Video Doorbell Comparison · UK 2026
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) vs Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Specs, pros and cons compared side by side
Both the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) and the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 are 2K video doorbells. 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. If you hardwire a doorbell, turn off the power at the fuse box or breaker before touching any wiring, and use a qualified electrician if you are not sure.
Quick verdict
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Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Pick it for: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the G410 doorbell: 2.4GHz only) · PoE (IEEE 802.3af) option as well as 8-24V wiring (the G410: six AA or wired 12-24V)
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Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Pick it for: Chime-hub is a Matter controller, Zigbee hub and Thread border router (the G400: plug-in chime) · Runs on six AA batteries or wired 12-24V (the G400: wired or PoE, no battery) · Face recognition on the device (the G400: face detection needs HomeGuardian)
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Quick comparison
| Spec |
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) |
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 |
| Resolution |
2K (1536 x 2048, 3:4), 165° diagonal view |
2K (2048×1536, 4:3) |
| Power |
PoE (IEEE 802.3af) or 8-24V AC/DC doorbell wiring; no battery |
6 AA batteries or wired 12-24V |
| Wi-Fi |
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 |
2.4GHz doorbell, dual-band chime-hub |
| IP Rating |
IP65 |
IPX3 |
| Storage |
microSD up to 512GB (not included), plus NAS backup |
microSD up to 512GB in the chime-hub |
| Smart home |
Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings |
Apple Home (HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings; Matter controller, Zigbee hub and Thread border router |
| Chime |
Plug-in chime included |
Chime-hub included |
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
Pros
- Always powered, no battery to charge
- Head-to-toe 3:4 view with a very wide angle
- IP65 weather resistance
- Local microSD storage
Cons
- Needs PoE or doorbell wiring
- Cloud face, pet, package and vehicle detection need HomeGuardian
- microSD card not included
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
Pros
- Chime-hub is a Matter controller, Zigbee hub and Thread border router
- 4:3 frame with a 175° view
- mmWave radar presence detection
- Battery or wired power
Cons
- Doorbell connects over 2.4GHz only
- Doorbell and chime cannot be swapped
- Batteries are not charged when wired
- Cloud backup needs a HomeGuardian plan after the trial
Which should you buy?
Why choose the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)
- Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (the G410 doorbell: 2.4GHz only)
- PoE (IEEE 802.3af) option as well as 8-24V wiring (the G410: six AA or wired 12-24V)
Why choose the Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410
- Chime-hub is a Matter controller, Zigbee hub and Thread border router (the G400: plug-in chime)
- Runs on six AA batteries or wired 12-24V (the G400: wired or PoE, no battery)
- Face recognition on the device (the G400: face detection needs HomeGuardian)
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