Smart doorbells are gradually reaching many homes to offer more security and comfort, but some brands like Ring are closing their services in exchange for a monthly subscription that is not worth it for everyone. This can be a handicap when choosing a model, and it is just what they want to avoid in Aqara with their new Smart Video Doorbell G4.
Aqara Doorbell G4, a very complete smart doorbell
The most striking feature of this equipment is that it has a artificial intelligence system with which to recognize faces of the people who ring the doorbell. This is extremely useful if we take into account that these identifications will be able to launch scenes that we have previously programmed. So, if you recognize us when you get home, you can turn on certain lights and turn on the devices you want.
The system is capable of storing a total of 30 different faces, and all the recognition by artificial intelligence is done locally, so there is no type of information or data that travels through the cloud.
Everything under your control
Another of the interesting characteristics that define the product is that does not depend on the cloud for its functions, and this, in addition to affecting facial recognition, also applies to the storage of recorded video. All calls and motion detection will be recorded on the microSD card that you insert into its slot, although it will also you can send the video to a NAS via network.
This allows users to avoid having to pay a monthly subscription for proprietary storage services or any other similar solution. Furthermore, it is Homekit-compatible, Alexa y Google Assistant, so you can use external devices to view the image remotely when they ring the doorbell.
What image quality does it offer?
The sensor that it mounts has a resolution Full HD, and the lens is capable of covering an angle of 162 degrees. The infrared sensors will allow us to see in the darkest night, while the speaker will be used so that they can listen to us and establish a communication between the person who calls and the one who receives the call.
The device comes with a connection bridge that functions as a speaker. Its power of 95 decibels also makes it an alarm that can sound in cases of emergency, actions that will be activated with other compatible devices in the ecosystem.
the aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 It works with 6 AA batteries, although we can also connect a power supply to keep it permanently connected to the network.
How much does it cost?
The official price of the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is U.S. dollar 119, so it should be between 130 and 100 euros. It will be sold through Amazon and the typical distributors, although it is not yet available for purchase, so it will have to wait a bit.
Source: Aqara