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Aqara Video Doorbell G4 vs Reolink Video Doorbell PoE

Reddit prefers Aqara Video Doorbell G4 โ€” higher sentiment (72% vs 67% 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
Reolink Video Doorbell PoE
#15 in Video Doorbells

Reolink

Reolink Video Doorbell PoE

$104.49

67

Pros

  • +Affordable
  • +Good value for money
  • +Works with frigate nvr
  • +Black poe offers horizontal widescreen

Cons

  • โˆ’White poe model hard to find/discontinued
  • โˆ’Potential issues in cold weather
  • โˆ’couple seconds delay from button push to HA alerts
  • โˆ’chime has randomly disconnected a couple of times
โ€œit works great, but when your waiting for the UPS-ninja; the couple seconds delay from them pushing the button, to HA picking it up from the integration and pushing alerts is not quick enough for themโ€
r/homeassistant