Eufy Security Siren Review - Worth IT?

[@mrcurious9034]

That beep as a sound is a joke. Nobody will get scared of that. Also no neighbour will hear that. Thanks for testing LifeHackster!

[@CharltonPeter]

Sounds like the microwave has just finished

[@vonnnner]

The home base sounds like my toy fire truck when I was a toddler

[@GeorgeHeathcote-k5p]

They have had how long to work on this product... Those pocket keyring alarms are louder. WTF was Eufy smoking

[@AR-jp5pm]

Yes, that's a bit crap. It says 'siren'. Very loud beeps isn't a siren. WW2 air raid sirens are sirens. This things not nearly loud enough. Even if it has to be wired, loud & annoying enough so my neighbours can't sleep through it.

[@DGSRizzo]

Thanks for saving me money. This is a joke. I'm selling all my eufy cameras and homebase now

[@etp26]

One thing they should try is using the siren though the doorbell chime because that’s actually loud.

[@Jbdassassinarmy]

I am in a two story house so I'm hoping that multiple alarms can be added, as I would love to have one downstairs and upstairs. The product definitely has significant room for improvement and the lack of siren tones is disappointing.

[@emmanuelvanderschelden9474]

The alarm on the Floodlight cam 2 pro (S330) is actually awesome as an outdoor alarm. I want that sound and volume in the Siren. That’s all i’m asking. And the delay ofcourse.

[@Mpostor]

Have there ever updated or fixed any of these issues?

[@robertoghinato5754]

always 5 stars review en info! thanks amico

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertoj8950]

My washing machine sounds like that !!! And to think I was going to order 2 of those 😂 I’m glad I saw this first.

[@marcusaurelius3487]

It was updated, and the siren is really good now

[@robertoj8950]

@ you are absolutely correct I got it and I love it .

[@g.stephens]

Interesting about the alarm delay... Have you tried to setup an automation in the app, have Homebase -> Alarm, as the trigger, then add an action to set the Eufy Siren off then? Does the automation allow this and therefore include the delay that the Homebase is set to?

[@GeorgeTz.]

Could you check also the new water sensor from eufy ?

[@LifeHackster]

Will do. Thanks for watching!

[@4Hendo]

Just got two of them….tested it for water…not freezing… so far so good. I also have two Ring water sensors, water tank went out, sensor saved me. Luckily I had one right near it. Water tank sprung a leak and got notified in about two seconds …shut off the water as I was home ….and saved me. I love these types of sensors.

[@muskistutter]

Thank you for the review!

[@abc123fhdi]

the Ring floodlight camera speaker can be used a siren.

[@84bmw325e]

I bought 3 sirens and 3 motion sensors. I have the Homebase 3, but I don't think they are wi-fi. The cameras work in the location where I installed them, when I move away from the homebase the sensors and sirens disconnect when I put them in the same area.

[@iamnotapoet]

Thanks so much. I have been waiting a loooooong time for something like this since the homebase alarm is so quiet and can’t be heard downstairs. Sorry it sucks…. But I may get one HOPING they improve it. We enable alarm from phone outside so the siren delay is not CRITICAL, but unfortunate. VERY WEIRD part is I just had a 3 email complaint with Eufy that they NEEDED a siren product and the TS did NOT ever mention the existence of this product. This was 2 weeks ago. Also, my other complaint was the HOMEBASE STOPS the alarm after a few minutes. Is this really true? It SHOULD blare the siren until the alarm is disabled. Am I missing something? As per the siren 🚨 product omission the Eufy support started with BAD AI answer and then BAD INCOMPET human answer. I REALLY like Eufy, but they seem to REALLY be dropping ball on alarm. As you probably know, they discontinued the keypad. 5 months ago they said it was just out of stock and eventually said they were replacing it. But many months later… nothing. Do you know what is up with their lack of keypad? And am I missing something on the insane issue of siren 🚨 stopping after a couple minutes. Thanks , as always, for GREAT videos. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@LifeHackster]

Hoping they will fix that and give an option how long the alarm will sound. Thanks for watching!

[@iamnotapoet]

@@LifeHackster it’s truly baffling how an ALARM system will automatically STOP an alarm possibly before an intruder has even gotten to a room where they hear 👂 it? I’m scratching my head how that is even POSSIBLE. It’s a functional oxymoron. That said, I REALLY like Eufy and want them to stop messing up these things. Once again , thanks for all videos. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@wesc98034]

"not ready for prime time" lol, they've been working on it for like 2 years!

[@byrondelgado5521]

Thank you for your honest review. This product is not ready for practical use. Regarding your s330 camera with the built in solar panel. Have you experienced and delaminating on the panel? Eufy issued new cameras with different built in solar panels.

[@LifeHackster]

Not yet but we will see.

[@Dieseltownify]

Have there been any firmware updates to address any of these concerns?

[@vlr213]

When are you going to test the eufy permanent outdoor lights im already invested in the brand lights caught my attention especially since it works with the cameras

[@supreme84x]

Can you hard wire it as well?

[@setarifsetari]

you're right sir. thank you for your video

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@4Hendo]

I have a S340..one of many Eufy cams/products…..anyhow can you set the siren to go off at motion if you don’t have the alarm system? On the cameras that I have I only see manually setting the alarm off. I was wanting to put one of these outside and have it trigger with some of my cameras….but I do not see a way this would work. Any help would be appreciated! And as always………..another GREAT video.

[@centurion262]

Thanks for the review i was waiting for a video on this device ,I think this is a rare miss by Eufy, i was very interested in getting this but pretty much every review is bad for this so il wait till they fix it

[@AlL-fw2cy]

The 15 second delay has to be an easy fix that they just overlooked. Kind of sad that they overlooked such a basic feature, it might shed some light on their quality assurance department or lack of. My biggest issue would be the tone. I want the alarm to be something that is annoying, loud, hurts and something my neighbors and everyone else can identify. This sounds like a glorified smoke detector.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, it is just a beeping alarm. They should give up alarm tone options.

[@kryssa-sx5nd]

4:33 why don’t you use automations?

[@jaishpuri7001]

Thank for the review

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@nitnit202]

Any updates on the unit yet ?

[@CharltonPeter]

Is it loud? Like louder than a smoke alarm ?

[@rbigg]

Hey LH, did Eufy ever update the security siren?

[@king47801]

How did you do that

[@usandminime]

I hope the tone will be fixed . Question , can I add more than 1 siren ? Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@Meneerification]

Ja dat is mogelijk. Maar de sirene werkt niet in Europa (en is ook in de VS uit de verkoop gehaald). Hopelijk komt er een update voordat ze hem realeasen.

[@dougk5456]

I had an alarm in my house. Two years ago we were robbed. The first thing they did was locate the siren and smash it!! The police said the best thing to have is a camera system which I have now. So far so good.

[@artieartya]

The camera can notify you to take action. Hence not needing a siren

[@TiredMikee]

This is why 24/7 monitoring is necessary, either self-monitoring or professional monitoring (best option).

[@dougk5456]

@@crae_s Thank you for the response. I will look into it with my insurance.

[@indirimbozimana]

Can you do a water sensor too?

[@LifeHackster]

Will check it out. Thanks.

[@indirimbozimana]

@LifeHackster 😊 thanks i will wait for your review before i buy it,

[@jimbovankooten4027]

Is die alarm toon alleen maar dat gepiep ? Hmmmm idd raar

[@indirimbozimana]

Can you do the water sensor from eufy too please?

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@glovedcop69]

I was about to buy this until I saw such terrible reviews on Amazon 😢

[@tubneebxiong81]

I got a question I got one of the older cam e home-based and I can't pair to the newer camera like the eufy came 3 or the s330 do I need to buy the newest one to do it anyone know plz leave your comment thanks

[@jim3922]

Thanks for this review! You saved me $30. Or whatever it costs. I was very disappointed with the homebase 3 alarm. It sounds like my kid’s Paw Patrol fire truck. I was hoping for a much louder alarm. Guess it won’t be this one.

[@cocolove7591]

I think they should fix that via an update

[@Av-vd3wk]

Other reviewers saying NOWHERE close to 105 db

[@gjordan8800]

Another great video thank you LifeHackster I won't be buying this Eufy siren anytime soon!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@PatrickC139]

Some person at Eufy signed off on that. Lol

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@steviecoleman9260]

That's an E-ZPass for me I'll stick to my yo link 130 decibel alarm that you recommended a couple years ago!!!!

[@sjoerd4084]

Works with Eufy?

[@steviecoleman9260]

No, it's another smart system brand that has its own alarms,door water sensor etc....

[@citytom]

Did you try setting up an automation (app -> security tab - > automation) so the Siren sounds only when the Homebase alarm sounds? Just thinking that would get around issues like the entry delay, etc.

[@SavageChip810]

Thank you for reviewing this. This is not yet available in Australia, so I really do hope these blatantly obvious issues before releasing it.

[@desupernoodle]

Seems like it was rushed to market. Hopefully their smoke alarm sensor and water sensor are better.

[@khao1412]

Smoke alarm is terrible too. I got one at my kitchen.

[@everythings_shiny]

I had unfortunately already ordered these from Amazon US (I am in Australia). They set up and test correctly but nothing I do will get them to trigger. Anyone have any ideas? I've emailed Eufy.

[@bartholwerda8910]

Update for issue with delay is available since 01.22.

[@CalMUK91]

Can we just confirm that is not a siren? Its beeping... a siren changes pitch like on a police car or weather alarm.

[@RedicL]

This is absolutely pathetic.... Why would Eufy release this siren? In my opinion, it's quiet, slow, and not "alarming" or "startling". Alarms need to be obnoxious and startling. This is not worth it in my opinion.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@ScottSchramm]

Great video! Eufy continues to disappoint; what a shame. Thanks for showing us how bad this product is. One suggestion: at the end of the video, you have the sound effect of a mouse clicking on subscribe and the bell. Can you please lower the volume of that sound effect or remove it altogether? It's more annoying than the siren is. It's also not in sync with the video. Thanks!

[@Av-vd3wk]

They got greedy and rushed this for Christmas! 🎄

[@iamnotapoet]

Lifehackster, you made me aware of 30 second siren auto-disable. I decided to still try Siren Hoping they would firmware fix a 30 second siren disable: they replied with the following line that makes it clear they will NEVER let alarm sounds to last more than 30 seconds. What are your thoughts on this reply from them? Do Ring and other alarm systems have this problem ? Alarm DISABLES ITSELF even before a burgled needs to worry about it. Here is Eufy’s rare human response: “We want to assure you that the 30-second siren duration is by design and is intended to work within the parameters of our security system. This feature is in place to balance the need for an audible alert with considerations for neighbors and local noise regulations.” (End Eufy reply) - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ Professional Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

[@barracade24]

Don’t most of their cameras have alarms.

[@robertoj8950]

Is that the sound ??? 🙄🙄🙄 that’s not a siren it’s it’s … just is not a siren at all . Thank you for the review 👍🏻

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@douglasduch3337]

SORRY GUYS BUT MAIN QUESTION IS : Why Eufy has removed the option to set the duration of the camera’s siren to what ever we want….. when a motion is detected the siren of any Eufy cameras goes on for like 3 seconds and then shuts off ….. 🤔 why ….. why … why …. When i’m away and my cameras detect motions, i want to be able to set the duration of the siren of my cameras as long as i want …. ARLO has the option to set siren duration of the cameras between 0 to 60 seconds… Best is 0 to 3 minutes minimum works way better to scare someone….

[@martiangod]

Are you serious? I have my movement and door sensors to trigger the alarm and lights on both my e340 floodlight cams out front and back of house. I haven't tested them, do they really only sound for 3 seconds ?

[@douglasduch3337]

@@martiangod yes 😑😑 I use eufy cameras for about 5 years now, love their system, simple and effective….. BUT WHY …. At the begining, the app was allowing me to set the duration of the siren of each cameras, and for no reason they removed that options 😑 So now, when motions are detected the sirens of the cameras sounds for like 2, 3 seconds… if a new motion is detected it sounds again for 2 seconds…… why ….. 😑😑 Like i said at the beginning you could set duration of the siren… and now we can’t do that …. Probably to save battery…. If i want to kill my battery faster just let me do it Plus the sirens of the cameras are really loud and perfect to scare and dissuade people with wrong intentions or thieves…. SO WHY REMOVE THAT SETTING Like i said ARLO has that setting available …

[@fransdevries4085]

Thanks, your review saved me making a wrong purchase, thought Eufy had finally brought an alarm to their solution.... it sounds a bit like my old lcd watch wake up alarm. So, useless.

[@ComfortablyNumbBIYD33]

😂 my rice cooker sounds louder than that thing

[@Warlock_UK]

The beep sounds like a truck reversing.

[@HPTuchin]

What... Wait.. Your telling me Eufy just pumps out products... no way... 😐🤭 Just wait for the updates... that'll "fix" them alright 😅🤞🏻

[@Wooster77]

They shouldn’t have released this until they refined it enough so most customers would be happy with it. It’s not even close.

[@PGB-ni1ji]

They really rushed this one. I haven't seen people clamoring for this product. What they want is for other existing issues to be fixed, like Homebase 3 problems. They should be spending time on that instead.

[@abecoulter8550]

rubber pads for weather proofing and you have it under shelter 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zahirkhan778]

I wish the siren blared for like 1hr instead it stops after 1 min

[@chrissampson7569]

Well... that was a huge disappointment (the siren, not your review. Your review was great). I can't believe Eufy released such a garbage joke of a device. *beep beep beep* for the alarm sound? Are you kidding me?!! The HB3 may not be as loud but it actually sounds like an alarm, even the low camera alarms sound better than the siren. The siren sounds like a device that needs it's batteries replaced. I hope Eufy addresses all of the issues that makes this a highly inferior product at this time. I'm glad I didn't buy it.

[@Converse-o4d]

Yo link is better

[@sjoerd4084]

But can you link it to Eufy?

[@takfung4515]

People can just take out the siren and then smash it and boom no more sound

[@jigsorla]

Eufy made us all wait for this to come out, and it's not fit for purpose. Fail.

[@markb3866]

It's a beeper. Not a siren. What a joke. Let people load their mp3 eufy

[@zuhairhlayel]

💐🌹👍🌷💐

[@Panguz]

Jesus how can they bring such a buggy and actually worthless sirene... Is nobody reviewing it at Eufy?! Ridiculous

[@wilsonlee5590]

Can anyone share is your " Ignore Notifications" work properly? As i know this feature is to prevent to send notification if recognized the known person

[@heathhardie616]

Doesn't work.

[@gmega8]

Eufy have turned into such ring wanna bed’s 😂