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Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE)vs Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi)
Both are cameras. Rows that do not match are marked Differs. The feature paragraphs under each name are AI-generated.
Aqara
Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE)
Priced separately from the Wi-Fi model. Confirm Aqara’s current PoE price and whether the switch port is 802.3af.
Pros
- • Power and data on one cable, which is the stable way to hang an outdoor hub.
- • Same published image and Thread/Zigbee radios as the Wi-Fi camera.
- • USB-C remains listed if you need a temporary power source.
Cons
- • You need a PoE switch or injector that the box does not include.
- • The spec line for this model does not include Wi-Fi, so do not plan on wireless camera uplink.
- • Still an Aqara camera, with Aqara’s app for the features Matter does not expose.
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.
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.
Hardware
| Spec | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE) | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) |
|---|---|---|
| ModelDiffers | CH-C03E / CH-C03D (PoE) | CH-C07E / CH-C07D (Wi-Fi). This row is not the PoE model. |
| ImageDiffers | 2688 × 1520, 133° diagonal, f/1.0, 4.2 mm — same image block as the Wi-Fi model | 2688 × 1520, 133° diagonal, f/1.0, 4.2 mm focal length |
| PowerDiffers | PoE 48V 0.27A (802.3af) and USB-C 5V 2A | USB-C 5V 2A. No PoE on this SKU. |
| NetworkDiffers | Ethernet for the camera. Zigbee and Thread (802.15.4) and Bluetooth for accessories. This SKU’s radio line does not list Wi-Fi. | — |
| DetectionDiffers | PIR 100° by 65°. Spotlight 3W, 120°, 3000K. | PIR, 100° horizontal and 65° vertical. Spotlight 3W, 120°, 3000K. |
| Size | 70.5 × 70.5 × 89 mm, stand not included | 70.5 × 70.5 × 89 mm, stand not included |
| WeatherDiffers | −30°C to 50°C | Operating −30°C to 50°C. Outdoor camera hub. |
| RadiosDiffers | — | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, plus Zigbee and Thread (802.15.4) and Bluetooth |
| StorageDiffers | — | 8GB eMMC on-board, per Aqara’s EU product page |
Software
| Spec | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE) | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoleDiffers | Same camera-hub job as the Wi-Fi model: Matter controller, Thread border router, Zigbee hub | Outdoor camera plus Zigbee/Thread hub and Matter controller |
| PlatformsDiffers | Aqara, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant | Aqara, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant, IFTTT |
| Why PoEDiffers | One cable for power and the camera’s network. The Thread radio still needs this unit powered and online. | — |
| CloudDiffers | — | 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
| Spec | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (PoE) | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro (Wi-Fi) |
|---|---|---|
| What else you buyDiffers | An 802.3af PoE switch or injector, and a cable run to the mount. | Nothing else to make it a Thread border router. Accessories on Thread or Zigbee are separate. |
| Do not mix the SKUsDiffers | If the hole you pulled is Ethernet, this is the one. If it is only USB, buy the Wi-Fi model. | — |
| PowerDiffers | — | You still need a USB power run. This SKU does not take Ethernet power. |
| AppDiffers | — | Aqara app for the camera features that Matter does not cover |