Aqara G400: The Only Doorbell You Need for Home Assistant & HomeKit?

In this video I take a look at the brand new Aqara G400 wired video doorbell, which supports Apple HomeKit Secure Video, Power-over-Ethernet, 2K recording and RTSP for Home Assistant. Purchase the G400 here: https://geni.us/GEfgSnH Purchase the power adapter I use: https://geni.us/FuDvPZ Purchase the G410: https://geni.us/4WNYw G410 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7r7fB66LZ0 I've been testing the Aqara G400 for around a month ahead of release, so in this review I cover design, features, setup, Apple Home integration and real-world use to help you decide if it’s the right smart doorbell for your home. The G400 is Aqara’s first vertical video doorbell, designed to capture packages on your doorstep with its 3:4 aspect ratio and 165° field of view. It also works with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, making it a very flexible smart home doorbell. I also test how it performs with HomeKit Secure Video, including face recognition using iCloud Photos and HomePod doorbell chimes. If you're looking for a reliable HomeKit doorbell without subscriptions, the Aqara G400 might be one of the best options available. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:40 Design - Doorbell and Chime 01:55 Why you might still consider the G410 02:15 Specification of the G400 05:20 Setting Up and Pairing 06:44 Settings you might want to tweak 07:26 The Aqara App and Options - Free vs Subscription Features 10:04 Do you need a subscription? 10:38 Using the camera 11:48 Downsides 13:08 My Verdict 👍 If you enjoy smart home content make sure to like, subscribe and check out the rest of the channel for more tech reviews. #smartdoorbell #aqara #homekit Shop Tech I Recommend: https://linktr.ee/markstechvlogs 🔔 Subscribe for more smart home & tech reviews! 👍 Like & Share if you found this helpful! https://www.youtube.com/markstechvlogs Connect with me: Shop Tech I Recommend: https://linktr.ee/markstechvlogs Found this helpful? Buy me a Beer: http://buymeacoffee.com/marktiddy Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/marktiddy.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marktiddy Email: hello@marktiddy.co.uk