The Eufy E340 Dual Camera Wireless Doorbell is the Best I've Tested

The Eufy E340 Dual Camera Wireless Doorbell is the Best I've Tested - Full Review

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Lon.TV

Күн бұрын

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@cheezeballcity Ай бұрын

Great review, Lon! I've been looking at this doorbell. Glad to get your take on it!

@alaingoyette7103 Ай бұрын

I was looking for a product to replace my Ring doorbell and this one looks awesome. Thanks for the review it has given me a "NO SUBSCRIPTION" solution that meets my needs.

@BruceFeingold Ай бұрын

I have the earlier 2K single camera doorbell as well as a 2C camera. They both worked great for a year or so. I'd typically get 10-15 notifications a day as the cameras face down the driveway and picked up people walking along the sidewalk. Then I noticed there were delays to get the notifications. And then the 2C stopped picking up a lot of events. Now the doorbell typically picks up the postman when he puts the mail in and walks away. But, I don't see the face. And the 2C which is 30ft to the side, also doesn't pick up people approaching. When I contacted Eufy as to why things suddenly changed and what to do their answer was to ask people to approach slower. So, I'm on the hunt for something more reliable.

@Revoc Ай бұрын

Lost huge faith in Eufy since the security breach and then lying about it to cover it up. Since then swapped to unfi and love it.

@mokisan Ай бұрын

This!

@jgould30 Ай бұрын

Hate to tell you but unifi has had their name of security issues and problems servicing their products and customers. I dealt with those issues for years in a business environment with them. Never again.

@LonSeidman Ай бұрын

At this point all of these companies have had issues. Google may be the only exception.. If you want total piece of mind you should look at a locally hosted solution

@justwordme Ай бұрын

@@LonSeidman Lon how does this compare to the UniFi Doorbell cam with package detection and info screen

@the_beefy1986 Ай бұрын

@@LonSeidman self-hosted (at least as an option) is what many of us want. Unfortunately that desire is incompatible with the business models chosen by device brands. My solution is to use a zigbee/zwave doorbell sensor on a traditional door bell chime to homeassistant. A separate camera can be polled for a camera feed as needed.

@jodajackson4489 Ай бұрын

I have a Eufy doorbell model similar to the one reviewed here but it’s a single camera version with battery. If you have adequate wiring in place it can be setup to keep the battery topped off or simply operate via main power. In the event of power loss the battery can keep the camera going. IIRC, there are two base station options which are necessary for network connection and storage. One option is the basic 8GB solid state storage and the other option accepts a standard 3.5” SATA HDD. There is even a battery option for the basestation so if there is a power outage the base station stays up too. Also note that Eufy has a package secure lock box product but if you feel like you really need that IMO it might be better just to move😊

@foxglove9 Ай бұрын

I've been using the previous version of that doorbell (the single camera) since late 2020 and have been very happy with it. I have it hardwired to my doorbell like you described, so it triggers the electrical physical doorbell chime in the house and it charges the battery. I use the home base as a 2nd chime in the basement. I didn't realize you can use your Amazon device as yet another chime, that's good to know. With all of Eufy's stuff you get a lot of value out of the product for very little money since they don't force you to subscribe to a monthly service. The downsides I've noticed (I have a few of their cams as well) is the software can be glitchy especially after some updates, customer support for problems isn't great, and the hardware only lasts a year or 2. My doorbell went bust about a year in, but warranty claim it was replaced with no problems. They're not perfect, but generally been pretty happy with all their products.

@khossrov 17 күн бұрын

I'm getting tired of my ring door bell with all it's "by design" limitations. Thanks for the tips!

@knightone57 Ай бұрын

I have this and it misses people coming to my porch about half the time,especially if they just drop a package at the edge of the porch above the steps.If I set the sensitivity higher I get notified of cars going down the street and still it misses some people. My ring doorbell worked a lot better.Also the battery lasts about half as long.

@japzone Ай бұрын

LOL, I saw the thumbnail and for some reason my brain went, "Dang, that thing's huge!" 😅

@generallyhelpfulsoftware646 12 күн бұрын

I was lucky enough to find a clear path to get Cat6 to next to my front door so I have the Pro Ubiquiti doorbell. Like continuous recording and hosting all my data in house. On the side door, no such path for Ethernet but I tapped into the wiring there and embedded a transformer in the wall to power the wireless Ubiquiti doorbell. I value continuous recording as cameras around the house are not just about security but also curiosity about what’s going on.

@tonybossaller4074 Ай бұрын

I have the e330 version and I have both the chime and the base station chimes as well. I have the older base station so I don’t have the continuous recording function but I agree I have been very pleased with it. I did buy the WeMo to replace my wired doorbell but it would not work properly. (Based on what I’ve heard the transformer adapter in the box is incorrect for my ancient doorbell.)

@jacobharvey2946 Ай бұрын

We’ve got one of the older models with a single camera. in the same boat, no power for a doorbell. ours has worked great. just have to pull it off the wall and charge it about every 6 months. Hopefully i can run a wire when we renovate the room near the door. I like how both power sources are an option.

@jacobharvey2946 Ай бұрын

My poor cat. lol He always goes running when someone rings the doorbell. His ears keep perking up when he hears the sound coming from my iPad. luckily it’s quiet enough to not actually trigger him.

@mark12.31 Ай бұрын

I own this and can agree it's the best. I have had others and this one outranks them all at this point.

@toosas 10 күн бұрын

hi, thank you, I found your review useful. I have a question - coming from another manufacturer, I had an event where I spoke to the person near the doorbell perfectly fine, I was not home at the time and we agreed on where to leave the parcel (I used the call button to initiate the conversation) but after the interaction there is no video proof of that saved in the events. Why is this and how do I work around it? Thank you!

@domramsey Ай бұрын

Appreciate how in-depth this review was, thanks! Have you considered installing Home Assistant? It takes smart devices like this to a whole new level, and it would be useful to see how you can integrate the doorbell with other smart products. I really think that documenting your own journey of installing and learning Home Assistant would make useful content for others in a similar situation who are tech savvy but haven't taken that step of bringing together all their disparate smart devices.

@Wooster77 Ай бұрын

I'm happy with my eufy doorbell cam, except for one thing, there is significant delay after someone rings the doorbell until the chime sounds. Mine is hard wired, so it's not battery related.

@gswhite Ай бұрын

As I own one, I agree with you. The Absolute best doorbell on the market :)

@riche4703 Ай бұрын

Do you know if a web portal is offered with this doorbell camera? Or maybe with the Homebase 3 unit?

@Colduck42 Ай бұрын

Had one about 3yrs ago..notifications were great for the first couple of months..then less and less..i literally stood outside for 5mins the doorbell activated..but never got a notification 😂

@asan1050 Ай бұрын

Lon!, Thanks for posting this video

@LonSeidman Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching it!

@jjones2582 Ай бұрын

Lon, have you contacted a Security installer to see if they could get a wire to your door? Depending on the company they might have a lot of tools and experience getting wires into hard to reach places. If battery power is a must, have you tested the TP-Link TD25? Does this Eufy camera work with any of the industry standards like ONVIF or maybe the new Matter protocol for home automation systems? I've been using the Reolink Video Doorbell which in ONVIF compatible. Works offline and can integrate with other offline products.

@joegee2815 Ай бұрын

Good timing, I am in need and do not want to pay a subscription or deal with a company that will raise the cost over time.

@nrnoble Ай бұрын

I have been looking for a video doorbell without a subscription. I have yet to reach an acceptance level where I have to pay a subscription to use basic hardware functionality. I do understand offering a subscription option for remote cloud storage, but I don't like it when a subscription is an operational requirement with home security devices.

@99999me1 25 күн бұрын

poe support would also be nice..

@jaredhuang2225 Ай бұрын

Perfect, no subscriptions required

@chadkent1158 17 күн бұрын

Cloud data = not your data. No cloud is a feature, IMO.

@iamnotapoet Ай бұрын

Lon, thanks, as always, for the great review…We had a dead Ring Doorbell [1st gen] and just replaced it with this. And ALMOST all our security cameras and monitored alarm are now Eufy. I do have a 2 page list of issues and suggestions for them… but, I have that kind of list for everything. So, I would do almost anything Eufy…. I just wish they had much, Much, MUCH better HomeKit Secure Video support. This MAY be an apple problem. But on the FEW Eufy products that support HomeKit Secure video it then DISABLES ALL of the Eufy AI features. That is REALLY frustrating, but I would LOVE for the Apple TV to show Eufy cameras and also pop up when someone is at the door. at some point could you reach out to Eufy and ask them about their HomeKit kinks? They never reply in a meaningful way to us… Thanks again. - Eric ZORK Alan & Sweetie [ 🤣Professional🤣Poets & Bed 🛏️ & Beer🍺 Vloggers ]

@radiofan2454 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the information. I have been looking at the Lorex camera/doorbells because they too have no monthly (subscription) fees. Did you consider them prior to purchasing the Eufy?

@LonSeidman Ай бұрын

Haven't checked those out yet

@BionicRasta Ай бұрын

Its not worth the upgrade from the S330 dual. It has the same resolution & response time delay. It needed to be 4K. Whilst the removable battery is useful to swap out when charging it drains too fast with the LED enabled. The AI recognition is a bit better on the E340, detecting pets for example. The audio has alot of background noise suppression compared to the S330. Also the blue ring light doesn't activate when it detects motion which it does on the S330, so when the lights turn on it makes it difficult to see where to press the bell. I haven't seen anyone test the pre-roll on the E340 which is a feature that only works when hardwired. If your internet goes down then the doorbell via the app goes offline too, altho the doorbell outside will ring & the footage will be recorded its just not viewable until the internet connection is back online. If you have a porchlight then the LED & colour night vision is of no use. On the E340 if you turn off the infrared you will get colour night vision when the porchlight activates. So its a bit of a gimmick.

@niravniel561 Ай бұрын

Hi Lon, is there an option to open the door via the app ?

@crosslink1493 Ай бұрын

Can this be operated as a 'stand-alone' device with no internet connection? I'd rather just have it record when and who comes up to my front door and not put it on the web. It's tough to find a device that does not have some type of internet connection, just my preference for things.

@bdrummond1958 Ай бұрын

Hi Lon, to be clear, this camera does not continuously record? Or does it? I'm looking for one that continuously records, if possible, are you aware of one that does that?

@LonSeidman Ай бұрын

Does not continuously record .. I think some of the wired ones like the nest can do that

@LubomirGeorgiev Ай бұрын

None of the battery powered ones can record continuously

@Mario00064 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video Lon. I'm in the exact same boat. Regarding WIFI, would 2.4ghz be sufficient for this doorbell or does it require 5ghz?

@LonSeidman Ай бұрын

2.4 is fine and actually preferred as it gives you a longer useful range

@foxglove9 Ай бұрын

They use 2.4ghz only.

@RayCommend Ай бұрын

How long does it take to view live footage or pull up a camera after an alert. It takes an eternity on Blink products. Is this any better in that regard?

@LonSeidman Ай бұрын

It’s pretty quick - usually within 5-10 seconds

@foxglove9 Ай бұрын

You can also have it send a thumbnail snapshot notification of the video the moment the camera detects something. Which is way quicker than opening the camera app to see what is going on. Of course to watch the full video you need to open the Eufy app.

@hansvink9178 Ай бұрын

In my case it takes minutes, see the Eufy app review and read how disappointing it is :-(