Xiaomi’s ecological chain company Aqara has launched the Aqara smart camera G2 (Gateway Edition) with the device set to go on sale on March 26 in China. It comes with a price tag of 249 yuan ($37). The device isn’t just a smart camera but a smart home gateway based on Zigbee 3.0.
The Aqara smart camera G2 comes with a compact size and has a strong magnet on the base which can be attached to the surface of a metal object. The device can be installed in various ways such as on a flat surface, on a wall and can even be flipped on the ceiling. The smart camera packs a 2-megapixels camera and is powered by a new image sensor which effectively enhances the sensitivity by 42%. The camera is supplemented by eight 940nm infrared lights providing visibility at night for up to a distance of 8m. The infra-red light provides night vision without red burst and so, is suitable for placement in the baby room.
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Further, the Aqara smart camera G2 adopts AI image recognition technology which can quickly detect movement and detect human form. Thus, it effectively avoids false alarms caused by pets running and reduce unnecessary interference. The device has a microSD storage slot and the recorded videos are automatically uploaded to the cloud. Thus, the videos can be downloaded from the cloud even if a burglar or intruder chose to damage the camera. The Aqara G2 supports full-duplex voice call function, just press and hold the voice call button to open the call function. The child presses the top button of the camera for 3 seconds to start a 15-second video recording and sends a message that he or she wants to send across. With the smart home feature, you can remotely view everything at home and also link other smart home gadgets like the smart locks, human sensors and other Aqara smart devices for centralised control.
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