Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera E1, HomeKit Secure Video Indoor Camera

The Aqara E1 is a capable indoor camera with good 2K video quality, smooth pan/tilt, and proper HomeKit Secure Video integration. It’s been working well for monitoring my living room and has nice person detection. Night vision performs adequately, and the build feels decent. I appreciate the local recording option via microSD. Minor gripes: tracking can occasionally lose people in busy scenes, and the Aqara app is needed for full 2K and some advanced features. Still a strong buy at this price point compared to other HomeKit options.

Seems to work well so far! No complaints. Tested the night vision and it seems to work well. Had no problems connecting it on the app, WiFi, or Apple HomeKit. There are limitations with Apple HomeKit. You can view the live feed but it only seems to work when you are on the same WiFi. But the app works and I have tried it over a distance

We’ve been using the Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera for a while now, and it’s been a fantastic addition to our smart home setup. After the Nest security system was discontinued, we struggled to find a fully customizable solution that worked seamlessly with Apple HomeKit, and this camera fits the bill perfectly. Not only does it function as a camera, but it also serves as an alarm system and door chime. One of my favorite features is the privacy mode—when activated, the camera physically closes, adding an extra layer of peace of mind. Setting up automations, like chimes for when the door opens (using Aqara magnetic door sensors), was easy initially, though it didn’t consistently work. I reached out to the manufacturer, and they were quick to address and fix the issue—a big plus in my book. The integration with Apple HomeKit is seamless overall, allowing you to view secure recordings directly in the Apple Home app with no need for SD cards or third-party subscriptions. However, the scenes you set up in Apple HomeKit don’t always work properly, which is why I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5. If Apple HomeKit integration wasn’t a key feature for me, this would easily be a 5-star product. The only other improvement I’d suggest is for the alarm system’s built-in speaker. It’s not quite loud enough, even at its maximum volume. I wish there were a way to turn it up louder, or that Aqara would consider upgrading it to a more powerful speaker in the future. Overall, I’m very satisfied with its performance and especially its compatibility with Apple’s ecosystem. Bonus: we also use the Aqara deadbolt lock, and it integrates perfectly with the camera. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem and looking for a flexible, reliable security camera, this is a great option.

Totally Impressed. Great value. Incredible resolution and it moves. Much better by Logitech I should’ve bought this. For one Logitech I was able to buy 3 of these and it looks way better!!!

Very clear resolution and audio quality. Great for internal use in a small area. It Was difficult to set up due to the wifi requirements but other than that its great

The video quality is pretty good. That is the only nice thing I can say about this camera. TLDR: - The app is bad - Homekit integration is terrible - Maximum recording time of 12 seconds, and a 3 minute delay before you can record again. - Major privacy concerns. - All of my issues were either confirmed by Aqara support or completely ignored. INITIAL REVIEW: Yes, the video quality is good. But the mic/speaker for two-way communication is as bad as a child's walkie-talkie. Unfortunately the integration with HomeKit is very poor and the iOS app is not very intuitive. There are preset PTZ locations that can be set in the app, but you must manually to rotate to those locations. You can’t use any HomeKit automations or shortcuts to trigger rotating or recording. The app has its own “automations” (see screenshot) and “scenes”, but they are completely independent of HomeKit and don’t integrate with them at all. UPDATE: After using the camera for a few weeks, it gets so much worse than I initially realized. When it detects motion, it will only record for 12 seconds total, no matter what movement is still happening. AND it will not detect movement again fro another 3 minutes. I have contacted Aqara support directly and they have confirmed this is the case. The only way around it is to set recording to "continuous." Also, it will only capture video from the moment the motion starts – there is no pre/post event recording like you get with other cameras. But wait! It gets worse. There’s a setting for “detection frequency” that I mentioned above, which defaults to 3 minutes. So after it initially records an event it will not begin to detect and record motion again for 3 minutes. If you want to shorten that amount of time…YOU HAVE TO BUY A THEIR SUBSCRIPTION. See screenshot. Even if you subscribe, you can only reduce that time down to 15 seconds. Why have any non-recording time at all? If something is happening, record it!! Next, in order to save a recording to your phone (iPhone app anyway), they require full access to all of your personal photos. Apple offers a "Save Only" permission that allows apps to save photos and videos, but not see anything in your library, but the Aqara app does not implement this permission. When I contacted support about this, they basically pretended to not understand me and said they couldn't see any of your photos. Then why would they ask for that level of permission? I even sent them the direct link to Apple's developer documentation showing how easy it would be to implement this. They ignored me. In addition, there is a lot of non-local network traffic generated by this device. I am not using their cloud service, and all recordings should be saved only to the SD card. So it's odd that there is 3.72 GB of UPLOAD traffic over the last 24 hours. There's another 101MB of download traffic despite the lack of any firmware updates available. I still need to do more research on this and block it at the firewall, but this is just one more reason not to trust this company. CONCLUSION: Absolutely do not buy this camera. It can't reliably do the one thing I bought it to do, which is to record all human activity. Since it's past the return window, I'm just going to give this away to someone else and be done with the Aqara brand.

Love this camera! It’s easy to install and provides great footage of the room. I love the notification feature.

I had high hopes for this device but it failed in every aspect. Poor HomeKit support, poor picture quality, and it’s clear they cheaped out on the build quality by not including a magnetic base, no hub support, and the software is far inferior to the the G3 despite being newer. I will be returning. Pros Cheaper than G3 Includes USB-C as part of the connection Cons E1 picture has bad grain on the left and right of the image during night vision and during the day. G3 does not have this issue. WiFi 6 claim on this device only supports 2.4 GHz frequency, no 5 GHz frequency compatibility. G3 includes both No magnetic base, needs double sided tape or the included plastic base with drywall screws to mount it anywhere that is not horizontal or flat to the surface. More expensive than G2H pro with “better” resolution however, even in HomeKit it looks worse than the G3 and G2H pro. In the Aqara app, device is trying to connect to HomeKit despite already being connected. It won’t show it is already connected and gives an error message. Despite being USB-C, the unit comes with a USB-C to USB-A cable and no power adapter. Why bother including USB-C to USB-A cable, just include USB-C to USB-C cable and at least warn customers no power adapter is included. To be fair almost all of Aqara devices do not include power adapter. Update: Aqara customer service is great. They refunded the purchase in full.

Image quality is good. But a number of options need a paid subscription for cloud storage, and those options do not accept NAS server storage. Do your homework before buying this product

ch nutze die Aqara 2K Innenraum Sicherheitskamera E1 nun seit einigen Wochen im Alltag und bin wirklich überzeugt. Die Kamera ist nicht nur preislich attraktiv, sondern bietet auch eine beeindruckende Kombination aus Bildqualität, intelligenter Steuerung und einfacher Einrichtung. Hier meine Eindrücke im Detail: ⸻ 📸 Bildqualität – gestochen scharf in 2K Die 2K-Auflösung liefert ein sehr klares und detailreiches Bild, deutlich besser als herkömmliche 1080p-Kameras. Gesichter, Texte oder kleine Bewegungen lassen sich gut erkennen – selbst bei schwächerem Licht. ⸻ 🔁 Schwenken, Neigen, Zoomen – volle Kontrolle Die Kamera lässt sich per App in alle Richtungen schwenken und neigen (Pan/Tilt), was für eine vollständige Raumüberwachung ideal ist. Der digitale Zoom ist ebenfalls praktisch, etwa zur Vergrößerung einzelner Bereiche. ⸻ 🌙 Nachtsicht – zuverlässig im Dunkeln Dank Infrarot-Nachtsicht funktioniert die Kamera auch bei völliger Dunkelheit zuverlässig. Die Reichweite reicht locker für einen ganzen Raum und Bewegungen sind auch nachts gut erkennbar. ⸻ 📱 Smart Home Integration & App-Steuerung Besonders begeistert bin ich von der nahtlosen Integration ins Apple HomeKit, Alexa und Google Home. Die Aqara-App ist intuitiv, stabil und erlaubt feine Einstellungen wie Bewegungserkennung, Benachrichtigungen oder Privatzonen. ⸻ 🔔 Intelligente Bewegungserkennung Die Kamera unterscheidet sehr zuverlässig zwischen echten Bewegungen (z. B. Personen) und irrelevanten Veränderungen wie Licht oder Schatten. Es gibt auch die Option für Gesichtserkennung und benutzerdefinierte Alarme. ⸻ 🔒 Datenschutz & lokale Speicherung Neben Cloud-Optionen lässt sich auch eine microSD-Karte (bis 512 GB) verwenden – ideal für alle, die ihre Daten lokal speichern möchten. Positiv ist auch, dass die Kamera eine Privatsphäre-Abdeckung aktivieren kann. ⸻ ⚙️ Einrichtung & Montage – einfach und schnell Die Installation war kinderleicht: Strom anschließen, per QR-Code mit der App koppeln – fertig. Die Kamera kann frei aufgestellt oder mit der mitgelieferten Halterung auch an Wand oder Decke montiert werden. ⸻ Fazit: Die Aqara Kamera E1 bietet Funktionen, die man sonst nur in deutlich teureren Modellen findet – in 2K-Auflösung, mit Schwenk-/Neigefunktion, Nachtsicht, intelligenter Erkennung und starker App-Anbindung. Für mich ein absoluter Geheimtipp im Innenbereich! ✅ Klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die zuverlässige Überwachung ohne Abo-Zwang und mit starker Bildqualität suchen.

La Aqara Camera E1 es una cámara de seguridad para interiores que va más allá de la simple vigilancia, sirviendo como un centro de control inteligente para tu hogar. Su combinación de resolución 2K, funcionalidad de giro e inclinación (Pan & Tilt) y su compatibilidad universal (especialmente con HomeKit Secure Video y Wi-Fi 6) la convierten en una de las cámaras más completas y versátiles del mercado. ✅ Análisis de Tecnología y Funcionalidad Resolución 2K (Alta Definición): La calidad de imagen es notablemente superior al Full HD (1080p). La resolución 2K proporciona mayor detalle y claridad, lo cual es crucial para la identificación de rostros o el monitoreo de mascotas y niños en alta fidelidad. Giro e Inclinación (Pan & Tilt): La capacidad de rotación remota te permite supervisar una habitación completa sin puntos ciegos. Es fácil de controlar desde la aplicación y útil para seguir la actividad de una mascota o para realizar rondas de vigilancia programadas. Integración Domótica Universal: Esta es su mayor fortaleza. Es una de las pocas cámaras que ofrece compatibilidad nativa con los tres grandes ecosistemas: HomeKit Secure Video (HKSV): Permite el almacenamiento cifrado en iCloud y la detección inteligente de personas/animales/vehículos directamente a través de Apple. Alexa, Google Home y IFTTT: Aseguran que se integra perfectamente en cualquier automatización o para visualizar el feed en pantallas inteligentes. Visión Nocturna y Seguimiento de Personas: La visión nocturna por infrarrojos es clara y efectiva en la oscuridad total. Además, la función de Seguimiento de Personas mueve automáticamente la cámara para mantener al sujeto detectado en el centro del encuadre, una función de seguridad proactiva. Wi-Fi 6: La conectividad de última generación Wi-Fi 6 minimiza la latencia y asegura una transmisión de video más fluida y estable, algo esencial para el video 2K. ❌ Compromisos y Áreas de Mejora Uso en Interiores Exclusivo: La cámara está diseñada para interiores. No es resistente a la intemperie (IP) y no debe usarse en exteriores, a diferencia de algunos modelos híbridos. Alimentación por Cable: Requiere una conexión constante a la corriente (USB-A/Micro USB o USB-C en la mayoría de los casos), lo que significa que su ubicación está limitada por la disponibilidad de un enchufe cercano. Configuración Domótica: Aunque la compatibilidad es universal, la configuración inicial en sistemas como HomeKit puede ser ligeramente más compleja para un usuario principiante en domótica que una cámara estándar plug-and-play. 🎯 Conclusión Profesional La Aqara Camera E1 es una inversión de valor excepcional para el hogar inteligente. Si valoras el detalle de la resolución 2K, el control total del ángulo de visión (PTZ) y, sobre todo, una integración domótica impecable con cualquier plataforma (especialmente Apple HomeKit), esta cámara supera a la mayoría de sus competidores en funcionalidad y calidad de imagen. Es la elección perfecta para quienes desean un monitoreo interior avanzado y sin compromisos de conectividad.

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Je suis extrêmement satisfait de mon achat. Voici pourquoi : Intégration transparente avec Apple HomeKit : La configuration de la caméra avec mon iPhone a été incroyablement simple grâce à l'application Maison. En quelques étapes, j'ai pu l'ajouter à mon réseau domestique et commencer à surveiller mon appartement en un rien de temps. Protection de la vie privée et sécurité renforcée : En tant qu'utilisateur Apple soucieux de ma vie privée, la promesse de sécurité renforcée était un facteur décisif pour moi. La caméra Aqara respecte pleinement les normes de confidentialité d'Apple, avec un cryptage de bout en bout et un contrôle total sur mes données. Je me sens en confiance en sachant que mes enregistrements vidéo restent privés et sécurisés. Fonctionnalités avancées et fiabilité : La caméra Aqara offre une gamme impressionnante de fonctionnalités, de la détection de mouvement, suivi de l'humain à la vision nocturne en passant par la capacité de stockage sur le cloud. La qualité vidéo est exceptionnelle, même dans des conditions de faible luminosité, et je suis impressionné par la réactivité du système. Contrôle vocal pratique : Grâce à Siri et à mes autres appareils Apple compatibles, je peux facilement contrôler ma caméra avec des commandes vocales. C'est particulièrement pratique lorsque je suis occupé ou lorsque mes mains sont pleines. En résumé, la caméra de sécurité intelligente Aqara pour Apple HomeKit offre une intégration transparente, une sécurité renforcée et des fonctionnalités avancées, ce qui en fait un choix idéal pour ceux qui recherchent une solution de surveillance domestique fiable et respectueuse de la vie privée. Je la recommande vivement à tous les utilisateurs d'appareils Apple.