AqaraAqara Camera Hub G3

Overview

What the Aqara Camera Hub G3 is

The Aqara Camera Hub G3 is a smart home security camera that doubles as a central hub for your broader Aqara ecosystem, making it a practical centerpiece for anyone building out a connected home security setup. It captures sharp 2K resolution video with a wide field of view, so you can monitor entryways, living rooms, or nurseries with clarity even in low light thanks to its night vision capabilities. The built-in AI recognizes faces, pets, and human shapes, cutting down on false alerts and letting you focus only on the activity that matters. Its design includes a motorized pan and tilt function, letting the camera physically rotate to follow movement or let you manually pan the view through the app without leaving blind spots in the room.

Beyond its camera functions, the G3 acts as a Zigbee hub, meaning it can connect and control other Aqara sensors and smart devices like door and window contacts, motion sensors, and smart plugs, consolidating your security network into one app and one physical unit. It also supports HomeKit Secure Video, Apple's privacy-focused ecosystem, giving iPhone and iPad users encrypted cloud storage and seamless integration with the Home app alongside its compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. The inclusion of an IR blaster allows the hub to double as a universal remote for infrared-controlled appliances like TVs and air conditioners, adding a layer of convenience beyond pure surveillance. A built-in speaker and microphone support two-way audio, so you can speak to visitors, pets, or family members directly through the camera.

Designed for indoor use, the Aqara Camera Hub G3 fits naturally on a shelf or tabletop, with a compact, rounded design that feels more like a smart home accessory than a traditional security device. It supports local storage via microSD card as well as cloud options, giving users flexibility in how they retain footage, and the Aqara app provides activity zones, scheduled monitoring, and automation triggers that tie directly into other connected devices. Whether used as a standalone room camera or the backbone of a larger smart security network, the G3 combines surveillance, home automation control, and multi-platform compatibility into a single device aimed at homeowners who want both protection and smart convenience without juggling multiple hubs or apps.

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Technical specifications

Feature set

Key features

• 1080p HD resolution with night vision
• Built-in Zigbee 3.0 hub for smart home control
• Face recognition and AI person detection
• Pan-tilt 360° coverage with motorized gimbal
• Infrared remote control (IR blaster) for appliances
• Two-way audio communication
• Local and cloud storage options (microSD up to 512GB)
• HomeKit Secure Video, Alexa, and Google Assistant compatible

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