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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That is a massive advantage to other systems that try to squeeze you for a monthly subscription just to see the footage your camera has recorded. They are different generations of base stations with unique features. Though older doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not as good.

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. The downside of having a battery-powered doorbell is that you will have to recharge it via the microUSB port from time to time. Eufy claims the battery will last up to six months between charges, though, so you shouldn’t need to do this very often. Detection performance – Activity Zones help reduce alerts, but the doorbell isn’t overly notification-happy in any case.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

Simply fix the mount and snap on the Doorbell. No need to mess around with complicated wiring, self-installation in minutes.All recordings are stored directly onto the HomeBase that is located inside your home. This means that even if someone were to forcibly remove the doorbell all your data will remain secure. After your initial charge, Eufy says to expect about 180 days of battery life – depending on how many events are triggered in a day and how often you’re pulling up a livestream.

Both rings and motion detection events are saved to the HomeBase’s integrated 16GB of storage. There’s no way to upgrade this amount, and the 2K footage is quite large, so you’ll get around two weeks of footage. If you hook up other Eufy cameras to the HomeBase, then you’ll seen that storage allocation disappear even faster. An upgrade to let you expand storage via USB is in the works. First, you can set the motion sensitivity, dialling it down if you receive too many alerts, or up if you find that it’s missing some. I found that the basic level was good enough for me. Next, the doorbell is set to detect humans only, although you can tell it to detect all motion if you want to capture more. As well as detecting humans, the camera has facial detection, but not recognition. When someone approaches the door, video footage features a thumbnail of a face, so you can see clearly who was calling. 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. Free Electronic Chime Included: Supports 8 fun and holiday-themed ringtones and adjustable volume level. Note: The doorbell requires Existing Doorbell Wires at 16-24 VAC, 30 VA, or above.They function as Wi-Fi repeaters. However, they are not the same as a router, as they only support Eufy devices. The Homebase is an additional product. If you buy a Eufy camera second-hand, you may not get a Homebase device included (while you might need one, see chart above).

the Clarity: The built-in Sony 2K sensor and professional-grade lens allow you to view activity in picture-perfect resolution. See visitors in sharp detail as they approach your door. Next, there’s the Arlo Video Doorbell, which offers the best image quality of all. This camera requires a cloud subscription to make the most of it, and works well as an addition to any house with existing Arlo cameras. The advanced AI detects human movements and has facial recognition. It starts recording when it detects motion and has a 3-second buffer. 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…Overall, the Eufy doorbell captures decent footage, with sharp video that at least keeps up with competition. Should you buy the Eufy Video Doorbell 2K? Again, it’s obviously a your-mileage-may-vary situation so don’t take our numbers – or Eufy’s – as the absolute, definitive battery life, but this should be able to help you set some expectations.