New York – February 20, 2025 – Aqara, a global leader and pioneer in IoT, announced today the global availability of its first surveillance camera designed for outdoor. The Camera Hub G5 Pro combines superior image quality, advanced AI capabilities, and seamless smart home integration, providing homeowners with enhanced security day and night.

With a sleek design in two finishes, the G5 Pro delivers 2.6K Quad HD recording with True Color Night Vision, ensuring crystal-clear images even in the darkest night. Equipped with on-device AI, the camera captures critical events around the home and alerts homeowners of potential threats, such as lingering individuals or package theft. It can even trigger automation to deter intruders. Additionally, the G5 Pro works with popular smart home platforms and supports the RTSP protocol, making it easy to integrate into users’ existing smart security systems.

More than just a security camera, the G5 Pro serves as a multi-protocol hub for outdoor space, expanding the reach and reliability of your smart home network. As a Matter Controller, Thread Border Router and Aqara Matter bridge/Zigbee hub, it can connect and manage not only Aqara accessories but also third-party Matter devices, making it an ideal foundation for DIY users looking to create their own home security systems.

Other highlights of the Camera Hub G5 Pro include:

• Premium Image Clarity: The G5 Pro features True Color Night Vision and provides 4MP resolution (1520p) and a 133° field of view, ensuring clear images in low-light conditions. Its f/1.0 aperture captures up to four times more light than traditional f/2.0 lenses, while the graphene-cooled 1/1.8″ sensor enhances low-lit performance. A dimmable spotlight and a 100 dB speaker add extra security by acting as an intruder deterrent and enabling two-way audio communication.

• Local AI Detection for Security and Automation: The G5 Pro is equipped with a built-in NPU (neural processing unit) to enable on-device AI object detection and sound detection. Simultaneously it can recognize faces and vehicles, as well as detect people, packages, animals and even camera lens obstructions. These local AI capabilities allow the camera to capture critical events and trigger automation, even during internet outages.

• Seamless Integration with Major Platforms: The G5 Pro integrates seamlessly with Apple Home, and is among the few HomeKit Secure Video cameras to support PoE and True Color Night Vision. It also streams to smart displays that are compatible with Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings. With added RTSP support, the G5 Pro can stream to third-party clients including Home Assistant over a local area network, and is compatible with RTSP-enabled video servers.

• Enhanced Privacy with End-to-End Encryption: The G5 Pro supports end-to-end encryption for live and recorded video, ensuring that only homeowners and their family can access the footage. Its eMMC storage can sync to cloud storage services provided by Aqara and iCloud, and also supports local NAS system backups for added security.

• Flexible Connectivity: Available in both PoE and Wi-Fi versions, the G5 Pro offers flexible connectivity options for various environments. The PoE version features an uninterrupted Ethernet connection with Power-over-Ethernet support, while the Wi-Fi version supports dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz) with WPA3 security.

• Weather-Resistant and Durable Design: With an IP65-rated weather-resistant design, the G5 Pro can withstand extreme temperatures (from -30°C/-22°F to 50°C/122°F) and resist moisture and dust. It’s built to operate in any outdoor condition, ensuring year-round protection for your home.

“The launch of the Camera Hub G5 Pro marks a step forward in providing homeowners with a comprehensive, reliable and versatile smart home solution,” said Cathy You, Aqara Senior Vice President of Global Business and Strategy. “With this new camera, we’ve pushed the boundaries of outdoor security. It isn’t just a security camera—it’s a smart home hub that connects your outdoor spaces with the rest of your home, offering a seamless, connected experience from the inside out.”

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro is now available globally and can be purchased through Aqara’s official website, authorized retailers, and major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, UK, US).

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(Berlin) September 5, 2024 – Aqara, a global leader and pioneer in IoT, today unveiled a selection of innovative solutions and technologies for the smart home focused on enhancing security, safety, energy efficiency, and interoperability globally; as well as new integration partnerships with Home Assistant and Tesla.

The company is doubling down on home security and monitoring with the 4MP Camera Hub G5 Pro designed for outdoor use and equipped with True Color Night Vision; the Garage Door Controller T2 Kit for the smart control of up to two garage doors; and the Valve Controller T1 and Smoke Detector to protect properties from water and fire damage.

Committed to delivering smart home experiences with simplicity and enhanced interoperability, Aqara continues to expand its Thread product portfolio with an innovative approach to incorporate both Thread and Zigbee communication. The Company extents its European energy management product lineup with a new series of Thread-enabled wall switches, including the Light Switch H2 EU, Dimmer Switch H2 EU, and Shutter Switch H2 EU. The company is also adding to its smart lighting portfolio with the Thread-enabled LED Bulb T2 for everyday and atmospheric illumination. Additionally, Aqara will showcase new AI-powered voice capabilities with the Aqara Voice Mate H1, a battery-powered accessory that works with Hub M3 and allows interaction with Aqara Copilot.

Aqara continues to invest in Matter, through new capabilities and support across its product lineup and in its future roadmap, opening up a world of new possibilities for integration, automations and ambient control, and smart energy management. Aqara is showcasing these new products along with other advanced technologies and prototypes at IFA 2024 at Messe Berlin, in Hall 1.2, Stand 329.

Enhanced Security and Safety for the Home

Camera Hub G5 Pro – The Camera Hub G5 Pro is Aqara’s first surveillance camera developed for outdoor use. Available in PoE and Wi-Fi versions, the 4MP G5 Pro is equipped with True Color Night Vision and on-device AI capabilities that detect and recognize faces, vehicles, pets, and packages. These features help users monitor their properties in real time and deter potential intruders. Live and recorded videos are end-to-end encrypted, and its eMMC storage can sync to both cloud and local NAS servers. The G5 Pro features wide compatibility with major platforms such as Apple Home (including HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, and has added RTSP support to allow streaming to NVRs and video servers. A Zigbee 3.0 hub is built in to help connect the outside to the inside.

Garage Door Controller T2 Kit – With control for up to two sectional garage doors, the Garage Door Controller T2 Kit adds convenience and smart security to one of the most forgotten areas of the home: the garage. It integrates the garage as an access point which can additionally be monitored and controlled, providing users with an integral smart home experience. The garage can be accessed via geofencing, voice assistants, mobile apps, and automations, and the hassle-free wireless sensor helps homeowners monitor the garage door status in real time. This solution supports Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home, and other Matter-enabled platforms via a compatible Aqara hub, and it works seamlessly with other smart devices from either Aqara or other third-party brands.

Valve Controller T1 – The Valve Controller T1 can be integrated with leak detectors such as Aqara’s Water Leak Sensor, and automatically shut off one’s water or gas systems in response to a potential flood or gas leak, helping to safeguard the home even when no one is around. Compatible with lever and butterfly handle valves on DN15, DN20 and DN25 pipes, the Valve Controller T1 features a wireless, retrofit design to simplify the installation. No modification to the existing pipe or rewiring is required, making it friendly for DIY users.

Smoke Detector – Equipped with a powerful siren, the Aqara Smoke Detector triggers an alarm of up to 85 decibels at the first sign of smoke. It also triggers all siren-equipped Aqara hubs and other grouped smoke detectors throughout the home. Built upon the Zigbee protocol, the Smoke Detector boasts an ultra-long battery life of up to 10 years, minimizing maintenance.

Expanded Energy Management & Smart Lighting Lineup with Thread

H2 EU wall switches lineup – Expanding Aqara’s energy management product lineup in the European market, a new series of Thread-enabled wall switches is debuting, including the Light Switch H2 EU, Dimmer Switch H2 EU, and Shutter Switch H2 EU. With both Thread and Zigbee communication built in, users can opt for the Thread protocol to enjoy native Matter compatibility and seamless interoperability across platforms. Alternatively, users can opt for the wider feature set and benefits that Zigbee protocol provides, including power monitoring and decoupling the switch from light circuits so that the smart switch can be used with the smart lights. The H2 EU wall switches also feature innovative engineering that allows them to be used in both houses with or without a neutral wire, which simplifies the overall installation process for DIY users.

LED Bulb T2 – The Thread-enabled LED Bulb T2 expands Aqara’s robust smart lighting line. Available in both RGB CCT version that offers ultra-wide range of tunable whites (2000-9000K) and 16 million vibrant colors and the simpler CCT version, this new LED bulb creates the perfect ambiance at home with the crisp, high-quality white light for productivity and the soothing spectrum of colors available to set the mood. Equipped with Thread and Zigbee communication, the LED Bulb T2 caters to a wider range of smart home users with varying priorities, whether they prefer Thread for a future-proofing setup or Zigbee for the more mature, proven experience. The new T2 series includes E26, E27 and GU10 bulbs.

New Matter Capabilities & Integration Partnerships

Advanced Matter Bridging –The Hub M3 is rolling out the new Advanced Matter Bridging feature, which allows users to sync any conditions (“IF”) and actions (“THEN”) in the Aqara Home app to other third-party Matter apps. By configuring a Signal and a Scene, which is a sequence of IFs and THENs respectively, users can now expose those previously Aqara exclusive conditions and actions – for example  the hand gesture recognition or camera auto-cruise activation – to their preferred platform and create more sophisticated home automation. 

Home Assistant Partnership – Aqara announces its participation in the Work with Home Assistant program, offering optimized experiences to the vast Home Assistant users. The first Aqara devices that have been certified include the Hub M3, Smart Lock U200, and Motion and Light Sensor P2. More Aqara products are expected to receive certifications in the next months.

Tesla EV Integration – Tesla electrical vehicles (EVs) can now be integrated into Aqara Home automations, allowing users to automate their EVs or to integrate them into smart home routines. For example, charging the EV during off-peak hours when the electricity rates are lower, or being able to turn on the vehicle and start the in-car air conditioning when the coffee maker starts in the weekday morning.

Intuitive Home Interaction through Voice with Privacy A Priority

Voice Mate H1 – The Voice Mate H1 brings the ultimate convenience to the Aqara smart home system by enabling intuitive voice control without using a phone. This product is an accessory of the Aqara Hub M3, and is a highly compact, battery-powered device that has a microphone built-in, allowing users to command the Gen AI-enabled Aqara Copilot from anywhere in the home. Unlike many voice assistants relying on always-on and connected devices that are constantly listening for the wake word, the Voice Mate H1 remains in hibernation and only activates when it’s picked up by the user, maximizing privacy protection.