Smart homes aren’t just about what happens inside your four walls. Your outdoor spaces deserve attention too—whether it’s keeping an eye on packages, securing your backyard, or making sure your smart devices stay connected outside. That’s where the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro comes in. It’s not just another outdoor security camera—it’s also a smart home hub designed to boost your Matter, Thread, and Zigbee connectivity outdoors.
And with support for big-name platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings, it slots right into most smart home ecosystems without any fuss.
Sure, the Camera Hub G5 Pro is technically a security camera—but calling it just that doesn’t do it justice. Yes, it records in sharp 4MP (1520p) resolution and offers a 133-degree field of view—wide enough to cover your patio, driveway, or front porch. And yes, it’s got True Color Night Vision, thanks to an f/1.0 aperture lens that pulls in more light than your typical camera. Add in a graphene-cooled 1/1.8-inch sensor, and you’re looking at clearer, sharper images even when it’s pitch black outside.
But here’s where things get really interesting: it’s also a Matter Controller and a Thread Border Router. If you’ve got outdoor smart lights, locks, or sensors that sometimes struggle to stay connected, the G5 Pro can help extend your network’s reach. It also works as a Zigbee hub, which means better range for any Zigbee-powered devices you’ve got scattered around.
Security cameras are only as good as the alerts they send you—and the G5 Pro doesn’t just flood your phone with useless notifications. Thanks to an onboard neural processing unit (NPU), it can recognize what it’s seeing in real-time, right there on the device.
It’s smart enough to distinguish between a passing car, your neighbor’s cat, or an actual person hanging around your property. It can even detect faces, recognize when a package has been delivered, or let you know if the lens has been covered up. And if you’re looking to scare off unwanted visitors, the camera can automatically trigger a 100-decibel speaker (yep, that’s loud) and flash its dimmable spotlight to send a clear message: You’re being watched.
There’s also two-way audio, so if you need to chat with a delivery driver—or yell at the neighborhood raccoon to stay out of your trash—you can do that straight from your phone.
When it comes to saving your footage, the G5 Pro gives you options. You can store videos in the cloud using HomeKit Secure Video or Aqara Cloud, both offering end-to-end encryption for peace of mind. If you prefer to keep things local, there’s eMMC storage built right into the camera, or you can connect it to a NAS (network-attached storage) system for local backups.
Security-wise, Aqara didn’t cut corners. The camera supports WPA3 encryption for Wi-Fi connections and keeps most of its processing on-device, meaning your sensitive data doesn’t constantly have to travel over the internet.
No one wants to replace their outdoor camera after the first rainstorm. The Camera Hub G5 Pro is built for the elements, with an IP65 rating that makes it resistant to dust and water. It’s designed to handle temperatures from -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C), so whether you’re dealing with a snowy winter or a sweltering summer, it should keep running without a hitch.
Mounting is straightforward, too. The camera comes with a swiveling bracket, so you can set it up on a wall, under an eave, or wherever gives you the best view of your space.
The Camera Hub G5 Pro comes in two versions:
It’s available in both white and gray finishes and can be picked up from Aqara’s website, Amazon, or authorized retailers.
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