✅ How To: Eufy S380 Home Base Hard Drive Upgrade - 24/7 4K Local Recording With AI - Up To 16TB!

DISCOUNTS BELOW. Here's how to swap out the hard drive in the Eufy S380 Home Base 3 to increase the storage for months of video footage. This is the EufyCam E330 Professional security camera which uses 110V power and wireless data for 4K resolution 24/7 continuous local recording to a S380 home base with a hard drive. It supports recording with local storage and no subscription. It can be paired to a Eufy S380 Home Base 3 for more features and up to 16TB of storage capacity. It has a online web based interface that I demonstrate for 4 camera live streaming. It works with Alexa and Google smart displays. Eufy sent me this product to review.
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[@NaterTater]

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[@teesto2005]

Can I use 3.5 inch instead of 2.5 inch ?

[@NaterTater]

Only 2.5in fits inside. It has usb ports for external storage but I havent fully verified that can be used as the primary storage or just archive/ backup.

[@yaknour1]

Hi i purchased the same Segate HD , and i'm getting error msg when formating , do you think somthing wrong with th HD or it is not compatible with S380

[@Leonardokite]

I love Eufy products. Made by Anker, a top notch company. Since I only have 3 cams that only record events, the on board storage is good enough for me, but it is awesome that they support hard drives in the home base.

[@NaterTater]

Agreed!

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the demo and info, awesome. I was wondering what hard drive is both good price wise and efficiency. Have a great day

[@NaterTater]

HD link is in the video description and pinned comment

[@georgebrodie9795]

Thank you for your video very informative but I do have a question after unplugging the unit to put in the new hard drive when you reconnect the unit does all your cameras reload back on or did you have to reinstall them. Thank you

[@NaterTater]

all the cameras stay "remembered" and connect back

[@FlamingoDave80]

Does continuous recording mean it’s always recording. It does not need an event to trigger it

[@paigewillow8768]

I just got the new home base 3. Considering adding the hard drive if easy

[@NaterTater]

yes, pretty straight forward

[@WinnieCyL]

It seems great~Thanks for sharing!!

[@NaterTater]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cyberdine.Systems.Model-101]

I installed a 2tb ssd into my homebase 3 and I have no idea if my cameras are recording to the added drive or just to the inbuilt 16gb storage. I wish Eufy showed both storage options in the app. I formatted the Ssd after a few days and my clips were still available, which makes me think it records to the built in storage first and maybe once that's full it starts using the added storage. Do you have any thoughts on this? If this is true, I won't know if my hard drive is working properly until the built in 16gb is used up.

[@miketran7374]

This homebase 3 has a design flaw. I bought a brand new one, and when I tried to pull out the hard drive bay, it got stuck after a few tries. I ended up sending it back, and they sent me a replacement just a few days ago. I put in an old 2.5 HDD to test it, but it was really slow. Then, when I attempted to open the hard drive bay again to swap in a new SSD, it got stuck just like the last time. So, I’ll be calling them again tomorrow to get this second one replaced.

[@NaterTater]

are you installing the 4 screws that hold the hard drive in place on the tray?

[@miketran7374]

@@NaterTater Yes

[@MyTube101257]

Is there any way (via an external Disk Utility) to migrate my current internal HDD from 1TB to 4TB WITHOUT loosing the recorded videos ???

[@Hiwest_obs95]

Hi there came across you channel, as I am doing homework on eufy if I should switch to it. Also I currently just switched to T-Mobile home internet my question to you, are you using T-Mobile home internet with yur eufy? If so how is the connection to it? Only reason I’m asking is that I’m currently using Wyze and it’s a hit or miss with the connectivity on opening the app. I’m torn between internet provider, our previous internet provider was cox but unfortunately I might be going back to them due to connectivity to our security cameras😫😫😫😫. Please help and keep up with the great content! Much feedback back would be greatly appreciated!🤙🏽

[@NaterTater]

Hi, yes my tmobile home internet works well with Eufy. What speeds do you get on tmobile?

[@scottanderson6583]

what are you viewing your cameras on is it a tablet and so what kind and how

[@NaterTater]

@@scottanderson6583 i use my samsung tablet and phones typically. I use the Eufy Security app.

[@JohnOsCreations]

Hi. Do the hard drive screws come with the Homebase ?

[@NaterTater]

@@JohnOsCreations yes

[@CRAZY6256]

If i have wireless cameras which are not hard wired will they at least record the motion sensing when it occurs on the hard drive?

[@NaterTater]

@CRAZY6256 yes

[@Universeal13]

It was great if they used a 3.5inch hdd, where do you find a 16tb 2.5inch hdd?

[@NaterTater]

@@Universeal13 i use 1TB and its plenty

[@josecollazoalvarez4506]

I saw this video and bought the hard drive it arrived today I install it but it isn’t appearing the hard rive on the app just the internal storage 😢

[@NaterTater]

You have to format the drive in the Eufy app settings for it to be used.

[@josecollazoalvarez4506]

@@NaterTater but it isn’t appearing on the app just internal storage it’s like the home base doesn’t recognize it have the hard drive installed

[@justme19852]

Would you recommend SSD over HDD ? Im thinking to add e330 professional but wondering if ssd will improve anything as its more expensive

[@NaterTater]

The only reason to do SSD in this use is if the homebase is near a place where you could hear it and be annoyed by the hard drive (like bedroom). It will constantly be making slight vibration/clicking noises.

[@justme19852]

@NaterTater so SSD wont make anything faster ? Speeds of HDD are more then enough for 4k videos

[@NaterTater]

@justme19852 right. SSD can offer faster read/write speeds but you don't need that for real time recording and you'll also likely be limited by the network connection (wifi or ethernet) so the HDD isn't the bottleneck.

[@riopato2009]

@@NaterTater This makes sense but I'm curious if using an HDD vs SSD effects recording for wireless cameras that records only when motion is detected. I would assume that recordings are buffered using the internal memory then writes it to the drive? I'm glad you upgraded to a 5TB 2.5-inch HDD drive because i was curious if it would even fit. Also are there any noticeable heat issues created from the drive constantly running? Again, i would assume the internal memory would mitigate the need for the drive to be constantly writing. Lastly, your video suggests that the usb port is for archive backup only and cannot be used for real time recording?

[@henrybucki7813]

where can i find the videos recorded videos on the phone app? would it be under events? not sure where to look i did buy a new hard drive for the eufy

[@NaterTater]

Yes, events

[@henrybucki7813]

@@NaterTater thanks had already found it but thanks anyway

[@RebeccaChen-j6u]

Do I need to buy sd storage for cameras, if I buy a 1TB hard drive storage for home base? I’m using the e330 and three cameras

[@NaterTater]

no, it would just use the 1TB home base storage then.

[@henrybucki7813]

i bought EUFA also bought a 6 t hard drive. i can record events if they occur also can manually record on my i phone by pressing record button , how do i get it to manually record to the eufa base hard drive in the base unit manually recording not just by events occurring but by me saying record what i see on the camera at that time of turning on camera but not by event happening, hope that makes some sense

[@NaterTater]

@@henrybucki7813 which camera model?

[@henrybucki7813]

eufy security eufyCam S300(eufyCam 3C)3-Cam Kit, Security Camera Outdoor Wireless, 4K Camera, Expandable Local Storage, Face Recognition AI, Spotlight, Color Night Vision, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

[@henrybucki7813]

i can get it to wotk on iphone but how to make it record on demand using ipad or alexa on desk top computer using the new 6t hard drive located inside eufa base unit not security events but events i call for

[@NaterTater]

@@henrybucki7813 I don't think the battery cams allow that. I have my wired ones doing 24/7 recording.

[@FLOODOFSINS]

I have the e340 and homebase 3 and only have one camera so I'm trying to decide what size hard drive to buy. I don't think the app is very good. I don't think it's designed very well. If I try to record live it seems to only record and save to my phone and not to the home base 3, but if it detects motion and records by itself then it will save it to the home base I think. I can't tell where it's being saved to. I look under events and it shows videos but it doesn't tell me where it's stored at. The video doorbell has 8 gbs of on-board storage. The home base also doesn't ring when I press the doorbell. I hear the doorbell when I press the button on the doorbell but it doesn't ring on the homebase. There is also a lot of motion outside my door so I think I need to buy an extra battery just in case.

[@NaterTater]

All those are adjustable settings. Clicking record on the live view screen stores it to your phone but I'm pretty sure there is an option to always record live views (to home base). The home base can be the doorbell chime, mine is.

[@AlIlian-x8b]

How do I remove or delete the "group control" on the Eufy S330 system?

[@NaterTater]

Go to the "security" tab of the Eufy app. Then go into each mode and remove the s330 cam(s)

[@Bryan-Hensley]

Well shoot, I was hoping this was about an external hard drive or mini server that I could store my dirt bike videos on and people could access them to watch. Next video maybe????

[@ellieminette6463]

Can Nater Tater or others comment on the issues of privacy with Eufy cameras. I was just about to purchase several Dufy cameras and after reading some reviews, I saw several issues with privacy and security - unencrypted video streams, data sent to Eufy cloud. Has this been addressed/fixed? Thanks.

[@NaterTater]

In my opinion it was all overblown for attention. Eufy has always touted the ability to be local, no monthly fees and secure. However it was discovered that when you option to get a thumbnail of the camera when a motion alert happens then that thumbnail goes to the eufy cloud to then get pushed to your phone for the notification. They then delete that thumbnail but people see that as an issue. If I felt truly concerned I wouldnt have a few dozen Eufy cams at my property.

[@ellieminette6463]

@@NaterTater That is what I needed to know. I have watched you for a year plus and trust your opinion. Thank you.

[@KansasCityBassSalayer]

How many cameras can continuously record? eufy says 4 and the rest just events but right now i have 4 pan and tilt indoor 2k cameras and 2 4k cameras all recording continuously. Why is eufy saying only 4 cameras can continuous record?.

[@NaterTater]

@@KansasCityBassSalayer i thought it was 10 cams

[@manny0009]

Hey Nate, i’m really hoping you or other community members can help with my little knowledge of home internet but am trying my best to learn how I could improve my own with youtube channels like your own My question is what would it look like now, connecting a mesh system, router, or modem to a T-mobile Nokia Gateway, and what’s recommended now. I understand there’s better internet plans and gateways, however, this is what I have now in my situation and I am trying to do the best with what I have. Any comment or help is appreciated. I’m a person who loves to learn, even if it’s harsh criticism & if you’re a person in a similar situation, hopefully comments also help you like me.

[@NaterTater]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2SyqnmQj56WhKM

[@manny0009]

@@NaterTater You have no idea how much I appreciated that response and your videos, thank you Nate 🫡

[@manny0009]

@@NaterTater I have a new question after watching your video, but it’s pretty basic in the sense that I am still learning. Let’s say I purchase an ASUS router, connect that to my gateway, and also purchase their ROG mesh system and set them as APs for the router, would that be possible? Would that be the best solution for my gateway?

[@NaterTater]

@@manny0009 that would work

[@bccicone]

My S330 can read license plates during the day but not at night. I played with the three settings for night vision. Any ideas? I tried to reach out to support by email. They never respond,

[@NaterTater]

What type of issue do you have? Is it blurry/pixelated or something else? Night view can be harder without a larger camera aperture.

[@bccicone]

@@NaterTater white light like the sun is on the back of the car.

[@NaterTater]

@bccicone ah, so that means the light is over exposed. So you tried using color night vision or no lights at all and it didnt help?

[@bccicone]

Didn’t help .. trying to contact support to see if they can teak the settings for night vision to keep the shutter open longer Set your video camera to a lower f-stop, such as f/1.2 or f/2.8. This wider aperture lets allows more light to reach the sensor. It also limits depth of field, so keeping subjects in focus is more complex. For scenes with lots of movement, add extra lighting and use f/5.6 instead

[@18C_Sapper]

Can you use an ssd drive instead of a conventional hard drive?

[@NaterTater]

Yes but you'd neee an adapter for it to be in the 2.5in hdd form factor.

[@RouterRelated]

One thing to note… old school HDD which are super cheap these days … are way way noisy since it’s got moving parts… so if your home base is in your bedroom (which mine is) you’ll hear it … also they run warmer so the fan kicks on to cool it down… I’ve been using a Samsung 4tb SSD and it is super quiet little pricey at $350 but super quiet.

[@NaterTater]

very true. Here's a link to one: amzn.to/3WItiY9

[@dxbrasky]

Are there any 15 TB 2.5 inch HDDs youd recommend

[@RouterRelated]

Seagate 5TB would be largest I’d go with for $90

[@2damneasy215]

hey what’s tool kit u have also for this

[@NaterTater]

Basically this: Precision screwdriver and electronic repair tool kit: amzn.to/3MDY1zb

[@jameswhitewolf]

Are you having problems since you have seven cameras recording and 4K to one homebase three I do I have to reduce it down to 2K only so that way I do not have any laggy issue only experience laggy issue when I run the cameras in 4K specially with more than four cameras at the same timejust wanna know your input on that

[@NaterTater]

I don't but 4 of my cams are using my home wifi system to get a stronger signal instead of the home base wireless signal. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Lbmaigrdl5ias

[@jameswhitewolf]

@@NaterTater i’m just trying to figure this out because three are on Wi-Fi three are on homebase. Do you have an auto mode or Pacific 4K? Only I reached out to eufy I have a mess system, strong Wi-Fi gigabyte Internet through Spectrum trying to figure out a simple fix to where I can have all my cameras in 4K quality

[@NaterTater]

@@jameswhitewolf mine are forced to 4k

[@mogsyman]

I purchased exactly the same drive and after three days now I’m still struggling to format the drive, I simply get an error after about 15 minutes. I’ve turned the Homebase on and off, removed the drive and put it back in again, I’ve even done the Hokey Cokey and turned around and that hasn’t helped 😂 Eufy aren’t any help, any idea what I can do to get the disk formatted please?

[@rwhollister1]

Would be helpful if you didnt have to buy a h.d. it would be more beneficial to use a portable h.d

[@atcoollit6848]

is hard drive required to do 24/7 recording?

[@NaterTater]

@atcoollit6848 yes 16GB isnt enough space

[@angelvidal8212]

What’s the largest size storage wise you can get with the 2.5in? I can’t seem to find larger storage size other than going with a 3.5in. Thanks

[@NaterTater]

I link the 5TB one I use but they do make bigger ones. amzn.to/3XwiBs4

[@nestorperez7959]

S380 homebase doest work with the hardrive you have on your link :(

[@NaterTater]

@nestorperez7959 it's the exact one I used. Not sure what you mean, did you order it? Did you change it from the 5TB 2.5in one I have linked?

[@nestorperez7959]

@NaterTater Thank you for the quick reply. Yes it's the same HDD, but what home base do you use in your video? Yea it physically won't fit

[@NaterTater]

@@nestorperez7959 s380 home base 3

[@nestorperez7959]

@@NaterTater Disregard! I feel so silly, I was rushing it and wasn't aligning the screws that is has on the side. Once again thank you very much for your time and hasty replies!

[@NaterTater]

@@nestorperez7959 glad you got it worked out!

[@JeanYvesBouguet]

When replacing the hard drive, did you lose your trained AI models for detecting familiar people? I hope that replacing the hard drive does not cause the loss of those models. I am facing the same situation and before performing a disk replacement I do not experience a loss of my people detection models.

[@NaterTater]

@JeanYvesBouguet I don't think so but that's good question. I know there is a 8GB flash storage on the home base and I assume that might be storing that data.

[@paigewillow8768]

Looking for a sale cyber monday

[@NaterTater]

seems likely!

[@nicholassimmons9227]

Would a 3.5 inch hd fit?

[@NaterTater]

@@nicholassimmons9227 no