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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Nothing fancy on the outside, but inside!!!

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  I’ve been wanting to try some Aqara products for a while because they’re gaining a great reputation in the smart home space. I’ve been using Google video doorbells for quite some time — both the first and second generations — but when the Aqara G410 became available, I decided to give it a try. It checked all the boxes for me, including HomeKit support, which was a big selling point. First Impressions Out of the box, the doorbell is huge — much larger than most competitors that offer the same feature set. The size seems to come from its dual power design: it supports both battery and hardwired power, but the batteries are standard AAs. So, most of the bulk comes from the compartment needed to hold them. I’m using mine hardwired, so I can’t comment on battery life. The build is mostly plastic — nothing fancy to look at — just a large black rectangular slab. However, the doorbell button itself is excellent: large, nicely raised, glows red so visitors know where to press, and gives a satisfying, clicky tactile feedback when pushed. Installation & Design Flaw My first and almost only complaint is about the security screw and its location. My doorbell is mounted on the right side of my door frame, with brick on either side. Because of the size of the unit and the need to use the angled wedge bracket, I have no way to access the security screw to tighten the doorbell to the frame. Where the screw is positioned makes it impossible to reach in this setup. It would’ve been much better if the screw were accessible from the top or bottom instead of the side. This doesn’t affect performance, but it’s frustrating not being able to secure it properly. Power & Chime Setup I wired the doorbell into my home’s existing low-voltage wiring from the original doorbell. One thing to note: the G410 does not support using your existing chime. You must use the included chime that comes in the box. This chime plugs into an outlet via USB-C and should stay within moderate range of the doorbell. It’s fine — gets very loud, and the volume is adjustable. It also has a microSD card slot for local storage, so you don’t need an Aqara subscription to view recorded events or use 24/7 timeline recording. While I wish it supported existing chimes, this isn’t a dealbreaker. Setup & Smart Home Integration Setup is super simple. You can either download the Aqara Home app or just open Apple Home and scan the included HomeKit QR code to add it directly. I highly recommend also downloading the Aqara app because that’s where you’ll find all the advanced configuration options, fine-tuning, and additional features that make this doorbell great. Once the chime is paired (and powered via USB-C), you’re good to go. Aqara does offer cloud storage subscription plans, but I’m using a local microSD card, so all my recordings are stored locally — nothing goes to the cloud. Another major plus: the doorbell acts as a built-in Aqara Home Hub. You don’t need to buy a separate hub to connect or automate other Aqara or Matter-compatible smart home devices. That’s a huge bonus if you’re building a connected ecosystem. Video Quality & Performance The 2K video quality is excellent — clear during both day and night. Out of the box, the image looked slightly dark, but you can adjust the exposure in the app. I bumped mine up about 16% (to around 66% total), which provided the best color balance and brightness for my setup. One of my favorite features is the on-device facial recognition, which uses millimeter-wave radar. Because I also have an Aqara smart door lock, I created an automation so that when the doorbell recognizes family faces, it automatically unlocks the front door. It’s not lightning fast — you have to face the camera for a second or two — but it’s incredibly convenient, especially when carrying groceries or bags. With HomeKit integration, it gets even better: when someone approaches the door, our Apple TV automatically displays a live video feed. You get instant alerts and don’t have to pull out your phone. The millimeter-wave radar also enables linger detection, notifying you if someone is loitering near your door. It works well but can sometimes send false alerts, so I ended up disabling that feature. Still, it’s great to have the option. Field of View & Aspect Ratio The G410 improves on the original G4 with a 1440p 4:3 aspect ratio, giving you a taller field of view and 175° coverage overall. You can see more of visitors head-to-toe, plus packages left near the door. It’s not the tallest FOV in the market (my Google 2nd-gen doorbell shows slightly more vertically), but it’s wide, clear, and very usable. Customization & Privacy Features The Aqara app offers tons of customization. You can tweak video resolution, switch between black-and-white or color night vision, and even set up privacy zones — areas in the frame that you don’t want recorded. You can also upload custom audio files, which is great for seasonal greetings or announcements when specific faces are recognized. Final Thoughts Overall, performance has been fantastic. I’ve had a few false events where motion wasn’t detected right away, but since I record locally 24/7, I haven’t missed anything important. Facial recognition has noticeably improved over time with updates. I would highly recommend the Aqara G410 to anyone who wants top-tier doorbell features without paying a subscription for video storage. Aqara does lock some newer AI features behind a paywall, but they’re not essential for normal operation. I’m really glad I upgraded to the G410 — it’s powerful, flexible, and integrates perfectly into my smart home setup.

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  HarvickFan Posted 3 months ago

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  A doorbell that Matters

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  I’ve been using the Aqara Doorbell G410 for only about a week or so and here’s my experience with it so far. First off, the build quality isn’t great. It’s made of plastic, feels really light, and doesn’t have that premium feel but it’s expected for the price point. The screw that keeps it installed is on the right side of the doorbell and if you use the wedge, it makes it a challenge to screw it tight without stripping the screw. It's a bit bulky but now couriers won't have an excuse that they couldn't see my doorbell. You’ll also need the Aqara chime hub for it to work but on the upside, the hub helps with local AI features and enables smart integrations. If you have Matter devices, you can use this as a hub. The speaker is pretty loud and voices are clearly heard. The Chime hub uses a USB-C connection for power and it includes a USB-C to USB-A cable. The hub also has a micro SD card slot that supports up to 512GB. It supports dual band wifi (2.4GHz & 5GHz). The G410 supports HomeKit, Google Home, Matter, and more. I mainly use HomeKit, and it works great — my HomePod mini chimes when someone rings, and it even uses Apple Photos app to recognize faces. Sadly, I couldn’t add the camera to Google Home for some reason. I got the hub added though. Now, I don’t get the video feed to show on my Google smart display so gotta figure that out. For storage, Aqara gives you a couple of nice free options: you can use a microSD card for local recording, and HomeKit Secure Video also works without any subscription. There’s also Aqara’s HomeGuardian service, but that one requires a paid plan and a lot more AI features are included. The doorbell’s 2K resolution video quality is pretty good during the day, but night vision could definitely be better — it’s a bit grainy in low light. My doorbell actually has a ghostly blotch on the center of the image (see pic). That might be a reflection from my white fence but my previous doorbell didn’t have the same image issue. Even tried changing the shutter frequency to 60Hz. One cool feature though is lingerer detection, which alerts you if someone hangs around your door for too long. It’s surprisingly handy for extra security. Battery life isn’t great — it drains quicker than I’d like. It uses 6 AA batteries. Thankfully, you can hardwire it to your home’s power, which I’d recommend if possible. Overall, the Aqara G410 is a solid smart doorbell with strong HomeKit integration, free video storage, and some smart AI features like face and lingerer detection. It’s not perfect — the build feels cheap, and the night video isn’t the best — but if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, it’s definitely worth considering.

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  neio11 Posted 3 months ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great Video Doorbell that Needs No Subscription!

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  The Aqara Camera Hub G 410 is a surprisingly polished system that works well without subscription. It works with Google, Apple, Amazon and Matter home automation systems. The video doorbell unit is completely wireless and is battery operated. The bell chime repeater unit is rated at 95 decibels, which is loud enough for a two-story home, and it is powered through a USB-C cable. I can configure how loud the bell is through the app. Installation is easy and is very intuitive. There’s an app to download, which will be useful to configure the system and to perform firmware update. Every time there’s a person approaching the door, the app will automatically send a notification, and the user can monitor the video feedback. There’s also an audio function through which we can communicate with people outside the door. User can even mask his voice with robotic, anonymous or clown voice. The video doorbell unit is rated to withstand weather conditions. However, it is recommended to install it on a porch or in other shaded areas. Video quality is very good both in the daylight and nighttime. The video maintains good quality in low light, with clear images and sufficient resolution to recognize people. The best part of this video doorbell system is that it works well without subscription. When they say no subscription required, they really mean it. Videos are saved to both local and cloud storage. For an increased level of privacy, the user can disable cloud video upload. Facial recognition system is also locally stored. There’s a micro-SD slot available on the bell chime repeater unit and we can also configure the system to connect to Network-Attached-Storage (NAS) for local video storage. This is a huge win for customers, since many video doorbell systems need a subscription to work well. The subscription system does give extra benefits such as premium AI event and AI video summary, as well as up to 90 days of video event history and 10-minute timed snapshot. However, these are just extra features since even without subscription the video doorbell system works great. Lastly, the app works really well. It’s quite easy to navigate the menu and access our videos. Accessing video archive through the cloud and local storage are both easy. The app is surprisingly polished, and it is very useful. Pros: Works great without subscription Great video quality App works well IP rating to withstand weather conditions Cons: None so far.

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  Fudgear Posted 3 months ago