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Title: Aqara Releases Video Doorbell G4 With Facial Recognition and HomeKit Secure Video Support Post by: HCK on March 25, 2023, 04:05:04 pm Aqara Releases Video Doorbell G4 With Facial Recognition and HomeKit Secure Video Support
Smart home accessory maker Aqara today launched its first video doorbell, the HomeKit-enabled G4 with facial recognition (https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-video-doorbell-g4). (https://images.macrumors.com/article-new/2023/03/aqara-G4-launch.jpg) The Video Doorbell G4 features a 1080p camera and is compatible with HomeKit Secure Video, along with support for local streaming to Amazon Alexa and Google Home smart devices. It features on-device AI facial recognition, which can trigger customized automations for different people. For example, a "welcome home" scene is activated when the G4 recognizes a family member coming home. Or in the case that it detects the postman, the doorbell will play a pre-recorded message. The battery-powered video doorbell supports both wireless and wired installation and can use a pack of six AA batteries that lasts about four months, according to Aqara. Alternatively, users can opt to wire the G4 doorbell to an AC/DC transformer for 24/7 recording, and use the battery pack as a back-up power source. The doorbell also offers adjustable sensitivity, configurable motion detection, and a power saving mode for users who live in a high traffic area to extend the battery life. Additionally, the G4's chime repeater, which has a 95 dB speaker, includes a USB-C port, allowing users to place the repeater indoors. Video footage can be stored locally or remotely via iCloud or the Aqara platform. The latter offers subscription-free cloud storage of up to seven days of critical event clips such as motion detection, facial recognition, doorbell ring, and tamper alerts. Priced at $119.99, the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 (https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-video-doorbell-g4) comes in both Shadow Gray and Black colors, with optional local storage via a microSD card slot. Support for the new Matter standard will come via a future over-the-air update, according to Aqara. The G4 is available on Amazon (https://buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=3088&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FAqara%2Fpage%2FC2BFB250-C977-49DB-99B1-C8392CDC7B7C%3Fref_%3Dast_bln) in both North America and Europe, as well as selective Aqara retailers worldwide.<div class="linkback">Tags: HomeKit (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/homekit/), HomeKit Secure Video (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/homekit-secure-video/), Aqara (https://www.macrumors.com/guide/aqara/)</div> This article, "Aqara Releases Video Doorbell G4 With Facial Recognition and HomeKit Secure Video Support (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/23/aqara-video-doorbell-g4-homekit/)" first appeared on MacRumors.com (https://www.macrumors.com) Discuss this article (https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/aqara-releases-video-doorbell-g4-with-facial-recognition-and-homekit-secure-video-support.2384527/) in our forums Source: Aqara Releases Video Doorbell G4 With Facial Recognition and HomeKit Secure Video Support (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/03/23/aqara-video-doorbell-g4-homekit/) |