If it is like the G2H indoor camera you don’t need to use their app or system and can set it up on just homekit secure video. I’ve had zero issues with it the last two years and don’t have to worry about calls back to china or anything. HSV will handle recording and facial recognition. But I would mention that on HSV, every motion detection triggers it to analyze the scene to determine if it matches to something like a person, package, animal, etc. This means there could be hundreds or even thousands of wake-up’s. I expect this on battery with HSV will be non-starter, just like Eufy cameras.
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Aqara Releases Video Doorbell G4 With Facial Recognition and HomeKit Secure Video Support
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Thanks for letting the internet know. We were worried about you. However, some of us, like my mother, have use cases that make a doorbell cam appealing. My mother is elderly, and she is terrified to answer the door. I'd like to set her up so she can see who is at the door before opening it.
Now whether or not she can navigate the technology is another question.
Well done you. And what about when you're not there but want to speak to the caller, or maybe when you want to check who's there before you answer to a door-to-door salesman?
I wonder how the camera image will compare to the Nest...?
Currently searching for a doorbell camera - and it appears that Nest seem to have one of the better images...
Sparky
Currently searching for a doorbell camera - and it appears that Nest seem to have one of the better images...
Sparky
Okay you are on the hook to post a video and all of the experiences of setting it up and trying out HSV
Yes you do, I already have two (HUE and Aqara) but the cool thing about the Aqara is that it can turn on my Airco (Mitsubishi) when it is to hot through infrared. It is Matter compatible however, so in the future it is possible I could remove one.
I know nothing about Home Assistent, but need a hub for them to work in HomeKit. (There Hub is able to turn on my Airco (Mitsubishi) however, a perk I discovered after I bought it).
Just ordered one to replace my existing Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell (which has been a disaster).
You just got to love Aqara's Discount Code and Xmas Gift Vouchers though!! Arriving tomorrow (Thursday 24th March)
I'm looking forward to getting rid of the Netatmo for something much more reliable.
You just got to love Aqara's Discount Code and Xmas Gift Vouchers though!! Arriving tomorrow (Thursday 24th March)
I'm looking forward to getting rid of the Netatmo for something much more reliable.
The EU version has (by EU law) a European server it connects to (you can choose not to use it after installation).
So 9 out of 10 on Ali isn't the one you want, but even the EU versions are cheap enough tot play with and discard if you don't like it (or resell).
I would, but I think Stephen Robles already did a pretty good job with that.Okay you are on the hook to post a video and all of the experiences of setting it up and trying out HSV
It sounds like a pretty good option, but it is way too large for my door. My doorbell sits on the frame of the door, so anything much beyond a couple of inches is a no go.
That's really useful if you're not home, or someone's stealing packages from your front porch, etc
I answer the door to all people. If I'm not here at the house the world continues to spin.
It is convenient for many people to use only batteries without barging wires, but this is a Chinese product. They have no credit for privacy and security at all. This is a consideration. Their products send information to steal information.
Smart home accessory maker Aqara today launched its first video doorbell, the HomeKit-enabled G4 with facial recognition.
The Video Doorbell G4 features a 1080p camera and is compatible with HomeKit Secure Video, along with support for local streaming to Amazon Alexa and Google Home smart devices.
It features on-device AI facial recognition, which can trigger customized automations for different people. For example, a "welcome home" scene is activated when the G4 recognizes a family member coming home. Or in the case that it detects the postman, the doorbell will play a pre-recorded message.
The battery-powered video doorbell supports both wireless and wired installation and can use a pack of six AA batteries that lasts about four months, according to Aqara. Alternatively, users can opt to wire the G4 doorbell to an AC/DC transformer for 24/7 recording, and use the battery pack as a back-up power source.
The doorbell also offers adjustable sensitivity, configurable motion detection, and a power saving mode for users who live in a high traffic area to extend the battery life. Additionally, the G4's chime repeater, which has a 95 dB speaker, includes a USB-C port, allowing users to place the repeater indoors.
Video footage can be stored locally or remotely via iCloud or the Aqara platform. The latter offers subscription-free cloud storage of up to seven days of critical event clips such as motion detection, facial recognition, doorbell ring, and tamper alerts.
Priced at $119.99, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 comes in both Shadow Gray and Black colors, with optional local storage via a microSD card slot. Support for the new Matter standard will come via a future over-the-air update, according to Aqara. The G4 is available on Amazon in both North America and Europe, as well as selective Aqara retailers worldwide.
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