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Eufy Battery Video Doorbell VS Wired Version - Comparison of Features, Video & Audio Quality

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LifeHackster

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Today, we are comparing the newly released Eufy battery powered video doorbell with their wired version. We will compare the pricing, features, video and audio quality and see if one version is a better fit for your needs.
There are some issues and bugs that Eufy needs to address but overall as to basic features for a video doorbell, both of these versions work pretty good. The main thing about these video doorbells is that they do not upload their footage to the cloud which means no monthly subscription.
They are also one of the few that has 2K (2560x1920) resolution and has a 4:3 aspect ratio so that you will be able to see more vertically than a regular 16:9 aspect ratio.
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@slee9875
@slee9875 3 жыл бұрын
I've decided on using Eufy for my home monitoring/security needs and your videos have been invaluable for making decisions on what to get. Thanks a ton for taking the time.
@kimnach
@kimnach 2 жыл бұрын
The significant issue with Eufy "security" is that the wireless cameras will go offline randomly. I 've had my five Eufycam 2 and three Homebase2 for nearly two years, and cameras will go offline and come back online randomly and for varying lengths of time. Homebases are not moved, cameras are mounted, and weather conditions are not a factor. For example, a particular camera (which has a strong wifi connection and is less than 20ft away) may go offline for just a couple of minutes and come back online without me "interfering," and other times it could be a month. Rebooting the appropriate HB does not help. In the end, Eufy does not really provide reliable security. In spite of this, I got a wireless doorbell recently.
@gbinman
@gbinman 2 жыл бұрын
I am impressed that EUFY responds so quickly to your videos. They obviously recognize that you are a good reviewer.
@alexwilliams3852
@alexwilliams3852 3 жыл бұрын
You did an excellent job comparing the wired and battery version of the eufy doorbell cameras. This was the best review of these doorbell cameras that I have seen. Keep up the good work. Your service is appreciated.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@ocdtechtalk
@ocdtechtalk 3 жыл бұрын
Since eufy seems to contact you I am leaving my questions comments on your video. 1. I would purchase a PoE eufy doorbell if available. I install a lot of Ring Elite because of this feature. 2. They need to update their software to automatically delete old recordings after X number of days (user selectable). In order to delete old recordings you have to go day by day, which is not friendly. Otherwise I have had my eufy doorbell for about 2 years and it is great. Thank you for the video review and hopefully eufy gets my message.
@premacy2003
@premacy2003 4 жыл бұрын
Once again a fantastic video. Clear and simple. Also it is great The company is updating issues thanks to your feedback. Great work mate.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@EarthChickadee
@EarthChickadee 4 жыл бұрын
Your son is a very well mannered young man. So promising to see that in this day and age! *Awesome* Thanks for your thorough review, it was very informative.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@roadracerdave7645
@roadracerdave7645 4 жыл бұрын
As others have stated, you should do a follow-up review between the wired version and the battery version (but using wire instead of battery). Then do some of the tests again eg live streaming
@TravelingTulleys
@TravelingTulleys 4 жыл бұрын
The recording of both sides of the conversation is a must-have. I am leaning toward the battery option since the recordings can be saved in my house in the homebase unit. The wired version can be ripped off the wall and the SD card goes with it.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
That is a major downside of the wired doorbell. Eufy is working on getting it to also record and be integrated with the base station..I’m hoping it will be updates soon.
@cdi9380
@cdi9380 4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster there is a dvr option already
@lukesutcliffe8081
@lukesutcliffe8081 3 жыл бұрын
This has to be the most thorough review I have ever seen, really great video!
@chandlerdrummond
@chandlerdrummond 4 жыл бұрын
All of your reviews are very detailed and informative. I like to see your reviews because of that. And you do many “real life” tests which is nice
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@ragu4545
@ragu4545 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comparison. I'm glad I ordered the wired doorbell after watching your reviews. I wish Eufy would update their wired doorbell and add IFTTT integration.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@macsterguy
@macsterguy 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent side-by-side comparison. I’m especially impressed by the way eufy has contacted you so quickly and is so willing to work to improve their products. I have the wired version and I am very happy with it especially since it has improved so much since I purchased it... I have to wonder if not recording both sides of the conversation has something to do with privacy concerns? I was hoping that the wired doorbell would be Apple HomeKit compatible but it never will be according to eufy. Eufy Did however tell me that the battery doorbell will be Apple HomeKit compatible soon... The eufy cam 2’s are HomeKit compatible and working well
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Most video doorbells have this issue..not recording both sides and I don’t think it is I because of privacy. Ring always have these feature on their cameras and Nest took a year to update the Nest Hello to record both sides. I think it is from where these companies by their chipset which is probably from one manufacturer. Thank you.
@macsterguy
@macsterguy 4 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster - Are there any video doorbells that are Homekit compatible? For years, ring promised they were going to work with HomeKit but it never came to pass. Eufy “says” Homekit is coming to the eufy battery doorbell but not the wired version... Apple doesn’t even allow the watermark time date stamp on the eufy cam 2’s. It gets removed as soon as you add them to HomeKit for privacy. I really don’t think Apple is going to allow two sided conversations to be recorded due to privacy concerns.
@bifkinuk
@bifkinuk 4 жыл бұрын
Eufy have definitely been working on some of the issues you identified such as streaming the live feed to the Echo Show from the battery doorbell. Would be nice to see a video update regarding this.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
I will whenever I’ll do a comparison video..thanks.
@ericcoleman8224
@ericcoleman8224 3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster Just purchased the battery version. Did live streaming get updated for the battery version yet?
@GerardB2023
@GerardB2023 3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster So are we 100% sure the battery door bell can stream to each show now? What about the spot? Did anyone try?
@gride5153
@gride5153 3 жыл бұрын
Why are we paying significant money, only to be beta testers. ALL of these bugs should have been picked up in Eufy’s testing.
@keithcarter9048
@keithcarter9048 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic comparison the best I’ve seen so far. You certainly know what you’re doing.
@curiosity2314
@curiosity2314 2 жыл бұрын
Well past time for a Eufy update. Two years is eternity in this market. That said I do appreciate your work.
@wanderingwilsons
@wanderingwilsons 4 жыл бұрын
You should have a comparison between the wired and the battery-(but wired up). I wonder if video streaming would work.
@TheNature101
@TheNature101 3 жыл бұрын
My understanding is that the battery version wired up all it does is charge the batteries (no need to re-charge them... ever!). No difference otherwise.
@kjlynn
@kjlynn 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheNature101 I believe wiring the battery version also allows you to use the existing wired door chime.
@ColdChills01
@ColdChills01 4 жыл бұрын
First I'll say thank you for another awesome video, especially on eufy I'm super excited about this product. I need it be better integrated with such as SmartThings, IFTTT etc as standard throughout their ecosystem. When issues are fixed I have about 11 to 12 households to recommend this product to. I agree with your review LifeHackster! I'm counting a delay 3 to 4 second delay from son to Dad with a reply... it needs to be much better also the video quality. Some added features and customization with the unit( also other product lines cam2, cam 2c, and storage base) would definitely make this product stand out even more!
@palmcoast35
@palmcoast35 2 жыл бұрын
Best review so far and love that you provided a pdf comparison chart. Thank you.
@peshtigomark
@peshtigomark 3 жыл бұрын
I posted this message to another UT channel, but thought I'd post it to yours too. Enjoyed the video very much. Great job. I did want to tell you that I've had the Eufy Doorbell for about 6 months now in between many others, but this is my second one. It is constantly missing alot, and Eufy replaced it about 3 months ago saying that it might have been defective, but this one is doing the same. I will leave the house, it picks-up nothing, but catches me coming home. The mail comes with a HUGH, I did say Hugh RIGHT ? TRUCKS parking out front delivering multiple packages making several trips, and it never showed anything until the third trip walking away with 8 boxes sitting there like WHERE DID THOSE COME FROM? This happens several times a week, and sometimes in a day. I've had MANY Doorbells starting with Ring, SkyBell, Kangaroo(JUNK), Ezviz, Nest Hello, Remo-W, Arlo(NOT Worth it). Eufy is my favorite but I'm still looking because it misses to much, and that could be really bad. I did order a New Wize Doorbell because I've been using there cameras for years hoping it's as great as there camera's that I've been using outside for over a year in the snow ,and rain that are NOT even out door cameras, but still working beautiful at the cheapest cost I've ever seen for all they have. Anyway thanks for the video.
@mskiara18
@mskiara18 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review sir. I spoke to Eufy's customer service before, and I was informed they are not adding the option to record both conservations as of now. If only Eufy would record both conversations, that felt like a deal breaker for me. The feature is a necessity for security reasons.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and I agree with you on 2 way talk recording.
@ednortonsr.1719
@ednortonsr.1719 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison review, I got a update on the Eufy Wired Video Doorbell today,but they didn't say what it was for.
@challis2009
@challis2009 4 жыл бұрын
Audio sounded better on the wired version while the battery version showed a slightly better image , however I do think that the Frame per second can be improved to show a less choppy image during motion.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too..
@ColdChills01
@ColdChills01 4 жыл бұрын
Limited time deal on the Eufy wireless doorbell on Amazon for $111.35 as of June 11, 2020
@ezequielroque22
@ezequielroque22 2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered wired model on Amazon and got a 60 dollar coupon! Thank you for your video. Go Texas!
@Nigel__
@Nigel__ 2 жыл бұрын
How’s it going for you so far? I’m considering this Eufy doorbell also (wired version).
@ezequielroque22
@ezequielroque22 2 жыл бұрын
@@Nigel__ I actually love my Eufy camera, my only real complain is that I couldn’t use my existing doorbell chime. I had to use there plug in chime, its not loud as my hard wired chimed. I do love the fact that I don’t have to pay for a monthly subscription. I have travelled to different parts of Louisiana and have gotten notification on who’s on the front door. Highly recommend it if you want no monthly subscription and or what to add it to your HomeKit ecosystem!
@nishiljaiswal2216
@nishiljaiswal2216 2 жыл бұрын
@@ezequielroque22 how did you add it to homekit?
@stupidusername38
@stupidusername38 4 жыл бұрын
good video. Good news for us in the UK, Eufy is to release both doorbells in quarter 2 this year.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to hear that.
@doYYY-gq1ox
@doYYY-gq1ox 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have watched several other videos by you on Eufy cameras. Although it seems impressive Eufy is responsive to your tests, I am concerned about why does a company with probably millions in a R&D department can't figure these issues before it gets to the consumer. These issues are pretty common sense concepts. Why can't their engineers think through these issues? I was planning on investing on a complete camera and doorbell system from Eufy but think I will wait until something else better comes along either from Eufy or another manufacturer. Thanks again for taking the time to make these videos.
@Madpedro45
@Madpedro45 2 жыл бұрын
You made my decision easy eufy is the system im using at my home thanks for helping
@dirtbiker08josh
@dirtbiker08josh 2 жыл бұрын
Great video!!!! Thank you for all the details. This is BY FAR the best comparison I have seen!!!!
@kerigpope
@kerigpope 2 жыл бұрын
Did Eufy fix any of those issues mentioned towards the end of the video? I didn't see in the description whether any of those glitches have been fixed almost 2 years later, yet they're still selling this same battery model version on Amazon.
@GODSGIFT2780
@GODSGIFT2780 4 жыл бұрын
LifeHackser no LifeSaver thank you again sir.
@EngHussainMohammed
@EngHussainMohammed 2 жыл бұрын
Good morning, if there are few plants in the same area, is the motion sensor affected by them?
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 2 жыл бұрын
Not if you have person detection ON.
@shobuddy
@shobuddy 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on this video! I love these kind of hands-on practical reviews. What is the day time motion range on these doorbells? Does motion/person have to be within a certain distance before the camera picks it up? I have a rather long driveway and I'd like to be able to start recording well before they get to my door. Also, the wired doorbell storing footage within the doorbell (which can easily be stolen) and the battery doorbell storing footage in the home base (inside the house, therefore, much more secure) is a huge difference.
@lukeblindell739
@lukeblindell739 4 жыл бұрын
Great and very detailed video! I have one question though, I don't suppose Eufy have advised you if/when they will release the battery doorbell on it's own? It seems like an obvious move to me as they must have 1,000s of customers already with a security system running from HomeBase 2 and just want to add the doorbell!
@EdwardSwardt
@EdwardSwardt 2 жыл бұрын
Incredible video dude. Thorough and concise.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@pchae1
@pchae1 4 жыл бұрын
LifeHackster, thank you for your in-depth reviews. I just installed the Eufy floodlight camera today and I am so happy that I chose this. I chose this brand because I watched your video review and pulled the trigger. I have a Google Nest Hello doorbell in my room and I am thinking about replacing it with the Eufy doorbell. The subscription-free service is such a big seller for me and I wouldn't have known about it without your help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to the world man.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate it.
@mele2259
@mele2259 3 жыл бұрын
Has eufy improved the battery powered doorbell since launch
@omarhamad3556
@omarhamad3556 4 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend, the wired or getting the battery powered version and still wiring it? In this video the wired version seemed to have better quality overall but I like how the battery powered version sends recordings to the home base.
@jackwong64
@jackwong64 4 жыл бұрын
Omar Hamad ofc go with wire if you already have the wires for your existing door bell.
@anilsurujbhan8750
@anilsurujbhan8750 4 жыл бұрын
Is the memory a big issue with the wired/wireless? Would 4G be enough for everyday ?
@kyleappel3078
@kyleappel3078 4 жыл бұрын
Has Eufy updated to allow saving of video from the wired doorbell to the base station yet? Any improvements with the fps? Debating getting one of these doorbells and a couple of the Cam Es or the Cam2s.
@skidrow-black
@skidrow-black 4 жыл бұрын
You said you will update us once eufy fixes these issues, its been 4 months and wodering if you have any update ?
@DJ-Coma
@DJ-Coma 4 жыл бұрын
Also wondering about the issues
@MarineMike77
@MarineMike77 4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@skidrow-black
@skidrow-black 4 жыл бұрын
6 months past and yet no response.
@DJ-Coma
@DJ-Coma 3 жыл бұрын
@LifeHackster where you at?
@inhawaii4941
@inhawaii4941 4 жыл бұрын
I wonder when the boy is gonna realize he's speaking to Lifehackster
@brightbluesmurf
@brightbluesmurf 4 жыл бұрын
😂
@stupidusername38
@stupidusername38 4 жыл бұрын
I thought he was asking for a live hamster
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Lol :)
@TheOnokey
@TheOnokey 4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂👌
@anaveragemindset
@anaveragemindset 3 жыл бұрын
XD
@polo123087
@polo123087 4 жыл бұрын
Hi LifeHackster do you know if they have fix the record of both sides of the 2 way conversation yet
@yodathejedi
@yodathejedi 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always, gonna get the battery when avail in Europe. Looking forward to the eufycam 2 vs 2c comparison soon then my life will be perfect 😀😀
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
I’ll be working on comparison between all Eufys battery powered camera soon..
@hellergang
@hellergang 3 жыл бұрын
Great content. Very comprehensive. It's just a little difficult to consider current capabilities based on ongoing/updated software/firmware releases. This comment is 1 year after video.
@hildamabon1098
@hildamabon1098 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I was able to understand everything. Thank you.
@lilyofthevalley2248
@lilyofthevalley2248 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber, very informative, have been interested in Eufy doorbell for a minute, now will consider more of their products. Thank u, and your son for his assistance.
@Cablemb
@Cablemb 4 жыл бұрын
love your videos i got the wired doorbell week before the wireless one was announced and glad see there both just as good :)
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@naaomi
@naaomi 4 жыл бұрын
How is the wired one?! Is there a lot of delay/lag when you’re talking to someone?!
@Marvin-fn7ks
@Marvin-fn7ks Жыл бұрын
Thorough test. Hopefully they get things in order.
@grizzl360
@grizzl360 3 жыл бұрын
There is a major security flaw in Eufy doorbells. They can be removed from the wall too easily and if a theif was to take it off and press the reset button on the back it deletes all of the data on the base station. Really surprised that no reviewers have raised this as it makes the doorbell not fit for its purpose.
@skidrow-black
@skidrow-black 2 жыл бұрын
Wow very good point. Also wired version is pretty much useless since it doesn't support the homebase
@vinstyles
@vinstyles Жыл бұрын
Great vid and very informative. Just purchased the battery version. Thank you.
@madievb7728
@madievb7728 4 жыл бұрын
The ideal would be if Eufy created one like the first door bell that communicated with the 16gb accessory that sits inside of the house. On one hand you have the one that has the battery capability and bigger storage that is kept safe inside of the house, but the door bell is pretty bulky; on the other hand you have one that looks sleek but has a small storage which is located on the machine itself. I was thinking about buying the bulky one due to the bigger storage that is kept inside of the house, now that they fixed the issues that you mentioned. However, I am concerned that a few months later, they release a new one that is sleek like the first one and can communicate with the 16gb device, then I will be stuck with the bulky one.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Eufy is working on getting the wired doorbell to also record to the home base.
@jlewjr
@jlewjr 4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster Any kinda of ETA?
@paulsmith786
@paulsmith786 3 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster Any update? Did they fix this yet?
@JohnLee-nu2qm
@JohnLee-nu2qm 4 жыл бұрын
You might be able to help me with the detection. I only installed the battery unit earlier this week and I found out that the recording starts only when a person is a couple of meters from the bell. I would like to have the recording started a bit earlier. Eufy should remove the doorbell from sleep mode when it is wired as the sleep mode not only effects detection range, but also in the delay issues. The battery doorbell already recognises whether it is connected to the battery or wired as it is shown by the little icon on the apps.
@larryseibold4287
@larryseibold4287 3 жыл бұрын
i agree. that would be a big improvement and could add the 3 second so it would be even quicker than the wired version at capture and recording. Having the battery in there only for power outage security.
@stileshumphrey4195
@stileshumphrey4195 3 жыл бұрын
You answered my question with regard to them making the HomeBase compatible with the wired version. I will wait for this as the Ring2 doorbell I currently have is a piece of junk!
@antoniovillanueva2000
@antoniovillanueva2000 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Which is your preffered Eufy doorbell? Wired or wireless and why?
@donlee7365
@donlee7365 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for thorough review. Helped me a lot what to chose.
@raylab77
@raylab77 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Sound really great that they try to fix the problems as soon as possible.
@mandi2154
@mandi2154 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your analytics, it was a big help, thanks bunches!
@theeegoos
@theeegoos 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. 1st video watched from this channel and I subscribed because of your full explanation details video. Great job!’
@ReyG_HKSH
@ReyG_HKSH 4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison between the 2 Eufy doorbells. They seem to load video after a doorbell acceptably enough. One of my frustrations with the current Ring Pro I have is it takes some time to load after a doorbell press, especially when I’m away from home on mobile data. Sometimes the person has left or is leaving. How would you compare these to a Ring Pro in your experience?
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
I use the Rapid Ring app to answer to notifications. It is faster. Thank you.
@tommytqt1
@tommytqt1 4 жыл бұрын
So i still can't decide wired or battery. I have the battery one installed and have been tested for a week. Battery is bad (last me 5 days). Recordings mostly show the delivery guy's back. I will install the power wire so battery will not be the problem soon. On the other hand, i bought the wired version hoping it may help with the recordings (hope to see the delivery guy's face). After watching this comparison video, *somehow i think the Battery one is better picture and motion sensing. *16GB vs 4GB storage? *Storage insides the house vs storage on the doorbell itself? *The hub may gain external usb storage in the future. *3 seconds pre recording doesn't seem to make any different for the wired version. Both show the same recording in this test video. *What happen when the battery is dead after its lifespan is over? Even though, the power wire plugs in but it only use to charge the battery insides.
@thepoliticallyindependent1512
@thepoliticallyindependent1512 3 жыл бұрын
Does the eufy battery powered doorbell has the same screw locations as the ring doorbell 3? I need a replacement but don't want to drill more holes in the brick.
@itsregie
@itsregie 4 жыл бұрын
You always have great detailed content. Is there a feature for these doorbell cameras; on button press to automatically show live feed on echo show or google smart display? If so how is the response time/delay?
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
The only video doorbell that I have tested that has this feature is the nest hello to the google hub.. and it is instantaneous...
@JoseMathewJo
@JoseMathewJo 3 жыл бұрын
I use Google home hub and eufy wired video door bell. Once you link both just ask Google to show your front door it will appear on your Google home hub.
@berezoffski
@berezoffski 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoseMathewJo That's not the answer they asked for
@misstaveras8028
@misstaveras8028 2 жыл бұрын
@@JoseMathewJo is it possibly do the same with echo show?
@christophertaylor87
@christophertaylor87 3 жыл бұрын
You might get faster alerts if you set it to only send text notifications without the images.
@xElchulo305x
@xElchulo305x 3 жыл бұрын
If i hardwire the battery version do I will still have de delay compared to the wired version ? Maybe a stupid question but from what i see the battery version have a better quality image and more loud Thanks
@sujrott
@sujrott 2 жыл бұрын
great video, you conviced me, and I will buy the wired version right now
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@michaeldeanrogers
@michaeldeanrogers 4 жыл бұрын
Is the base station the same as the camera 2c station, and can they share a single station? Excellent videos, solid reviews!
@thewolf61691
@thewolf61691 4 жыл бұрын
I have eufycam2 but think I'll keep my ring pro doorbell for now
@sandraweaver2685
@sandraweaver2685 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your reviews... you are very thorough. I have a question... The Eufy doorbell states it needs to work off of 2.4ghz wifi not 5.0. my router/provider recommends only having one wifi sign in that is for both 2.4 and 5 ghz that way the best signal will be used. Will the doorbell work off of this? or do I have to split the 2 signals? Also my wired doorbell is on the side wall next to the door. does the 15 degree wedge turn the camera out enough? or should I just install the battery doorbell on the wood frame around the door so that is faces out and gets the street as well.
@skidrow-black
@skidrow-black 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Finally an honest and detailed review. Hi any update on the home base support and 2way voice recording on wired versions.
@ArmandSalmon
@ArmandSalmon 4 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. I really hope Eufy will add support for the the battery doorbell streaming to Google Hub/Nest display devices and add integration for Google speakers to be used as chimes.
@jmarshall3620
@jmarshall3620 4 жыл бұрын
I thought it already did that?
@aljay834
@aljay834 4 жыл бұрын
Well after I installed the the battery model and tested it, with the delay in the audio, I thought I had a defective unit. After viewing this video I realize the delay audio is a problem with all the units. Come on Eufy fix this problem, I'm tired of saying "Do you hear me?"
@lewisrichardson4667
@lewisrichardson4667 3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for the video!
@noz3m
@noz3m 4 жыл бұрын
If you wire up the battery version do you also get the Wired version options? like continuous recording/video streaming?
@monstrousgaara
@monstrousgaara 4 жыл бұрын
+1
@anthonyc1883
@anthonyc1883 4 жыл бұрын
When you hastily click on a video just to hear "Hello, guys. Lifehackster here." :-)
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
:)
@rampatra
@rampatra 3 жыл бұрын
The video is great but I have still some important unanswered questions. Can the wired version connect to Homebase 2 and store the clips there or is it only on the doorbell itself? I would love to setup integrations with my other eufy devices so the connection with homebase 2 is important to me. Another is, can the wired one connect to an old school chime (possibly analog) like the battery one does or, does it only connect to alexa/google home and the chime that comes with it? Last question, do both support Apple Homekit?
@daviddu9882
@daviddu9882 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice comparison video! LifeHackster, are you planning to review the new 5-day continuous recording 2K video doorbell, and do a comparison with these 2? That would be awesome, given the 5-day one just came out, but costs $70 or so more, trying to figure out if it’s worth it.
@superbaggio87
@superbaggio87 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this usefull review always welcome. BTW you deserve more Subs imo
@joetigani4545
@joetigani4545 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. These are two doorbells we are considering. I need to upgrade my transformer but I am curious on the real world results of the battery model for battery life…with features set to a realistic setting. Wired seems like the better option but the wireless has the Sony sensor and wired version says 2K but doesn’t indicate Sony sensor. Really trying to decide between these two. Don’t really want to pay monthly fees. The WUUK did catch my eye as well. Seems like an interesting option. Any information or thoughts are welcomed!
@gonzalo90arg1
@gonzalo90arg1 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video I have ring but I'm thinking of switching to eufy after watching this video.
@Dugsoft
@Dugsoft 4 жыл бұрын
Hi great video as always Question if you already have eufy 2c camera set up with a base station 2 will you be able to just get the battery doorbell and add to system or will you have to have another base station?
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, the battery powered doorbell can just use the Home Base 2..but I’m not sure if eufy is just selling just the video doorbell itself.
@Dugsoft
@Dugsoft 4 жыл бұрын
@@LifeHackster I would buy a doorbell if right price but not the whole kit as not needed I guess it will be a few months before available in UK He hoping them make the right decision 🤪🤪😋
@michaeldeanrogers
@michaeldeanrogers 4 жыл бұрын
My question as well. Maybe get the wireless doorbell and add cameras separately?
@karldunn1464
@karldunn1464 3 жыл бұрын
Does this doorbell have locking screws or screw to help stop theft. Really like the Eufy but if it's easy to steal it makes me think. Thanks for the video info
@BionicRasta
@BionicRasta Жыл бұрын
The video quality on the wired 2K doorbell looks much better than what is was when you first reviewed it (updates?). I'm trying to decide between the wired Eufy 2K & the Ring Pro 2. The fact that a subscription is not required with the Eufy is a plus, however as storage is within the doorbell & is not combatiable with the Homebase its a negative should it be stolen or damaged. Ring Pro 2 looks to have a slightly better video quality than the wired Eufy 2K.
@swift8143
@swift8143 4 жыл бұрын
I have the wired version and I'm having issues connecting to the live camera when someone presses the doorbell button. For example if you press the button I get the pop up notification on my iphone11 pro but when I click on the notification it tries to open and connect to the camera but it then fails to connect and I get an error message that says retry. I called eufy support and they said it's a bug with iPhone users but in your video yours is working. This doorbell is plagued with problems. The motion detection works 60% of the time. Hopefully eufy will fix these issues.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
This might be a bug on their newer update. Hopefully they will fix it soon.
@swift8143
@swift8143 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah it must be since it looks like yours was working. It's works for motion detection notifications but not when someone presses the doorbell. Also I'm not sure if you are experiencing the same, but motion detection is spotty at best. I have another motion detection camera in my front yard and the eufy fails to detect a bunch of things including my mailman that walks right in front of the doorbell. I have it set to the highest sensitivity. Hopefully eufy sorts this out soon. As of now I'm gonna keep it but if this was my only front security camera I wouldn't feel safe. It's now a decent backup.
@RyanHipp
@RyanHipp 3 жыл бұрын
Great content. Do you know if Eufy offers add-on security cameras to work with the doorbell base station? I see kits offered, but if you get the base station with the doorbell, you shouldn’t need to buy it twice.
@hibernogirl
@hibernogirl 2 жыл бұрын
yes
@josephnavarro3620
@josephnavarro3620 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome detailed review.
@micko3285
@micko3285 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Is the home base chime loud enough? Can I add an extra chime upstairs to the battery powered doorbell? And does it support multiple users?
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
The chime on the home base is loud enough..I don’t think you can add more chimes..and it supports multiple users.
@JLU-wm8ir
@JLU-wm8ir Жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR INFO sorry about the caps. are there prerecorded messages on door bell.. i want to go buy one now
@teetogoyave
@teetogoyave 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video thanks for the testing. I just subscribed to your channel as you do a lot of test of products I’m interesting in. Just get a few questions for this one: - Is it possible to get the ring notifications and everything on a second iPhone? Or via an app but just that other people at home can access it as you do in the video? Also I’m living in Canada right now and during the winter I’m not sure about the battery. I got a cheaper one in the past and when it was cold for several days the battery always died…
@user-rd4ce3hd9i
@user-rd4ce3hd9i 4 жыл бұрын
Aside from your videos being amazingly thorough and helpful, your recording set up is SICK!!! Would you happen to know where the color changing triangles are from? Thanks!
@MrVuckFiacom
@MrVuckFiacom 4 жыл бұрын
@Gabriela They're called "NanoLeaf" lights but they are not cheap!
@Royan1900
@Royan1900 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! The Eufy Doorbells Comparison PDF doesn't open....is it still available? Thanks!
@jspinosa50
@jspinosa50 4 жыл бұрын
I BOUGHT 2 ECHO5's and the Ring doorbell. It takes 11 to14 seconds for the ECHO to show who's at the door! After you say "Alexa "answer the door" WHICH MAKES IT USELESS. Very disappointed at both Amazon and Ring for their POOR customer service, because they have no FIX! It would be good if Ring showed automatically. I returned Ring and bought Eufy. The self-storage sold me. I don't want to pay a monthly fee to Ring that will certainly go UP! Nice video
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Your echo show will now automatically show your front door when somebody pushes your ring doorbell and it is within 3-4 seconds...no need to summon Alexa..
@jspinosa50
@jspinosa50 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. I bought the Eufy doorbell after watching your video. Not happy with Ring
@casperjd6232
@casperjd6232 4 жыл бұрын
hi. has there been any updates on the Eufy doorbell being announced on google hub when pressed? or using google hub as chime?
@LC-lf8se
@LC-lf8se 3 жыл бұрын
Hi LifeHackster! Was there a Siren test in the video? I clicked through and may have missed it but was wondering if the Battery Siren was weaker or comparable to the wired! Unfortunately we don't have the wire on the door but the right wall, so we are debating a doorbell vs a spotlight cam above:-)
@helpimlost84
@helpimlost84 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you and...thank you so much for making this vid!!!
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@TheReverendAssclown
@TheReverendAssclown 4 жыл бұрын
Hi LifeHackster - it's thanks to you that I am now a Eufy user - I have taken down all my Nest and Ring products and am going completely Eufy. Question for you: I have a couple security-related issues I would like to suggest to Eufy, first and foremost, making 2-factor authentication available for our Eufy accounts. Do you know the best place on the web for me to go to give Eufy feedback like this?
@TheReverendAssclown
@TheReverendAssclown 4 жыл бұрын
Also, I REALLY need the zones to have elastic-like adjustability like most of the other do. For the way my yard is shaped, square/rectangle-only shapes for that is NOT working.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын
Yes.. they need to add 2FA... just send them feedback at their website. The more people complaining, the higher chance that they will work on this feature.
@blkt6
@blkt6 3 жыл бұрын
If you had to pick just 1 which would it be. I am buying my 1st doorbell starting fresh. I can handle the wiring if it’s a better doorbell. Just looking for the better doorbell price is not an option. I like Euphy due to no paying for cloud service.
@LifeHackster
@LifeHackster 3 жыл бұрын
The wired one.
@avs7871
@avs7871 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very detailed and well balanced reviews ! A question: the battery doorbell stores videos and audios on the homebox. Content can then be read with a smartphone via wifi. But how does the wired version work? Are videos and audios only stored on the doorbell ? Once you get a notification, is it then possible to download these videos and audios on your smartphone? Thanks for you help.
@alisonpaley6477
@alisonpaley6477 3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to know the answer to this too! ... I'm concerned about the possibility of theft, if the wired one is stolen then you won't even be able to see who stole it like you would the battery one! But I already have doorbell wires so would prefer that option if its going to be secure.
@spike378
@spike378 3 жыл бұрын
It works same but storage is on the doorbell itself
@avs7871
@avs7871 3 жыл бұрын
@@spike378 which means it is stored outside your home while, with the battery doorbell, it is stored somewhere (depends on your decision) inside your home. That makes a great difference.
@spike378
@spike378 3 жыл бұрын
@@avs7871 I thought about it but either way if someone determined to rip your doorbell off they will do it. I dont think catching a footage will solve anything as police don't care about petty crime like this in Chicago
@avs7871
@avs7871 3 жыл бұрын
@@spike378 mmhh, I live in Europe...
@joel6689
@joel6689 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Im still undecided 😕 for wired or wireless. What do you recommend?
@jerryclm81
@jerryclm81 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Do you know if your wireless doorbell is able to record still when a motion is detected and you press the alert to go into the live view? Mine seems to stop recording the instant I switch to live view from the alert, which is a strange thing to do as you would expect to continue the recording of suspicious activities.
@DemonSlayer_ISTJ
@DemonSlayer_ISTJ 4 жыл бұрын
Where is the PDF file for the comparisons?
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