Aqara's Matter-compatible camera promises easier smart home integration

"The Aqara G350 is an indoor security cam that also functions as a Zigbee and Matter hub in the Aqara Home app, which means the camera will enable you to control various devices across smart home protocols from different brands within one location."

"The camera itself comes with a 4K wide-angle and a 2.5K telephoto lens, providing both panoramic and closeup views. It also has 9x hybrid zoom and a pan-tilt mechanism that can give you 360-degree coverage of the room it's in."

"The G400 wired doorbell camera that can connect to the internet either via Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi 6. It has a lens with 2K resolution and 165-degree ultra-wide field of view, so that it can capture visitors even when they're standing close."

Aqara has released two new smart home cameras designed to enhance interoperability and security. The G350 is the first Matter-certified camera, functioning as both a security device and a Zigbee and Matter hub. It features dual lenses with 4K wide-angle and 2.5K telephoto capabilities, 9x hybrid zoom, and 360-degree pan-tilt coverage. AI-powered tracking monitors people and pets while filtering meaningful events before alerting users. The G400 doorbell camera offers 2K resolution with a 165-degree ultra-wide field of view and connects via Ethernet or Wi-Fi 6. It includes on-device detection and cloud-based AI for identifying faces, packages, vehicles, and animals. Both cameras integrate with major platforms including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings, priced at $140 and $100 respectively.

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