Aqara E1 HomeKit Camera vs G2H Pro vs G3

[@AdamsTechLife]

What are your thoughts on the E1 Camera?

[@kanzai12]

owh? Im really digging this video. But, somehow KZbin didnt show it

[@shuhel02]

My thoughts are that your review was excellent!

[@michaelkiese7794]

My thoughts are that the upgraded Wifi 6 is not worth the tradeoff of not having 5ghz compatibility.

[@XiaoPangZi]

Nice video. Just really don’t like when you mention there is a thing different with one cam but then just wait with mentioning it for later. I suggest mentioning it shortly and then later go into depth on it, or just not mention it at first until you want to go into depth on it.

[@AdamsTechLife]

thanks for your feedback!

[@thejayzed]

What a FANTASTIC in-depth review! Love the unbiased thoughts as well! ❤❤❤ thank you, brilliant work!

[@AdamsTechLife]

So glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful, thanks for watching and commenting! 😊

[@AhmadNazirAfiq]

Always impressed with how you do reviews. Detailed and in-depth. Decided with an E1 camera because I already have M1S, M2 and E1 hub. It only has the essential features without breaking the bank.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for your kind words. Glad I could help you in your decision to buy the E1. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@michaelkiese7794]

Great in depth video! Just the perfect video I needed for my Prime Day Purchases! lol. Thank you!

[@AdamsTechLife]

So glad I could help! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@henrytieu1005]

Hey Adams, I love all your videos about Apple Homekit! What is your thoughts on choosing between these smart cameras and regular Hikvision cameras for a comprehensive security system for my smart home? I'm planning to install a security system.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Glad to hear! for one, hikvision doesn't work with HomeKit natively so you would need a third party bridge (if there's a compatible plugin). and it depends which features you're looking for specifically

[@Girlfromthewoods]

This video is making my life so much easier lol. Question! I don't want to use the aqara app, I rather just have HomeKit. Can I setup all the scenes I want from Aqara, push them to HomeKit and then delete aqara app? Would the scenes continue to work? Thanks!

[@AdamsTechLife]

Glad I could help!! and i think that could work though i can't say for certain. i'd ask aqara support about this tbh.

[@bjorn.holmgren]

Great Review!! And finally answered my question, what shall I buy. The G3 is simply the best. 😊

[@AdamsTechLife]

So glad I could help you decide which camera to buy! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@rivvvers]

I’m a little torn between getting the E1 or the G3. If I went with E1 option and bought the separate aqara hub, would I get the security features in HomeKit?

[@AdamsTechLife]

yes, you'll need an aqara hub that supports security modes. the only aqara hubs that don't have security features in HomeKit are the e1 camera and e1 hub

[@CC39]

this is the most suitable video i need before the purchase

[@AdamsTechLife]

glad to hear ❤️ hope this helps!

[@doannghia8988]

Can I place these Aqara cameras on the balcony? It will be the same place as a ceiling light, rain and sunlight will not affect the camera however I am concerned about dust.

[@AdamsTechLife]

as long as the power and wifi reach, i don't see why not. you may have to take it down to clean it every so often

[@doannghia8988]

@@AdamsTechLife thanks

[@danielli3332]

Hey Adam, thanks for your review! I’m having a newborn soon, just wondering if any of these can be used as a baby monitoring camera (ie.see how they are sleeping, crying, etc.)

[@AdamsTechLife]

Hey Danielli, thanks for your comment. I recently had a baby as well so I can definitely relate. the e1 supports crying sounds as a future update. for a baby monitor, my go to has been the eufy indoor pan and tilt. has crying detection, though is disabled if you're using it in apple home (as are all HomeKit cams are that support sound detection). Congrats on the upcoming newborn! 👶🎉

[@danielli3332]

thank you imma check that out!@@AdamsTechLife

[@tychow80]

Hi, if I already setup my Aqara Hub, would it conflict with the G2H Pro?

[@AdamsTechLife]

not if you're just adding the g2h pro to your aqara account and not transferring any devices over to the pro hub. it'll still work to stream video, etc

[@tychow80]

@@AdamsTechLife Tks for your sharing. But if I were to transfer the 16 child device to this as main hub, any chance you have a video to demonstrate on how to do that? Cheers

[@daytona1212]

So what is the WIFI receive range of these camera's? In other words, how far can you take them away from your router before they start performing badly? Something no one seems to test for some reason.

[@AdamsTechLife]

there's a reason for this. there's loads of various factors including house type, materials, size, router, other devices on the network, internet speed, etc. there's no exact "one number" since every home is different but wifi 6 will give you the best range, able to cover a fairly large house.

[@daytona1212]

@@AdamsTechLife I agree, but it will stil give some indication.

[@MisterSliBanda]

Got one in hand, cheap indeed. But it doesn't come with 5V 2A USB charger, you will need to purchase one unless you have spare one around in your house. One thing though, unlike G3, it won't hide the camera in privacy mode, it will just turn around to somewhere that you set. In homekit, camera will be always on, so some part of your house will be visible to homekit at all time unless you physically power off the E1. The only thing I could do so far is adding a smart plug to it. So this is also an additional cost. But I suppose it's also a homekit problem.

[@MisterSliBanda]

Another thing is Human Detection frequency is 3 min by default. You need to purchase premium service to set it lower. Lowest setting is 15 sec. I don't know what exactly this setting does to be honest. 3 min seems working fine for my testing. But be aware of this hidden paid service before you buy this camera.

[@AdamsTechLife]

thanks for sharing your experience and some things i mentioned in the video :)

[@normandyreal4304]

Thanks for a thorough review and comparison! 👍

[@AdamsTechLife]

Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@edwardyiptf]

is it still able (or function) to record in tracking (both human and pet) mode when using apple home kit with icloud security camera recording?

[@AdamsTechLife]

Yes :)

[@AncientHippie]

Thanks I have the E1 and G2H Pro but can't get either to record to the inserted SIM card when motion is detected, very frustrating.

[@AdamsTechLife]

That is odd. You may want to reach out to aqara about that issue. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@CodeXND]

@@AdamsTechLife did I read it right ? He said SIM not SD card

[@myHomeKithome]

The E1 is a fantastic camera and you can't beat that price, but the G3 is hard to beat with everything it can do. I've got several G2H around the house and they are still a good option too. Hard decision to make really!

[@AdamsTechLife]

Dustin, thanks for your comment. Aqara makes some great HomeKit cameras!

[@AlexManMe]

Are there 2 G2Hs? Pretty sure my one doesn’t have a security system y

[@AdamsTechLife]

Yes, the g2h non pro is an older model and i think discontinued in place of the g2h pro. the g2h pro has security system, the non pro does not. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@AndysProTips]

How does this compare to tapo h225?

[@AdamsTechLife]

i just uploaded my review of the new tapo cams. tapo has more/better features at the same price, so i like tapo better but just depends what features you're looking for exactly.

[@scottsworld]

great video, thanks

[@AdamsTechLife]

Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@FaintMX]

Still waiting for an outdoor camera from Aqara , 3 diferrent indoor cameras are too much

[@AdamsTechLife]

Agreed

[@molewall]

You should fix the focusing of the video camera you use to make this video. The autofocus is super distracting.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for sharing that info and watching!

[@joeloprim]

“Master bathroom open” what the fuck lmao

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@joeloprim]

@@AdamsTechLife hahaha you're welcome

[@blackcoalboy]

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[@AdamsTechLife]

why do i lose them? idk lol cause i don't put it back in the same place. why is ekster my favorite? support for airtag.