Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
IP65 outdoor 2.6K camera that doubles as a Zigbee and Thread hub and Matter controller.
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro
Specs and price last verified September 30, 2026
Specifications
- Price
- $199.99
- Device type
- Security Camera
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter
- Rooms
- outdoor, front-door, garage
- Connectivity
- wifi, ethernet, zigbee, matter
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- Yes
- Installation
- DIY
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is an IP65 outdoor camera (2688 x 1520, 1/1.8 inch sensor, f/1.0 lens) with on-device AI that recognizes faces, people, vehicles and animals and flags lingering people and delivered packages. It also works as a Zigbee and Thread hub and a Matter controller. It comes in Wi-Fi and PoE versions, stores video to 8 GB of encrypted built-in eMMC or an SMB NAS, streams over RTSP to software like Frigate and Blue Iris, and supports HomeKit Secure Video. No subscription is required; Aqara's cloud storage is optional with a 30-day free trial. Price $199.99 (Wi-Fi) or $229.99 (PoE) on us.aqara.com as of September 2026.
Pros
- +Doubles as a Zigbee and Thread hub and a Matter controller
- +On-device AI detection with no subscription required
- +PoE variant available for a single-cable install
- +Local storage to 8 GB built-in eMMC or a NAS, plus RTSP streaming
Cons
- −No microSD slot: local storage is 8 GB built-in or a NAS
- −PoE model needs an injector or PoE switch
- −Hub duties and camera duties share one point of failure
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro | $199.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reolink Argus 4 Pro | $194.99 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | Yes |
| Aqara Camera Hub G350 | $139.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wyze Cam v4 | $44.98 | Alexa, Google Home | No | No | Yes |
Sources
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.