Aqara 2K Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera G100, HomeKit Secure Video, Black

Great little addition to our security system. The video is clear, it goes right through Apple home, night vision is great for the price. I will be buying a few more.

I’ve been a long-time Ring user and recently decided to switch to HomeKit Secure Video. After installing the Aqara G100 outdoors, I can honestly say I’m impressed with the camera itself. The image quality is excellent, HomeKit Secure Video setup was extremely easy, and the camera has been reliable. Motion detection has been accurate, HKSV recordings work as expected, and the camera blends in nicely with my home’s exterior. For anyone heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, this is one of the best HKSV cameras I’ve used. That said, I have a few criticisms that potential buyers should know about. First, Aqara and Amazon need to do a better job explaining outdoor installation requirements. The product description makes it sound straightforward, but there is very little information about cable routing, power requirements, or what to expect for a permanent outdoor installation. My biggest complaint is the included USB-C cable. The camera ships with a cable that is only about 5 feet long. For an outdoor security camera, that’s simply not practical in many real-world installations. Most outdoor mounting locations are nowhere near a power source, and I ended up purchasing longer cables separately. The camera itself appears well protected from the weather, and the USB-C connection includes a silicone protective sleeve, which is a nice touch. However, buyers should plan on purchasing a longer cable before installation unless they have an outlet very close to the mounting location. I also wish the mounting system offered a little more adjustment. It works well for straight-on installations, but it’s not quite as flexible as the ball-and-socket style mounts used by some competitors. Overall, though, the positives far outweigh the negatives. The camera quality, HomeKit integration, reliability, and appearance have been excellent. I would absolutely buy it again, but I strongly recommend Aqara update the product description and include clearer information about outdoor installation expectations and the very short included cable. Despite those complaints, I’m happy enough with the G100 that I’ve decided to begin replacing my Ring cameras with Aqara cameras throughout my home. The ease of setup, image quality, HomeKit Secure Video support, and overall flexibility have won me over. Whether you’re an Apple Home user today or prefer another smart home platform, Aqara gives you the freedom to choose the ecosystem that works best for you without feeling locked into a single vendor. That’s something I wish more manufacturers would do. If Aqara improves the installation documentation and includes a longer cable, this camera would be very close to perfect.

For the price these are great HomeKit capable cameras - only issue is they get hot and shutdown if in direct sunlight outdoors if they are shaded no problems - I installed 3 of these 1 in direct south sun - shuts off at 1:00pm due to heat every day usually comes back on around 6:00pm after the sun is off of it usually but sometime it needs a power cycle - the other 2 are in north and east facing exposures and absolutely no problems of any kind great quality for the price - on the south one I have added a matter outlet to power it down at 1:00pm and back on at 5:00pm better solution than just letting it overheat. I even 3d printed a shield for the south one and it still gets to hot - so 4 stars - if you are not using in direct south sun you will have no issues and for you it’s 5 stars - I also have another brand camera facing south in direct sun also - same issue but that camera was 4 times as expensive however my printed shield did work on it - I can live with the heat issue for the price but it is something to consider if just not having a camera on for a few hours a day isn’t a realistic solution for you - this camera is really more for night for me so it works for me. The color night vision is nice their app is actually nice also but in HomeKit these work great. The setup is easy just scan the code and they setup and I’ve had no connectivity or issues of any kind with the other 2 -

Excellent Apple Home Secure Video camera (HKSV). I got this camera to use in my backyard. I am only using it with Apple HomeKit. It has been perfect. I was able to set it up and add it to Apple Home right out of the box. The picture is clear and crisp. The colors look good. It doesn’t lag or skip or anything like that. I’ve been happy with it. It is also currently -25 degrees Fahrenheit here and it continues to work brilliantly while my battery operated cameras all shut themselves down. Apple Home is limited to 1080P so the Aqara app would probably look even better. That is a limitation by Apple. Whaddya gonna do? The audio is not great though. It’s a tiny camera with a tinny little mic. That is a non-issue for my use case but if audio is important to you, be aware that the audio is poor. That is very common of cameras this size and pricepoint. I would not want to use it at my front door if I needed to communicate with people. Night vision is OK. Better than I expected but not great. But if you want a solid HomeKit camera to see your yard outside, this is the way to go. Just remember that your experience with this camera is heavily influenced by your Wi-Fi. This is true of all cameras. If you don’t have good Wi-Fi, no camera will work very well. If you plan on mounting it on the side of your house, be aware that you will probably need to purchase a longer power cable, depending on where your power connection is.

These cameras are awesome! I’ve used Arlo, Blink, and Ring and have felt disappointed by all of them - sometimes it’s the software, sometimes it’s the hardware, but everytime I’ve felt that those brands have lacked in many departments. These cameras are small, easy to mount where you need them, are powered via USB-C so there’s a lot of options opposed to hardwired or outlet required cameras (I use a power bank for a quick portable baby monitor), I never have to worry about battery use, and the integration with the Apple HomeKit was seamless! So much better than proprietary brand apps/software. The picture quality is great with multiple definition settings, which come in handy with different levels of remote connectivity (I.e. poor WiFi, etc.) and the sound is decent as well. Night vision works well!

The camera delivers strong performance in mixed lighting conditions and offers a solid field of view. The Aqara application is notably well-designed and user-friendly. My sole concern is that both the HomeKit and Aqara QR codes are positioned on the rear of the mounting plate, rendering them difficult to access post-installation. #### Update: Unfortunately, my G100 unit failed approximately four months after a firmware update. Following a factory reset, the camera rebooted in Chinese rather than English and could no longer be detected by either the Aqara application or Apple Home. Initial attempts to contact Aqara via the support channels listed on their website were unsuccessful, as I was unable to submit a support ticket. The documentation directed me to contact the seller—in this case, Aqara’s official Amazon store, where the device was purchased. I will update this review should Aqara resolve the issue. If the company demonstrates product accountability and provides a satisfactory warranty experience, I will revise my rating accordingly. #### Update: After several days of support engagement, I repeatedly provided proof of purchase, video documentation of the failure, account details, region, serial number, and additional requested materials. Aqara ultimately determined that the camera had entered “Field Test” mode, indicating a condition beyond standard pairing or configuration issues. While I acknowledge that electronic devices may fail and do not evaluate a company solely on the occurrence of a defect, I do assess performance based on warranty support. In my experience, securing warranty service necessitated an excessive volume of repetitive documentation and prolonged communication prior to a replacement decision. By contrast, another premium manufacturer recently resolved a warranty claim after reviewing a single video and proof of purchase. As a result of this experience, I can no longer confidently recommend Aqara products. Even if my warranty claim is ultimately resolved, the support process has significantly diminished my confidence in the company, and I do not anticipate purchasing additional Aqara products in the future.

The camera itself, is awesome and works great with thier app but it does Not work well with Apple HomeKit. This is most likely due to limitations of iOS26. However, the camera is still a great value for the price.

I really wanted to like this camera because the hardware is nice, the image quality is good, and it integrates with Apple HomeKit. Unfortunately, the software experience completely ruined it for me. Setting up the camera took hours. My first camera would not recognize multiple compatible 64GB microSD cards. I exchanged it for a second camera, only to run into repeated app errors during setup, including server errors (502 Bad Gateway) and “Failed to obtain the cloud certificate” (Unauthorized operation Code -1011), preventing the camera from being added. I spent additional money on a second microSD card and a replacement camera, but the Aqara app continued to fail. The hardware may be good, but if the app cannot reliably activate the device, none of the features matter. Customer support was not helpful, and after spending hours troubleshooting, I still couldn’t get a dependable setup experience. If you enjoy troubleshooting, you may eventually get it working. If you want something that just works, be aware that the software and server reliability may be the biggest weakness of this product. Pros: * Good image quality * Compact design * Apple HomeKit support Cons: * Unreliable app * Setup errors * Cloud/server issues * Frustrating activation process * Poor overall first impression I would have given this product a much higher rating if the app and setup experience matched the quality of the hardware. Right now, they don’t. Also Eufy’s app seems nicer to navigate and more minimalist, simple.

Appleホーム対応のスマートカメラとしては安くていいですね。中国本土系のメーカーですが、Apple Homeアプリだけでセットアップした場合はAppleのサーバーをE2EEで使うことになるので、問題も少ないのではないでしょうか。 Apple Homeだけでセットアップした際に使える機能は、普通の映像監視、動きの検知、リアルタイムの音声通話、カメラ内蔵ライトの点灯などがあります。ただし、遠隔監視をしたい場合は自宅置くホームハブとしてHomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV (詳細な機種は調べていません) が必要です。 AppleではなくAqaraのサーバーを使う場合は、ホームハブはなくてもいいのかもしれません。ただ、個人的にはAqaraのサーバーに自宅の映像を送りたくないです。E2EEでもありませんし。 カメラの周りにスペースがあると思いますが、そこには赤外線ライトがあります。夜間の映像も意外としっかり映ります。人物の識別は難しいかもしれませんが、2mくらい先なら指の識別もできるので、その人物が何をしているのかは分かります。 製品寿命についてはまだまだ分かりません。故障したらレビューを更新します。

Ho preso questa Aqara G100 per metterla all'esterno e, dopo averla testata per bene, posso approvarla a pieni voti! La mia preoccupazione principale era il Wi-Fi, dato che l'ho installata in un punto decisamente non vicino dal router di casa. Invece, probabilmente grazie al Wi-Fi 6, tiene la connessione in modo pazzesco: segnale sempre stabile, mai una disconnessione e lo streaming video in 2K parte subito senza incertezze. Altra nota di merito assoluta: la resistenza alle intemperie. Ha preso delle gran giornate di pioggia battente e vento forte, ma non ha fatto una piega, continua a funzionare come il primo giorno. La qualità dell'immagine in è ottima, anche di notte con la visione a colori, e si integra alla perfezione con l'ecosistema smart di casa. Se cercate una telecamera affidabile, economica e da piazzare in esterno, anche dove il Wi-Fi non è al suo massimo del raggio d'azione, andate sul sicuro. Consigliatissima.

Wymieniłem dotychczasowe G2H i skończyły się problemy w HomeKit z kamerkami offline. Używam Hubów M2 i M3, więc ich brak w G100 mi nie przeszkadza. Jako kamera zewnętrzna też sprawdza się lepiej niż G6 bo jest mniejsza i dużo tańsza a ponadto ma większy kąt widzenia. Na razie same superlatywy!

Ich habe die Aqara G100 jetzt seit einiger Zeit im Einsatz und bin restlos begeistert. Für diesen Preis liefert sie eine Performance ab, die sich vor deutlich teureren Systemen nicht verstecken muss. **Hier meine wichtigsten Eindrücke:** * **Bildqualität & Nachtsicht:** Die 2K-Auflösung ist gestochen scharf, Gesichter und Details sind perfekt zu erkennen. * **Einrichtung & Konnektivität:** Dank Wi-Fi steht die Verbindung absolut stabil und die Übertragung hat kaum Verzögerung. Ein riesiger Pluspunkt ist, dass die Kamera direkt ins WLAN eingebunden wird – man benötigt also keine zusätzliche Bridge/Hub von Aqara! * **Smarthome-Integration:** Die Einbindung in die gängigen Systeme klappt reibungslos. Sie streamt absolut flüssig (auch die Zwei-Wege-Kommunikation funktioniert super). * **Flexibilität & Speicher:** Da sie nach IP65 wetterfest ist, kann man sie wirklich überall flexibel platzieren. Dass man Videos ganz ohne Abo-Zwang lokal auf einer MicroSD-Karte oder sogar auf einem eigenen NAS-Server speichern kann, ist heutzutage leider keine Selbstverständlichkeit mehr und verdient ein **Fazit:** Klein, unauffällig, wetterfest und vollgepackt mit modernster Technik. Wer eine zuverlässige Sicherheitskamera sucht, die ohne versteckte Abo-Kosten auskommt und sich perfekt ins Smarthome integrieren lässt, macht mit der G100 absolut alles richtig. 5 verdiente Sterne!

The camera works really well, the image quality is excellent, and setup was quick and easy. The only issue is that I ordered the black version but received the white one instead. I decided to keep it because everything else is perfect.