sold separately

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Aqara 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro WiFi, True Color Night Vision Security Camera

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Aqara 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro

Best for: Outdoor coverage with a Wi-Fi connection

Pros

• True Color Night Vision
• Dimmable spotlight
• 8GB built-in encrypted storage
• Dual-band Wi-Fi, WPA3

Cons

• No PoE support
• Thread and Zigbee device limits shared

The Aqara 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro Wi-Fi is the aqara g5 pro wifi version and an outdoor-ready camera hub. It records 4MP with a 133° view and True Color Night Vision using a large 1/1.8-inch sensor and f/1.0 aperture. A dimmable 3000K spotlight acts as a deterrent.

A built-in neural processor handles seven types of visual detection and four abnormal sound types locally. As a hub, it supports Aqara Zigbee and Thread with a Matter bridge. Storage includes 8GB built-in encrypted memory, Aqara Cloud, RTSP and HomeKit Secure Video (iCloud plan and Apple Home hub required). Dual-band Wi-Fi supports WPA3. This version does not support PoE.

It suits outdoor spots within Wi-Fi range. For our broader look at wireless outdoor options, see our Aqara outdoor camera wireless guide.

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Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100-4 Piece Wireless Home Security System

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Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100-4 Piece

Best for: Beginners wanting a pre-paired security kit

Pros

• G3 camera plus 3 sensors
• Pre-paired out of the box
• 7 days cloud storage included
• No drilling needed

Cons

• USB-C adapter not included
• Camera is indoor model

The Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100-4 Piece is the aqara camera protect kit y100. It bundles a G3 camera hub with a motion sensor, a vibration sensor and a door and window sensor, all pre-paired. This listing describes the G3 as both a Zigbee hub and a Matter bridge, connecting up to 128 Aqara Zigbee devices.

It includes seven days of cloud storage with no subscription, and the HomeGuardian service adds AI event tagging, 90-day backups and SMS or email alerts. Sensors mount with adhesive and run on five-year batteries. The camera powers via USB-C, but the adapter is not included. It suits first-time buyers who want a working system on day one. To add more entry points later, read our Aqara door and window sensor guide.

This Aqara 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE is the aqara g5 pro poe version. PoE, or Power over Ethernet, sends both power and data through one network cable, which is reliable for outdoor mounts far from outlets. It needs a PoE switch, sold separately, and has no Wi-Fi. A 5V2A USB-C port supports non-PoE power.

It shares the 4MP sensor, True Color Night Vision, spotlight, local AI, hub and Matter bridge features and storage options of the Wi-Fi version. Its listing names Home Assistant and Homey alongside Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings. It suits homeowners comfortable running Ethernet cable.

Best for: Adding playful scene control to a setup

Pros

• Six scene sides
• Up to 2-year battery
• HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT

Cons

• Needs an Aqara Zigbee hub
• Scene and Action modes not simultaneous

The Aqara Cube T1 Pro is a small cube-shaped controller, not a camera. Its title says it requires an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub; the G3 describes itself as a Zigbee 3.0 hub, and confirming compatibility with other hubs in the Aqara app is wise. In Scene Mode, each of its six sides triggers a different scene. In Action Mode, you push, shake, rotate, tap or flip it. The two modes cannot run at once.

It supports HomeKit, Alexa and IFTTT, and the battery lasts up to two years. It suits families who want a fun, physical way to control lights and scenes. For another simple controller, see our Aqara smart button guide.