Aqara Camera G100: Durable and Versatile Security Camera for Indoor and Outdoor Surveillance

The Aqara G100 camera is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a flexible and cost-effective security solution for their home. This camera features an IP65 water and dust resistance rating, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use, and seamlessly integrates with leading smart home systems like Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa.

Key camera features include a MicroSD card slot supporting up to 512GB for local video storage, reducing the need for cloud subscriptions. For subscribers to Aqara's HomeGuardian plan, comprehensive AI-powered smart detection for people, pets, and packages is available. The camera is available in black and white (with the black model tested), is mains-powered, and offers 2K resolution with a wide 140-degree field of view. It also supports WiFi6 and WPA3 security, with the note that it only operates on a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.

Key Features

• Weather-Resistant Design: With an IP65 rating, the camera is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Broad Smart Home Integration: Compatible with Apple HomeKit (including HomeKit Secure Video), Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Alexa, offering great flexibility in use.
• Efficient Local Storage: Provides a MicroSD card slot supporting up to 512GB for local storage, eliminating the need for monthly cloud subscriptions.
• High Video Quality: Offers 2K resolution (2304 × 1296 pixels) with a wide 140-degree field of view for comprehensive coverage.
• Advanced Night Vision: Features two night vision modes: color with the built-in spotlight, or black and white as default.
• Two-Way Audio: Supports two-way voice communication, with an option to change voice for anonymity.
• AI-Powered Detection: Includes features for detecting people, pets, packages, and even fires (with the HomeGuardian plan).

• Easy Setup: The camera can be easily set up with clear voice instructions.

HomeGuardian Subscription Options

• Single Camera Plan: £3.99 (approx. US$5 / AU$8) monthly, or £39.99 (approx. US$50 / AU$80) annually for one device. This plan includes 90-day video event history, and detection of people, animals, vehicles, packages, and fires.
• Unlimited Plan: £7.99 (approx. US$10 / AU$16) monthly, or £79.99 (approx. US$100 / AU$160) annually. This plan supports an unlimited number of cameras in one home, providing 90-day video event history, and detection of people, faces, animals, vehicles, packages, and fires, in addition to advanced AI event detection, video summary, and AI video search.

Price and Availability

• Price: The camera is available for £34.99, US$34.99, or AU$89.
• Launch Date: It was launched in July 2025.
• Availability: Sold in the USA, UK, and Australia.

Design

The Aqara G100 camera features a compact and elegant circular design, available in black and white. It comes with a simple base for surface mounting or can be wall-mounted. The camera allows for 360-degree rotation within its mount for optimal coverage angle. The waterproof USB-C cable connects to the camera via a special cover underneath, with a waterproof cover also provided for the MicroSD card slot and reset buttons. The camera has a lens, a powerful spotlight, a blue indicator light button, a microphone at the front, and a small speaker at the back.

Performance

The Aqara G100 camera offers good performance that meets expectations for its affordable price. The 2K video quality is acceptable, and night vision is effective thanks to two different modes. However, the quality of two-way audio via the speaker may be modest. The in-app menus might take some time to get used to due to the multitude of options. Camera setup is simple thanks to voice instructions, and no issues were encountered with the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection.

Should You Buy the Aqara G100 Camera?

• Buy it if:
• You are looking for a flexible and versatile smart home security solution: It is suitable for indoor or outdoor installation and compatible with many smart home platforms.
• You have a limited budget: It offers excellent value for money, especially with the ability to store video on a MicroSD card without a monthly subscription.

Don't buy it if:

• You plan to install it outdoors but don't have a nearby mains power source: The camera requires mains power and does not have a rechargeable internal battery.
• You aspire to the highest available audio and video quality: While the audio and video quality of the Aqara is acceptable, other security cameras offer superior performance if your budget allows.