eufy Security, Video Doorbell S220 with HomeBase, 2K HD, No Monthly Fee, On-Device AI Detection,16GB Local Storage, Simple Self-Installation, Compatible Devices

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If setting up a Homebase, though fairly effortless, is something you do not want to go through and rely on – and you want a continuous recording, then this wired model is a good option. If you buy an additional video doorbell to your existing setup, another Homebase is not included nor required. One Homebase can power multiple Eufy Video Doorbells… Get instant alerts* for anyone who approaches, even if they don’t press the doorbell. Interact with visitors by talking in real-time or via pre-set responses. It should take only around 30 minutes to get this doorbell set up and connected to the Eufy app for the wireless installation; a bit longer, if you’re going to go for a wired installation. Eufy Video Doorbell 2K (Battery-powered) features – Decent features that are normally only seen with more expensive models As with all smart doorbells, you can use the Eufy app to talk to anyone who rings the bell when you’re out and about. I found this worked well enough but there was quite a long delay between me speaking and it coming through at the other end.

Most Eufy cameras do not connect directly to Wi-Fi but use the Homebase device as router, with your Eufy video doorbell. One of the biggest irritations of battery-powered devices is the number of alerts sent to your phone. Fortunately, Eufy has got the basic balance right and provides tools to further fine-tune detection.Simply fix the mount and snap on the Doorbell. No need to mess around with complicated wiring, self-installation in minutes. If that still sounds like too much hassle, you can connect the Eufy to existing doorbell wiring. The doorbell won’t ring your chime and this does increase the complexity of installation but it ensures the doorbell will never need to be recharged. Eufy Video Doorbell (battery-powered): How well does it perform? Although the chunky battery means that the doorbell is larger than the mains-only competition, such as the Nest Hello, the Eufy Video Doorbell 2K is tall and narrow, so it should fit on most doorframes without issue. Finally, you can add activity zones to focus on the areas of the image that are most important. This is usually a feature reserved for wired cameras, and is often only available as a paid-for extra.

Unfortunately, that means battery life is really dependent on where you keep the camera, what it’s pointing at and how close it is to the street. If you’re living in the city with people constantly passing by, it seems unlikely that it will hold six month’s worth of charge. But out in the country, with only a few triggering events per day, that number feels accurate. Setting up the system isn’t exactly as simple as pairing some new headphones, but it isn’t as difficult as you’d might expect, either, especially if you’re drilling into wood. Advanced HDR and distortion correction ensure that every video is recorded in twice the quality of 1080p video doorbells, even with night vision. They are different generations of base stations with unique features. Though older doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not as good. They function as Wi-Fi repeaters. However, they are not the same as a router, as they only support Eufy devices.It’s also possible to define activity zones to prevent people walking past the end of your drive or garden path from setting off notifications, and to tweak the sensitivity of motion detection as a whole. I found the doorbell’s default settings worked very well, however, only triggering recordings when visitors approached the front door. Tap the play button and you jump into the live view part of the app, where you can see what’s going on, and trigger a snapshot, recording or enter the two-way chat. Enjoy half a year of surveillance from just one charge. Recharge with ease so you always know who’s at your door.