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Aqara Video Doorbell G4 vs Blink Video Doorbell

Reddit prefers Aqara Video Doorbell G4 — higher sentiment (72% vs 43% positive).

Aqara Video Doorbell G4
#12 in Video DoorbellsReddit favorite

Aqara

Aqara Video Doorbell G4

$89.99

72

Pros

  • +Can be found for around £80 or less (due to new model g410)
  • +privacy-focused
  • +local storage via microSD
  • +runs on battery or wired power

Cons

  • −pain in the ass setting up using Matter
  • −motion detection can be a bit less refined
  • −app experience is kind of average
  • −really buggy
“I recently installed the Aqara G410, which I vaguely recall reading has better integration than the G4. Seems to be working great so far.”
r/HomeKit
Full reviewAmazon · $89.99
Blink Video Doorbell
#14 in Video Doorbells

Ring

Blink Video Doorbell

$35.99

43

Pros

  • +Popular in the us
  • +works when person is far from door
  • +works when knock can't be heard
  • +plays an audible chime in several rooms

Cons

  • −runs hot
  • −get cooldown notifications
  • −having problems
  • −won't record doorbell activations if no motion is detected
“Unless the person is far away from the door, where a smart doorbell may work and when they can't hear the knock.”
r/AskUK
Full reviewAmazon · $35.99
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