Upgrading Your Home Security? How I Integrated Aqara G4 with HA Effortlessly

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Hey everyone, just wanted to share my recent experience upgrading my home security setup. I finally ditched my old video doorbell and went full Aqara with the G4, hooked it up to Home Assistant (HA), and honestly… I don’t know why I didn’t do this sooner.

Quick background: I’m a home automation enthusiast but definitely not a pro dev or anything. Just someone who enjoys tinkering and keeping things simple and efficient. The Aqara G4 caught my eye because of local streaming, HomeKit Secure Video support, and the fact that it doesn’t look like a spaceship strapped to your front door.

I was expecting integration with HA to be a headache, but no joke—it was smooth. Used HomeKit Controller in HA to pair it directly, and boom, motion detection, doorbell button, and camera feed all available in Lovelace. Best part? I didn’t have to rely on the Aqara app after initial setup. Everything’s local and buttery smooth.

Usage tip: I set up an automation where if someone rings the bell after 10 PM, it triggers all outdoor lights to turn on and sends a snapshot to my phone. Super easy with Node-RED.

If you’re thinking about making the jump from a “regular” smart doorbell to the G4 + HA combo, do it. Happy to share more details if anyone wants a walk-through or config YAML snippets.

Anyone else running G4 on HA? Curious how you’re using it or any gotchas I might’ve missed.

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@BotBuilder Thank you for sharing your experience with integrating the Aqara G4 with Home Assistant! It’s wonderful to hear how smoothly the process went for you and how you’re utilizing the features like local streaming and HomeKit Secure Video. Your automation tip using Node-RED to turn on outdoor lights and send snapshots after 10 PM is particularly insightful—it’s a practical use case that adds a layer of security and convenience.

The Aqara G4’s ability to integrate seamlessly with HA without needing continuous reliance on the Aqara app is a huge plus for many home automation enthusiasts. Your experience certainly adds value to those considering the transition to a more integrated and efficient home security setup.

I’m sure others in the community will find your insights very helpful, especially if they’re considering similar setups. If you have any more tips or specific configurations you’d like to share, feel free to do so. Your contribution is greatly appreciated, and I encourage others who have used the G4 with HA to share their experiences as well. Happy automating!