Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 vs LG Video Doorbell Wired (Apple Home Collection)
3 questions both answer, side by side. Every answer is backed by the dated sources at the bottom.
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Can a doorbell camera recognize faces and packages?
The G410 recognizes faces on the device, and its 2K, 175° camera is built to make out faces and packages.
Good to know: Maker's description; we haven't found an independent test yet.
Apple says the LG doorbell recognizes people, familiar faces, pets, vehicles and packages, with a second camera on the step.
Good to know: $249.95 from December 2026. Recordings need iCloud+; a HomePod, Apple TV or HomeView is required.
Can a video doorbell work with Apple Home?
The G410 has full HomeKit Secure Video support, so it works in Apple's Home app.
Good to know: HomeKit Secure Video stores clips in iCloud, which needs an iCloud+ plan.
LG's Video Doorbell Wired is part of Apple's Home Collection and recognizes people, faces, pets and packages in Apple Home.
Good to know: $249.95, from December 2026. Recordings need iCloud+ (from $0.99/month); live view works without. Needs a HomePod, Apple TV or HomeView as hub.
Does a video doorbell need a separate hub?
The G410 has a built-in Matter controller and doubles as a hub for Aqara Zigbee and Matter devices.
Good to know: Maker's description.
Apple's LG Video Doorbell Wired needs a HomePod, Apple TV or HomeView as the home hub.
Good to know: On sale from December 2026; recordings need iCloud+, live view doesn't.
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Can a video doorbell run on batteries, without wiring?
The G410 can be hardwired or run on replaceable batteries, which Aqara rates for up to 5 months.
Good to know: Battery life depends on use; continuous recording needs the wired setup.
Can a video doorbell save video without a subscription?
The G410 records to a microSD card of up to 512 GB; cloud backup is an optional subscription.
Good to know: Card sold separately. Round-the-clock recording only when it's wired.
How we know (2 sources)
US product page for the Doorbell Camera Hub G410, read Oct 22, 2026: 2K camera with a 175° lens to identify faces and packages, on-device face recognition, full HomeKit Secure Video support, and a built-in Matter controller that doubles as a hub for Aqara Zigbee and Matter devices. Wired, or on replaceable batteries for up to 5 months. Records to a microSD card up to 512 GB (24/7 recording only when wired); cloud backup is an optional HomeGuardian subscription.
Read the sourceApple Home Collection, built by LG and Schneider Electric, goes on sale from December 2026, some items in early 2027. LG Smart Deadbolt ($349.95) unlocks via Ultra Wideband as you walk up with Home Key on iPhone or Apple Watch, has a keypad and backup key, works with Matter and locally without internet. Cameras $199.95-$399.95 (Video Doorbell Wired $249.95) recognize people, familiar faces, pets, vehicles and packages; recordings need iCloud+ ($0.99 for one camera, $2.99 for five, $9.99 unlimited), live view works without, and a HomePod, Apple TV or HomeView is required as hub.
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