I’ve used most of the major camera brands over the years, and this is the best one I’ve found if you want HomeKit support, continuous recording to a NAS (I use UGREEN), and no forced cloud subscription.
I currently have 9 of these installed, and all of them have been working very well. That alone says a lot, because if there were reliability issues, I definitely would have noticed by now.
The picture quality is excellent, and the color night vision sensor gives very clear video at night. The spotlight is also super bright, and I like that you can schedule the indicator light on or off, which is a nice feature that not every brand offers.
Another thing I’ve been happy with is how well they seem to hold up in Texas weather. The color and finish still look good, and the dual-channel Wi-Fi has helped keep them stable and reliable.
I’ve also seen some complaints about the mount design, but I actually think it was designed well. It seems clear they prioritized a sturdier mount that holds the camera more firmly and reduces vibration, which I appreciate living in an area that gets major tropical storms and hurricanes. Out of my 9 cameras, only 1 needed a different angle than the standard mount allowed. For that one, I bought two 90-degree brackets and bent them to the angle I wanted, as shown in the picture. That said, I do think offering angled brackets as an accessory would be a smart addition.
Overall, these check a lot of boxes that are hard to find in one camera: HomeKit support, continuous NAS recording, no subscription, strong night image quality, and solid reliability. After trying a lot of different brands, this is the one I’ve had the best overall experience with.
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G5 Pro Gateway Edition: Wi-Fi or PoE—Which Fits Your Setup?
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| Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi | Supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi | No Wi-Fi (wired-only) | No Wi-Fi (wired-only) |
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| Wi-Fi network required | Wi-Fi network required | Needs pre-wired Ethernet (PoE) | Needs pre-wired Ethernet (PoE) |
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Customers find the security camera's image and video quality impressive, with clear night views even in very low light. The camera integrates well with Apple HomeKit and works effectively with the Apple Home app. They appreciate its easy setup and color night vision capabilities. While customers find the camera reliable, some report issues with it rebooting after three weeks of use.
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36 customers mention image quality, 35 positive, 1 negative
Great camera, works well, colored night vision is stunning. Great integration with Apple home. Only downside side it is not hard wired....Read more
Amazing outdoor camera. Also an amazing camera system in general, and no monthly service fee. Even works wonderful with the Deco mesh network....Read more
...Installed all cameras and they work great. camera is great....Read more
Amazing camera.Read more
31 customers mention video quality, 25 positive, 6 negative
Great video and low light, easy setup BUT terrible mounting option bracket!...Read more
Love Aqara HomeKit camera's so far. They are full featured, great quality video, reasonably priced and matter compatible....Read more
Best connection and video quality of all the home security cameras I have purchased....Read more
...Video quality is amazing and this is the best night vision I have seen. I will definitely be adding another one of these very soon....Read more
29 customers mention functionality, 25 positive, 4 negative
...Using outside our 1600sf house and 0.7 acre yard. Works well with homekit and of all the cameras that we try to use to watch the kids playing outside...Read more
Great camera, works well, colored night vision is stunning. Great integration with Apple home. Only downside side it is not hard wired....Read more
Camera works great! Took 30 seconds to install and connect to HomeKit. Has operated flawlessly for an entire day....Read more
First off, the camera performs very well. Color images even in darkness is really exceptional. Fully impressed with the electronics....Read more
26 customers mention homekit compatibility, 20 positive, 6 negative
...of this camera especially the integration with HomeKit. However, the mount SUCKs....Read more
...these check a lot of boxes that are hard to find in one camera: HomeKit support, continuous NAS recording, no subscription, strong night image...Read more
Camera works great! Took 30 seconds to install and connect to HomeKit. Has operated flawlessly for an entire day....Read more
...ORIGINAL REVIEW * Product will not connect to both the Aqara app and HomeKit simultaneously....Read more
21 customers mention night vision, 19 positive, 2 negative
This camera offers excellent night vision and 5Ghz WiFi 6 connectivity. However I have mixed feelings about this camera overall....Read more
...every other day - great build quality, AI detection capabilities, night vision, etc which makes the removal of the customer-provided-storage option...Read more
...Night vision is excellent.Read more
Clear picture, even at night. I do wish the USB c cord was longer. But that is hardly a reason to downgrade the product. We love the extra security.Read more
18 customers mention setup, 13 positive, 5 negative
Camera sets up easily, integrates easily with Apple’s HomeKit....Read more
Great video and low light, easy setup BUT terrible mounting option bracket!...Read more
...It is difficult to set up all of the settings to make it functional the way you want. The doorbell overheats every day....Read more
Happy with the easy set up, great value, and connectivity. Using outside our 1600sf house and 0.7 acre yard....Read more
13 customers mention color night vision, 13 positive, 0 negative
So far, so good. Nice color night vision. Will most likely use to replace my Nest cams.Read more
The camera was very easy to install. Love the night color picture....Read more
Great camera, works well, colored night vision is stunning. Great integration with Apple home. Only downside side it is not hard wired....Read more
...As for the camera itself, i really like its true color night recording. Its a great camera, if you configure to record continuously....Read more
14 customers mention reliability, 6 positive, 8 negative
...on my back patio about a month ago, a couple days ago I noticed it went offline and never came back....Read more
...Responsiveness to faces and motion is instant and reliable, and the audio is great. Looking forward to more of these for the house.Read more
...Spotlight does not turn on when camera triggered. Cloud crashes often. Keeps triggering vehicle when parked. Does not play well with Smartthings.Read more
...Took 30 seconds to install and connect to HomeKit. Has operated flawlessly for an entire day....Read more
Best Camera I’ve Found for HomeKit, NAS Recording, and No Subscription
I’ve used most of the major camera brands over the years, and this is the best one I’ve found if you want HomeKit support, continuous recording to a NAS (I use UGREEN), and no forced cloud subscription. I currently have 9 of these installed, and all of them have been working very well. That alone says a lot, because if there were reliability issues, I definitely would have noticed by now. The picture quality is excellent, and the color night vision sensor gives very clear video at night. The spotlight is also super bright, and I like that you can schedule the indicator light on or off, which is a nice feature that not every brand offers. Another thing I’ve been happy with is how well they seem to hold up in Texas weather. The color and finish still look good, and the dual-channel Wi-Fi has helped keep them stable and reliable. I’ve also seen some complaints about the mount design, but I actually think it was designed well. It seems clear they prioritized a sturdier mount that holds the camera more firmly and reduces vibration, which I appreciate living in an area that gets major tropical storms and hurricanes. Out of my 9 cameras, only 1 needed a different angle than the standard mount allowed. For that one, I bought two 90-degree brackets and bent them to the angle I wanted, as shown in the picture. That said, I do think offering angled brackets as an accessory would be a smart addition. Overall, these check a lot of boxes that are hard to find in one camera: HomeKit support, continuous NAS recording, no subscription, strong night image quality, and solid reliability. After trying a lot of different brands, this is the one I’ve had the best overall experience with.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026Color: Gray - Wi-Fi Version (No PoE Support)Verified Purchase
I’ve used most of the major camera brands over the years, and this is the best one I’ve found if you want HomeKit support, continuous recording to a NAS (I use UGREEN), and no forced cloud subscription.
Best Camera I’ve Found for HomeKit, NAS Recording, and No Subscription
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2026
I currently have 9 of these installed, and all of them have been working very well. That alone says a lot, because if there were reliability issues, I definitely would have noticed by now.
The picture quality is excellent, and the color night vision sensor gives very clear video at night. The spotlight is also super bright, and I like that you can schedule the indicator light on or off, which is a nice feature that not every brand offers.
Another thing I’ve been happy with is how well they seem to hold up in Texas weather. The color and finish still look good, and the dual-channel Wi-Fi has helped keep them stable and reliable.
I’ve also seen some complaints about the mount design, but I actually think it was designed well. It seems clear they prioritized a sturdier mount that holds the camera more firmly and reduces vibration, which I appreciate living in an area that gets major tropical storms and hurricanes. Out of my 9 cameras, only 1 needed a different angle than the standard mount allowed. For that one, I bought two 90-degree brackets and bent them to the angle I wanted, as shown in the picture. That said, I do think offering angled brackets as an accessory would be a smart addition.
Overall, these check a lot of boxes that are hard to find in one camera: HomeKit support, continuous NAS recording, no subscription, strong night image quality, and solid reliability. After trying a lot of different brands, this is the one I’ve had the best overall experience with.
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Great camera, great day & night clarity - attempted to catch fire!
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
Aqara contacted me after my update about the burned cord and offered me a refund. I replied accepting their refund, and a day or so later they contacted me back claiming they had no record of the conversation. At this point, it has been about a month since the offered refund, but I am yet to receive it. To be clear, I did not contact them, and I did not expect a refund, but their false offer was a little confusing. I own a lot of Aqara gear, but I'm not sure what to make of this whole situation.
One month update:
I mounted this camera outside on my back patio about a month ago, a couple days ago I noticed it went offline and never came back. I checked on it, and realized the USB-C port must have caught fire or something, because it is charred and swollen. Oddly enough, the power brick seems to be completely unaffected, it is only the USB-C plug on the Aqara cable. The plug was extremely hot when I pulled it out. I let it cool down and used a dry cloth to clean it up, then tried plugging it in to a different power brick, but the camera won’t turn on.
The camera was mounted on the outside wall of my back patio door under a small roof, and the power cord and plug was inside a weatherproof outlet cover (standard outdoor outlet cover for US homes).
I have contacted Aqara, but have not heard back. I’m not sure what to make of the situation, but I’m hoping they respond and help figure out what went wrong. For now, dropping to one star since the camera only survived a few weeks outdoors on a covered patio before attempting to catch fire. Super disappointed since I have a LOT of Aqara products.
Original review:
I’m a huge Aqara fan—I’ve got a ton of their gear—so it’s no surprise I had high expectations for this camera, and it largely delivered. The build quality is solid, as I’ve come to expect from the brand, and the image sharpness is exceptional, both day and night, with motion capture that’s impressively reliable. That said, the Wi-Fi signal strength could use a boost; I noticed it struggles a bit compared to my iPhone in the same spot. To be fair, the signal isn’t great for either device there, but the phone holds up better, while the camera occasionally disconnects. It’s worth keeping in mind if you’re planning to place it on the fringes of your Wi-Fi range. Other nitpicks: the included USB cable is shorter than I’d like, and it’s a bummer they didn’t toss in a power brick. Still, those are minor gripes for an otherwise stellar product that fits right into my Aqara / Apple HomeKit ecosystem
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026Color: Gray - Wi-Fi Version (No PoE Support)Verified Purchase
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AmauryReviewed in France on September 6, 2025
Au top !
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