Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410

Verdict

The Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410 is a standout choice if you want a sharp 2K video doorbell that also acts as a powerful smart home hub. Its mmWave presence detection, broad Matter and HomeKit integration, and flexible local or cloud storage easily outweigh drawbacks like short default clips, modest IPX3 weather sealing, and a shift toward a paid cloud plan.

Pros

  • AI features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Reviews highlight mmWave presence sensing and on-device facial recognition that make alerts smarter, reduce false triggers, and enable useful automations like unlocking doors or turning on lights.
  • Base / Hub integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Owners appreciate that the AC-powered chime doubles as a smart-home hub with Matter bridge/controller, Thread border router, and Zigbee support, reducing the need for a separate hub even if Zigbee is limited to Aqara devices.
  • Motion detection performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    New mmWave presence detection greatly reduces false alerts compared to PIR sensors and speeds up relevant notifications, making motion sensing more accurate for people lingering at the door.
  • Notifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Notifications are praised as faster and more relevant, filtering out passing cars and sidewalk pedestrians to reduce noise while reliably alerting users to actual visitors.
  • Object & person detection ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  • Peace of mind ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Reviewers say the combination of more accurate presence detection, fewer nuisance alerts, and clear 2K video offers strong peace of mind for monitoring visitors and packages.
  • Recommendation for new buyers ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Reviewers strongly recommend the G410 as an Editors’ Choice-level product that combines a capable 2K video doorbell with a central smart home hub, making it especially attractive for buyers who do not already own a robust hub.
  • Security ecosystem integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Reviews highlight smooth integration across Matter-enabled platforms and Home Assistant, with the doorbell able to drive automations such as unlocking smart locks or switching on lights, even though its Zigbee hub works only with Aqara devices.
  • Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Owners praise broad ecosystem support with Matter, Thread, Alexa, Google, SmartThings, IFTTT, and Apple HomeKit Secure Video, making it easy to fit into most smart-home setups.
  • Upgrade value vs previous model ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Owners describe the G410 as a major upgrade over the earlier G4, with sharper 2K video, smarter mmWave presence detection, and broader platform support, although its move to shorter free cloud storage may deter some potential upgraders.
  • Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  • App, software & firmware ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Reviews report that the battery can last up to about five months under light use and holds up well over weeks of testing, recharging via USB-C even though a compatible power adapter isn’t included.
  • Chime ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    The AC-powered chime acts as a hub and local storage point, with a loud alert up to around 95 dB and a microSD slot for recording clips.
  • Color options ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    The G410 is offered in multiple colorways, including black or gray standard models and Select editions in black or white to better match different exteriors.
  • Field of view & framing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Low-light & Night vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Power Options & Compatibility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  • Price & value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Reviewers see strong overall value thanks to the hub capabilities, sharper 2K video, and smarter detection features, though the move toward a paid cloud plan slightly tempers the value proposition.
  • Privacy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Users like that HKSV support enables encrypted recordings in iCloud and that on-device recognition reduces heavy reliance on the cloud, contributing to a solid privacy story.
  • RTSP stream availability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    The G410 offers RTSP for local 24/7 recording to NAS/NVR systems and platforms like Blue Iris, but this feature depends on wired power and may be constrained by network bandwidth.
  • Storage ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    The system supports local microSD storage up to 512GB along with cloud options, with longer and richer recordings possible via HKSV or 24/7 RTSP, though users must supply their own card.
  • Wi-Fi range & stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
    Wi-Fi performance is generally solid, though signal strength is sensitive to placement and nearby metal objects, and users find that following Aqara’s distance guidelines improves stability.

Cons

  • Design aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    Reviewers describe the design as fairly industrial rather than sleek, but note that multiple color choices and a prominent ringer button still make it practical and easy to use.
  • Installation & Mounting ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
  • System completeness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    The bundle includes the doorbell and hub/chime with local storage and mounting hardware, but omits a USB-A power adapter and microSD card, meaning some buyers will need extra accessories.
  • Recording ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
  • Subscription ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Recent reviews note that free cloud storage is now limited to a one-day rolling plan, with Aqara’s HomeGuardian subscription offering up to 90 days of encrypted storage at a cost similar to other camera services.
  • Weather & temperature tolerance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0