Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) vs Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU)
Smart cameras and doorbells · For Europe
- Both work with Amazon Alexa.
- The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) works with Apple Home and Google Home; for the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- The Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) works with Home Assistant; for the Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with SmartThings.
- They also differ on: radio, power, local recording and paid plan needed for.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) | Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Yes[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Yes[2],[3],[4] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[5] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Zigbee[2] | Wi-Fi[1],[2] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Type | Indoor camera[3] | Indoor camera[1] |
| Power | USB-C 5 V / 2 A (mains)[2] | USB adapter (mains)[1],[2] |
| Local recording | Yes[2] | Unconfirmed |
| Paid plan needed for | None for local features; HomeKit Secure Video may need a paid plan[1] | Saved video history (Ring Protect plan)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU). The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) works directly; the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart cameras for Apple Home
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU). The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) works directly; the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU). The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) isn't confirmed either way; the Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (EU) works directly. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
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