What two G100 cameras handle around the home
- Each camera needs a 5V 1A DC power supply that Aqara leaves out of the box, and Wi-Fi must run on 2.4 GHz because 5 GHz is not supported.
- Both spotlight and infrared night modes are off by default and must be switched on manually in the app.
The G100 is built for watching a couple of spots at once. Each camera shoots 2304x1296 with a 140-degree field of view, so a driveway, back door, nursery or garage corner stays in frame without shoving the lens into a narrow hallway angle.
Two night modes are worth knowing before you mount anything. Spotlight mode adds color by lighting the scene, while IR mode records in monochrome using invisible 940 nm light. Both must be turned on by hand in the app, so plan that step rather than expecting them to switch over on their own.
We'd consider this pair a sensible fit for a renter or first-time camera owner who uses Apple Home and wants both rooms covered in one purchase. If your household lives entirely outside Apple's ecosystem, you can still stream through Google, Alexa displays or Home Assistant over RTSP, but the setup is less hand-holding.
What the $63.49 price means
You're paying $63.49 for the two-pack, which Aqara lists under model CH-C08E in white. The typical price across the last 90 days works out to $74.80, so this offer runs about $11.31 below that average and roughly 15 percent off.
Our price data also shows $63.49 matching the lowest price we've recorded, set this all-time window, so there's no waiting game if you already know where both cameras will go.
Sticker price is not the whole bill. Cloud event storage, pet and vehicle recognition, and AI tagging sit behind the HomeGuardian plan, and HomeKit Secure Video needs an active iCloud subscription plus an Apple Home hub. Work those into your monthly math before comparing camera prices alone.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $63.49 |
| Customer rating | 4.2 |
| Customer reviews | 1741 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $74.80 |
| Difference | $11.31 (15 percent) |
Placement, storage and the Apple resolution catch
The IP65 housing takes rain, dust and rough weather, so a porch overhang, eave or garage wall works as well as a shelf. Keep each unit within reach of a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi signal for stable live view and low-latency streaming over Wi-Fi 6.
Footage can go to a microSD card up to 512GB or a NAS if you want 24/7 recording without a subscription, and time-lapse mode squeezes a day down to 15 seconds when you use a card and wired power. HomeKit caps resolution at 1080p, and the same 1080p limit applies inside Aqara Home while both apps are connected.
Before you buy, confirm which storage route you'll actually use, since the card is not included, and decide whether the HomeGuardian features matter enough to subscribe. If you plan to run everything through Apple, consider whether 1080p output is enough for the distances you're covering.
When the G100 pair is the wrong pick
Look elsewhere if you need 5 GHz Wi-Fi, a camera that runs on battery, or one that ships with a power adapter. This pair is wired, 2.4 GHz, and the brick is separate.
Skip it too if you won't use Apple Home, Google or Alexa at all and want only a local Aqara setup, since the wider smart-home hooks are a large part of the appeal. And if you're chasing full 2K in a HomeKit-only setup, that ceiling stays at 1080p here.
Product details
| Model | CH-C08E |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Size | 2-Pack |
