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Aqara
Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi)
Device Radar’s review used $129. Aqara’s EU store has listed €199.99. Wi-Fi and PoE are priced separately.
- Wi-Fi
- Thread
- Zigbee
- Bluetooth
- Matter
Hardware
| Model | CH-C07E / CH-C07D (Wi-Fi). This row is not the PoE model. |
|---|---|
| Image | 2688 × 1520, 133° diagonal, f/1.0, 4.2 mm focal length |
| Power | USB-C 5V 2A. No PoE on this SKU. |
| Radios | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, plus Zigbee and Thread (802.15.4) and Bluetooth |
| Detection | PIR, 100° horizontal and 65° vertical. Spotlight 3W, 120°, 3000K. |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC on-board, per Aqara’s EU product page |
| Weather | Operating −30°C to 50°C. Outdoor camera hub. |
| Size | 70.5 × 70.5 × 89 mm, stand not included |
Software
| Role | Outdoor camera plus Zigbee/Thread hub and Matter controller |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Aqara, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant, IFTTT |
| Cloud | 30-day cloud-storage trial on first internet connection. Ongoing history may need a plan; local options exist and are covered in the review. |
What you buy with it
| Power | You still need a USB power run. This SKU does not take Ethernet power. |
|---|---|
| What else you buy | Nothing else to make it a Thread border router. Accessories on Thread or Zigbee are separate. |
| App | Aqara app for the camera features that Matter does not cover |
Pros and cons
Drawn from the published specifications and what else you have to buy. Not a lab score.
Pros
- • Camera and Thread border router on one powered outdoor mount.
- • Quad HD, a fast f/1.0 lens, and a published PIR pattern.
- • Works with the major platforms Aqara lists, including Home Assistant.
Cons
- • USB power only on this SKU. PoE is the other model.
- • 8GB onboard is not an NVR.
- • The Aqara app remains part of owning the camera.
Compare inside Cameras
A router can be compared with another router. It cannot be compared with a lock, a bulb, or a speaker.
Hands-on writing, separate from the AI summary: read the editorial.
Sources
Spec rows checked 2026-10-13. Street prices change after that date.