How To Setup Eufy Doorbell Dual in Apple Home! (Homebridge required)

[@AdamsTechLife]

Are you adding the Eufy Doorbell Dual to your Apple Home setup? Here's my review of the doorbell dual from a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_Xp36wfpeejsU

[@Viewer765]

Why doesn’t it have homekit

[@Viewer765]

Is any update with HomeKit for ios18

[@ModernDayTech]

Good stuff Adam. I never had much success with the Eufy HB plugin, but I never had the old doorbell dual. I just got the new dual one so I'll have to try again soon.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Thanks Eric! Overall it works pretty good, hope the new model works well too.

[@bobdownard]

Thank you for making such a clear, concise, direct, and helpful video.

[@AdamsTechLife]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@kenhayden956]

So Adam, do you think you would ever consider making a video on Homey Pro? In the near future, it’s usually I get a better sense how these things work. When a professional knows what they’re doing specially when they show how they work. Thank you for getting back to me. Have a great day.

[@AdamsTechLife]

I might, I haven't done much research on it yet but thanks for the idea!

[@MichaelsTestLab]

Can you use shortcuts to automate arming and disarming?

[@AdamsTechLife]

you can create a scene for these in apple home then run the scene from a shortcut yes. you'll have to program the security modes in homebridge first tho

[@MichaelsTestLab]

@ thanks for the reply. Are you confirming that you have access to the security modes in Homebridge to be able set modes such as away and disarmed via a scene? Have you actually tried it? I want to confirm this before I stump up for Homebridge. Cheers mate

[@Naroh12]

Followed this setup exactly and working great. However, my Apple TV doesn’t show a live PIP view when rung. Only a text notification. Only exception is I have the wired version of the doorbell. Any ideas?

[@AdamsTechLife]

i haven't tried the wired version but i think since the plugin doesn't work all the time, the live feed can have issues popping up. maybe try restarting the doorbell or homebridge?

[@LCopJunior]

Hello, for some reason, I don't see those additional features from the doorbell camera as you have. I followed each step up to this point in the video. I'm at the 5:28 minute mark. Any help please? Thank you.

[@AdamsTechLife]

my only thought would be to maybe try the setup process again? that option automatically appeared for me and I didn't have to do anything so maybe trying again might help

[@LCopJunior]

@@AdamsTechLife ok will do. I’ll report back. Thanks.

[@denaro94]

None of the doorbells support RTSP. How did you get this to work? I've been trying and can't get the livestream working at all using homebridge and the eufy security plugin

[@AdamsTechLife]

check the link in my video description for compatible eufy doorbells. i have the doorbell used in this video and works perfectly in homekit still

[@charlottehollenberg9007]

Does the. homebridge hack also work with the Eufy Doorbell 2K?

[@AdamsTechLife]

Yes, I've also added a link to all eufy devices supported in homebridge in the description :)

[@patrickvanbreemen-schneide2658]

What can be the problem if the HomePod mini only gongs on the first push on the doorbell., thereafter it won’t and I only hear the homebase 3?

[@AdamsTechLife]

could be a bug in homebridge or the doorbell? maybe try restarting both and see if that works?

[@leryeo]

I use doorbell without the homebase. Can I still get it set up or do I need a homebase?

[@AdamsTechLife]

i'm pretty sure homebase required, check the link in my description for compatible devices

[@raidensix]

Just tried that set up. Livestream and snapshots are not working and GitHub has a few reports about wifi-only livestream not working. Was planning to replace my Ring set up with it but I may end up returning the Eufy.

[@Dzibaiepersonal]

Can I use Apple TV as a bridge for a non-native HomeKit device?

[@AdamsTechLife]

Nope 👎🏼

[@jackpatmoreinc]

Can the Eufy doorbell chime through HomePods/HomePod Minis? If so, how did you enable it???

[@AdamsTechLife]

yes, choose a homepod in the home app settings for the chime to play on

[@BloodRedeemed]

Great video my dude! Thanks for all the info and for the recommendations. Good stuff!

[@AdamsTechLife]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@jackpatmoreinc]

I am running Homebirdge on my Macbook currently and am using it to add my Eufy Doorbell Dual into HomeKit. I am only able to stream it using the "performance" setting. Would using a Raspberry Pi allow me to increase the quality of the stream?

[@AdamsTechLife]

It depends on the specs of the Raspberry Pi you use but more than likely, yes.

[@jackpatmoreinc]

@@AdamsTechLife What Raspberry Pi and RAM amount can support up to 2560x1920 or 1920x1080 if that is the maximum resolution of HomeKit?

[@ianchange]

Is the Raspberry Pi a must have for this method? I tried to follow your tutorial but I don't have the The Raspberry Pi yet. And my Eufy E330 Video Smart Lock doesn't show on the HomeKit after I add the Eufy HomeBase 3 to my HomeKit

[@AdamsTechLife]

no, there are other alternative options available (as mentioned in the video and in the description)

[@bungeholegymtestkitchen9888]

How did you get the HomeBase 3 into HomeKit? I didn’t think it was compatible natively.

[@aaroncarlton5838]

I've done the best I can. I am new to Homebridge and trying workarounds. I've installed Homebridge and followed the steps. I have the Eufy Security Plugin installed in Homebridge, but it doesn't give me any settings to change on the Eufy Dualcam Doorbell. It doesn't even show a doorbell icon under devices. It's just a generic icon. In Apple HomeKit, it shows the doorbell, but never gives me a video. When I tap the icon in HomeKit, it gives me the option of Home, Away, Night, and Off. It also gives me a sliding On and Off. I have no idea what those mean or do. They don't seem to change anything. Where do I even go to get help finding out what I need to do to fix it? I have home bridge installed on a Mac mini with M1 chip.

[@AdamsTechLife]

I would maybe try reaching out to the developers of the plugin? they might know more of the deeper technical side of things

[@billalbert6505]

I have the Floodlight camera E340 and the Solo cam S340 cannot seem to get this plugin to work with either one, would it be possible for you to do a video on either one of these Eufy models. Thanks

[@AdamsTechLife]

pretty sure those cameras are not supported according to the eufy supported devices link in the description of the video

[@selphie99]

@@AdamsTechLife I see now its supported E340, check the supported devices under eufy-security-client , they added the support under version 3.0.0 (2024-03-03), see the changelog.

[@giacomovolo2182]

Is the difference between the raspberry pi home bridge and the starling that the starling only works for the google nest but the pi works with any other system?

[@AdamsTechLife]

you might be able to find a google plugin for the raspberry pi too but basically, yes.

[@Eric-W0EDG]

Thanks for making this video. I have the wired dual setup with homebridge after following your video.

[@AdamsTechLife]

That's awesome! So glad to hear you were able to get everything working. Thanks for watching and for your comment! 😊

[@swiftking7199]

I have done all the steps and homebridge logs show motion detected but homekit keeps saying unable to add accessory.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Maybe try resetting removing the accessory from homebridge cache?

[@TalibannedProduction]

Does Eufy make any doorbell cams that work with HomeKit natively? I have three of their cams already as well as a Homebase 2 (don’t want to buy another one) but it looks on their site that most of them aren’t natively compatible with HomeKit.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Nope, i wish.

[@S.N.-]

BRO I have S330 Please Please Please Guide me if that can connect to Apple Home- I BADLY NEED IT

[@AdamsTechLife]

check the link in description to see if it's compatible and follow the steps in the video :)

[@S.N.-]

@@AdamsTechLifeYes it is!! 😍 Also - can you tell that do i need a Rassberry board or Homebridge? Or both?

[@walberg61]

Dear Adam, Where do i make a quest account on the Eufy app?

[@AdamsTechLife]

create a new eufy account in the app and give guest access (show in video) instead of choose login there should be like a sign up button

[@markhughes3401]

Hi Adam, I’ve watched this video a few times, I’ve managed to get Homebase 3 into HomeKit via homebridge but can only see the sensors and light functions of my eufy 2c cameras, I’ve no actual camera views, could you tell me what I’m doing wrong please? Many thanks

[@AdamsTechLife]

I haven't tried this using the homebase 3, I've only tested this with homebase 2 so version 3 with the newer cameras (non HomeKit compatible) may not be fully supported yet. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@bungeholegymtestkitchen9888]

@markhughes3401 I ditched the HomeBase3 for my dad’s old HomeBase2 and the Eufy 2/2Pro cameras since they work natively with HomeKit. Your 2C cameras should as well. I’ve tried multiple times to get other Eufy cameras as well as the cheaper battery doorbell camera into HomeKit via HomeBridge and I just cannot get the video feeds to work. I’ve verified that they are all compatible with the Eufy plug-in, but I’m very close to giving up and just getting more of the 2Pro cameras and a HomeKit compatible doorbell.

[@CoralSnake]

Is the Raspberry Pi 3 fast enough?

[@AdamsTechLife]

yep, works great.

[@jasonbreaux7586]

I got the plugin installed but the cameras are not showing up. Only motion sensors and switches.

[@AdamsTechLife]

maybe try restarting homebridge or granting access from the eufy app to a guest account? or try making the eufy device a child device

[@yarienhr159]

Great video, is there any homebridge plug-in that works with eufycam e330, thanks for sharing

[@AdamsTechLife]

if this eufy plugin doesn't, then i'm not sure to be honest. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@ajhollobaugh]

Doesn’t the home bridge plugin list HKSV as being supported by eufy?

[@AdamsTechLife]

It technically does, but when you install the latest plugin - it doesn't include HomeKit Secure Video, so it sounds like it's still in a beta phase.

[@michael_jacobsen]

Two factor authentication for the guest account? That doesn't sound right when it's being used by a service like a plugin in Homebridge, the essens of two factor authentication is to verify by an extra code being send to the user (a person) whom then can verify it. But the guest account is a necessity as the plugin will write an error in the log if you use your main account.

[@AdamsTechLife]

i'm not sure of the technical reason behind it, but according to the plugin 2fa is required.

[@michael_jacobsen]

I think you're mistaken, can you reply with a link to that dokumentation? Each time the Homebridge is reset the plugin has to authenticate to eufy, how can it do that by two factor authentication, the plugin can't read emails or notifications on your phone and reply with that code to eufy@@AdamsTechLife

[@michael_jacobsen]

I think you're mistaken, can you provide a link to where it says 2fa is required? How would the plugin authenticate when the bridge is reset if it's set up for 2fa? 2fa is a manuel process (it requires a person), and the plugin can't read a code sent to an email account or to your phone. And don't delete this message again like you did before, if you can't provide accurate information it's better to redo the video rather than hiding by deleting messages. This time I took a picture of the message in the thread and I will post that picture if you delete it again @echLife​

[@kenhayden956]

Hello, it’s Ken … Great video !! I would like to know if Homey pro is like Homebridge or is it a different type of system ? I know it’s new to North America - I am trying to understand these items ( since I am not a computer whiz at all !) These items would have to be very helpful to use items like in your video. Thank you for giving me your time.

[@AdamsTechLife]

Hey Ken, thanks for your comment. I think homey pro is similar to homebridge. I'm not too familiar with homey pro quite yet to know for sure but a quick glance homey pro seems to be somewhat similar to homebridge but offers more features.

[@makkz3522]

Does this work with homebase 3 and eufycam 3 (solarpanels)?

[@AdamsTechLife]

check the description of the video :)

[@gabrielgiovanini2391]

hello! works with celular data? or only local lan?

[@AdamsTechLife]

Both! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@graham2425]

Where do you get them HomeKit stickers in your window lol

[@AdamsTechLife]

added links to video description :)

[@giannivalente4077]

love the camera, just got the E340, unfortunately not suported by plugin *SIGH*

[@AdamsTechLife]

dang, hopefully soon!

[@selphie99]

I see now its supported E340, check the supported devices under eufy-security-client , they added the support under version 3.0.0 (2024-03-03), see the changelog.

[@kidcarter0]

@@selphie99how did you get it to stream live video? I’m able to get it connected to my HomeKit but get the no response error

[@sarabradley919]

I love this doorbell!

[@AdamsTechLife]

its great 🔥

[@thomastevis8655]

Just got the new switch bot curtain 3

[@AdamsTechLife]

Awesome!! 🔥

[@MJKroots]

Tried it with eufy ptz camera ! Doesn’t work ! Not recognizing camera, only sensor

[@AdamsTechLife]

maybe try again? i was able to get eufy ptz in HomeKit. btw if you have the 2k version of ptz, it natively works with HomeKit

[@MJKroots]

@@AdamsTechLife I tried it 4 times, unfortunately only the sensor and the alarm switch appears ! The camera not ! Perhaps it is so because I am not using a home base ! Here in Brazil’s it’s to expensive for only one or two cams ! I wanted to get the video from our business in my HomeKit !

[@christianreif1613]

@@MJKroots Hi, I received my Eufy cam 3 including base today. I have the same problem as you, only the sensors are displayed, no cameras. I'm still looking for the error. were you able to fix the problem? greetings from Germany

[@MJKroots]

@@christianreif1613 Hi Christian, funny , I am German too ! Kkkk No unfortunately no luck until now !

[@kidcarter0]

Doesn’t work. No live stream or snapshots on my end

[@AdamsTechLife]

Maybe try restarting your homebridge?

[@kidcarter0]

@@AdamsTechLife ​​⁠ thanks for the tip, but I had tried that. I have decided to try connecting it through Scrypted, so will be setting that up later today

[@thomastevis8655]

Awesome videos sorry I’m soo late

[@AdamsTechLife]

All good thanks for watching and for your comment :)

[@MannyBeInvesting]

Why would you advertise what system you use?

[@AdamsTechLife]

to share my personal experience for somebody looking to purchase eufy and want to know what it's like :)

[@AaronVanNoy]

Apple TV is seamless for me! This seams like a total pain, vs Apple TV.

[@AdamsTechLife]

The Apple TV is awesome!

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

There has to be an easier way….!!!!

[@AdamsTechLife]

yeah if eufy had native apple home support lol

[@swedendive]

Thats soooooo stupid. Buy another product just to connect to Homekit???

[@AdamsTechLife]

it's a pretty common thing for devices that don't natively work with HomeKit but you still want to use them like ring, google, etc