Aqara G410 Video Doorbell

The Aqara G410 is my favorite example of a brand getting creative with a “hub” without making you buy a separate box. I was already buying a video doorbell, and I also got Zigbee, Thread, and a Matter controller baked in, which makes expanding into Aqara devices way easier.

Pros

+Combines a primary device (doorbell) with hub capabilities
+Adds Zigbee + Thread radios and a Matter controller in one purchase
+Avoids needing an extra dedicated hub box for Aqara devices

Cons

-Still ties you into a brand ecosystem if you expand heavily
-Hub functionality depends on the manufacturer’s implementation

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Aqara G410 Video Doorbell

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Highlights

+Combines a primary device (doorbell) with hub capabilities
+Adds Zigbee + Thread radios and a Matter controller in one purchase
+Avoids needing an extra dedicated hub box for Aqara devices

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