Aqara Launches Camera Hub G5 Pro

[MacRumors]

Smart home company Aqara today announced the global availability of its Camera Hub G5 Pro, which is designed specifically for outdoor surveillance. The G5 Pro integrates with the Apple Home app and it supports HomeKit Secure Video.

Available in two colors, the G5 Pro provides 2.6K Quad HD recording with True Color Night Vision that Aqara says provides clear images even at night. The True Color Night Vision feature supports 1520p resolution and offers a 133 degree field of view with an f/1.0 aperture that captures more light than traditional f/2.0 lenses.

A built-in neural processing unit allows for on-device AI object detection and sound detection, so the camera is able to analyze footage and alert homeowners of potential threats like an individual lingering or a stolen package, plus it can send alerts when the lens is obstructed and packages are detected. The AI can also be used to set up an automation that will deter intruders, and the camera has a 100-decibel speaker and a dimmable spotlight.

The G5 Pro is a Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and it connects to Aqara Matter bridges, so it can improve smart home networking connectivity. Live and recorded video is end-to-end encrypted, and stored footage is synced to iCloud or Aqara's cloud services. It can also be set up to sync footage to a local NAS system.

Both Power-over-Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi are supported, with PoE offering an option for uninterrupted connection. With the on-device AI, the camera is able to record critical events and trigger automations even when the internet is out.

The Camera Hub G5 Pro is priced starting at $180 and it can be purchased from the Aqara website or from Amazon.

Article Link: Aqara Launches Camera Hub G5 Pro

 

[SoldOnApple]

Looks like the classic Wyze Cam 3 with an iPhone Pro triple lens camera on it.

 

[waltman]

Although it doesn’t have three cameras, it seems to intentionally mimic the iPhone’s camera (and microphone) layout. 🤔

 

[munpip214]

Couple things to note, you will have to purchase either POE ($199) or WiFi ($179) version. Also no infrared, just a high aperture sensor and spotlight.

 

[MichaelDroste]

Nice 👍 a little pricey but nice…

 

[Dr McKay]

I really wish Apple made their own SmartHome hardware like cameras etc, new airport hardware that acts as the hub for your smart house.

In the end I went with Google stuff

 

[pacmania1982]

The URL doesn't work when clicking on it in the first sentence or at the bottom of the article. I get a 404 error.

 

[thefrost]

It looks like the camera layout of the iPhone Pro models.

 

[ersan191]

The camera may be QHD but keep in mind HomeKit Secure Video only supports up to 1080p

 

[CanukInAugusta]

How does the wifi version gets it power? Is there a solar panel option? I'm looking to replace my Arlo cameras.

 

[Lucky736]

How does the wifi version gets it power? Is there a solar panel option? I'm looking to replace my Arlo cameras.

You can buy any solar panel that uses a USB-C connection. It appears to use 5V 2A. Pretty standard.

 

[1961templar]

How does the wifi version gets it power? Is there a solar panel option? I'm looking to replace my Arlo cameras.

USB-C so it is not wireless.

 

[Grimace]

Definitely taking a shot at Ubiquity cameras with the PoE and naming scheme

 

[turbineseaplane]

Shame there's no truly wireless version

I've gotten very used to that in the Arlo product line and it's really convenient to be able to put them truly "anywhere" (have one hidden in a tree)

 

[mattopotamus]

I really wish Apple made their own SmartHome hardware like cameras etc, new airport hardware that acts as the hub for your smart house.

In the end I went with Google stuff

A lot of rumors seem to suggest they want to get into the smart home game. I think it all starts with a new smart home device (similar to an echo or nest hub).

 

[Jason2000]

Definitely taking a shot at Ubiquity cameras with the PoE and naming scheme

Thats going to be hard to do. Ubiquity has been on a role lately. Love their cameras but they are pricey.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Nice 👍 a little pricey but nice…

Summarizes all HomeKit-equipped stuff. 💰💰💰

 

[DeepIn2U]

Smart home company Aqara today announced the global availability of its Camera Hub G5 Pro, which is designed specifically for outdoor surveillance. The G5 Pro integrates with the Apple Home app and it supports HomeKit Secure Video.

Available in two colors, the G5 Pro provides 2.6K Quad HD recording with True Color Night Vision that Aqara says provides clear images even at night. The True Color Night Vision feature supports 1520p resolution and offers a 133 degree field of view with an f/1.0 aperture that captures more light than traditional f/2.0 lenses.

A built-in neural processing unit allows for on-device AI object detection and sound detection, so the camera is able to analyze footage and alert homeowners of potential threats like an individual lingering or a stolen package, plus it can send alerts when the lens is obstructed and packages are detected. The AI can also be used to set up an automation that will deter intruders, and the camera has a 100-decibel speaker and a dimmable spotlight.

The G5 Pro is a Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and it connects to Aqara Matter bridges, so it can improve smart home networking connectivity. Live and recorded video is end-to-end encrypted, and stored footage is synced to iCloud or Aqara's cloud services. It can also be set up to sync footage to a local NAS system.

Both Power-over-Ethernet and dual-band Wi-Fi are supported, with PoE offering an option for uninterrupted connection. With the on-device AI, the camera is able to record critical events and trigger automations even when the internet is out.

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is priced starting at $180 and it can be purchased from the Aqara website or from Amazon.

Article Link: Aqara Launches Camera Hub G5 Pro

"able to record critical events and trigger automations even when the internet is out."

If internet is down it may have memory on board to record, while any additions is in device and not home related. Austin internet being down! If PoE goes down then this device is pouched.


Seems more for office market vs home as not many would have PoE room to room through their walls.

 

[redmac]

Summarizes all HomeKit-equipped stuff. 💰💰💰

When they can’t sell you storage, and can’t monetize your data, they end up asking for higher prices.

It’s your choice. Go through your priorities and make an informed decision.

 

[greenbreadmmm]

I'll be curious how these compare to the Logitech circle view outdoor cameras.

POE is a very cool feature.

 

[BigBellyBelcher]

So is that 2 lenses or 1? looks like it's just meant to copy an iPhone pro look.

 

[Graphate]

Not thrilled with the idea of attaching a (Aqara) Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd camera to my Wi-Fi. Does anyone know if HomeKit Secure Video excludes connections to the manufacturer’s servers? I suppose if I knew it wasn’t sharing ANY data with Lumi, I would consider it.

 

[greenbreadmmm]

Not thrilled with the idea of attaching a (Aqara) Lumi United Technology Co., Ltd camera to my Wi-Fi. Does anyone know if HomeKit Secure Video excludes connections to the manufacturer’s servers? I suppose if I knew it wasn’t sharing ANY data with Lumi, I would consider it.

You can set up Aqara cameras to only work with homekit.

You loose a couple features, but overall to answer your question, yes.

 

[Graphate]

You can set up Aqara cameras to only work with homekit.

You loose a couple features, but overall to answer your question, yes.

But it is still connected to the open-internet, so how does HomeKit block sharing ANY data with the home country’s server? I suppose you’d have to watch your outgoing connections on your network to really know with certainty, right?

 

[Normandy_sr2]

another camera to make you feel safe, but in reality does very little , as they all wear ski masks and gloves and cops cant tell who it was and give up.