Aqara released their first outdoor camera, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro. Available in both a WiFi and POE version, the Aqara G5 Pro is equipped with a build-in hub for both Matter over Thread and Aqara Zigbee devices. The camera supports HomeKit Secure Video, Google Home and Amazon Alexa. With RTSP support, this marks the first camera from Aqara with direct integration into Home Assistant. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is available on Amazon, priced at $179/€179 for the WiFi version and $199/€199 for the POE version. The promo code EUG5PRO1 (EU) or USGEG5PRO (US/CA) is available for a discount of 15% until the 24th of February.
Features Aqara G5 Pro
The Aqara G5 Pro offers a 4 megapixel camera with a 133 degree field of view. With full-color night vision, it’s able to output color images even when it’s dark. It’s able to recognize humans, pets, vehicles and packages. It also features a fill light (3W, 3000K) which enables better AI recognition, but can also be used as a warning signal.
With a NAS server, you can transfer local videos for storage. It also supports RTSP, which enables direct integration in Home Assistant and support for NRV’s and VLC media player. This means you can directly integrate the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro to Home Assistant without the need to use the HomeKit integration. This also makes it easier to both integrate the camera feed into HomeKit and Home Assistant, something that is not as straight forward for their other camera’s and video doorbel.
With a WiFi and POE version, you can choose whether you like to connect the G5 Pro over Wifi and power over USB-C, or opt for Power-Over-Internet for power and connecting the camera to your Smart Home. The camera is made for outdoor conditions with temperatures ranging from -30 degree celsius to +50 degree celsius. It’s IP65 rated dust-and waterproof. You can either use the bracket for flat placement, wall mounting or ceiling mounting.
Camera features
The image sensor of the G5 Pro with 4 Megapixel (2688 * 1520) has a diagonal length of 1/1.8″. This enables the camera to output high-brigtness color images in dark environments. With the high-definition wide-angle lens matched to the image sensor it’s able to see objects at around 10 meters away.
A build-in PIR sensor is used for motion detection up to 100 degrees horizontal and 65 degrees vertical up to 10 meters. For the best results, the recommended camera installation hight is 3 meters, with the lens tilted downwards at a 30 degree angle. The local e-MMC storage varies between 8GB and 32GB. The 8GB version is sold on Amazon, while the 32GB version is available at local retailers. There is no micro-sd card slot to add extra memory.
One of the features of the outdoor camera of Aqara is the full-color night vision. This allows the camera to produce color images at night. It’s able to detect humans at light levels of 0.01 lux, without using the fill light. A privacy protection feature enables you to mask up to three areas on screen, which results in a masked view, both in live and recorded footage.
Zigbee & Thread hub
With the build-in Zigbee hub, you can also connect Aqara Zigbee devices to the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro and expose these to Matter. Next to Zigbee, the G5 Pro also supports Matter over Thread devices. Although the Aqara G5 Pro might not be ideal as your main hub given its location, it might be convenient to connect other Zigbee or Thread devices near the G5 Pro, expanding your range. Currently, the G5 supports up to 20 sub-devices, which might increase in future software updates.
Availability and Price
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro comes in Grey and White. You can choose between a WiFi version powered by USB-C or a POE version. The Wifi version is priced at $179/€179 and the POE version costs $199/€199. The promo code EUG5PRO1 (EU) or USGEG5PRO (US/CA) is available for a discount of 15% until the 24th of February.
