Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera E1, Pan & Tilt, HomeKit Secure Video Indoor Camera, Two-Way Audio, Night Vision, Person Tracking, Wi-Fi 6, Plug-in Cam Supports HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and IFTTT

The Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera E1 has been a stellar addition to my home security setup, offering a perfect blend of advanced features, easy integration, and reliable performance.Crystal Clear 2K Video QualityFrom the moment I powered up the Aqara E1, the 2K video quality stood out. The high-definition resolution captures every detail with stunning clarity, whether it's daytime or night. The camera's night vision capability is particularly impressive, providing clear and crisp images even in complete darkness. This level of detail gives me confidence that nothing will go unnoticed in my home.Pan & Tilt FunctionalityThe pan and tilt feature is another highlight. It offers a wide field of view, allowing me to monitor large areas of my home with ease. The camera smoothly rotates to follow movement, ensuring that I can keep track of any activity in real-time. This functionality is especially useful for covering multiple areas with a single camera, reducing the need for multiple devices.HomeKit Secure Video IntegrationIntegration with Apple HomeKit Secure Video has been seamless. Setting up the camera in the Home app was straightforward, and I appreciate the added security and privacy features that come with HomeKit. The ability to store footage securely in iCloud and access it from any of my Apple devices is a significant advantage. The camera also supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, making it versatile for various smart home ecosystems.Two-Way AudioThe two-way audio feature is a fantastic addition. The audio quality is clear, allowing for smooth communication through the camera. This has been particularly useful for checking in on my pets or speaking to family members when I’m away from home. The built-in microphone and speaker work flawlessly, ensuring that conversations are clear and free from distortion.Person Tracking and Smart AlertsThe intelligent person tracking and smart alerts have significantly enhanced my home security. The camera can distinguish between people and other movements, reducing false alarms and ensuring that I am only notified of important events. The motion detection is highly sensitive and can be customized through the app to suit my needs.Wi-Fi 6 and ConnectivityThe support for Wi-Fi 6 ensures a fast and stable connection. I’ve experienced no lag or buffering issues, even when accessing the camera remotely. The plug-in design is convenient, eliminating the need to worry about battery life and ensuring continuous operation.ConclusionOverall, the Aqara 2K Indoor Security Camera E1 is a fantastic investment for anyone looking to enhance their home security. Its high-quality video, smart features, and seamless integration with major smart home platforms make it a standout choice. Whether you are a tech enthusiast or just starting with home automation, this camera offers exceptional value and peace of mind. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a reliable and feature-rich indoor security camera.

I love the way it works seamlessly with Apple home integration. Great value for money, simple UI & seamless integration with Apple Home.

This camera allows connection to the WiFi network using WPA3 security protocol, use of HomeKit Secure Video (does not require to use the Aqara platform), has remote movement (only through the Aqara App), which is necessary as the field of view is not as wide as other cameras as the Eve Cam or the Logitech Circle view, but it can not be managed through the Apple Home App. Night vision is Ok. Set up is easy and straightforward.

Reviewed April 2024:Bought this on a bit of a whim, as it was on special and I came across it while checking the price of another brand.We're an Apple household, using HomeKit for lights, heating, power strips and a number of cameras from different manufacturers, some directly support HomeKit, some require HomeBridge to connect them together. It all works pretty well.Wanted a camera set up in the garden shed, ideally with the means to record without having a subscription and additional cost. Have previously experimented with one Netatmo camera, which is excellent, but even at the cheapest I paid, still double what this Aqara unit is, and its static while this has pan and tilt.Set up was relatively painless, I used the Aqara app to set it up in the house, and once all working, moved it to the shed.I decided to set it on the roof, meaning its upside down. There is a fitting kit supplied, so this was painless and in the Aqara software its possible to adjust the picture by rotating it, and this is then inherited into HomeKit.Adjusting the pan and tilt can only be carried out using the Aqara software, it is (currently) not possible directly from HomeKit, although I'm told this is due to HomeKit not supporting it, not an issue with Aqara. (come on Apple, sort this out!).Pan and tilt works pretty well, I don't use it much once its set up to give a view of the shed door and the camera is quite a wide field of view so there is no way somebody can get in without being picked up.Picture quality is pretty decent, its as good as a Google camera (we have several of these both indoor and out), and this includes the night vision which I think it probably better than the Google ones, but its an opinion rather than based on any test.History is stored on a memory card (not included), I think it may be possible to also save events on a NAS drive of similar, although I've not experimented with this yet.Overall, this is a good buy. I'm not sure we have a need for another indoor camera, but this would be a good choice.

I am heavily invested in Nest cameras in my home. However, I want to move away from the subscription model for my cameras.Yes, Aqara offer their Homeguard subscription, however, they are also open enough to offer HomeKit Secure Video integration. Since setting up, notifications are super quick, far quicker than Nest, so I’ve cancelled my Nest subscription.The picture is superb and I love the tracking. I had this set up for pet tracking and noticed my naughty dog on the sofas yesterday!!I’m going to slowly move everything over to Aqara now. Highly recommended camera.

The camera meets expectations for recording video and audio clearly. However, the only issue I encountered was with connecting to the router through HomeKit, as the camera initially had difficulties connecting. Although it worked fine after removing my router from HomeKit, this shouldn’t be necessary. Due to this minor inconvenience, I’m not sure if I’m completely satisfied with the purchase.