HomeKit Weekly: A look into the first Matter certified camera from Aqara
The Aqara Camera Hub G350 is the first Matter-certified camera on the market, offering advanced features like dual lenses, local AI tracking, and smart home hub capabilities. It integrates with Apple HomeKit despite current limitations in Home app support for Matter 1.5 cameras. The device emphasizes privacy with local processing, a physical lens shield, and multiple local storage options.
- ▪The Aqara Camera Hub G350 is the first camera to achieve Matter certification, supporting the latest Matter 1.5 standard.
- ▪It features a dual-lens system with 4K wide-angle and 2.5K telephoto lenses, along with 9x hybrid zoom and motorized pan-and-tilt for full room coverage.
- ▪The camera acts as a smart home hub with Zigbee, Thread Border Router, and Matter Controller functionality.
- ▪On-device AI enables local tracking of people and pets, enhancing privacy by avoiding cloud processing.
- ▪It supports local storage via microSD card or NAS, and integrates with Apple HomeKit Secure Video for iCloud recordings and facial recognition.
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