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

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.

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 looking for a real path away from the Google/Nest camera ecosystem. I used to love the old Nest app because I could see all of my cameras on one screen, they refreshed reliably, and the whole system felt polished. Since the move into the Google Home app, that experience has not been nearly as good for me. Cameras go offline more often, the layout is not as clean, and it just does not feel like the same product anymore. At the same time, I have a pretty robust Apple HomeKit setup with Lutron lighting, Philips Hue, Schlage locks, and other Matter-friendly devices, so this Aqara camera felt like a good first step toward testing whether I could slowly move more of my home camera into Apple Home. There are definitely things to like here. The price is very compelling. The camera itself is compact, clean-looking, and I really appreciate that it uses USB-C. That alone is a nice improvement over a lot of the Nest/Google hardware I have used. Setup was also very easy. After downloading the Aqara app and creating an account, I had the camera connected quickly, and adding it into Apple Home was just as painless. So far, reliability has also been good. In the Apple Home app, the camera preview does not refresh in real time from the main screen, but when I open the camera view itself, the feed updates live. Since I already pay for iCloud storage, being able to use this with HomeKit Secure Video without adding another dedicated camera subscription is a big plus. The main downside is image quality. This is a 2K camera, so I was not expecting it to compete directly with higher-end 4K cameras, but resolution is only part of the story. The overall image just does not look as crisp, colorful, or as refined as my Google and Nest cameras. It is hard to fully capture in a screenshot, but the picture looks more basic than I hoped. The sensor and optics just do not feel like they are at the same level. It is totally usable, but it is not the kind of image quality that makes me want to immediately buy a half dozen cameras, doorbells, etc. and replace my current 4k setup. Overall, I like the direction Aqara is going here. The camera is affordable, compact, easy to set up, HomeKit-friendly, and so far it has been reliable. That said, the image quality is the thing holding it back for me. If the video looked a little better, I would probably start buying more of these and slowly migrate away from Google/Nest. As it stands, I will keep this as an additional camera in my setup (maybe pick up one more at the Prime sale price, which is incredible) and continue watching how the Aqara camera lineup develops. I know there is a higher end model in the lineup, but a few of the reviews on it are holding me back from spending the 3x more money on it. Good first step, just not quite a full Nest replacement for me yet.

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 had high hopes for the Aqara G100 Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera. On paper, it has everything I was looking for to upgrade my home setup: crisp 2K resolution, integration with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, functional 2-way audio, and a built-in spotlight for color night vision. When it was working, the video feed was incredibly sharp, and the local AI detection features were very responsive. The HomeKit integration was seamless right out of the box, and the spotlight was bright enough to illuminate my entryway clearly. The hardware itself feels sturdy and well-suited for outdoor weather. However, my 3-star rating is entirely due to the fact that it kept losing connectivity. Despite being placed well within the range of a powerful, stable mesh Wi-Fi network that handles all my other smart home gear flawlessly, this camera would randomly drop offline multiple times a week. The only way to get it back online was to power cycle the unit, which completely defeats the purpose of a reliable security camera—especially if you're away from home when it drops. I spent a few weeks trying to troubleshoot the issue with static IPs and router adjustments, but the dropped connections persisted. Because a security camera needs to be 100% dependable, I ultimately sent the item back for a refund. If you can get a unit that holds a stable signal, it’s a feature-packed camera for the price. But for me, the connectivity frustrations were a dealbreaker.

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.

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.

The Aqara G100 is a reliable and versatile security camera that works well both indoors and outdoors. The 2K video quality is sharp and detailed, while the wide 140-degree field of view covers a large area without needing constant adjustment. Color and infrared night vision provide useful visibility after dark, and the built-in spotlight adds another layer of security. The AI detection helps identify important activity, and the two-way audio is convenient for speaking with visitors, family members, or delivery drivers. Wi-Fi 6 support keeps the connection responsive, and compatibility with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, Alexa, Google, and IFTTT makes it easy to add to an existing smart-home setup. Overall, this camera offers strong features, dependable performance, and excellent value, making it an easy five-star choice.

Camera has small footprint, video quality is good. Works with Apple ecosystem.

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!