They did it again! Aqara seems to knock nearly every product they make out of the park. The use of alkaline batteries is definitely not ideal, but understandable for cost savings. It's definitely an interesting approach for sure.
Help! looking for reliable home security system, avoiding the Adt / Viviant scams. Aqara seems very popular but I think a backup monitoring service makes sense at times. I just want door sensors and motion alarms. I know you went w Ring craig, but since then, do u still recommend them or anything different? I am looking into wired cams to prevent jammers.
I have a lot of Aqara gear and have been very happy with it. It works well and is easier on my wallet than a lot of other brands. I love the capabilities of the G4, but I’m going to wait for something a little less bulky.
This is on my list for sure. I'm not happy with Ring and my HomeKit. Dropping the Ring subscription will eventually have this doorbell cost less than it costs me to keep Ring.
Is it possible to improve the signal between the receiver and the doorbell in case of weak signal, in your opinion, maybe with an extender or similar device?
How does the Secure Video work with the SD Card? if you use that feature for constant recording does that save anything into the could or just to the SD card?
Thanks Craig. I found the camera really disappointing. The Berti Le view is poor and it doesn’t show the ground anywhere near the front door, in face if you have a small porch it’s really bad. There’s also no package detection which these days is important.really disappointed as I waited for it to come out as I wanted a HomeKit supported doorbell.
Thank you very much. I hope You enjoy your new G4. Go under the Apple TV settings and check under the home or HomeKit settings. I don’t remember what it is called and am away from my Apple TV. But you would select which supported cameras or doorbell you want to pop up on the screen. By default it doesn’t automatically pop up. Each Apple TV needs the cameras turned on that you want to pop up.
@@CraigsTechTalk thanks I got it to work, so cool! Looks like the pop-up doesn’t happen when you’re not watching the tv like I’d hoped it would while on stand by? I really love your channel. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you very much. I am glad to hear you got it working. It would be nice to have it wake the TV if there was motion. I do like that you can pick which cameras show up in each room. I appreciate the follow up and am glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for the support. Have a great day.
Question on this. Are videos only saved on the aqara app to view or can they be saved in apple home as can’t see the saved videos anywhere in iPhone homekit
If you are using battery, the liv video feed on homekit will make the battery not even last day. Only use this hardwired or you will just have a dumb doorbell
Every video doorbell & motion detection cameras made by companies proclaim their devices can be installed & work without paying a monthly service only to learn it won’t work or won’t work well unless you pay the $25-$50 a month to a service that stores the videos. Please let me know if you can?.
I checked it out and I don't see the Aqara motion sensor trigger. I think Amazon is holding back the capability for motion on competing cameras and doorbells
It only shows up automatically on the Apple TVs. You would get a notification on any other device that you would have to expand. I hope you are doing well. Happy Holidays.
looks really good but AA batteries in 2023 ? meh can't see it getting 4 months, think you will be looking at 25 + batteries a year, they need to do a new edition with swappable lithium rechargeable batteries
I would love to see a pro version or plus version that is smaller and has a built in battery or wired only. I think the real value of this doorbell is wired and the 24/7 recording.
Just tried to add an additional fingerprint code and screwed up EVERYTHING. Nothing works now, AND the labels in the app don't make sense and are NOT intuitive what I did six months ago means nothing and I cannot logically follow my way back. So I'm ripping it out and getting a simpler way less expensive 'fingerprint' door lock. UGH!!!!
Aqara really ready for the era of smart home
They did it again! Aqara seems to knock nearly every product they make out of the park. The use of alkaline batteries is definitely not ideal, but understandable for cost savings. It's definitely an interesting approach for sure.
Good video...... what power requirements is needed for the wired option?
A very nice price doorbell. I may compare it with the Eufy doorbell, which I have in mind.
Great video. Thanks for the intro on the camera
Help! looking for reliable home security system, avoiding the Adt / Viviant scams. Aqara seems very popular but I think a backup monitoring service makes sense at times. I just want door sensors and motion alarms.
I know you went w Ring craig, but since then, do u still recommend them or anything different?
I am looking into wired cams to prevent jammers.
Would appreciate your and viewers inputs !!
I have a lot of Aqara gear and have been very happy with it. It works well and is easier on my wallet than a lot of other brands. I love the capabilities of the G4, but I’m going to wait for something a little less bulky.
Yep, my thoughts too, If they made a smaller verson of this for hard wired installs only (i.e. no batteries) I'd buy it
Nice video. I REALLY appreciate the mention of the max size for the SD card. I always have to hunt down that information, so thank you.
6:43 does this setting only work with wired connection? All my clips stops at 6 seconds. Subbed 😊
Hi I was wondering if the video automatically shows on echo shows when the doorbell is pressed like ring does.
This is on my list for sure. I'm not happy with Ring and my HomeKit. Dropping the Ring subscription will eventually have this doorbell cost less than it costs me to keep Ring.
Is it possible to improve the signal between the receiver and the doorbell in case of weak signal, in your opinion, maybe with an extender or similar device?
The included chime serves as a range extender for the doorbell. That gives the option to split the distance with the chime to help the signal.
How does the Secure Video work with the SD Card? if you use that feature for constant recording does that save anything into the could or just to the SD card?
Thanks Craig. I found the camera really disappointing. The Berti Le view is poor and it doesn’t show the ground anywhere near the front door, in face if you have a small porch it’s really bad. There’s also no package detection which these days is important.really disappointed as I waited for it to come out as I wanted a HomeKit supported doorbell.
If someone comes up to the door will you get the video and audio on your Apple Watch? Thanks!!
Yes
@@zad1429 Thanks!!
Do you need a hub with this Aqara camera? Or does matter rid that need?
Great video! I just got the G4 but I can’t figure out how to make the camera show up on my Apple TV.
Thank you very much. I hope
You enjoy your new G4. Go under the Apple TV settings and check under the home or HomeKit settings. I don’t remember what it is called and am away from my Apple TV. But you would select which supported cameras or doorbell you want to pop up on the screen. By default it doesn’t automatically pop up. Each Apple TV needs the cameras turned on that you want to pop up.
@@CraigsTechTalk thanks I got it to work, so cool! Looks like the pop-up doesn’t happen when you’re not watching the tv like I’d hoped it would while on stand by? I really love your channel. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you very much. I am glad to hear you got it working. It would be nice to have it wake the TV if there was motion. I do like that you can pick which cameras show up in each room. I appreciate the follow up and am glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for the support. Have a great day.
Question on this. Are videos only saved on the aqara app to view or can they be saved in apple home as can’t see the saved videos anywhere in iPhone homekit
great review!!!!!
Thank you Curtis. Have a great day.
Excellent review as always! Local processing of face recognition is definitely a major perk
If you are using battery, the liv video feed on homekit will make the battery not even last day. Only use this hardwired or you will just have a dumb doorbell
Every video doorbell & motion detection cameras made by companies proclaim their devices can be installed & work without paying a monthly service only to learn it won’t work or won’t work well unless you pay the $25-$50 a month to a service that stores the videos. Please let me know if you can?.
On Alexa Routines, I see a trigger for doorbell push, but not for motion detection. Did you find one?
I checked it out and I don't see the Aqara motion sensor trigger. I think Amazon is holding back the capability for motion on competing cameras and doorbells
Does the camera feed automatically show up on iPads in the home/same Wi-Fi network? Or is that only on smart displays/Apple TV/FireStick?
It only shows up automatically on the Apple TVs. You would get a notification on any other device that you would have to expand. I hope you are doing well. Happy Holidays.
Can the recording works together with both sd card and home kit secure video?
Yes it can. I have both going
I would like if you don a video on how you
Could run your alaxa with your phone
Its huuuuuuge
yes! too wide for my available space :(
looks really good but AA batteries in 2023 ? meh can't see it getting 4 months, think you will be looking at 25 + batteries a year, they need to do a new edition with swappable lithium rechargeable
batteries
I would love to see a pro version or plus version that is smaller and has a built in battery or wired only. I think the real value of this doorbell is wired and the 24/7 recording.
Just tried to add an additional fingerprint code and screwed up EVERYTHING. Nothing works now, AND the labels in the app don't make sense and are NOT intuitive what I did six months ago means nothing and I cannot logically follow my way back. So I'm ripping it out and getting a simpler way less expensive 'fingerprint' door lock. UGH!!!!
I am sorry to hear you had such a bad experience. Please, let us know what you get instead. It’s good for people to hear other options.
Don't use sim cards
Good point. Only Micro SD
Very easy to steal. Just a simple screw on the side
this camera sucks!!! if you place the doorbell and the chime 5 Mts away, it won't work as promised.
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