The latest Smart Doorbells Reviewed | The Gadget Show

[@MJ-1973]

We have the Eufy 1080p wireless doorbell with the chime unit with SD Card storage. Its been faultless. Great picture and sound and no lag. Can't help but feel this was very pro-Ring. Eufy doesn't charge fees for storage, and the articel stated the highest price (£179.99 for the 2K doorbell with homebase) but it is regularly cheaper than that (often around £130). Eufy all day, every day for me.

[@themikeyone]

I think there was a bit of product placement there with the ring I’ve got the Eufy, as I changed from the ring because of privacy issues that worried me, it works great.

[@SolidSnake4Ever2003]

thanks I appreciated this info. Being totally new to doorbell security cameras I didn't even know of any besides the ring but REALLY disliked no local storing and them having a fee. Going to get the Eufy 1080p shortly and a 256gb micro sd and call it a day.

[@usables4028]

But the real question is how is the night vision?

[@ashroskell]

Yeah, that whole issue of both, “owning,” your own data, and not paying for a damned thing once you’ve bought a product was key for me. I don’t let any company get their hooks into me. Treat any company that wants an ongoing, “relationship,” with deep suspicion, if you want a carefree life. The last thing you’d need, if you were presenting video of a burglar or door to door conman to a court, would be a large company arguing over whether you, “own,” that data, or have the right to use it!

[@Cookie.x.monsterr]

@@SolidSnake4Ever2003 how’s the doorbell going ????

[@jenmclernon9249]

This is the second home in which kzbin.infoUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU we've replaced our "regular" doorbell with a Ring video doorbell and we really enjoy it. It is very easy to install and it works very well, with a clear picture through the app and good in-home use (we added the chime, which is also easy to install and doesn't require another thought to use).

[@marktierney2986]

Eufy does not have a audio delay if you connect it to the Homebase 2. This was a unfair comparison because the presenter wired it up via a Router which is not required and appeared to cause the lag.

[@GK-qc5ry]

You sure he doesn't mean that you have to connect the base initially to the router before normal usage?

[@Mr_Fahrenheit]

I would like to have seen more detail about delays in notifications which seems to effect lots of doorbell cameras especially as the ring 3 also has a PIR

[@A2KLAU]

I’m a Eufy user and purchased during Black Friday so it came out cheaper than Ring. Reason for going Eufy is I didn’t fancy being hooked with a forever subscription like Ring to have video storage and it can be integrated with Echo devices so they act as extra chimes around the house. I would say that battery life for me lasts around the 2 month mark, but that could be down to foot traffic outside the house tripping off the sensor and it differentiating if it’s a person and starts to record or just a car driving past on the roads.

[@scotiajinker8392]

I’m the same , I got my eufy doorbell for £125.

[@jamesthomaspaulJTP]

Can you reduce the detection zone to avoid this?

[@Rahulus_]

I got the wired version of the Eufy Doorbell. I recommend the wired versions it way more responsive and don't need to worry about battery life. Very good 2k video quality. I've also connected it to echo dots that can act as a chime as well. The only con is that I do get a few false motion detection every now and then.

[@jjohanesson9139]

How much does ot cost for wire to install?

[@sean_mc]

@@jjohanesson9139 You are looking at £100+ plus parts (if your existing doorbell does not have a compatible transformer).

[@aerofly2]

I have the battery Eufy unit which can also be wired to the mains. Mine’s wired via an inexpensive mains adaptor which keeps the battery topped up without having to charge it manually, also the Homebase is able to store around 3 months worth of video with it’s 16Gb of storage space. I agree about the lag when speaking, but for the amount of times I use it to talk I’m happy with it.

[@thom2967]

Guessing this video was filmed a couple of months back as they released a firmware update for that model of eufy recently that drastically fixed that lag

[@notsurfsup]

I've had both the Ring (Pro) and the Eufy, although my mains-powered Eufy doesn't have - or need - any massive 'homebase unit'. It has only the wireless chime that you can plug in pretty much wherever you need it. The difference between the two is quite clear. The Eufy has noticeably better video quality and - unlike the Ring - the videos it records are stored on the unit itself - so you don't need pay Amazon for the rest of your life in order to view them. It's really a no-brainer.

[@bradley2427]

How is it 8 months later?

[@notsurfsup]

@@bradley2427 It's still working as well as ever. In fact, I now have two of them. The only slight advantage that Ring models have over the Eufy is actually the flip-side to the advantage that the Eufy has over the Ring - aside from the superior video resolution of the Eufy, that is. The recordings made by the Eufy are stored on an internal memory chip, so no cloud storage fees are payable. The disadvantage of that arrangement is that an intruder, for example, who suddenly realises they're being recorded could wrench the unit off the wall or otherwise destroy it - along with the recording stored inside it. So if the security of the recordings is paramount, you may be prepared to pay the ongoing Ring subscription charge to always be able to access them after an incident. If not, the Eufy is definitely the one to go for.

[@mundomagico7787]

@@notsurfsup is that because it’s main’s powered that the data storage is in the actual unit outside of the door?

[@notsurfsup]

@@mundomagico7787 No, if I understand your question, it's not 'because it’s main’s powered that the data storage is in the actual unit outside of the door'. The power source has nothing to do with it. There are plenty of battery-powered video doorbells available that also store the (video) data on-board - rather than in the 'cloud'. Is that what you were asking?

[@tendy101100]

How is it 11 months later

[@neilbailey2893]

I have the Eufy bell, no lag and no subscription.

[@MrCarmalt83]

Ohhhh you don’t have a doorbell for an hour! What will people do? They might have to use their Knuckles again. 🤣

[@gabrielmoreiradasilva9824]

My Eufy door bell works perfectly with no lag. Plus no subscription.

[@katherinemorton9126]

Don’t worry, when you get robbed the robber will just take the bridge too, taking all the footage of them.

[@gabrielmoreiradasilva9824]

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[@robz1471]

@@katherinemorton9126 at least you can see who stole it unlike ring ....HD quality lol....2k on eufy

[@experiment54]

@@katherinemorton9126 brah you save the footage to your phone or if eufy make the doorbell like the rest of their cameras compatible with iCloud your videos will be saved automatically.

[@gofres]

Seems like the best option to be simply because of the lack of sub fees. Quick question, is the low light quality any good?

[@PizzaLov3r]

Eufy all day everyday....my Eufy doesn't lag like that....🤔🧐 Entire panel has Ring lol...

[@sempereadem54eadem64]

Spot on much better than ring.I have had both.

[@darrensneddon8506]

No mention of nest hello also no mention of the delay of the ring app opening and connecting to the doorbell. I ditched my ring bell because by the time I opened the app and it connected the person has gone. My broadband is with virgin media 500mbps before anyone blames my Internet connection. Since switching to nest hello I've had no issues at all.

[@pimeye]

Also given up with the Ring Pro after 3 of them failing. Work faultlessly for between a few hours and a week then somehow loses connection to the network and impossible to reconnect. Have been on Ring Support and loads of fora and tried EVERYTHING. Have VM 350 megabit internet with at least 100 by the doorbell. All Ring do is end up sending me yet another replacement. Now using a 10 quid chime doorbell from Amazon and it's great. When I get fed up with the 50 different chimes I'll have a look at the Nest hello.

[@d3fenc367]

I've got the Eufy. I bought a power supply and have used the terminals on the back of the Eufy to connect it - so no hassle of charging the battery. The lag? I don't have it. The camera and sound quality are very good. the 2k camera and no subscription cost is a no brainer.

[@robz1471]

Eufy for me 👌

[@sempereadem54eadem64]

Eufy is excellent.Ring over hyped I got rid of mine.

[@4u2nvme4ever]

Enjoy the Eufy lag

[@robz1471]

@@4u2nvme4ever im enjoying the resolution...no lag either😎

[@_Rafiki.]

Even though byou don't have a door bell for one hour a month?

[@ashroskell]

Did you have the lag issues? I would have preferred an Eufy had it not been for that. Now I can’t make up my mind . . .

[@jaypr69]

This is what happens if you release a product to the market too early. Clearly Eufy has fixed the lag issue with a firmware update but not quick enough for it to be reviewed and given a bashing on a national TV show.

[@billgreen576]

If you can just take them off what stops them being stolen?

[@andrewmorgan1802]

My Eufy is lag and subscription free. Option of battery or wired - works off my standard bell transformer.

[@EgoChip]

So they store all your video on their servers? That means that Amazon has a full record of all of your comings and goings, and your visitors. Why do people fall for all of this? I'd only ever use one that stored videos locally, and I didn't need to connect it to any corporations servers. So, basically I could just set up a CCTV camera instead, that way I know its secure from these corporations.

[@markwith140]

I have the Eufy, I don't have anywhere near that much lag... And I don't have to pay a monthly charge to store video.

[@pchzl]

They fixed it a while ago by releasing new software

[@DirtNassty]

"rooter" 😂

[@givemethejob3293]

Like to see the report covering false alarms from vehicles going passed on a busy street with shorter paths.

[@1981zayn]

eufy for me over 1 year from Amazon bf deal. no delay or lag and 6 months on battery life

[@CH11LER.]

I find it strange how they didn't test Nest or the new Blurams one. Got my Blurams today and I think it's brilliant

[@WestysGate]

Just wondered what you think of the Blurams now?

[@CH11LER.]

@@WestysGate The doorbell itself is fine, really good quality from the camera, you also get 3 day rolling cloud service for free. The app on the other hand is trash (android version) You have to keep it open in the background to receive notifications and even then, it still misses doorbell presses. I've heard it's better on Apple devices though.

[@jamieleehayden]

😂 why didn't they test the videos at night

[@ashroskell]

Helpful. Thanks. And it’s great to see Craig Charles is still around doing stuff. I adore Red Dwarf.

[@oc5881]

Why is there no doorbell with Power Over Ethernet?! Would be so much better faster not on the wifi and no batteries to change....

[@FrozenMetroid]

Most doorbell companies are American and they are usually all wired. I really want the Ubiquiti door bell to integrate into my Ubiquiti network but because they are an American company, they don't do POE, only wired and I can't be bothered buying powers supplies for a door bell and chime.

[@GK-qc5ry]

I don't understand why nowadays with most phones having lots of storage, why you can't store locally on the phone when you are back home. Ring/Amazon should charge for a year or two tops before saying that you have paid for enough cloud storage for life. With storage prices coming down all the time you shouldn't pay perpetually for fixed 30 days of storage.

[@johnherbert2545]

Google Nest Hello, hard wired, beats all these.

[@CH-vb5kr]

I'd like a video doorbell but as I don't have a front garden, it wouldn't surprise me if a fancy video-doorbell was swiped/vandalized if I stock one on my front door.

[@jmk1962]

The Eufy one would be useless to the thief as the base unit is inside the house so I doubt they would steal it.

[@decisionsdecisions8906]

Really enjoying my ring doorbell easy to install too

[@geshemgeshem]

Hey - do you know of any doorbells with adjustable angle camera lenses, so that wedge mounts do not need to be used?

[@Moselli56]

Absolutely brilliant video! Thanks much!

[@linusbryant6450]

Underrated channel

[@DrJams]

What about subscription costs?

[@atackio1316]

That guy from the gadget show,looks like a serial killer

[@ox8785]

U can't compare 3 different items at 3 different price points. They must be around the same price to have a equal chance on witch is the best.

[@RogueCobra]

Need to hard wire for anything decent.

[@MaNameizJeff]

no one wanted to trouble shoot the eufy lag and were all happy to pay ring for its monthly sub? bunch of hoity toity rich blokes we got here.

[@jtothew4201]

Why is this weirdo so shocked by every caller? They clearly are just inventing reasons to call in order to test the door bell.

[@LysanderLH]

Ring supply cloud videos and data to Police without telling owners when they have done so.

[@JohnSmith-bb1cl]

Purchased a Ring plus Chime cant get it to work keeps disconnecting from WiFi, I live in a small bungalow

[@lemonchicken3740]

The Ring doorbell 6 months battery life 🤣🤣😂🤣... more like 6 weeks if your lucky

[@Deadgamers13]

What's to stop someone pulling the camera off the door and running off with it?

[@Maccaboy1984]

I have a Ring 2, the single most disappointing piece of tech I own. Laggy, dropouts.. also I find that people don’t want to press the button they just knock - oldskool

[@steveludwig4200]

The ORIGINAL of anything is usually the best overall because all the others are copying it.

[@robinchisholm7014]

Title should read 'The Latest Smart WIRELESS Doorbells Reviewed' there are a number of wired doorbells that will outperform the 3 reviewed

[@pchzl]

Obviously but the problem with the wired ones is that many people don’t have wires ready or like in the most cases you have to change the transformer as the ones used in uk are not powerful enough

[@SwitchedOnNetwork]

How could you not include the Nest Hello?!?!

[@fubartotale3389]

This video sponsored by Ring.

[@paulprescott7913]

I don't like the idea of monthly fees.

[@rc6133]

Bad review. Very disappointing. My Eufy does not have a lag. You can power it from existing doorbell cables, or as I have done, put a plugged doorbell power in a socket and feed it through the door jamb. It also works with alexa for announcing.

[@talksr]

No Google Nest?🤷🏻‍♂️😊

[@DjShamusUK]

cant see the point in any of them, its a nice welcome for thief to take of,, just stick with a fixed small cam conected to your TV or PC direct record as in when you need to

[@FahadAyaz]

My Nest Hello just arrived today 😅

[@mark-1rc502]

Pick the ring 🤣

[@EireFirst2024]

You can video your bell getting nicked.

[@nathanlloyd]

Now do the pro doorbells!

[@castlelosthomeautomation]

Obviously, this was only targeted at the lower end consumer doorbells. But for a new appartement or house, why on earth would you not build that with a decent door, modern, smart doorbell in the first place ? Something like a Doorbird for example ? Or Hikvision. Those 3 doorbells tested there are really only stop gaps. And the only one that can be considered in that case is the Ring. Also, a Nest one should also have been included in that comparison.

[@raymondo5893]

So the Ring one is the most overrated. The sound was awful! I’m going to go for the Eufy. Thanks

[@rsj7458]

My ring doorbell is crap. No notifications, delayed notifications bad picture quality but sound is good. Decided to go for eufy on most reviews. Being delivered tomorrow bso hopefully won't be disappointed.

[@seezu84]

you won't

[@siblej1]

Is it just me who feels sorry for the salesperson?

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

If thats the quality of Gadget Show reviews, i'd avoid them. Why on earth would they think Eufy would sell a device with that delay rather than checking their own configuration. And no mention of show secure they are from being hacked or companies that sell off door bell videos.

[@lizzydrippin7283]

Surveillance Servers Clouds Digital never goes away

[@Enpassantful]

Ring doorbell is total crap, keeps disconnecting, you have to constantly keep setting the whole thing up again from scratch.

[@patrickj8984]

the chinese also use these to record who you socialise with..........

[@a-khanation5279]

The one main problem is Kids / teenagers grab and run , They take the video doorbell

[@RICHARD10195]

Can’t go wrong with Ring products

[@tomstravels520]

If only they supported Apple HomeKit so easily

[@davidgriffin79]

If hooked up to Echo devices they're superb (I have two Ring doorbells) but the Ring phone app is now a joke.

[@polofunk]

I don't know what eufy doorbell you reviewed but mine doesn't lag, this review was STRAIGHT TRASH.

[@kaimart795]

What's this £2.50 a month

[@GeordsYouTube]

I just want one to ding the echo dots about my house not bothered about the video bit

[@experiment54]

eufy can do that

[@A_Manc_in_Yorkshire]

Mr.Bell end.............

[@zjzozn]

Hikvision are far better than these toy door bells 🥸

[@eelm2079]

this guy is honestly the worst person of the show

[@eelm2079]

wow he's terrrible, get someone more charismatc and or younger

[@dinkog4740]

There is no door bell satisfy my requirements , all this are useless concepts!

[@jimgeelan5949]

Sad face thumb nail !! IM OUT

[@cloudangel3519]

OUR RING DOORBELL HAS NEVER WORKED!! Our Ring Doorbell has never worked properly, from the day we had it fitted with all the cameras, by the professional team at Currys PC World, to this day 5 years later! I have called and called their Customer Support Team and have had one excuse after another… so we have bought other add ons, such as the solar panel at a cost to ourselves and had new batteries sent to us for free by Ring customer service, we have spent hours messing about on the phone with their Tech team with the app, altering the settings and re-setting the device… but it has never worked for longer than a day or two without runing out of battery, so we could use it when we go away ... basically how they advertise it to be on TV! We first noticed when our neighbors popped round, as they had pressed the doorbell, expecting it to work, but it didn’t. I explained all of the problems we had been having with it, so we naturally compared ours to theirs, as they had recently bought the same Ring doorbell and said theirs worked perfectly! So after being stalled and stalled by the customer service staff and sent new batteries and buying add ons… etc… to try to make the stupid thing work, we forgot about it… and just got on with our lives without the Ring doorbell! But every now and then, it would bug me that we spent all this money on a glorified doorbell that had NEVER worked, when a normal doorbell would just let us know when people were there... waiting at the door, so I put our normal doorbell back up out front with a sign saying that one didn’t work! So I called again this morning, so see if ANYONE could shed any light on it... fix it or just help me get this stupid thing working…. and I was told this morning (FIVE YEARS LATER!!!)...that: “Its probably a hardware issue and we would need to replace the whole thing” … but naturally as its taken sooooooooo long to get to this point after hours and months and years of disappointment… there’s nothing they could do to fix it as it as its now out of warranty! “However …I will send you a discount code so you can buy another one with some discount!! When I asked the customer service agent WHY on gods green earth I would EVER want to buy another one, when this one had never worked? His answer was “ I guarantee this next one will work madam, you just had faulty hardware” …So HOW can you guarantee THIS next one wouldn’t be faulty? Totally mental conversations... wastnig literally years of my life trying to fix this thing that I was told this morning, could just be a faulty one! SO WHY DIDNT THEY SAY THIS EARLIER?????? So Frustrating and a ridiculous guarantee when I was just hoping it would have worked the first time... like when we originally bought it! I will not waste any more time, energy or money on this product!!! I really feel like the CS staff just postponed my complaints and asked me to wait whilst they sent me batteries and then to wait to see if they worked... was all a rouse' to make it out of warranty so they didnt have to send me another one! I know my neighbours works... but Im not going to chance it... TOTAL WASTE OF TIME DONT BUY IT!