I have a Aqara M3 hub (Chinese version) which I am really happy with and it acts as a redundancy/backup system if Hubitat is down.
I have not had any issues until I purchased a Aqara Video doorbell G4.
It seems that the Aqara video doorbell G4 is region locked, and I am only able to add it to Aqara Home if I change the region to "UK" from "China Mainland".
I guess it is not a big issue if I have two Aqara Home accounts.
However, not being able to add it to Aqara M3 hub limits some of the automations that are possible with this video doorbell.
I'll see how it goes, but I am likely to sell the Aqara M3 (Chinese version) and buy an international version for the UK.
The Aqara G4 doorbell is wireless (Wi-Fi) and communicates with its Wi-Fi repeater/chime.
I quite like it since I am using the Aqara M3 hub, and I needed a battery doorbell (can be wired, battery will act as a backup).
The only thing I don't like is that the recordings are quite short and not continuous while presence is being detected, it does multiple 12-second recordings whilst motion is still active.
I guess it depends on what you are after in a doorbell, maybe the Reolink Doorbell would be a better option as they can integrate in multiple systems, see the reviews on YouTube.
Below are some screenshots from Aqara App and Home Assistant as well. Hope this helps.
Wow!!
Thank you so much for the comprehensive reply.
I'm currently using a Ring doorbell and camera/floodlight. I have their basic plan which I feel is a waste of money if I'm completely honest.
As I will be starting everything from scratch in our new home I want to get what people think is currently the best.
I've read numerous posts on cameras etc. and it seems a mine field. There is just so much out there.
Maybe I'll start yet another "What doorbell cameras etc. are people using!"
