Home Security EUFY Floodlight Cam Pro 2 Install and Initial Thoughts | Home Security Camera

[@edge8edge]

Will be doing the same thing and replacing my back porch light with the Eufy 360. Thanks for the heat gun tip. I do have one and will use it.

[@TightWadDIY]

It worked even better than I expected!

[@edge8edge]

You really did an excellent job with your instructions. My camera comes tomorrow and I appreciate the details and effort you provided. Again thanks!

[@TightWadDIY]

You’re welcome! This one has been great! We learned we have a daily cat visitor! I’m think he hunts behind our house which I’m totally fine with!

[@damienwolf07]

@@TightWadDIY Great video! However you may want to blur the QR code, Just so your camera doesn't get 'claimed' :) Just like at 6:30.

[@TightWadDIY]

@@damienwolf07 Thanks for the heads up.

[@sutterfam6143]

Great video. Thanks for showing how to connect the wires.

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks. You’ve very welcome.

[@MioGT350]

Hello. From what I read regarding the specs of this system it operates on 120-240VAC. However I’ve seen some advertisements state it’s 120VAC. So please tell me what your system has stamped on it. Thank you in advance.

[@TightWadDIY]

I have this on 120

[@angelalachappelle9680]

Perfect timing on this video. I’m looking at installing new lights with a camera at my house soon. Just curious if you have to pay a fee each month for service with this camera the same as you would have to with Ring?

[@TightWadDIY]

I haven’t fully looked into those options yet. Currently I can view the recordings via the app in the same day then they go away. If you pay, I’m sure you could keep them longer.

[@larryrenaud6076]

Thanks for the video A few questions for you 1) where is the video clips stored ? Will it store the info to the new eufy base station? Can you manually toggle the lights on/off(override) and can you turn on the lights and still use the lights as motion sensor without recording if needed? Let’s say for example: you have guest over and you need the lights “on” but some people don’t like to be videotaped

[@TightWadDIY]

Great questions. The Home Base is not needed for this camera. I assume it uses cloud storage but I don’t pay any fees. Yea you can manually control the lights on/off, brightness, and color temp. You can use the lights without recording.

[@1jzMKIII]

@@TightWadDIY There is onboard storage built in (8 gigs) basically 30 days of activation storage (45 activations per day) in December of this year the floodlight cam pro 2 will be compatible with the homebase 3 At this point you can not store 24/7 footage... but that may change when it becomes compatible with the homebase 3

[@TightWadDIY]

@@1jzMKIII Good to know. The HomeBase 3 has a hard drive slot so you can expand the storage too!

[@darrellbarfels9542]

Great video keep them up

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you!

[@glovedcop69]

So is a sealant needed between the junction box and the device?

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes.

[@Marco-sp2li]

Does your switch inside need to be on constantly to be able to have the camera on?

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes

[@katesq8069]

Excellent how 2 video ! How well is this working?

[@TightWadDIY]

We love it! The lights are great when going out in the back yard at night and the camera is very responsive to motion. We learned we have cats that patrol our yard at night!

[@vrod1a]

Great video 👍

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you!

[@ArashShir9]

I would never show the QR code or serial number on camera; I'm sure there are people out there who can take advantage of that.

[@TightWadDIY]

It’s outside so I’m not super worried about it. Good idea though.

[@ctech14367]

Cool video

[@TightWadDIY]

Thank you!

[@julie492]

Does the light switch have to stay in the on position 24hrs a day in order for it to work?

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes unless you bypass it.

[@Utoober-yp7mf]

If my junction box does not have a bare copper wire, do i just connect the eufy ground wire to the mounting bracket w/ a screw that's labeled ground?

[@TightWadDIY]

Yes

[@lenbird164]

Isn’t there some kind of gasket you have the thread the screw through to protect it from water?

[@TightWadDIY]

No.

[@qzqx3047]

What type of junction box should I purchase? I am not using any existing box. Mine will be sticking out unfortunately.

[@TightWadDIY]

I always suggest metal in brick.

[@kevinvitale8980]

I've had this camera for a year and like it. BUT, just recently it lost connection (unknown why). I tried many times to get back online with fail. I then removed the device from the app. Now when I attempt to re-add the device to the app, it cannot find my wi-fi. But it can find all my neighbors wi-fi. Very frustrating. I hope I don't have to take it down to set-up inside. Any suggestions?

[@TightWadDIY]

Try reaching out to Eufy via the app. They’ve been helpful when I’ve had issues.

[@kevinvitale8980]

@@TightWadDIY I was just about to… then the next attempt the following day, my Wi-Fi appeared in the drop down list. 1-2-3… it was re-added.

[@sjr7822]

Drat if you don't have a phone to scan, it's not available to you, I guess. I just want a security light/camera I can use my computer, as I haven't a phone, any suggestions?

[@tribulationprepper787]

My computer has a built in blue tooth module. If yours doesn't, get one... they are cheap. At exactly 6:28 into the video, the QR symbol is shown AND directly below that, there is an alpha - numeric setup code you can write down. I hate those damned smart phones. I think that they are a dangerous thing to have in these Biblical end times. Take care

[@TightWadDIY]

Most camera systems are accessible via a website too. They aren’t as common though because everyone likes the convenience.

[@tribulationprepper787]

@@TightWadDIY Electric Security Cameras and Electric Can Openers... Besides convenience, what do they have in common? Hint, Prolonged Electrical Grid Failure.

[@TightWadDIY]

@@tribulationprepper787 I think we will have much bigger issues on our hands IF we ever have electrical power grid failure. Until then, I will enjoy my modern luxuries and not live my life in fear.

[@tribulationprepper787]

@@TightWadDIY No one should live their life in fear. Being aware of certain consequences isn't a bad thing either. Good luck with your future and enjoy your "modern luxuries" while they are still available.

[@mrkage9279]

WARNING. Intruder / Burglar walks up to your camera press the sync button for 10 secs then all your Eufy local & cloud footage wiped! Even footage on Eufy App…..

[@TightWadDIY]

I’ll have to try that. I’m not sure it worked that way.

[@terryhowell4146]

good video...not a great camera...i have 3. they can't keep their zones monitored, can't separate a lamp post from a human and are incredibly inconsistent day to day. im sure they will fix it long term but today, my google cams are solid as a rock.

[@TightWadDIY]

I haven’t had issues with them. I actually had to reduce the monitored area because they saw too much

[@tribulationprepper787]

Speaking of your wife's SPRAY PAINTING... Disabling that camera would cost an intruder about a buck ninety-nine. These things need to be mounted well above spray can reach.

[@TightWadDIY]

The recommended mounting height is about 9 ft to maximize motion detection.

[@1jzMKIII]

Im pretty sure he is not going to change the wiring on a brick house when the camera footage is stored locally anyway... spraying the camera only means you have to walk up to it to do that... in which case you will be seen and recorded already. You could mount it on the roof if you wanted to and a BB gun or a paintball gun could take it out... Where there is a will there is a way...

[@tribulationprepper787]

@@1jzMKIII You are probably right. I guess a simple ski mask would work just as well.

[@JAVASTAR89]

Daffy duck why you tormenting people you know there’s a much easier way of installing this.

[@TightWadDIY]

What do you mean?