Eufy's FIRST 24/7 Recording System the eufycam E330 Tutorial & Review

[@GrantButler]

Get this Security Camera System: amzn.to/3RY2el6 #AmazonAffiliate

[@ASMOSACom]

Any word if it will work with home kit

[@mike605]

I have the S380 Base 1TB HD and 4-S330 camera's and they work great. I do like the 8x zoom and the solar panels on top and NO fee's is nice. I think that camera system would be great for a business that needs 24/7 surveillance and keep the money in your pocket just buy a big hard drive and then you don't pay for a service.

[@GrantButler]

100% that would be a great option. If I had my own business location I would definitely have it covered with Eufy Security.

[@juanmacias4854]

I have Eufy earlier cameras throughout the property, thinking of buying the S330, but can't find info on whether they record 24X7X365. My son has the Google Nest and it does record , you can scroll through the days and see every minute. Can the S330 or any other Eufy camera do this?

[@Martin-cb4fh]

Hi Grant, thanks for a great review. I really want to like these cameras to replace my NEST cams but the things holding me up are: #1 only 15fps. #2 Viewing from Computer Browser allows ONLY live view of (1) camera and you can't look at recorded events or 24/7 footage. #3 no Multicam view on computer. I like to have a window open on my computer with 4 cams streaming in realtime. #4 individual camera sharing with other people.

[@GrantButler]

Those are some good points. However, I'm pretty sure you CAN do #4

[@JusttOGxx]

Glad I seen this. I was thinking, finally something to replace Nest but those points you made are important me as well.

[@victorvek5227]

Sounds like you should be shopping for Reolink setup.

[@mountainbiker4450]

I'm considering one of these camera but am confused why you say only a computer offers live view. I thought you can view both recorded footage AND live footage from an Android or iPhone. ?

[@Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy]

@@mountainbiker4450 Sorry for the confusion. What I'm saying is on my computer you using my browser (Safari or Firefox) you can ONLY view the live feed from a camera. There is no way to view recorded events on the computer. Those can only be seen from a phone/tablet.

[@rerdkamp]

The audio has improved since the release. Good to see. Only real downside is the big connector imo.

[@GrantButler]

For sure!

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Solid review! I noticed you have your lens cover still on the camera when executing your pairing! I did the same and spent hours trying to pair with no luck! I came accross an obscure online post which suggest removing the plastic protecting the lens, and voila -- it paired. Who would have thought! Another suggestion, you can use siding hooks to mount the cameras with no drilling! I used 2 hooks per E330.

[@GrantButler]

I don't think I've ever heard of siding hooks I'll have to check em out!

[@selmansenkalp]

lol it uses the chirping to pair the camera to the homebase. with the cover on, it's practically deaf.

[@GrantButler]

@selmansenkalp the plastic on my cameras had holes in it so it didn't have any trouble connecting

[@selmansenkalp]

oh they probably added it with E330. S330 didn't have those. @@GrantButler

[@GrantButler]

@@selmansenkalp oh, good to know!

[@docjennison7023]

I bought this system because of this video. Thanks for info.

[@GrantButler]

Wow, that's such a great compliment. Thank you!

[@andrewwilloughby4962]

I’ve said the same thing to eufy about the notifications being user specific! I love all my eufy devices, but that part is so annoying! I hope they listen to your feedback!

[@GrantButler]

Same!

[@Tomarsnback.]

In the settings for the doorbell you can select it to pre record for 4 seconds i believe so it records before people come into the frame. I set my dual camera euphy and never miss a thing, i also have it set to record a full minute after last detection just in case.

[@GrantButler]

Nice!

[@ikwil2011]

I second that con about the ignore zone should be available on all Eufy camera's.

[@GrantButler]

@@ikwil2011 thank you!

[@OzSkyking152]

This review makes me want an Eufy !

[@GrantButler]

I love them. I've really liked everything that I've gotten from them.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Sorry, I am commenting as I am watching your video. So my posts will be scattered. I agree 150% with the barrel connector, this was a pain in the butt for me and ended up spicing the power connector to make the cable management easier with smaller drill holes!

[@GrantButler]

You're more daring than me 😬

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

@@GrantButler I am a little more competent on the electronics side of things but way more dangerous on the mechanical side.

[@GrantButler]

@@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 haha same

[@Pgi458]

I wish more would have been said about the memory space of recording 24hrs and how the data is stored and removed or deleted

[@GrantButler]

So it came with a 1TB hdd in the home base. That will last about 10 days of 24/7 recording from 4 cameras. You can put in up to a 16TB hdd and get up to 6 months of 24/7 video from the same 4 cameras. Once it's full the oldest videos are simply overwritten with new video.

[@Pgi458]

@@GrantButler thanks!

[@jyukon1000]

Thanks Grant for your review -- very helpful. Can the 4 camera system accommodate an additional one or two cameras? If not, would the operation of a second Eufy complete system (i.e. cameras and hard drive) cause a problem, perhaps with the app?

[@GrantButler]

Absolutely it can accommodate more cameras!

[@gangaindenial]

I havent been able to find any 16TB 2.5 SSD or HDD at least in the normal consumer world. Maybe they are coming soon and the HB3 just has support for the future?

[@GrantButler]

They exist, they're just ridiculously expensive, so kind of yes. amzn.to/47MIfKT

[@shuggythebear]

Great review. I'd have liked to have seen a review of how to delete recordings to free up space on hard drive. Can you delete by date, or is it on motion detected?

[@GrantButler]

So these aren't on motion detection, they are always recording, but once the drive is full it will automatically delete the oldest files and write over them. Is there a reason you're wanting to free up space?

[@shuggythebear]

​​@@GrantButlerThanks for quick reply. I have the wireless Eufycam 1 system from early adoption on Kickstarter in 2018, so I'll be updating to this new E330 system after watching your review. Thanks for clarifying that it overwrites the oldest files once capacity is reached. I guess my query was also around whether I could keep or extract a timeframe for longevity too. E.g. if there was a video captured of an intruder that I needed to keep for several months for insurance purposes, is there a way of keeping it without it being overwritten if storage capacity was reached, or a way of saving that video onto a separate USB to ensure it's not lost.

[@mountainbiker4450]

Questions (1) if you set it wifi and some reason wifi is tampered with, will it switch to cellular? (2) can you comment on how the video quality compares to Ring 1080p resolution? Ring is good for notifications of deliveries and the like, but when you try to review video (much less zoom in), it is impossible to read logos on a shirt, faces, etc.

[@GrantButler]

@mountainbiker4450 it's 4k so about 4x better than ring, however, this camera tends to be mounted further away from a subject. So it depends on how close they get. If WiFi goes out it will store up to 8gb (24hrs) of video on the device it's self until connection is restored.

[@dreamcastfan6669]

Any idea when the battery version will come out?

[@GrantButler]

@@dreamcastfan6669 with these recording 24/7 I don't know that that's going to be a thing the camera would have to be huge to have a battery connected to it.

[@GoldenLegionHoney]

so they will record 24/7 as long as they are plugged into power and connected to the home base?

[@GrantButler]

If they lose connection to the home base they will continue to record up to 8GB then offload once connection is restored. But without power, they won't be on to record.

[@MikaelOlsson-i6v]

Great review, thank you. I have a HB 2 system with both 2C and pro cameras, can I connect these to this system and get the features of HB 3? I have searched for that information but not found any discussion about it, it should be quite common for old users to extend their existing system rather to change it. Thank you.

[@GrantButler]

I have the HB2 too. These cameras ONLY work with the HB3. It'd be nice if it was backwards compatible, but the HB3 has much more storage, because of the 24/7 recording feature. And just like Apple & the new iPhone if the gave the old phones all the features of the new one you would never buy another phone.

[@MikaelOlsson-i6v]

Absolutley, they are quite smart to make us wanting an upgrade..😊 My plan is to keep my existing cameras (2c and 2 pro) and buy a e330 kit with the new homebase 3. Then I can use my old homebase with one of the old cameras in a seperate location. Having read a lot of reviews and on the eufy homepage, it seems like it should work but just wanted to make sure.

[@xangodango]

good review thanks. we seem to be buying the same products! I have the same HDD, same keyboard and even the 3060 ti like you do! great minds think alike.. anyway thanks for the review ... im tryign to decide between these cams and synology cam licences

[@GrantButler]

Well, once you buy these you never have to buy again

[@antonioc3768]

Re: upgrade hard drive ! What brand of would you recommend ?

[@GrantButler]

Samsung, Seagate, or Western Digital,

[@CdA_Native]

Is (Chinese-made) Eufy still uploading users photos to the Cloud?

[@GrantButler]

I don't think they're uploading your photos, but I know that you can donate video clips to help develop their AI algorithm

[@bdias4679]

Grant great review. Very thorough. Will Eufy head down the 24/7 path with their flood lights?

[@GrantButler]

The new one already has it. amzn.to/46H5JRG (Affiliate Link) It would be cool if there was a way to update the old ones to have 24/7 video.

[@starapj]

For 24/7 recording, do you have to physically connect the Homebase to Internet via Ethernet cable? Or do 24/7 recordings work over Wifi?

[@GrantButler]

You can do it all over wifi

[@starapj]

@@GrantButler thanks

[@dwatson101423]

Is it necessary to install an internal micro sd in the camera in order to run 24/7 in addition to the storage in the home base?

[@GrantButler]

@@dwatson101423 no, the cameras have built-in storage that then transfers to your home base

[@dwatson101423]

@@GrantButler that’s weird. I installed yesterday and incorporated four new e330s and a homebase 3 into an existing system with 4 eufycam 2s. After migrating over the cam2s all recording and notifications on motion stopped and I can’t get them to restart. The e330s will play live but will not record continuously and support told me they needed an SD in addition to base storage which seemed crazy to me.

[@KunDamien]

I have these, colour night has a lot of blur and people look like ghosts when walking past. Is this normal?

[@GrantButler]

Yes, unfortunately color night vision is technically 1080p but because there's not much light it's not very good. You're better off using regular night vision.

[@hamidnourmand6797]

Can I connect the camera/base station to a monitor to view live video?

[@GrantButler]

Yes, but you have to re-connect the monitor every 24hrs, so it's not ideal

[@linden5576]

So this looks like a good system. But I have a question! You said the cameras run on Wi-Fi. What does that mean? Does that mean that when the Wi-Fi is out you get nothing? Like the ring cameras etc.? Or does it still record 24 seven and you can go back and not miss a single moment Because it continue to record, even though there was no Wi-Fi? I have a camera now, that I attached to my front window where it can see outdoors in my front yard. I have the audio turned off and the infrared turned off. I do have a ring camera up that adds enough light so it sees very well at night without needing the infrared turned on. The infrared would only shine on the window and that’s all you would see in your recording if it’s pitch black outside. So with the light source on the outside and the infrared turned off, it can record just beautifully, but the volume is turned off because obviously it’s outside and inside because it’s attached to the inside of the window. So I don’t need the audio anyway. works out perfect I love it has detection human detection and motion so you could set it where it won’t go off when there’s bushes rat you know rattling but it will go off if it sees a person or a pet and give you a notification that there’s a pet or a person and not a rattling. Records onto a chip 24 seven. I love it. I’m gonna get more it plugs into your wall and it uses Wi-Fi in your app on your cell phone or laptop. I’m gonna get more for my windows. I might even put up in my windows. The only downside is it will record what’s inside and outside if you have the volume on so if you’re fine with that, if not turn off the volume the other if it’s pitch black outside of the window, you attached this to, you’ll just pitch because you have to turn off the infrared or all you’ll see is infrared red dots and that’s all it’ll record for 24 hours! So you have to have some type of source on perfectly and beautifully through the window with night vision turned off so that’s the downside to the inside of window to look out and record out. No problem if you have a light source no problem just turn off and you’re good to go, I love it. I’m going to attach more but I have to have light sources so if you have a motion sensor or floodlight that comes on dust to Dawn them all to the inside of your windows you’ll be good to go if you don’t care about. No, with these cameras here that in your video that are different from the one I’m talking about that plug into an outlet attached to your window, I want something that can record 24 seven nonstop even after the Wi-Fi is gone down. Now some people say well if the Wi-Fi goes down it’s only going down on the app that thing will still record so you just won’t see it because the app is down. OK that’s fine cause I can go back and check later if I need to. But I also want to mention with this camera that’s attached to the inside of the window, which is basically an indoor camera, and I it records 24 seven and I’m notified on Wi-Fi when I leave my home and go out of Wi-Fi range and I get a notification that there’s a pet or , person detected, it will notify me and asked me do I want this notification ran through data saying that I have no Wi-Fi where I’m at. I’m out of range. I’m 5 miles away. That is a bonus because I can always be aware of what’s going on in my yard yes, it will use data Wi-Fi if you’re out of Wi-Fi range you’ll still get your! I love that. This is a perfect solution for me. Just wanted to mention that inside cameras attached to the windows. I don’t know if any of the other outdoor cameras work the same way if you could still get notifications, even if Wi-Fi is down but through the data of your cell phone, in My Verizon data data. If I use data, I use data. At least I get my notifications because that’s the whole purpose of these cameras is to record Continuously and alert is detected according to your settings that you set. I need 24 seven surveillance. People are jamming other peoples Wi-Fi and what is affecting their cameras and causing their cameras such as ringing others to stop recording. This is becoming widespread now, so with that being said with the ability to still receive my notifications either Wi-Fi or data is perfect and the 24 hour recording on a chip is perfect . My question is do you need more terabytes for?? I record 24 seven and after the 24 hour period I checked my cameras if I’m not up doing it, I check my cameras and if there’s nothing that’s useful so I don’t need this huge amount of storage because I’m not storing useless footage! I go through and keep things eliminated And keep my SD card clean. Just thought I would add that. I don’t understand the network part. I have Netgear 77. I also have Xfinity TV and Internet, but I opted to buy my own box so that’s the Netgear 77. I don’t know if it’s a two or five I have no clue. Do I need to change my net gear to something different or purchase something different? Do you have to know how many devices you can connect to your Wi-Fi? How do you know all of this or find out all this information? Also, if you’re gonna keep these cameras, I would scratch off the name on the camera or put a piece of tape around it. That just helps people know less about what type of device you have! Strangers don’t need to know that lol

[@GrantButler]

That's a long comment, so I'll answer what I can remember. Yes it still records if your wifi is out. It has 8gb of storage on each camera to continue recording until connection is restored. And no you shouldn't need another router. Most routers these days can handle multiple devices at a time, typically more than 200 before you run into issues. Let me know what questions I missed. I can't scroll back when I'm replying to comments in the app

[@mermaid_gamerr6450]

Is it always recording nonstop 24/7 in 4k quality or is the quality lowered for previously recorded footage?

[@GrantButler]

Yes

[@mermaid_gamerr6450]

@@GrantButler okay, thank you so much.

[@GrantButler]

@@mermaid_gamerr6450 my pleasure

[@CenterofLift]

Are you able to scrub thru playback video on your computer?

[@GrantButler]

No. The desktop interface isn't very user-friendly, unfortunately. This system is geared to be managed entirely from the app interface.

[@bungieking9468]

Thx - your review was really helpful. Just starting research and Eufy looks great. Does the basestation have an option to connect to my home internet via wifi vs ethernet?

[@GrantButler]

I think so. I haven't tried it, but after the initial setup while plugged in via Ethernet port I think I saw that you can then connect it to your wifi.

[@sensei2121]

I own the Home Base 3 and yes you can connect via Wifi as well.

[@GrantButler]

@@sensei2121 thanks wade!

[@JamersRJ]

I have the Homebase 2 if I purchase 1 of these cameras would it work on that?

[@GrantButler]

Unfortunately the homebase 2 does not have the features to support 24/7 recording & AI features with this camera

[@JamersRJ]

@@GrantButler aww maaan, no problem thanks for your reply 👍🏻

[@chris-o2v9c]

What’s the range of the motion detection?kind of a deal breaker.If it can’t see past 15 feet i would say pretty useless.

[@GrantButler]

They advertise 7 meters (23 ft)

[@prowled]

Is any of your information available to the company? Is it _truly_ a standalone system which is tamper safe from the company? Since certain companies recently have changed their rules, giving them the ability to use information from their customers to train AI and "use it without permission". Do you know anything about the information this unit shares with EUFY?

[@GrantButler]

@prowled I don't think it is. They do have a section of the app where you can donate video clips to train their AI model. However, everything goes through the web & THEIR APP. So no, it's probably not "tamper safe from the company." However, they do claim that everything is secure and encrypted so that the company can't see your stuff unless granted explicit permission.

[@كيرلسمنيرحليمفهيم]

Please sir I have questions This camera recording everything thing 24/7 Or just recording if any body move In front of it All day long for just 10 or 20 second

[@GrantButler]

It records everything 24/7. It breaks it up into 1 to 4 minutes clips depending on your settings

[@كيرلسمنيرحليمفهيم]

Another question please sir if i put this cameras in place don’t support wifi and I connect this cameras with home base and after that i need to see any thing recorded on the hard can i get the hard out of home base and connect it with laptop to get the videos recorded that i need

[@jashatta1]

What about installation, is it felxible to mount on any surface and rotate the camera as needed?

[@GrantButler]

Yes

[@jashatta1]

@@GrantButler thank you, so long as it's flexible like arlo I'll switch

[@GrantButler]

@@jashatta1 should be. AND no monthly fees

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

Can you use these cameras for my store? Thanks

[@GrantButler]

Yes!

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

@@GrantButler wonder why they don’t advertise as indoor / outdoor cameras

[@GrantButler]

Probably because they're designed for outdoors, but there's noting that prevents them from working indoors.

[@fobguy714]

is it expandable meaning can you add more cameras

[@GrantButler]

@fobguy714 yes!

[@Bennett9Aint0In3It]

I see multiply problems least for me one it runs off of wifi and all a theif needs is a $10 wifi jammer and there goes your system until there done. 2 how much data does it use per day since its 24/7 recording. 3 it should of been solar if i gotta drill holes run wires and find a power source per camera i would buy a nvr system a run all the camera with poe to the nvr and not have to worry bout my wifi failing and not getting notification unlike my nvr that records 24/7 without issues

[@GrantButler]

If they're smart enough to bring a wifi jammer? They're probably smart enough to just take your NVR system or hdd's with them too. 🧐 2 the "stock" 1TB hdd will last 4 cameras approximately 30 days. 3 how do you supply power or transfer data on your nvr system without running wires, or drilling holes (or using wifi). Lastly, solar would be great, but you'd need to have pretty bulky batteries to be able to run a 4k camera 24-7 reliably. Running only power sounds better to me. Especially if it's mounted somewhere like a remote building not connected to your home.

[@Bennett9Aint0In3It]

Im saying for that much money a wifi system isn't it least for me if i gotta already drill holes get into the attic and find a power sources per camera im gonna run a nvr take the extra time and run (power over Ethernet (POE) cords which elimate's looking for multi power outlets and turns the Ethernet cable into the power cord/data cord and it works with or without wifi 24/7 I cant say the same about eufy Ive spent almost the same amount of money for double the system you have i went with a reolink system that has 4TB HDD 8-Channel NVR with 8 4k 12MP cameras then I had 2 old 32in monitors one in the living room and one in the bedroom @@GrantButler

[@Blackandwhitecat-u9v]

If you’re worried about someone jamming your WIFi then you have bigger problems to deal with.

[@Bennett9Aint0In3It]

@@Blackandwhitecat-u9v whatever u think small town boy cause it happens quiet often in my city and since you can buy a jammer on any site for 10 bucks or less and stop all WiFi and and cell phone signals with a flip of a button I'd rather spend the extra 100 or 200 bucks and know i have 24/7 coverage on all my cameras and can watch all my cameras at one time then having to worry about them not working due to WiFi or weak signal or the memory card being full guess I prefer the perks of my 8 cameras playing on 2 different monitors showing all 8 feeds at once

[@NetworkNinja84]

@@Bennett9Aint0In3It You are saying that because you think that. There is no data to prove what you are saying. They would have to be close to jam WIFI, by then they will be picked up on camera anyways.

[@ORTIZCARPINTEROSUNIDOS]

Can it be connected to a TV monitor and play live 24/7 ?

[@GrantButler]

I don't think so, let me reach out to my contact at Eufy to find out.

[@ORTIZCARPINTEROSUNIDOS]

@@GrantButler that would be awesome 👌🏽

[@FLOODOFSINS]

They have so many different video doorbells I don't know which one is the newest?

[@GrantButler]

The newest one is the E340 amzn.to/3U82eOT I haven't seen that one in person yet but its more capable that the one I have now

[@luism9142]

Does this camera require a subscription

[@GrantButler]

No! 🤩 no monthly fees, once you own it it's yours, and you don't need anything else. All of Eufy's products are like that

[@luism9142]

@@GrantButler thank you for replying quick!

[@myoldblackdog]

how much of a bandwidth hog are these wifi cameras on a home internet system?

[@GrantButler]

If you have a lower end or older system, it can slow things down, but if you have a modern gateway with gigabit internet you probably won't notice

[@RogerZelaya1]

You didn’t mention that the HD is NOT included 😢

[@GrantButler]

@@RogerZelaya1 it is included in this specific kit

[@Lisa-gf6qe]

Hopefully soon, because it would better solar powered to avoid making holes

[@GrantButler]

They'd have to figure out a battery too, because it doesn't have one built in. So it's probably unlikely.

[@GrantButler]

They do have other solar powered ones, but they don't record 24/7

[@CH6P23]

Just bought this yesterday , it was working well during daylight but as soon as dusk hit the cameras started flashing red and blue continuously…no recordings were made …..it’s fine again this morning …I’m about to ring the support line …..anyone have an idea why this happened ?….thanks

[@GrantButler]

Let me know what you find out

[@CH6P23]

@@GrantButler Eufy haven’t replied via email yet …although I am I Australia . It’s worth mentioning I had used exisiting 5.5mm 12volt extension power leads that were already in the roof from a previous Swann system for power …this set up seemed fine during the day but as soon as dusk hit , the cameras went to red icon light …off line. ( seemed almost like the infrared night vision drew more power than the old extension cables could handle ?) I tested one camera with its power pack direct to a power board at night and it didn’t go off line . Today I re did all 4 cameras direct to AC power board and extension leads , getting rid of the old 12 volt extension cables . So far so good …I will report back the next morning after a full night time trial .

[@CH6P23]

Hi Grant , the system worked fine all night with no issues running on direct power….seems voltage drop with extended cables was the issue . My concern is that future purchases may buy aftermarket leads of thinner gauge wire that’s not up to the job for long distance . Cheers

[@GrantButler]

@@CH6P23 good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@xXWillyxWonkaXx]

Can anyone confirm whether this can run on solar panels as a hack/option?

[@GrantButler]

I don't think so, because it doesn't have built-in batteries. So you'd have to get some sort of battery bank that the solar panels would charge during the day and the camera could draw from at night

[@Soso_Janashvili]

Does eufycam E330 work with Homebase 2? I have already HB2 and its frustrating if it requires the new one 😑

[@GrantButler]

It does not, lol that's how they get you to upgrade 😉

[@RobC1999]

Does it stream my video to Eufy servers? Many AI systems need to. Being in the country I have very limited upload bandwidth.

[@GrantButler]

It streams to the HomeBase3. After that you can watch it back. I'm not sure if the AI processing is done locally or not.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

​@@GrantButlerthe Ai processing is done on the camera with added performcance comming from the HomeBase3. I think if you have the E330 you need the Homebase 3, whereas if you have S340 or E340 they operate with or without the Homebase 3.

[@GrantButler]

@@Sola_Scriptura_1.618 thanks for sharing that

[@Martin-cb4fh]

Does anyone know if they fixed the issue where by if someone steals the camera and then performs a 'RESET' on it with the button that you loose all the access to all the recorded footage?

[@GrantButler]

I haven't heard of this issue

[@andrec.136]

I have he S330 fully wireless setup and it seems to me like they too also record 24/7. Here is why I think so. I would get a notification saying 'Vehicle detected' and the thumbnail to match. I go to watch the video and the vehicle appears 20-30 seconds in the video. What the camera appears to be doing is record 24/7 maybe for a short buffer period and only sends the footage to the home base when it detects motion. Has anyone else have this experience?

[@GrantButler]

Good question

[@andrec.136]

@@GrantButler Only with vehicle recognition though, I have all my cameras set to 60 second recording so I believe that it just has an onboard 60 second buffer. Sometimes the 'trigger' appears a few seconds into the playback and sometimes in the last 50 seconds. Sometimes smack in the middle.

[@GrantButler]

@@andrec.136 interesting 🤔 you might be right.

[@NOBSBOURBON]

S330 is not capable of 24/7 recording though correct?

[@GrantButler]

@@NOBSBOURBON that is correct. They don't collect enough solar power to power themselves 24/7

[@linguistic-alino]

They advertise the Homebase 3 can take up to 16 TB, but that’s only a 2.5 inch SSD or HDD. I couldn’t find anything bigger than 8 TB! How can someone utilize the full 16 TB they are advertising for?

[@GrantButler]

It's called future proofing. They do exist, they're just not economical yet. I found one for you amzn.to/47Edlom

[@mylegsasleep1934]

@@GrantButler only $2,000 for 16 TB. Nice

[@NetworkNinja84]

I mean you should be fine with a 4TB. it will give you over a month of recording 24/7.

[@GrantButler]

@NitinKumar-bh7ie true. 16tb would be almost 1.5yr

[@victorvek5227]

The new Eufy e340 & s340 have once again piqued my interest but after watching several reviews, I still don’t see how they’re superior to Reolink’s Trackmix. Also, you only uploaded your video in 1080p. It’s hard to gauge the clarity of the surveillance footage when KZbin has compressed it down so much.

[@GrantButler]

I've never heard of Reolink, if other systems offer the same physical features, my biggest selling point would be the app & its user interface.

[@johnadam5702]

I have the trackmix PoE and I’m taking delivery of the Eufy S340 tomorrow. I’m interested to see how they compare 👍🏻

[@GrantButler]

@@johnadam5702 you'll have to let me know what you think

[@victorvek5227]

@@johnadam5702any update on this John?

[@Lil42Red]

I have install ssd drive to my hub and how I set the video or do I pay extra for that

[@GrantButler]

Set the video? What hub? (Are you referring to the homebase?)

[@GrantButler]

You actually might want to check out my latest video because I just did a tutorial of the ssd upgrade process

[@vsighi]

So when you install a new HDD and is not working...! You will need to reformat it using your PC / Disk Management. I don't know how it works floless on every you tubers review? :/

[@GrantButler]

That's good to know. Was it a used drive?

[@Chris-rs4bh]

I'm interested but the broken Google home integration is broken at the moment

[@GrantButler]

Do you have one of these?

[@Chris-rs4bh]

@@GrantButler no but I've the s330 and cannot view the camera stream on Google home

[@GrantButler]

@@Chris-rs4bh what did support say when you reported it?

[@Chris-rs4bh]

@@GrantButler Currently our product supports google But temporarily do not support google home app out of the stream, we ask for your understanding.

[@GrantButler]

@@Chris-rs4bh that sucks

[@dotnetdevni]

Why do they all use only 2.4 ghz its so annoying does that mean i must have phone on 2.4ghz to view the content?

[@GrantButler]

If your network is set up as those two (2.4ghz & 5ghz) are separated yes. However by default most are not separated, so once they're setup you're good on either network.

[@dotnetdevni]

mine separated am a software developer lol

[@dotnetdevni]

@@GrantButler so does that mean u cant view the cameras when on holiday

[@GrantButler]

no, its just for setup. once its set up you can watch from anywhere in the world that you have internet connection.

[@GrantButler]

oh, so when you set it up you will have to be on the 2.4 Wi-Fi but after that it will work regardless of what network YOU use.

[@SKyla-dx5sv]

it is still not 24/7 camera if you have possibility to use 24/7 just daily vision, you can use this only on places where you have total light, it would be better to have version with night vision black/white full night, then you can really capture something other than that you can use it only in day light

[@GrantButler]

I think you may be mistaken.

[@weatherwatchok]

can you take the watermark off?

[@GrantButler]

Yes. It's in the settings>Video Settings

[@andrewdelcastilho1630]

Good day im getting a message saying cannot record 24/7 because there storage detected

[@GrantButler]

Did you format / setup the hard drive stored in your home base

[@niravniel561]

Great video but there is a big con that incase a camera was stolen then you cannot view the videos clips on the homebase because the cam has to be connected to it. Right?

[@GrantButler]

@niravniel561 the home base should store all the video.

[@niravniel561]

@@GrantButler that is correct, however, if you want to view an old clip of a camera that is no longer connected, you cannot do that

[@GrantButler]

@@niravniel561 interesting I didn't even think about that

[@niravniel561]

This is why it's a big con

[@tigerbarksdale6899]

I'm so mad I bought eufy at Best buy. I told saleman I want 24/7 camera. He told me the camera I got is 24, but not. Feel like I got ring. Smh

[@GrantButler]

What camer did he give you?

[@tigerbarksdale6899]

@@GrantButler I got Dual cameras, no blind spots, powered forever. An I got 4k ultra HD and solar power. I know I go get ssa card. But how do I get them be 24/7.

[@GrantButler]

I haven't seen any of the Eufy cameras with solar that records 24/7 the one is this video is the only model they have that records 24/7. because it has 24/7 power to it.

[@tigerbarksdale6899]

@@GrantButler I'm be switch it. Saleman at store lied when I ask him about 24/7.

[@dotnetdevni]

I am from uk so you cant connect them stright to power u must have a close by power socket to where u installing them that seems a bit annoying, I would rather get a professional to install it hard wire to my houses power

[@GrantButler]

you can always do that.

[@juanmacias4854]

No solar or batteries - that ends it for me. I need 24X7X365 recording - NOT monitoring. If I need to see an event that happened last week or a month ago, I want to go to the day and scroll through the whole day to find out the information that I need. Is there an Eufy camera that can record 24X7X365 with battery and solar option and a 1-4 Terabyte sim capability?

[@GrantButler]

Not at this time that I'm aware of. This is the only one they offer with 24-7 recording. There are others that have Sims; that are solar and stand alone but not solar battery powered & recording 24/7

[@juanmacias4854]

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered the package - 4 cameras and the HB3. I plan to keep the original eify cameras, they still work great after 5 years and only need charging yearly. But the activation distance for incidence is only about 20 feet at best. These 24X7 will provide full coverage.

[@hpharold23]

I prefer POE camera's

[@GrantButler]

Why is that?

[@claibst]

Do a review after one year. Oh, never mind it will be obsolete by then.

[@GrantButler]

😅 I'm sure they'll have a new version, but not likely obsolete

[@burpeesongaming]

Definitely not first eufy camera to have 24/7 recording the eufy outdoor cam pro had 24/7 recording

[@GrantButler]

Well dang, I could have sworn that I saw something in the marketing materials about this that it is. I guess I'm wrong

[@karlsenior1030]

The biggest con for me, is that this system has to be powered by a barrel connector. Come on Eufy! This system should be POE. If Eufy was smart, they would have two options: - A system that comes stand alone with ethernet cables (25 ft minimum). - A system that comes with their own POE switch. have been constantly emailing them about a 24/7 system and for this to be what they come out with, is a huge disappointment in my view

[@GrantButler]

But now you don't have to run ethernet cables, it runs off of WiFi, so you can mount it anywhere you can get power. In my opinion that's much better than trying to hide cables run all over your house. Also a 25ft limit? That's not big enough for the average home.

[@karlsenior1030]

I don't think you understood what I mean. I will never prefer "wi-fi" over "hardwired" cameras. The whole point of a POE system is so that you don't need additional power, one cable. So instead of having the power cable, the ethernet cable provides power as well as a better, stable connection. Also, I did not say 25ft limit, I said 25 ft MINIMUM. I know 25ft is not big enough for an average home, hence why I put "minimum". To be frank, 50ft should be the minimum, but most MFR don't do that anyhow. I hope I cleared up what I said. Appreciate your response. @@GrantButler

[@GrantButler]

@karlsenior1030 😅 dyslexia strikes again! 🤦‍♂️ I don't know that Eufy will ever go to such a "standardized" way of doing it. They want to suck in customers with "easy install" "seamless design" & "no wires" so running ethernet will be a hard sell for them. If they didn't need constant power I'm sure they'd get rid ot the power cable on this one too

[@karlsenior1030]

Yea., I agree with you totally. This is why(and this is wishful thinking), they should create a "pro" lineup for people like us. But thats just wishful thinking right, Anker/Eufy would never do that, never, lol@@GrantButler

[@NetworkNinja84]

@@karlsenior1030 gone are the days of bad wifi lol.

[@dilligaf2818]

gee they sound ok,

[@GrantButler]

@@dilligaf2818 definitely not bad

[@omarr7825]

No monthly fees, that it’s the best 😅

[@GrantButler]

No, it's just one of my favorite features. The user interface is so good that if you have another system with a user interface as good as eufy's, you're likely paying (i.e., ring or blink)

[@RonalynAgonoy-y3o]

Any real information on how to use.....................

[@GrantButler]

@@RonalynAgonoy-y3o do you have a specific question?

[@shiroitake]

The higher the resolution the lower the frame rate, it's the same with dashcams, current tech can't give you the ideal recording capabilities.

[@GrantButler]

In what senecio would I need a high frame rate?

[@NetworkNinja84]

@@GrantButler if you are watching a fast action movie I guess lmao. People really don't understand that you don't really need higher FPS for security. this seems just fine to me.

[@iq0099]

Solar?? EUFY CAM3!! Here are more cons: 1 - Dont you all think that in 2023-2024 that SSD 2.5 is 12 years outdated? 2- The Home base only uses 2.5ghz wifi - seriously - still??? 3- Camera streams are not compatible to Hubitat, Matter, and other well-known home automation platforms, which means they are proprietary to their app! 4- Is there a way to extend the 16GB to other internal storage?

[@GrantButler]

@iq0099 what are you asking about the "eufy cam3"? 2.5 ssd's are not yet outdated, they are still being developed to hold more and more. More than smaller or "newer" ssd's. 2.5ghz wifi has MUCH better range than 5ghz making connections more reliable. Their reasoning for not working with many other brands is to maintain security with their encryption algorithm. Otherwise, that opens you up to anyone being able to watch your cameras. The internal storage can be upgrades to any capacity drive in thr 2.5" platforms

[@rogerevans2185]

Your "con" about users getting notification you need to remove. You see, your spouse your children or anyone living in YOUR house is all that needs to get a notification. If Eufy was king enough to give you a camera system to try out and you give it to a friend then do NOT blame Eufy and say it is a con. I would appreciate it if Eufy gave me a system to try out. And I am pretty sure this is not the only freebie you have gotten from companies. Again, REMOVE the con about notifications since you, only you, decided to install it at a friend's house.

[@GrantButler]

Well, at my house where I have other cameras, I want more notifications than my wife does. However, the same "con" still applies. My wife gets extra notifications because I want to know what's going on at home, she doesn't because she's usually home. They're not paying me to make these videos, so I will always share my honest opinion. Eufy is still sending me products too, so they don't seem bothered. 👍

[@NE_AD]

Bro if it was usb-c you do realize the connector would be even fatter right?

[@GrantButler]

This plug is pretty big.

[@NE_AD]

@@GrantButlerI have the same setup lol I think usb-c plugs would be just as big if not bigger

[@oldkid6]

I love Eufy cams, but this one is so ugly it has to be said that the design of the camera is really poor and cheap looking. Also, I want to agree with other posters that Nest (Google) really screwed us with taking away the 24/7 cloud storage, it sucks because we're so used to having up to a weeks worth of footage. Somebody needs to replace this system.

[@GrantButler]

While the cameras do have a very traditional look, I thought they put a modern take on it.

[@asicitshouldbe]

That's why I am searching for new security cameras!

[@kddd1863]

Wait for 3 to 4 yrs and you will see how bad these cameras.. I bought 5 cameras last 3.5 years…the efficiency getting low such missed recordings,motion detection and batteries It’s work good for first two years and then goodbye

[@GrantButler]

Interesting, I'll have to talk to my friend who I gave this to, to see how its doing in a year or two.