Went in to JB this morning to price match this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/544749
They matched it and said it would be updated on the website for everyone.
Pretty good deal, with local warranty.
Doorbell only:
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/eufy-video-doorbell-2k-add-on… - $249 ($207 through The Good Guys commercial)
I actually got this because my Ring's been a bit dodgy recently, I called the support but they refused to replace it. I had the original ring, the newer ones might be better.
Ended up jumping to this for a few reasons:
Oh yes. Google assistant is also a huge plus for me.
Do you know if it can cast to google displays and chrome cast?
My xiaomi 360 cameras used to…until it was revealed there was a huge security hole and google axed the compatibility…
Yea you can stream it on both, but I think automatic playback when doorbell is triggered is yet to be added.
@Tech45: I can forgive auto playback. But i used to love being able to cast the feed from cameras if i was expecting visitors and i was upstairs or in the den.
@Tech45: really wish they would add this functionality and the ability to play the chime though google speakers. feels like its missing out on so much more potential
I've had one of these for a few days and so far so good. Chose this one for a few reasons -
2k resolution
Local storage
No subscription fees
Good reviews
Motion detection seems good so far. No false positives and no missed detections yet.
Yea it was good. I wish there was a way to add family members so that they don't trigger the notification that someone triggered the motion sensor.
being slow or no or too mamy false positive
You left out giving data away to 14 major data aggregators and giving police access to video data without a warrant or user agreement to police surveillance.
You're not giving it away, you're paying Amazon for the "privilege"
I recently got the Eufy cameras (2c?)
The motion detection seems to be delayed, not sure about the doorbell though, but people walking past my house only get picked up half way past my yard.
The android app to view the footage is annoying too, I have a pixel 3 and can not use the arrows to navigate the previous day's footage, as the phones settings options come down instead
I’ve had the 2c cameras for a while and even though I’m using an iPhone I’ve noticed they’ve recently updated the app and I’m struggling with clicking the arrows on the days as well, sometimes works, sometimes not. Just a bug?
Restarting the Homebase through the app fixed it for me.
The arrows?
I restarted mine, didn't work.
Seriously considering one of these now, have the original Ring and the battery lasts 2 weeks now only
Same as mine. The battery has fallen off the cliff in the last 6 months.
Can this doorbell integrate with Samsung SmartThings?
Unfortunately not :/
Hows the battery life?
Claimed 6 months, reviews say around 5 months
Mines mounted on my front gate and probably gets triggered by pedestrians a dozen times a day.
First charge lasted me 40 days.
I'm amazed no one has ripped it off yet
Well, they'd need to approach it and be caught on video before they rip it off the wall.
(p.s. I didn't give you the neg)
Maybe try use the activity zones in the app.
can we configure this to get a remote feed without subscription when not at home ?
Yes, just the storage is done locally.
Reolink needs to release there own version of this
It is, it also has a USB port, which is planned to be used for expanding the storage in future. I’m not sure if this will be any USB drive, or only a future Eufy storage device.
You can connect it to NAS too.
Wait, what? How do you connect it to a NAS?
@YellowKnight: I haven't done it but it uses RTSP.
The person in the link below used their synology to get it working.
https://old.reddit.com/r/EufyCam/comments/c05vyj/rtsp_to_syn…
@Caped Baldy: Not sure if that works with the BaseStation 2 that comes with the battery powered doorbell though. If it does, that would be sweet.
@Hargain Bunter: It should as it functions the same as the regular cameras for the homebase 2 and the doorbell camera talks to the homebase as well
How easy is it to snap out of the mount? Ease of theft?
I don't think you can just yank it out without any tools. I personally wouldn't worry about theft.
Well the pin used looks fairly generic. Like a tool everyone uses for their sim cards.
Well that's annoying. The JB HiFi Gepps Cross guy wouldn't price match last Wednesday so I went and ordered it online. Now my package is stuck in VIC when it could have easily been picked up down the road.
I hate how every single smart video doorbell manufacturer plasters their name in big writing on the doorbell. A robber can see these doorbells a mile off and will cover their face. I would much prefer a discrete doorbell with no name on the front so any potential thief won’t know they are being filmed.
Eehrm….. So you'd rather BE robbed and be able to (possibly) identify them later on? Instead of them seeing they are being captured on video and walking off? I think an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Cameras don't deter robbers anymore. They just hide their faces if they know there are cameras. So if you're gonna get robbed either way, you'd rather get robbed with clear footage of their face.
Cameras don't deter them when everyone has one.. but you have to think about the threat profile and that you are trying to change the odds - even a little.
Where you're the only one in your street then it may well deter them (so many other targets rather than the one with video)
And then yes, your latter point comes into it - it's about being able to give police some data to work with (images and timestamps)
Sandpaper is a few dollars at any hardware store.
Does it have theft protection?
Yes like a giant SIM eject tool needed to pop off the unit from underneath.
Wake me up when there’s finally a deal on one of the three HomeKit doorbells.
They are promising to make this HomeKit compatible. I’m really hoping they keep their promise, especially after today’s face recognition announcement at WWDC.
Ring promised the same thing.. and then broke our hearts!
I'm considering just using HomeBridge perhaps
Those beasts!
Thanks OP.
My Ring Doorbell is still going strong… but if I had my time again, I would have gone for one of these.
Ditto, and I only paid $100 for my Ring doorbell and $15 for the solar panel so for that it keeps me happy for now
Do you guys pay for the Ring Protect subscription?
I don't.
I mostly just use it to speak to visitors when I'm away from home.
I've had a look online but can't get a clear answer on this. Whilst the storage is local, is it possible to stream live (or even to play back some of that locally stored content) to a device elsewhere? I want to be able to check in whilst away, but I do like the local storage option and Google integration which gives this a nudge over Ring for me.
Yes. It's local storage but you can access the recordings through the app when not at home. It would kind of defeat the purpose if you couldn't answer of view recordings when you're not at home.
I have the 2c cams already and have a Ring 2 but seriously considering moving to this and getting rid of the Ring. The $40 yearly sub is a major downer.
I already have 2C cams and Homebase, so wouldn't need a second homebase
:/
If it's any help, Good Guys Commercial have the Eufy Doorbell add on (without HomeBase) for $207 plus $5 delivery.
@Slave1: Hopefully TGG get the stock this time. Had it listed in March, then pulled from website. thanks for heads up that its up again. 20% off EOFY sale on the Anker AU website too, but always had it as OOS.
@Shadowar: Just search for Eufy Doorbell and it's there along side the the Wired version and the HomeBase version…oh wait - are you looking on the Commercial site or regular site? I referred to the Commercial site.
@bauser99: Not sure about just an ABN but there's a few ways. Being part of a union like ASU will get you access.
hi dadam,
yes, it's stored locally but you can access from anywhere using the eufy app on your phone (live or just watching content that is storage). It also has Google, Amazon and Apple integration so you can watch it on their smart hubs.
Probably yes. I can with my Eufy 2c
You can play live from the phone app. Can also set your Home Base to record locally to another attached NAS, on top of the inbuilt storage.
Can I get this with the first responders discount on Thursday?
No, KFC staff are not considered first responders.
Yes, but chances of still finding stock on Thursday? Low.
If you had less scruples you could buy it now, and return and re-buy on Thursday.
Can you add Eufy 2C cameras to the same Home Base in the future?
If yes, any limitations to the number of cameras that can be added (besides of course storage)?
I have added 2x 2C cameras just fine. One HomeBase unit can connect to up to 16 cameras.
i own Dufy doorbell/ they just work. no ongoing fees. u get what u buy, a great doorbell. don't bother with anything else.
Dufy?
Dufy
Bought this on the last sale and it well worth it, should have got it sooner
Been watching reviews on differences doorbell and this one seem to tick all the boxes for me
No subscriptions, battery operated, “human only” detection, quickly answers anyone at the door from anywhere
Sucked into the he Eufy eco system now lol bought the cam 2c from the sale
Trying to decide whether to get this or the wired version for $299.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/eufy-video-doorbell-2k-wi…
I did have my heart set on a nest hello but this seems pretty good.
I have the wiring available - just trying to understand the difference since both can be wired.
Believe the wireless doesn't do pre-recording but has 16gb storage instead of 4gb.
Not sure what advantages the wired has but if you want it just ask them to match this:
https://www.myanker.com.au/eufy-wired-video-doorbell-2k.html
This newer version supports both battery and hardwiring.
"Dual power options"
You get a 3 sec pre-recording buffer, so capture more early part of an event
Purchased the wireless version :)
Hope this is an improvement on the doorbot i purchased and returned 7 years ago :P
looking at this review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqb-7Pwn64Y the 3 sec buffer doesn't make that much of a difference.
Having the base station as storage is a better option rather than having the storage on the doorbell itself, also you get more storage 4gb(wired) vs 16gb(wireless)
Only other difference is the wired version isn't as bulky mounted to the wall.
Only other difference is the wired version isn't as bulky mounted to the wall.
I doubt the brick wall would complain much :)
Just get the wireless one and hardwire it. Works with my existing chime as well.
Thanks OP. Bought one with additional 8% discount on gift cards.
Where do you get 8% off? I know suncorp is 5%.
Can anyone help me out, I want a doorbell that live feeds to a screen inside the house (Amazon Alexa or Google Hub, don't mind).
Does this doorbell do that on either device?
By all accounts, yes on both.
though google assist wont auto display when someone presses the door bell though. it would display if you ask it google to show door bell.
Thanks:)
Does the live feed automatically come up on the Alexa?
If not, I am thinking of just having the iPad for the Yale lock and doorbell.
So bummed I missed the 2c camera deals recently at supercheap. Hopefully there's another one for mid year somewhere
They had a number of 2c deals at SCA and I missed the first couple but got a 4camera pack in the last round. Still setting up but already impressed with what you get for the money and the ease of use to setup.
The hardest part will literally be figuring out where to mount cameras..
That's the only reason why I didn't buy the three or the four camera on the last deal I just wanted the two but I probably should've just bitten the bullet I could've probably thought of a couple more spaces. Hopefully you enjoy your purchase buddy. fingers crossed I can get some at a discount soon
Looks like Amazon price matched. Hoping these do integrate with google nest hub screen - the eufy spotlight suffers from the nest hubs buffering, which spoils the benefits of using a screen to quickly stream the video. Does the same with my xiaomi cameras as well.
Argh! Looks like the worst place to have purchased it from is their actual website.
Cannot find $279 @ Amazon?!
Can you pls share the link?
Expired - now back to $349 :(
They can be displayed on the Nest Hub, but it's pretty slow to load the feed.
Can you pull a RTSP stream from these to view on your PC?
What's the ozbargain user consensus on this?
The RING as far as i can see gets an overall terrible wrap with main gripe being slow or no or too mamy false positive notifications.