Aqara Unveils HomeKit-Compatible Doorbell Camera G400 and Matter Hub M200

[MacRumors]

Smart home accessory company Aqara today announced several new HomeKit and Matter-compatible products, including the Doorbell Camera G400, the Hub M200, and a selection of plugs and accessories for the European and UK markets.

The Doorbell Camera G400 is a wired camera with a 2K sensor and head-to-toe coverage for people approaching a door. It integrates with HomeKit and supports HomeKit Secure Video for secure iCloud-based storage and facial recognition capabilities.

The Hub M200 is a multi-function hub that works as a Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and 360-degree IR blaster, and a Matter bridge for Aqara Zigbee devices. With Matter, it is compatible with HomeKit, and it can integrate more than 50 types of Matter devices and other accessories.

For the EU and UK markets, Aqara is debuting the Radiator Thermostat W600 and the Wall Outlet H2 UK. The W600 offers Thread and Zigbee support with broader valve compatibility, while the outlet features an integrated fast charging USB-C port. There's also the Outdoor Plug H2 EU with IP44 water and dust resistance.

Aqara is also showing off two other home security prototype devices, including the M410 Matter hub and the battery-powered Camera G510 with a 2.5K resolution, 10,400mAh battery, and a built-in solar panel.

More information on Aqara's new products can be found on the Aqara website.

Article Link: Aqara Unveils HomeKit-Compatible Doorbell Camera G400 and Matter Hub M200

 

[kerr]

why isn't Apple making Apple-branded doorbells and home cameras?

 

[Pupi]

Not finding any info in the provided link.

 

[il_teo77]

I sill believe Tado makes a superior radiator thermostat. Matter over Thread, USB-C rechargeable battery and the positioning is far less obtrusive.

Pics can be found here.

 

[mäcrumohrs]

What is the difference between the "Doorbell Camera G400" and the relatively new "Smart Video Doorbell G4"?

 

[Itinj24]

What is the difference between the "Doorbell Camera G400" and the relatively new "Smart Video Doorbell G4"?

This appears to be wired only while the (older) G4 and (newer) G410 offer a wireless solution with AA batteries. What else is different, I have no clue yet but they really need to make a POE version. I’ve had an awful experience with the connectivity of the G4 even with following the guidelines.

 

[JulianL]

This appears to be wired only while the (older) G4 and (newer) G410 offer a wireless solution with AA batteries. What else is different, I have no clue yet but they really need to make a POE version. I’ve had an awful experience with the connectivity of the G4 even with following the guidelines.

When looking at high-end doorbells to give me everything that I want it would also be nice if it had a dedicated downward-looking package camera that at least one competitor (Eufy) offers.

 

[MrRom92]

Finally caved and got Ring doorbell (waited and waited after years of empty promises that HomeKit support was coming) and I’m not impressed.

 

[posttoast]

The G4 doorbell has terrible connectivity here. The wifi signal outside of the house is fine, but the G4 has it's own ad-hoc wifi connection to the chime inside my house (right next to the door, so that shouldn't be a problem). The signal-strength of that connection is always "bad".

If the new G400 doorbell actually has POE and connects over ethernet (which would make sense), that would be a great solution for me. I can't find any more details on this.

 

[Itinj24]

When looking at high-end doorbells to give me everything that I want it would also be nice if it had a dedicated downward-looking package camera that at least one competitor (Eufy) offers.

💯 agree with you on this. Would eliminate the decision making process on whether to go with a wide or tall aspect ratio. My property is very wide in the front but the wider aspect ratio cams don’t see my doorstep very well. So either I lose the sides or lose the doorstep.

 

[Itinj24]

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The G4 doorbell has terribly connectivity here. The wifi signal outside of the house is fine, but the G4 has it's own ad-hoc wifi connection to the chime inside my house (right next to the door, so that shouldn't be a problem). The signal-strength of that connection is always "bad".

If the new G400 doorbell actually has POE and connects over ethernet (which would make sense), that would be a great solution for me. I can't find any more details on this.

Same issue for me with the G4. Unfortunately, if the announcement pic means anything, looks like they’re doing that chime box again which probably means no POE.

 

[Kuntzelman]

I'm trying to figure out "just announced", as I've had the G410 for over a month now (replacing a Logitech Circle View that was inconsistent at best, and finally refused to reset). The news release on the Aqara site is dated July 10th. The only real complaint on the G410 is that it's quite large (because the optional battery power requires 6 AA batteries). I have it wired (replacing the original doorbell) because that way it will handle streaming video.
So far, I'm not unhappy with it. It supports Homekit Secure Video directly, and the field of view is significantly better than the Logitech. I have it connected to the 2.4GHz SSID (I have multiple SSIDs using Firewalla APs) and the connection has been MUCH more solid than the Logitech. So far the wifi connection has not dropped once (a common occurrence with the Logitech), and the responsiveness when accessing through the Home app (on my phone or my MBP) has been significantly faster.
I'm attaching an example of the field of view from this morning.
Note that this is still wireless networking only (supporting both 2.4 and 5GHz bands). And, unlike the Logitech, it will not ring the original wired doorbell chime - it will ring the included chime (which also acts as a Matter hub), and if you're using Homekit you can also have it chime through any (or all) of your Homepods. The responsiveness of the chime has been fine.

The actual news release is below - I'm wondering if "G400" is the generic model number globally, while G410 is the specific model number for the US market.

Aqara Expands Security Camera Portfolio with First Doorbell Camera Hub - Aqara

New Doorbell Camera Hub G410 combines AI-powered security with a Matter smart home hub, transforming your doorstep into a home security center

www.aqara.com

Product details are here (including a better idea of why the thing is so large - look at the "Wired or Battery Power" picture).

Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410: The Smartest Way to Say Hello

Keep an eye on people, packages, and anything else that comes across your front porch with this smart video doorbell. It also acts as a smart home hub.

www.aqara.com

 

[Dr McKay]

why isn't Apple making Apple-branded doorbells and home cameras?

I wish they would, it's the reason I ended up going with Google Nest instead of Apple Smart home stuff.

 

[Kuntzelman]

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Same issue for me with the G4. Unfortunately, if the announcement pic means anything, looks like they’re doing that chime box again which probably means no POE.

If I had the wiring to do PoE, I'd likely go with the Unifi option.

G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit - Ubiquiti Store

Premium UniFi doorbell with integrated PoE and included PoE chime for plug-and-play installation.

store.ui.com

That looks compelling -- but I'm not at the point where I want to have the wiring done in the house to be able to use it. My next house will either have wiring drops for PoE in appropriate locations, or I'll be having the wiring done afterwards.

 

[Kuntzelman]

I wish they would, it's the reason I ended up going with Google Nest instead of Apple Smart home stuff.

I had Nest. I got rid of it when Google bought them. I ended up upgrading to Ecobee, which directly supports Homekit. And their new security offerings also support Homekit. I have Simplisafe now, which doesn't support Homekit - and I'm considering replacing it with the Ecobee stuff over the next year or two. There have been rumors that Simplisafe might support Homekit "at some point in the future", but I really doubt that it's going to happen.

 

[GioGiusi]

What is the G400? They already sell the G410

 

[Kuntzelman]

💯 agree with you on this. Would eliminate the decision making process on whether to go with a wide or tall aspect ratio. My property is very wide in the front but the wider aspect ratio cams don’t see my doorstep very well. So either I lose the sides or lose the doorstep.

I solved this with a separately mounted Eufy camera. I have the older Homebase 2 and the discontinued Eufycam 2 Pro cameras, which support Homekit Secure Video. Most (none?) of their newer models do, probably because HSV is limited to 1080p and consumers clamor for higher resolutions - the Aqara G410 gets around this by limiting the resolution to 1080p if you are using HSV (if you want the full resolution, you have to use their ecosystem, and I'm not comfortable with my video being outside of HSV). I have one Eufycam on the side of the porch watching the entire porch, and one over the garage watching the vehicles (and it can also see the porch, albeit at a much lower detail since it's farther away).
The advantage to this is that I have multiple cameras watching, so if one fails I still have some coverage.

 

[srl7741]

What is the difference between the "Doorbell Camera G400" and the relatively new "Smart Video Doorbell G4"?

Could be the facial recognition capabilities which also will be part of their new upcoming door locks in 2026.

 

[akerr]

This appears to be wired only while the (older) G4 and (newer) G410 offer a wireless solution with AA batteries. What else is different, I have no clue yet but they really need to make a POE version. I’ve had an awful experience with the connectivity of the G4 even with following the guidelines.

"It can be powered by a PoE cable or traditional low voltage power supply." (but still has a chime box...?)

Aqara announces Apple-friendly doorbell, outdoor camera, video hub, and more

The company showed up at IFA 2025 with something to say.

www.theverge.com