Storm Score 65 out of 100
Reviews 2 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet TechRadar highest score
% Positive 50% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its privacy focus and affordability but fault its limited Apple HomeKit integration and feature set.”

Not Yet
Rated
65 / 100
Tier Distribution 2 reviews total
0%
50%
50%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Works with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Alexa
  • Built-in chime repeater improves battery life
  • Can be hard-wired to existing doorbell power supply
  • Free Cloud Storage
  • Facial Recognition
  • Local Video Processing

Points of Contention

  • Design feels thin
  • No HDR Imaging
  • 16:9 Aspect Ratio

Professional Reviews

2 reviews from 2 critics
70
Les Watson
TechRadar

“Smart doorbells that work with Apple HomeKit straight out of the box are pretty thin on the ground and almost all of them have drawbacks.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
60
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge

“But if you are comfortable with a more complicated — and more powerful — app and want to play with custom ringtones, tailored automations based on facial recognition, and all of the other options the Aqara ecosystem brings, then the Aqara G4 is definitely worth considering.”

Mixed 6/10

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