Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro

Pros

• Connectivity options ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 5.0
  Connectivity is a major strength of the G5 Pro, with models offering either Wi Fi and USB C power or PoE Ethernet plus dual band 2.4/5GHz support and broader compatibility with Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and RTSP, making it far more flexible than most single protocol security cameras.
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Reviews describe the G5 Pro as a sturdy, well built outdoor camera with a robust housing that shrugs off falls onto concrete and long term exposure to rough weather.
• Notification speed ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Reviewers report that motion and package alerts arrive within a few seconds of activity, so it is rare to miss important events as they happen around the camera.
• On-device processing (AI) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Reviews emphasize that the G5 Pro handles much of its person, vehicle, package, animal, and sound recognition locally on device, reducing reliance on cloud processing and allowing many smart detection features to work even without a paid subscription.
• Durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Owners report that the G5 Pro continues working after accidental drops and severe storms, reinforcing its reputation as a rugged outdoor camera.
• Event recording reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Tests indicate that the G5 Pro rarely misses motion events, with clips starting quickly after movement and continuous recording helping to capture a few seconds before detected activity when enabled.
• Microphone sensitivity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviews say the G5 Pro’s microphone picks up voices clearly during two way conversations and remote monitoring, making it easy to understand speech without needing to raise your voice.
• Operating temperature range ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  Multiple reviews say the G5 Pro keeps working reliably across a wide operating range from deep winter freezes to hot summers, with some noting it is rated for very low sub zero conditions that make it suitable for harsh climates.
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.9
• Streaming reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Long-term testing reports that the G5 Pro’s live view stays connected without dropping off the network, offering a more stable experience than many other smart home gadgets.
• Weather resistance rating (IP code) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.7
  The camera is built for indoor or outdoor use with an IP65 rating against dust and water, and reviews say it stands up well to heavy rain, blowing snow, and general weather as long as you can run a power cable to the mounting point.
• Low-light performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.7
  Tests show that the G5 Pro’s large f/1.0 sensor and bright spotlight deliver excellent low light performance with colorful night footage that outperforms many competitors, although relying on visible light instead of infrared makes it less discreet for those who dislike a strong light coming on at night.
• Installation ease ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Reviewers consistently describe installation as straightforward, with the Aqara app quickly recognizing the camera, guiding Wi Fi and HomeKit pairing, and making it easy to mount the unit and bring the hub online.
• Detection features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Reviewers note that the G5 Pro’s onboard AI can distinguish people, vehicles, animals, packages, and lingering visitors and power options like sound and lens obstruction detection, with recent testing emphasizing how quickly and accurately it flags packages and other events, even though some of the finer controls and shorter motion detection intervals still sit behind Aqara’s paid HomeGuardian subscription.
• Smart home accessory compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.6
  Owners highlight that the G5 Pro doubles as a Matter controller, Thread border router, and Zigbee hub for Aqara devices while also supporting Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant, and SmartThings, making it one of the most broadly compatible smart home cameras available and allowing it to extend smart device networks beyond the interior of the home.
• Night vision brightness & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers find that the G5 Pro’s bright, adjustable spotlight produces detailed color night vision that clearly shows nearby walkways and rooms even in darkness, though some note that depending entirely on visible light is less subtle than infrared and fine facial detail still softens with distance.
• Color accuracy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers note that the G5 Pro’s footage shows accurate, natural colors even at night, making it easy to distinguish people, animals, and surrounding details.
• Speaker volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Tests describe the G5 Pro’s speaker as loud enough for its built in alarm and two way talk to scare off intruders at close range, even if the sound is a little thin for more nuanced conversations.
• Articulation range ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The adjustable stand allows the G5 Pro’s body to tilt and swivel so owners can fine tune framing over driveways, paths, or entryways without having to remount the camera.
• System scalability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviews say the G5 Pro can act as the backbone of a larger smart home and security setup, combining an outdoor camera with a built in Matter controller and Thread border router so owners can pair Aqara accessories and third party devices and expand coverage across their property without needing extra standalone hubs.
• Local storage option convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.4
  The G5 Pro offers flexible local storage, combining 8 or 32 gigabytes of encrypted onboard memory with RTSP and SMB support for NAS recording, which reviewers say makes it easy to keep video history entirely on local hardware while also having the option to offload clips through HomeKit Secure Video or Aqara’s cloud service if desired.
• HomeKit integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  Multiple reviews say the G5 Pro integrates especially well with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, allowing encrypted iCloud recording and convenient notifications, and users especially appreciate easy timeline scrubbing in the Home app and recordings that do not count against iCloud storage limits, even though resolution is capped at 1080p and an Apple hub and storage plan are required.
• Mobile app reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers say the G5 Pro is easy to monitor from both Apple’s Home app and the Aqara app, with most camera and automation features working reliably aside from some quirks with sound detection.
• Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
  Although the G5 Pro costs more than simpler cameras, reviewers often describe it as excellent value because it combines rugged hardware, high quality 2K video, and HomeKit Secure Video with a multi-standard hub, strong local storage, and deep integration with Apple and Matter ecosystems.
• Audio recording quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers find the G5 Pro’s two way audio clear and effective for conversations, highlighting that both the microphone and speaker deliver distinct voice reproduction and that the built in 100 decibel siren adds a loud deterrent for security scenarios.
• ONVIF/RTSP support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers appreciate that the G5 Pro supports RTSP streaming, letting it function as a standard IP camera for platforms like Home Assistant and more advanced smart home setups that rely on open streaming protocols.
• Spotlight features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  Reviewers describe the G5 Pro’s integrated, adjustable spotlight as bright enough to light a porch or driveway and improve nighttime visibility while acting as a visible deterrent, but also point out that it is the only option for night vision and that finer automation, such as having it only activate on motion, requires more advanced rule setup than a simple toggle.
• Dual-band (2.4/5GHz) performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Support for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi Fi bands lets users choose the network that offers the best balance of range and speed for their home, and setup walks you through selecting the preferred band.
• Field of view ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  The camera’s roughly 133 degree field of view is wide enough to cover most indoor rooms, porches or small yards with only mild edge distortion, though it is narrower than some ultra wide rivals so people needing the broadest coverage may want a different model.
• Mounting flexibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.8
  Reviews say the G5 Pro’s preinstalled hinged stand, detachable wall plate, included mounting hardware, and rear quarter inch screw hole make it easy to place on shelves or mount on walls and ceilings for indoor rooms and outdoor entryways, although the stand’s notched design still limits some extreme viewing angles.