Camera Comparison · UK 2026
Aqara Camera G100 vs Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Specs, pros and cons compared side by side

Both the Aqara Camera G100 and the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera are security cameras. This head-to-head sets them side by side using the specs, pros and cons from our full reviews. Aqara specs come from our Aqara review, checked against Aqara’s own pages; Yale specs come from our Yale review, checked against Yale’s own pages.

Quick verdict

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Aqara Camera G100

Pick it for: 2K (2304 x 1296) video (the Yale: 1080p) · HomeKit Secure Video (the Yale: Yale Home app)

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Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Pick it for: Rechargeable battery, with optional outdoor cable or solar charger (the G100: wired only, no battery)

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Quick comparison

Spec Aqara Camera G100 Yale Smart Outdoor Camera
Resolution 2K (2304×1296) 1080p HD, 154° view, 8x digital zoom
Power Wired (5V 1A) Rechargeable battery (USB-C); optional outdoor cable or solar charger
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 2.4GHz only
Weather rating IP65 IP65
Storage microSD up to 512GB 2 to 4 days built in, no subscription; optional Yale plan for 30-day cloud
Smart home Aqara Home, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, IFTTT Yale Home app
Aqara Camera G100

Pros

  • IP65, so it works indoors or outside
  • Wide 140° view
  • microSD up to 512GB
  • HomeKit Secure Video

Cons

  • Wired only, no battery
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Not a Zigbee or Matter hub
Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

Pros

  • Local storage with no subscription (2–4 days)
  • Human detection included free
  • 1080p video with 6m colour night vision
  • Spotlight that can trigger on motion, plus a built-in siren

Cons

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only
  • Vehicle, pet and package detection need an optional Yale plan
  • Battery needs recharging (Yale quotes about 4 to 6 months per charge)
  • No pan or tilt

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Which should you buy?

Why choose the Aqara Camera G100

  • 2K (2304 x 1296) video (the Yale: 1080p)
  • HomeKit Secure Video (the Yale: Yale Home app)
Why choose the Yale Smart Outdoor Camera

  • Rechargeable battery, with optional outdoor cable or solar charger (the G100: wired only, no battery)

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