EufyCam S330 (EufyCam 3): 4K Solar Security Camera Unboxing & Review

[@dwaynehamrick]

Eufy in my opinion is ahead of the game in the camera department. They continue to improve so fast. Your wishlist is mine as well. Eufy please make these wishlist things happen!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Agreed. They are SO CLOSE to finally giving me everything I’ve been looking for!

[@TheTop40hub]

I have the Eufy cameras you recharge. Have had them a couple of years. This could be my next one.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

It’s a great camera!

[@Tom-mu7zy]

Just bought the same system. Great cameras. Love being able to place them where there is no power, like 12 feet up on a blank wall. Still struggling to understand how this all works. Came to this video hoping to learn some of that.

[@phyllisgarrison2887]

It is a sleek looking camera. I like the alarm feature if someone messes with it. Good review!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Thanks Ma. 😊❤️

[@thom8888]

Hi George, thank you for all the detailed reviews. Have you continued to test the s3 and any concerns with the solar / battery staying charged. Thank you for all you do for the community

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re very welcome & thanks for watching! Are we talking the original S3 or S3 Pro? I haven’t used the original for several months, but I didn’t have any problems with them. I am still using the S3 Pro & the solar panels have worked great so far.

[@jingsong8674]

How many people can have access to the lock at the same time through the app? I mean to see the video and unlock the lock through app?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Which lock are you talking about? This video is for a camera.

[@kimberlya9591]

We bought this model about 6 weeks ago. It's our first Eufy. Like you said, super easy to install. Love the solar - the batteries are always charged. The picture is great, night vision is very nice. I like the app, very user friendly. But the misses and the half misses ( a shoe, someone walking away, one second of the person and 19 seconds of your driveway) is just too frequent. Also, when I pull up an event of let's say the "garage" - it triggers it to record the garage. It does this every single time I pull up an event! So not only does the triggered alert cover part of the recording I'm trying to watch, it also takes up space! I love everything about this camera, but it's going back because it fails at the one job I need it to do. It will record a leaf blowing, but not the UPS truck and delivery. Too many recordings of nothing and not enough of something. I've spent hours adjusting them on the app, calling customer service, but it's not doing the one job it needs to do.

[@erkandurmaz4919]

Hey George. Which battery-powered indoor camera do you recommend from the Eufy ecosystem? I am planning to put some on the corners of the ceilings in the hallways.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

If it has to be a battery camera…for indoors, I’d still recommend the 2C or 2C Pro. They have some new indoor options that are pretty cool, but they are all plug-in.

[@TaregGargoum09]

can i extend the camera with Wi-Fi router or just connected to homebase

[@CYP4ER.]

Thanks for the video George. Can the camera work in low light conditions in colour without the use of the spotlight? If so, what’s the picture quality like? Also, can the camera also be powered via a cable run if the solar does not seem to be working too well in the chosen location? Thanks

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching! Depends on your definition of “low light”. Really depends on the situation. Worked great for me without the spotlight, but I have building lights and parking lot lights lighting up the area. If you don’t have anything like that, I wouldn’t rely on color, I’d go black & white. In theory it can be powered, but there really isn’t a good weatherproof way to constantly power it. Eufy designed it to be used with the solar panel.

[@CYP4ER.]

Thanks George, much appreciated.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You’re welcome.

[@pmmpanic]

hi! loved the review. Do you know if can i use this for indoor?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Glad you enjoyed it! I would buy one of their indoor cameras, these are really made for outdoors.

[@drankin78]

These cameras are ok but my issue is the recording time is only 20sec. Then it stops recordings, also it doesnt pick up all motion. Sometime people walks up to the door and it doesnt even pick them up..

[@HCraigF]

Can the cameras live video be viewed on an AppleTV without using airplay?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No. Like I said in the video, these cameras are not natively compatible with Apple Home. Wish they were.

[@rorysalarms8110]

Very cool Security camera George Langabeer.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, I’m a big fan of this one!

[@tabysetterstrom6061]

How about the 24/7 recording the Google Nest offer?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

What about it?

[@byrondelgado5521]

Eufy has plugged wireless 24/7 recording cameras. They are the E-series. The E330 and E340 Floodlight camera.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

@tabysetterstrom6061 - Just keep in mind any 24/7 recording (including Nest Aware) is going to require constant power.

[@dancruze]

I need some cams that can go about 50ish feet, have decent NV, and doesnt run on wifi. So many choices, its pretty confusing.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

This is my Go To Wired System: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3zVg4J7bryXo68

[@ikz3997]

Does it record 24/7 or only motion

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

This model DOES NOT record 24/7.

[@Grid21]

I'm disappointed that it appears I can't remote IP into the Cameras in a web browser. I am getting really tired of doing everything on the phone, and I think it's better to handle camera systems on a desktop like a normal person. Is there any remote IP web browser handling? Or are you complete stuck left dry to handle on the phone?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

If you want to view your cameras on a web browser, WiFi cameras are not the way to go. You’d want actual wired IP cameras.

[@Grid21]

@@GeorgeLangabeer Unfornately, wifi is the way I am gonna have to go with my setup, but I was told by someone you can view the cameras through Eufy account view or something like that.

[@sicopole1]

Does it record 24/7? lets say we install 16TB storage, how many days per camera it can cover? Thx!

[@davidandrews8007]

I do not know you want to record full time. Using for home you want to record events that you can find.

[@yuidfbse]

Thank you for the video, very informative ☺️ Two questions, what is the actual and usable range of the cameras to the hub and the reliability of solar charging performance? All systems like I tried the cameras never charge enough and all end up without power during overcast days and worse, never have enough range to connect to the hub unless they are very near. I have a ranch house where the cameras outside are all very far away from each other and the hub and this is all useless and never works. I am yet to find ONE wireless camera security system that actually works unless they are old fashion wired systems.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

The actual usable range of the hub varies too much on a house by house basis to give you an actual range. As far as solar power, we’ve had several overcast days since my testing began & the battery percentage is still near max on a daily basis. There is nothing old fashion about a GOOD wired system. If it’s a good one, it’s still the most reliable & future proof way to go.

[@JimMcPartland]

When you get a chance, see if you can get your hands on the Eufy e or s 340 floodlight? I bought that and the 340 doorbell camera with the Homebase 3. I'd love to see your review and thoughts.

[@obinashchandrashil3761]

What if the thieves come from two different sides? Which way is t will focus?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry, I’m confused by the question. This is a stationary camera, that is always looking at the same angle.

[@amberalert...agirlwithapho9597]

Thanks! I thot we only needed 1 camera but we must buy 2 in the package? If we put the 2nd camera in the back, we will need to black out our neighbour's backyard pool area. Thanx again

[@theidlebutcher9]

Thank you - is one able to add on the doorbell / camera later to the system?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes, if it’s a Eufy doorbell.

[@theidlebutcher9]

@@GeorgeLangabeer Excellent. I have added it to my 4 Cam bundle. Im excited to receive and install this.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Let me know what you think!

[@ryanlackner4912]

I see reviewers starting to post about the S3 Pro and I’m very eager to hear your thoughts. I saw that “Works with Apple Home” logo on the site, so fingers crossed!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Stay tuned!

[@ryanlackner4912]

@@GeorgeLangabeer insert Michael Jackson eating popcorn gif

[@leonelrocha1024]

How is the motion detection? Saw alot of bad reviews on that subject?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Motion detection has been spot-on for me.

[@SXMGator]

Just want to start this comment with I love Eufy cameras & ecosystem in general. I have 6 of the S330 cameras and live in Florida. I would stay away from these cameras if you can. I installed these cameras on the corners of my house with full sun exposure. They work great and never went below 90%. However after 8-9 months I noticed that they were no longer charging as quick and 1 would no longer charge. I thought all I needed to do was clean the solar panel off. All 6 of my solar panels on the cameras were peeling. I contacted Eufy and with a couple of info requests they said they were from a bad batch and to send them back & they would send 6 new cameras which they did. 9 months later I have the same issue with the solar panels. Looks like sandpaper. I dont know what solar panels they use but they don’t last. They say my warranty is past and will not replace them. I now have 6 cameras that will charge very slowly and 2 that will no longer charge. They have offered to send the separate solar panels but that is the reason I did not buy other company’s cameras. In my personal experience the cameras themselves are great but the solar panel will only work for about a year.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry to hear you’ve had this experience & thanks for calling this out. I obviously can only speak from my experience, as they have worked flawlessly for me, but I have only had them installed a little over a month. I’m always testing new cameras for KZbin, so I don’t know how long I’ll use these, but if I keep them installed, I’d be curious to see if I have the same issue.

[@danspeeple1]

Thank You for this helped with my decision to buy or not

[@PalmBeachFlorida24]

Thanks for commenting. I live in hot sunny South Florida and am on the hunt for security cameras - reading you had issues I'm not buying these as I foresee pealing issues too. Any luck with another system?

[@frankdabelk]

Guys, I’m reading the specs say operating temperature is -20°C to 50°C / -4°F to 122°F, as you are in Florida, couldn’t it be they are operating close or higher ti what the specs state? Maybe try measuring how high it gets… if they are constantly hitting their peak it could be they are overheating thus decreasing their lifetime. If true I would expect these panels to be upgraded by the manufacturer to withstand higher heat loads. Well, that’s an angle I would look into if I had the same issues. I’m still considering to buy them.

[@texasaviator]

Whatt is the status of your cameras as of today? Are they still in good condition? Do they still work? Have you had any problems since recording this video? Thank you

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I haven’t used these cameras for quite a while, because I’m always cycling through new ones to do reviews. But I am currently using the new version of this camera and I’m working on a review as we speak.

[@cametriaw974]

Can you connect the eufy cameras to show on a tv or monitor?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You can view them on a Google or Amazon Smart Display, but not a TV.

[@Danderfluf]

No one ever asks or mentions if such cameras are capable of being viewed or managed from a PC software. I keep searching for something I can pull up and view multiple live cameras at once from my desktop and not just an app on my phone. And preferably with local storage avoid a cloud subscription, where I can review and delete old footage from the PC software

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Nobody mentions it, because it’s not an option with WiFi cameras. You’ll need a wired NVR system for that.

[@GoldMineArcade]

Hey I watched your video twice and couldn't find out if it has the #1 CON 99.9% of all these WiFi cameras have except nest. Does it record 24/7? I'm ready to upgrade to a 8k or 4k camera but I'll never give up 24/7 recording

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No. Nest, using Nest Aware, is really the only decent way to get 24/7 recording. There are a lot of factors that go into 24/7 recording and 4k/8k resolutions make it even more difficult. I think it will eventually happen, but right now, there aren’t many options.

[@GoldMineArcade]

@@GeorgeLangabeer that stinks! Have you heard anything about a new nest camera by chance?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

@GoldMineArcade I have not (unfortunately). They are long overdue.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I just want to clarify…Eufy does have some 24/7 options for their plug-in cameras, but not for their battery (solar cameras). But Nest aware does 24/7 the best.

[@theernc]

Can you plug them in and then get 24/7? Thanks

[@jlopez766]

Purchased the three camera system a couple of weeks ago and already having problems with the the cameras holding charge or charging at all, and they are all installed in direct sunlight in the sunshine state lol. Is it only me or is there other people having same problem? Thinking about returning them.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I still have these cameras installed & they are keeping the charge just fine. Have you tried Eufy tech support?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Did you by chance change the power source to “external solar panel”? Because you need to keep it on the battery setting to use the built in solar panel.

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Two issues not discussed: 1 - WiFi signal range How far can I mount a camera, like on a separated building structure from home base and st - ill receive a signal? 2 - Color Why do most of these outdoor gadgets come only in white? White fades to yellow in UV light over time and degrades the appearance. I prefer a black only option. Does this come available in black?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

1. There is not a WiFi camera on the market designed to be placed on a separate building. WiFi is meant to be used inside, not outside, so it’s already a challenge, even just placing a WiFi camera on the outside of your house, let alone a separate building. For a separated building, I wouldn’t suggest anything over 25 feet. 2. Camera companies do a ton of market research when it comes to camera color. White is the most universal for aesthetics & it’s also been determined that white is the best color when it comes to a camera being a theft deterrent. Eufy does sell black camera “skins”. Here is the link: amzn.to/3JDOWVJ

[@Michaelkeyreal]

Hey George. I like your videos. I prefer reviews by a person I can see, who has actually installed and used gear. I won't even watch by reviewers you don't see. You're obviously are experienced and informed on security cameras. One thing that is barely mentioned in most reviews I've seen is the app. I've been using Wyze for a few years. The cameras are fine for the money, but their app is too unreliable. It often fails to send notifications and in some cases, doesn't record an event. All the cameras are pretty good these days. The app/system seems to be what makes or breaks the system. I really like how you ran through the settings on the app. Perhaps you could do a review just of the apps. I would really like to hear what you've experienced. Is the Eufy app reliable? Thanks for your video.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’m glad you’re enjoying our content. Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it. When it comes to WiFi security cameras, I think the app is just as important as the camera itself. Not always the most exciting part of a review, but definitely an important part. It’s nice to know someone agrees. I like the Eufy App. It’s loaded with some great features. I really only have 2 problems with it. 1. I don’t like apps where you have to hit a “play button” to view your camera. I like apps where your cameras are live as soon as you switch to it. (That’s a small complaint) 2. A bigger complaint…They have a geofencing option in the app, so you can do different settings when you’re “away” & different settings when you’re “home”. Which can be useful for privacy. It uses your smartphone location to do that. I find that on their newer devices, this doesn’t work so well. It never seems to know if I’m home or away. I’m not sure what has happened, because Eufy used to do this flawlessly.

[@MarkPawzun]

Wished they came in black. We have dark trim and I would prefer they not be so obvious. Thinking of painting them, but covering up the important parts before doing that.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Obvious isn’t always a bad thing. One of the reasons to buy cameras is to proactively deter theft. These cameras do a bunch of market research & white is more of a deterrent than black.

[@tessie4204]

Do you still recommend them now? Does this use alot of bandwith on your internet? Thanks.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

I'm thinking about getting this and using it in the Philippines. Any thoughts?

[@saulgoodman602]

Any experience with Eufy working with HomeKit or Scrypted?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’ve obviously used the native cameras Eufy offers, but I’ve never added a non-native using Scrypted.

[@saulgoodman602]

⁠i know we don't have perfect but what are the options for outdoor homekit native cameras?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

@saulgoodman602 There aren’t many unfortunately. We’ve got: Logitech CircleView, Eufy 2c (and 2C Pro) and the Eve Floodlight Cam. That’s about it.

[@saulgoodman602]

Thank you

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

@saulgoodman602 You’re welcome.

[@amberalert...agirlwithapho9597]

Hi! I am trying to set up my home base but am having a problem. Would you be able to help? I believe I am supposed to connect my phone to the same wifi as the home base. Is that the eufy wifi? If it is, I have tried but it requires a password. I used the same password that I use on the eufy app but that doesn't work. Any suggestions? Thanx

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

You should be connecting your HomeBase to your home WiFi.

[@HuntaUA]

Thank you very much for great review. Can you advice please some video camera set with multi cam live stream??? Really important for me. Thank you for your work

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’d recommend a wired NVR system for that. This is my favorite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWTLaXagn8qrZ68si=wAPwFKr2i0ew1MYp

[@raghavmalhotra2222]

Do these camera record 24/7?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

No they don’t. Battery cameras (even solar) typically don’t.

[@raghavmalhotra2222]

@@GeorgeLangabeer what would you recommend for 24/7 recording?

[@Gimogimo3229]

What is the legitimate range you can expect? Not what they advertise but the real range.

[@peterlewis3978]

Maybe i am a dinosaur but do these cams send a msg when activated to your phone app? or do all wifi cams and hubs do so. Dont want to assume!!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yes they do.

[@vwtiguangreece]

is it possible to work this s330 WITHOUT the HomeBase 3?? just stand alone

[@jamesking3330]

No u want the s220 if you want a EUFY stand alone camera it’s only a 2K resolution tho

[@yonkocommander5531]

FOR THOSE DOING RESEARCH I'LL SAVE YOU THE TIME, as long as you don't use Apple Homekit and you don't need high bandwidth wired system, this is it, everything else will have a deal breaker that the S330 doesn't have. My credentials are: I've watched every review and comparison on KZbin, every Reddit thread, and I've read the most upvoted reviews on pretty much every brand you can buy on Amazon.

[@johnd942]

You obviously can't read very well! Not only in the USA, but globally, this item has received a very high percentage rate of negativity and complaints.

[@yonkocommander5531]

@@johnd942 you obviously can’t use your brain very well

[@tonep3168]

Military grade encryption means nothing when you don’t know what the manufacturer is doing with your data, or they get hacked.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

All I can tell you is after Eufy got hit hard with privacy concerns (over a year ago), they got pretty aggressive for the better. It’s been my experience that the best privacy policies tend to come as a result of incidents like that. I held a grudge with them for a long time because of those issues. But they’ve won me back.

[@Puertorrican_Power]

I work on cyber security. "Military encryption" only matters if the manufacturer can show independent tests results from a reputable 3rd party cyber security lab. If not, it is just nothing

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Which Eufy has done (as a result of their previous issues, they had to).

[@Puertorrican_Power]

@@GeorgeLangabeer do you happen to know a reputable surveillance cameras installer in the Houston TX area, for a family member?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

@Puertorrican_Power Sorry, not in Houston.

[@No-More-Idols]

No HomeKit because it doesn’t meet Apples privacy standards or because of corporate politics?

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Eufy has never given me a good explanation as to why they abandoned HomeKit for a bit. But they are back onboard, as the new version of this camera is HomeKit compatible

[@mustafaal-nadaf7535]

No 24/7 recording 😒😒😒

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Yeah, it’s a bummer, but you’re typically not going to find a battery/solar camera that does 24/7. The constant recording drains the battery too fast.

[@johumphries5455]

Left a very important email??? Just want to apeak with about our future. Sent a video of the outside of home, somewhat country. You can reach me at the email I left. FYI...we have been retires, but do our best to keep learning TEC Jo 😮

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I responded to your message.

[@johumphries5455]

I have lost response..could you resend your contact info.? Thanks. Jo

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

We have spoke since this, right?

[@mrlookn4dchewn84]

These cameras are an invasion of your privacy! The reason I say this they come on after confirmed turn off in app. The spotlight turns on for at least 30 seconds. While the spotlight is on I check app and turned off but no recording! Make it make sense! This happens over 5 times in morning around 2 am to 7am in the morning when these cameras do this! Please switch to another brand! These cameras are not a true out door camera because I have 3 outdoors. One camera stopped charging, it want show battery life no more. One of my cameras will only charge to 72%. The other one I can’t tell yet but the solar panels look horrible! The other eufy cameras I have are working good especially the doorbell cameras!

[@caspeer888]

I have had my Eufy security system for or 6 months now. I have never been so dissappointed in a product, ever and customer service sucks as dos the website community. $1300 invested and I'm throwing it all away and starting over with a different company. Eufy sucks!!!

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

Sorry to hear you’re having such a rough go of it. I’ve had great luck with you. It’s what I’m currently using at my place (and have been for quite a while). What problems did you have specifically?

[@ALEZANDAR]

BEWARE, DON'T BUY THIS MODEL! The integrated solar panel will flake/peel off; as such the purpose to recharge the battery become useless.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

How long did you have the camera when this happened?

[@Chase_77]

This camera is not good I’ve had it for a year people can walk right by it and you won’t get a notification Human, vehicle, and pet detection are beta testing If I knew this I wouldn’t have got it the ring camera works better than this

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

The notifications have worked great for me. Much more accurate than any Ring camera I’ve tried.

[@johnd942]

@George Langabeer: While you have made a very presentable presentation in this video, I feel you have not really acknowledged the general reviews of users about this product closely. Not only in the USA, but globally, the high percentage rate of negativity of this product is shocking. Then, and only then, can you provide a more balanced assessment.

[@GeorgeLangabeer]

I’m not making a video based on OTHER reviews. It’s not happening. If you think I’m going to make a video on what OTHER people think, you’re watching the wrong channel. I’ve been installing security cameras for 25 years. You’re going to get videos from me that are based on my personal experiences with these devices & installations where I have personally installed the products for my customers.