Matter camera lands: Aqara G350
The Aqara Camera Hub G350 is out as the first Matter‑compatible smart security camera, promising simpler cross‑platform integration for smart homes (forbes.com). That makes it a strong pick if you're standardising a HomeKit/Google/Matter setup without juggling bridges (forbes.com).
Aqara began selling the Camera Hub G350 on March 17, 2026, listing it at $139.99 in the US storefront launch. (businesswire.com) The unit pairs a 4K wide‑angle sensor with a 2.5K telephoto lens for up to 9× hybrid zoom and uses a motorized pan‑tilt mechanism for 360° coverage. (us.aqara.com) On‑device AI enables person and pet auto‑tracking, gesture triggers and six sound detections (including baby crying and coughing), while the camera supports full‑duplex two‑way audio and invisible 940nm IR night vision. (us.aqara.com) Storage and privacy options include a microSD slot supporting up to 512GB for 24/7 local recording, encrypted cloud storage, and a physical lens‑shield mechanism that covers the optics when the camera is turned off. (macrumors.com) Aqara positions the G350 as a smart‑home controller: it can act as a Zigbee hub, Thread border router and Matter controller/bridge to bring Aqara Zigbee accessories into Matter ecosystems. (us.aqara.com) The G350 ships with Matter 1.5 camera certification on its spec sheet, but real‑world Matter camera functionality is currently limited because only Samsung SmartThings has implemented Matter 1.5 camera support so far. (derekseaman.com)
