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Aqara Video Doorbell G4 vs Blink Video Doorbell

Reddit prefers Aqara Video Doorbell G4 โ€” higher sentiment (72% vs 48% positive).

Aqara Video Doorbell G4
#12 in Video DoorbellsReddit favorite

Aqara

Aqara Video Doorbell G4

$89.99

72

Pros

  • +Can be found for around ยฃ80 or less (due to new model g410)
  • +privacy-focused
  • +local storage via microSD
  • +runs on battery or wired power

Cons

  • โˆ’pain in the ass setting up using Matter
  • โˆ’motion detection can be a bit less refined
  • โˆ’app experience is kind of average
  • โˆ’really buggy
โ€œI recently installed the Aqara G410, which I vaguely recall reading has better integration than the G4. Seems to be working great so far.โ€
r/HomeKit
Blink Video Doorbell
#13 in Video Doorbells

Blink

Blink Video Doorbell

$35.99

48

Pros

  • +hooking up a powered chime causes the batteries to last a bit longer
  • +draws power from the wires
  • +batteries last for months
  • +works with Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries

Cons

  • โˆ’Battery powered
  • โˆ’cannot be changed to take power from bell wires
  • โˆ’very slow
  • โˆ’phone doesn't chime
โ€œIf you want a doorbell cam get one that has in home recording and does not auto upload everythingโ€
r/50501