Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) vs Tapo C520WS (EU)
Smart cameras and doorbells · For Europe
- Both work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) works with Apple Home; for the Tapo C520WS (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- The Tapo C520WS (EU) works with Home Assistant; for the Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) it isn't confirmed.
- Neither is confirmed to work with SmartThings.
- They also differ on: radio, local control, type, power and paid plan needed for.
Side by side
| Fact | Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) | Tapo C520WS (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Apple Home | Yes[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Google Home | Yes[1] | Yes[1] |
| Amazon Alexa | Yes[1] | Yes[1] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[2] |
| Radio | Wi-Fi, Zigbee[2] | Wi-Fi, Ethernet[1] |
| Hub required | No[1] | No[1] |
| Local control | Unconfirmed[1] | Yes[1],[2] |
| Type | Indoor camera[3] | Outdoor camera[1] |
| Power | USB-C 5 V / 2 A (mains)[2] | Mains (9 V DC adapter)[1] |
| Local recording | Yes[2] | Yes[1] |
| Paid plan needed for | None for local features; HomeKit Secure Video may need a paid plan[1] | Cloud clip history and snapshots (Tapo Care)[1] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Tapo C520WS (EU): which works with Apple Home?
- Confirmed only for the Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU). The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) works directly; the Tapo C520WS (EU) isn't confirmed either way. More smart cameras for Apple Home
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Tapo C520WS (EU): which works with Google Home?
- Both work with Google Home directly. More smart cameras for Google Home
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Tapo C520WS (EU): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both work with Amazon Alexa directly. More smart cameras for Amazon Alexa
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Tapo C520WS (EU): which works with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed for either: we couldn't find an official source either way.
- Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) or Tapo C520WS (EU): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the Tapo C520WS (EU). The Aqara Camera Hub G3 (EU) isn't confirmed either way; the Tapo C520WS (EU) works directly. More smart cameras for Home Assistant
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