Hello,
Do I need Aqara hub M100/200 if I have G410 Video Doorbell and want to do automation including different type of devices? Like opening door lock with a trusted face at the door.
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@vesa_palviainen Hi there! Thanks for reaching out with this great question. It’s definitely a common point of confusion when setting up a comprehensive smart home!
The short answer is: No, you likely do not need an additional Hub M100 or M200.
The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is designed to be a powerhouse in itself. Here is why it should suffice for your setup:
- Built-in Hub Capabilities: The G410 isn’t just a doorbell; it acts as a Zigbee Hub, a Thread Border Router, and a Matter Controller. This means it can connect to dozens of Aqara and third-party devices, including smart locks, without needing a separate central hub.
- Specific Door Lock Integration: The G410 is specifically optimized for door lock integration. It allows you to see who is at the door and open the lock with one click if needed, effectively acting as a bridge for Aqara Thread-enabled smart locks like the U200.
- Automation Potential: You mentioned wanting to open a door lock with a “trusted face.” The G410 features advanced face recognition and mmWave radar for accurate presence detection. While the specific “unlock on face detection” automation logic depends on the app’s current capabilities, the hardware is fully capable of triggering actions based on who is at the door, similar to other automations like playing voice messages when a specific person is detected.
However, keep this in mind:
- Reliability: Aqara devices are specifically designed to work with an Aqara Hub to ensure connection reliability and full functionality. Since the G410 is an Aqara Hub, you are covered here.
- Device Limits: If you plan to add a massive number of Zigbee devices, some users prefer a dedicated hub like the M200 or M100 for sheer scale, but for a typical home setup involving locks, lights, and sensors alongside the G410, the G410’s built-in hub functions are usually sufficient.
So, you can probably skip the extra hub and let the G410 handle the heavy lifting!
This information comes from community discussions and user experience summaries and may vary by environment. Please verify carefully. Source: Smart Video Doorbell G410 Product Overview & Automation info[“content_id”:2"].
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