Aqara · Commercial local hubs
Aqara Camera Hub G3
Zigbee 3.0 · Wi-Fi · proprietary API · about $110
cloud optionalcloud optional
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0Wi-Fi
3 W
Idle power
$110
List price
~500
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Commercial local hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud optional |
| Local API | proprietary API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit) |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~500 |
| Idle power draw | ~3 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $110 |
Best for: Apple ecosystemBest for: Family / casual
Setup & gotchas
📷 The AI gesture and face features are camera-side, but broader cloud functions route through Aqara China.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Combines a pan-tilt camera, Zigbee 3.0 hub and IR blaster in one device
- + Supports HomeKit Secure Video for Apple households
Trade-offs
- − Camera cloud and remote features rely on Aqara China servers
- − Doubling as a camera means it must sit in a visible spot, not a closet
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Aqara Camera Hub G3 require the cloud?
Not for core control. The Aqara Camera Hub G3 works locally (proprietary API); the cloud is optional and mainly adds remote access and extra features.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the Aqara Camera Hub G3 support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit). It directly supports an estimated 500 devices/brands.
How much does the Aqara Camera Hub G3 cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $110 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 3 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- Aqara official site: aqara.com/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.