Aqara
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi)
- Native integration
- Local control
- Zigbee
- Wi-Fi
- Thread
- Matter
Prices verified September 2026
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Aqara finally shipped proper RTSP: flick it on in the app and this 2.6K IP65 camera streams into go2rtc/Frigate with no subscription. At £159.98–£159.99 it's £56-80 more than Reolink's Duo 2 (£103.99) or Elite (£79.99), and the difference isn't really the camera — it's the Zigbee/Thread hub bolted on. If you already run a border router and Zigbee coordinator, that's dead weight, not a bonus; buy this only if you genuinely need one more radio in a dead spot. Two-way audio and a 3W spotlight cover deterrence, but there's no dedicated siren like Reolink's duo cameras carry — for driveway/garden coverage the Elite is simply the sharper buy.
What can Home Assistant control on the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi)?
| Control | Type | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | Camera | Local RTSP feed with selectable resolution profiles; add as a generic camera or restream via go2rtc/Frigate. Must be switched on in the Aqara app first — off by default. |
| Person/object detection | Binary sensor (derived) | Not exposed by Aqara itself — created by pointing Frigate's detector at the RTSP stream. |
| Bridged child devices | Bridge (Matter/HomeKit) | Sensors, plugs and lights paired to the hub's built-in Zigbee radio surface in HA only through Matter or HomeKit bridging, not ZHA/Z2M. |
| Thread border router | Infrastructure | Extends Thread mesh coverage for Matter-over-Thread devices elsewhere in HA; runs alongside any existing HA-managed border router, doesn't replace it. |
| HomeKit camera (fallback) | Camera | Available if RTSP is left off or blocked by network policy, but caps resolution well below the native RTSP profile. |
RTSP lives on port 8554 with three selectable resolution profiles behind an app-generated, non-editable username/password that survives a factory reset — pull the highest-res feed into go2rtc for Frigate recording and a lower-res feed separately for detection so you're not opening duplicate connections to the same camera. Once enabled, the stream keeps working even with the Aqara app removed and internet blocked at the router, confirming there's no cloud hop once RTSP is on. The Zigbee/Thread/Matter side is not a HA coordinator: child devices pair through Aqara's own ecosystem and only reach HA indirectly via Matter Server or a HomeKit bridge, so treat it as a bridge rather than a ZHA/Z2M substitute.
Specs
| hub | Zigbee 3.0 hub, Thread border router and Matter controller for child devices |
|---|---|
| audio | two-way audio — 100dB speaker, -33dB mic; sound detection (baby cry, alarm, bark, cough) — no dedicated siren |
| power | USB-C 5V/2A |
| storage | 32GB eMMC built in, HomeKit Secure Video optional |
| placement | indoor/outdoor |
| spotlight | 3W deterrent light, 120° beam, 3000K warm white |
| streaming | native RTSP (enable in Aqara app, rtsp://...:8554/1520p) — ideal for go2rtc/Frigate; HomeKit Controller works but streams low-res |
| dimensions | 70.5 x 70.5 x 89mm, 650g (stand not included) |
| resolution | 2.6K 4MP (2688x1520), 1/1.8" f/1.0 sensor |
| night vision | true colour, f/1.0 |
| field of view | 133° diagonal |
| weatherproofing | IP65 |
How does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) (this product) | £159.98 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera E1 | £48.98 | Wi-Fi | Yes | Native |
| Aqara Camera Hub G3 | £119.99 | Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Matter | Yes | Native |
| eufy Indoor Cam C120 | £39.99 | Wi-Fi | Yes | HACS |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (rtsp / homekit_controller), so it keeps working if your internet connection or the Aqara cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) use, and do I need a hub?
- The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) uses Wi-Fi and Zigbee and Thread and Matter. To pair it with Home Assistant you need no hub — it joins your Wi-Fi network directly; or a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host; or a Thread border router (Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1, Apple TV 4K or a HomePod mini all work); or a Thread border router if it is Matter-over-Thread, or just your Wi-Fi network if it is Matter-over-Wi-Fi. Aqara's own hub is not required when you integrate through a built-in Home Assistant core integration (rtsp / homekit_controller).
- How much does the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) is £159.98 at Aqara UK, with other UK retailers at up to £159.99. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.