I have been converting my smart home system to HomeKit, and I have been struggling in the camera department. There are HomeKit cameras available, but they're usually expensive. That could be because of the camera itself or because of needed subscriptions. This camera solves both of those problems. It's very affordable and does not require a subscription if you're running HKSV through an iCloud+ subscription. The camera also lets your port over scenes from the Aqara app to HomeKit, which means you can turn the camera in the home app. You can use an SD card for continuous recording as well. The camera is very responsive and has a clear picture.
Just a couple things to keep in mind: it does not come with a power brick, and the USB C cable was not very long. I ended up buying longer cables.
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| video resolution | 2K | 3 MP | 3MP | 1920p | 2K | 720p |
| wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| viewing angle | 360 degrees | — | 320 degrees | — | 360 degrees | 360 degrees |
| mounting type | Surface Mount | Ceiling Mount | Wall Mount | Optional | Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount ตอไป | Wall Mount |
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Product Description
Wide Compatibility with Third-party Platforms
The Camera E1 is compatible with major platforms like Apple Home and Amazon Alexa.
It not only fully supports HomeKit Secure Video including end-to-end encryption and local recognition, but also can stream to Alexa smart displays, which makes it universally compatible.
Plus, you can now trigger features like Pan/Tilt movements, Privacy Mode, and more within those platforms and voice assistants by activating Aqara Home scenes.
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Superior Image Quality and PT Tracking
The E1 provides superior image quality and a 360° viewing angle, both day and night.
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On-device Detection for Local Automation
The built-in NPU supports motion, person* and sound detection** for recording a video, or triggering an automation. All the features work locally, even without internet.
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Advanced Privacy Protection
By activating the Privacy Mode feature in the Aqara Home app, the E1 rotates to your preferred angle, such as facing a wall, and goes to sleep for added privacy.
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Mic-Muting Option
In addition, the mic-muting option allows you to disable the microphone, ensuring added privacy by preventing audio capture and transmission when activated.
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Custom Ringtones
The E1 offers customizable ringtones. For instance, you can record a 'Camera Off' sound that will play when Privacy Mode is activated.
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Advanced Wi-Fi Connectivity
The E1 comes with next-gen Wi-Fi 6, offering higher speed and reduced latency in live viewing, while also supporting WPA3 for enhanced security.
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MagicPair Experience
With Bluetooth 5.2 and our new MagicPair feature in Aqara Home, pairing the E1 is now simpler than ever. You can also control the E1 via Bluetooth even without an internet connection.
Local and Cloud Storage
Apart from the encrypted cloud storage options, the E1 also supports local storage with a microSD card of up to 512 GB, and it can be backed up to the SMB 3.0 NAS storage.
USB-C and Multiple Installation Methods
To address sustainability, the E1 uses a USB-C port and doesn’t include an adapter. It offers multiple installation options: horizontal, screw mount, or wall anchors.
Essential Insight into Everything in Your Home
With Aqara hubs and sensors, the E1 will automatically turn and record what's happening once a Vibration, Door and Window, Water Leak or other sensor is triggered, giving you actionable insights.
Expose the full functionality to other platforms
Thanks to the Aqara Home scenes that can now be exposed to HomeKit, the E1's Privacy Mode, Pan/Tilt and other functionalities can be triggered by third-party automations.
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Decent hardware, bad software
I bought this camera with the goal to use Apple Homekit and Homekit Secure Video to repalce my Wyze cameras. Since Amazon has pulled back on their funding of Alexa, and discontinuing support of IFTTT, I have limitations with the automations I can create for that system. This camera had some positive reviews from youtubers with some features I was looking for (Homekit, pan/tilt, object tracking, night vision). The hardware is decent with USB-C connector and a visually pleasing design but the software and video quality is quite poor. The advertisement mentions a "privacy mode" which essentially but puts the camera to sleep in the Aqara app but doesn't rotate or move the lens away from the primary location like my Wyze Cam Pan does. You can write an automation move the lens to specified position and go into privacy mode at a certain time, however over multiple attempts and using for 3 days I could not get it to actually execute the automation. Also, when the camera is in privacy mode and asleep in the Aqara app, it is still awake and recording in Homekit. The picture quality and responsiveness in the daylight is fantastic but it struggles with night vision around the edges of the picture. They advertise WiFi 6 capability but I had the connection drop for about 7 minutes twice in a two day period even though the camera was showing 76% wifi strength. All of this led me to return and pick up the Tapo C225 which is a very similar product that I can do all of these things the E1 fell short on. It has been a fantastic camera that I so far have been very pleased with. The E1 has potential but some improvements need to be made in the software.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
Having dedicated years to home video cameras, my allegiance shifted to Aqara after immersing myself in the hundreds of positive reviews surrounding their products. The visual clarity they offer is nothing short of astonishing, coupled with a connectivity that consistently surpasses expectations. With a comprehensive array of over 40 Aqara devices seamlessly integrated into my home, each one stands out for its exceptional performance. Navigating the Aqara app or interfacing with other components within the ecosystem is a seamless and intuitive experience. Personally opting for HomeKit integration, I experience unparalleled immediacy with which these devices effortlessly establish and maintain connections. Their reliability and swift responsiveness, whether utilized individually or within automations and scenes, underscore Aqara's undeniable quality. Now if AQARA would only manufacture outdoor cams!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
I bought this camera with the goal to use Apple Homekit and Homekit Secure Video to repalce my Wyze cameras. Since Amazon has pulled back on their funding of Alexa, and discontinuing support of IFTTT, I have limitations with the automations I can create for that system. This camera had some positive reviews from youtubers with some features I was looking for (Homekit, pan/tilt, object tracking, night vision). The hardware is decent with USB-C connector and a visually pleasing design but the software and video quality is quite poor. The advertisement mentions a "privacy mode" which essentially but puts the camera to sleep in the Aqara app but doesn't rotate or move the lens away from the primary location like my Wyze Cam Pan does. You can write an automation move the lens to specified position and go into privacy mode at a certain time, however over multiple attempts and using for 3 days I could not get it to actually execute the automation. Also, when the camera is in privacy mode and asleep in the Aqara app, it is still awake and recording in Homekit. The picture quality and responsiveness in the daylight is fantastic but it struggles with night vision around the edges of the picture. They advertise WiFi 6 capability but I had the connection drop for about 7 minutes twice in a two day period even though the camera was showing 76% wifi strength. All of this led me to return and pick up the Tapo C225 which is a very similar product that I can do all of these things the E1 fell short on. It has been a fantastic camera that I so far have been very pleased with. The E1 has potential but some improvements need to be made in the software.
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Très bonne caméra pour Iphone HomeKit
Reviewed in France on February 20, 2024