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Aqara Video Doorbell G4 vs DoorBird D1101V

Reddit prefers Aqara Video Doorbell G4 โ€” higher sentiment (72% vs 64% 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
DoorBird D1101V
#17 in Video Doorbells

DoorBird

DoorBird D1101V

$857.99

64

Pros

  • +works flawlessly
  • +reliable
  • +works with 3rd parties
  • +as advertised

Cons

  • โˆ’expensive
  • โˆ’Destroyed by pressure washing (implies insufficient ip rating for the use case)
  • โˆ’poor video quality
  • โˆ’difficulty recognizing people at the door
โ€œThere is a doorbird driver available from ControlWorks I believe. It gives you lots of features.โ€
r/crestron