Video Doorbell E340

Easy to install, great image quality and AI to detect human movement. Good nighttime images too. Got it as a package with the plug-in chime which was good value for money. Also no cloud storage fees, which is a bonus.

We had a RING (like most people I guess, after recommendations from others). Bought the kit with video doorbell, internal sounder, spare battery, and internal sounder / extender.. all in all just under £200, but then we discover you have to pay another £50 a year to actually be able to use it properly! Super-stroppy RING customer services when I called up to ask about this too, so not impressed. Anyway, it started off ok and yes it is a novelty having a new video doorbell, but after a few months we were changing the battery almost every 3 weeks (and this was after tuning off a lot of the 'battery draining' notification features). In the winter we were lucky to get 10-14 days out of the battery, and our front door is recessed to not totally exposed to the elements. We put up with it but then came across the Eufy system at a friends house. Very impressed, works a treat, and has a home hub system for storing video and clips etc.. so no 'taking the pi*s' subscription. (FYI they do offer a subscription if you want that as a backup, but it is optional, not required for your system to function, and costs way less than RING). So far batteries are lasting a decent time (maybe 5-6weeks between changes). Ours has a dual camera for both human visitors and a lower viewpoint for parcels.... or delivery drivers that try to crawl up to your door without being seen :-( ?? The lower camera can detect parcels left at your door and let you now.. and will also ping you when the parcel has been taken. Install is straight forward, and literally guides you through it (the devises actually speak to you telling you what to do). There is the usual masking features, sensitivity settings, people / pet / car detections etc.. and an AI face detection feature too but I haven't set that up yet. Notification are good and the hub works a treat. It does take a few seconds to view a video clip when your phone pings, but we found no real difference in time between that the the RING cloud service (when it worked). Seems very well built, the tech works a treat, the home hub is a great idea and can even be extended by adding another drive if needed. The hub can connect / control other Eufy devices such as CCFTV, robot vacuums etc.. Would I recommend over a RING? For sure. Way better.

Bought when it was on sale. I chose this specific camera because our front door has a couple of steps up to it so other cameras wouldn’t cover lower down, where parcels tend to get left. We had had a couple of items stolen from our doorstep so this was meant as a deterrent. I also didn’t want to get locked in to a subscription service like Ring. The positives: I feel it works as a really good deterrent for people who might be trying to access your property for nefarious purposes. When the camera detects movement a light on it comes on to show it is recording, which is even more apparent at night. Recordings are clear and good quality. The app is easy to use. We’ve set up alerts from the app to our phone so we know when someone is on our drive or has rung the doorbell - very handy when you’re in the garden! The bad: Getting a second battery is pretty much essential. Battery life is reasonable but it takes a few hours to recharge and unless you have a spare you are without any sort of doorbell during this time. Getting the alert sensitivity set up was a bit of a faff to strike the balance between not getting a push notification every time someone walks past your house and not knowing when there’s someone in your front garden. Setting zones is your friend here. If, like me, you went for the doorbell alone without the base station on the understanding it would work with Alexa devices, there are some issues. There’s a noticeable delay - up to 5 seconds - between the doorbell being pressed and the audible alert going off. Sensitivity also seems to be variable - sometimes you get 20 alerts in the space of 5 minutes because someone is taking the bins out, whilst the same day someone can walk up your driveway without it triggering (this doesn’t happen very often to be fair). The function of using the app to talk to someone at your door (telling the postman where to leave a package when you’re out of the house etc) has never worked that well for me - you need to have a good internet connection on your phone and even when it works the lag is such that the person has probably left before you manage to speak to them.

I wanted this to be great, to get away from the Ring annual subscription, reviews said it was, but it isn’t. The good - it’s a digital doorbell with all the functions your would expect, but also has a separate camera facing the floor to spot left parcels and will alert you about them and keep an eye on them. Plus it stores video locally on the doorbells internal memory so no subscription needed. Swappable battery, though you do need to buy another one as the swappable spare. The bad - there is a problem with this doorbell which seems to be something deep down in its hardware or software, it doesn’t always pick up motion. I’ve had random days when it’s failed to detect any motion at the door, including residents leaving and returning, along with a number of different postal deliveries it them missed throughout the day. This despite it having a setting switched on to inform of motion detection and this being set to specifically alert to humans and set to maximum sensitivity and the doorbell provided a specific activity zone to monitor, I.e. the path in front of the door all as recommended by their customer service team. As it cannot be relied on to do half of its job then it’s not very secure to my mind. They provide a little sticker for you to pop in to your window showing that you are “protected by an EUFY security device”, It should say “you are protected if I feel like working on this occasion!” I also bought a spare battery to swap out the battery, as the built in battery and having to lose my doorbell when placing it on charge, was one of my biggest hates on my old Ring 2nd gen unit. The doorbell was going through a battery in less than a week on any off high quality settings, if lowered to less than maximum performance then it lasts a bit longer, may get a week or so, but in my experience you will spend you life and your electric bill constantly charging and changing the battery. There customer service statesmen it should last about 6 months on recommended settings, it in my experience it doesn’t. The Amazon integration works when it’s feels like it, but the required Alexa EUFY security skill has a rating of just 1.5 stars of 5, with many reviewers moaning that the motion alerts supposed to come l through their Alexa devices not working. I experienced this also, having 5 echo dots around the house and with the app set to announce motion and door bell presses at each device, sometimes a motion if, detected at all by the doorbell, would activate only on the EUFY app but with all Alexa devices remaining silent on the matter, sometimes a motion would activate only a single echo device and other times (less often) motion would announce as intended on the app and all echo devices, but not often enough sadly. I think there is a deeper fault for this device, there seems to be a fault at a core or software level and I wonder why they are not bothering to fix it via a software / firmware upgrade and fix the shocking poorly rated Alexa app integration, seems like they don’t care. I speak from the experience of having thoroughly tested 2 brand new units, as the EUfY customer service team were kind enough to send me a brand new replacement when I first contacted them with concerns over the original device not functioning correctly and burning through batteries. They sent me a brand new unit, which functioned as intended a few days before the same problems affected that new replacement device too. Got to hand it to EUFY, their customer service team were willing to send me yet another (third) replacement, but I think it’s a deeper problem as 2 brand new units have had exactly the same issue, so I would avoid this unit until EUFY sort their act out, as in my opinion this unit is not fit for purpose currently and I am returning now and heading back to the safety of a new Ring device with a swappable battery and will have to suffer Ring’s awful subscription plan, as I tried to get away and switch to EUFY, but sadly EUFY have really let me down with their seemingly flawed E340 doorbell. Great promises and intent, poor execution and delivery. One final note is the “locking” device of this doorbell, it’s rubbish. The doorbell clips in to a plastic holder/mount which is nicely screwed in, all good so far, but the unlocking device to release the doorbell from this screwed in mount is a small hole at the top and EUFY provide you with a long pin to stick in this hole to unlock and remove device or replace the battery. The device can be also unlocked by pressing the end of a paper clip in the hole or a cocktail stick or anything long and thin really. There are suggestions of finding a suitable screw and screwing that in to the hole online, but it makes you wonder why the manufacturer can’t think of that or make their device more secure. If you are not using the additional Homebase device for additional storage, then the video storage is held in the internal memory directly on the doorbell, a doorbell that can be stolen very easily if you can find something to pop in the release catch hole, like the end of a paper clip. Not overly secure to my mind and another big floor.

I've been using the eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 alongside a eufy C31 pan and tilt camera, both connected through the HomeBase Mini with a 256GB microSD card. Having everything running through the same eufy app makes the whole system very convenient to manage. The doorbell itself has been excellent. The dual-camera setup gives a much better view than a conventional single-camera doorbell, particularly when it comes to seeing what's happening directly in front of the door and further down towards the ground. The picture quality is very clear, and the colour night vision is a particularly useful feature. The ability to see visitors clearly even when the lighting isn't great gives me much more confidence in the footage. I also really like the Delivery Guard and package detection. Being able to monitor parcels and receive notifications when something has been left at the door is genuinely useful. The fact that it can be used wirelessly or wired gives plenty of flexibility when deciding where to install it. Battery operation is convenient, while wired installation is ideal if you don't want to worry about charging the battery. Another major advantage is that there are no monthly subscription fees. The doorbell has its own 8GB of storage, while I've also got the HomeBase Mini paired with a 256GB microSD card for additional storage. Having the doorbell and C31 camera accessible from the same app makes it feel like one complete security system rather than separate devices. Pros: Excellent picture quality Dual-camera design Useful Delivery Guard/package detection Colour night vision Wired or battery powered Built-in 8GB storage Works with HomeBase Mini Can use larger microSD storage No monthly subscription Works seamlessly alongside my C31 pan and tilt camera Everything controlled from one app Cons: Battery life will obviously depend on how frequently the doorbell is activated. Initial setup takes a little time if you're integrating it with other eufy devices. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the E340. Paired with the C31 pan and tilt camera, HomeBase Mini and 256GB microSD card, it gives me a very capable home security setup with everything accessible from one app and, importantly, without an ongoing subscription. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking to build or expand a eufy security system.

If you need a Security Video Doorbell. This is the one to buy. No subscription, easy to install using rechargeable batteries ( comes with 2) or wiring brilliant quality Video, two way communication and so many other features included. Worth the money, especially when discounted by Amazon.

I got sick and tired of the connection issues and battery failures in my Ring 2 doorbell, and I was attracted by the local storage when combining this with the Homebase. I've got to say I have been very pleased with the speed of responsiveness on the app when the doorbell rings or parcels are delivered. The second camera for parcels is an excellent addition and works incredibly well. The connectivity seems so much better than all the Ring doorbellss I have owned. The battery charging from my hardwired chime is also much better. Dare I say, perfect! The one issue I had was with connecting to Alexa. Which is why I say better in almost every way. I like to have my home assistants announce when the doorbell rings as my wife is hard of hearing and we have a garden office so this works with the dot we have in there. This is the only dimension where Ring scores better, the seamless connection to Alexa. Initially Alexa only detected the Eufy Homebase and not the doorbell connected to it. One call to Eufy support and they fixed it. Had to disconnect my skill and reconnect it ( which I had tried before) and this time it found both the Homebase and the Doorbell. Again the speed of notifications on all my Alexa devices is very good. Just a second or two behind when the doorbell rings. I can safely say that a week in, this doorbell has successfully solved all the issues I had with Ring. Plus I am no longer paying a subscription. I also discovered Eufy is owned by Anker which is a company I have a lot of excellent power banks, speakers and headphones from and like very much. If you are sick if constant problems with Ring like I was you will not be disappointed with this. Only problem is I need to fill the holes left in my wall by the Ring fixings. The Eufy doorbell is much sleeker with 2 fixings and sadly there is no way to match any of them to the old Ring template.

Having had the older S330 Dual battery doorbell for a year i decided to buy this new one considering it to be an upgrade because of the LED lights, removable battery & colour nightvision. The 2K resolution 4:3 aspect ratio is the same on both but it's a pity they didn't make it 4k. On the box it says there is a pre-roll recording feature if you hardwire it but at the time of writing this there still needs to be an update to add it (ETA December 2023). The big selling point is the colour night vision which only works when the LEDs are activated either by detecting motion or ringing during the night time. Quite useful if you have no lighting at the entrance of your door. However expect a greater drain on battery life, which for me is about one month using the Optimal Surveillance setting. It will be less during the winter as lithium batteries are affected by colder temperatures. Whereas i can get two months charge with the S330 during summer & a month during winter. I have a security light at my front door anyway so the LEDs are not essential where i can get colour nightvision on my S330 by turning off the infrared. It's also worth mentioning that unlike on the S330 the LED circle around the ring button doesn't glow when it senses someone approaching, which might make it more difficult to see where to press the doorbell. The removal battery with a usb-c connection allows you to swap them out while charging to keep the doorbell in use. However there are no batteries available to buy yet so i don't know how much they will cost. (Edit) £29.99. Since i am not using the battery doorbell by itself i cannot comment on how it performs without the Homebase. I have it connected to the Homebase 3 which handles the AI for facial recognition & added an SSD hardrive. So have no use for the 8gb memory built into the doorbell (not expandable / removable). Having footage stored on the in built memory will mean you will lose that footage should the doorbell be stolen. You will also not be able to access the events if the Homebase or Doorbell loses its internet connection as the app will go offline. It requires a connection to Eufy servers (probably located in China) for it to operate, however the doorbell still records the footage & the bell will ring. I found the motion detection is better at identifying pets than the S330. The point at which it detects motion is about the same. It can vary according to light conditions & how bright the clothing. The distance of its detection isnt consistent. It can vary between 2 metres to 6 metres on a maximum 7 setting. Unlike on the S330 there is no radar detection on the E340 where you can choose the sensitivity for each angle. You can create two activity zones for both the main camera & bottom package camera but there is no red ignore zone on the E340, so i presume the AI filters them out. Also the Delivery Guard kept sending me false notifications, especially during windy weather where the camera faces a bush & a couple of plant pots. So i found it next to useless & turned it off. Eufy does not include a chime that you can plug in which you will need if you don't have an indoor chime or Homebase, but you can connect it to the Amazon Echo / Show but the footage will not automatically appear when the doorbell is pressed, you have to ask Alexa to show the live feed first which may come with a delay, however it isnt compatible with Google Hubs as far as I know. I use a 3D printed 45 degree wedge made via a third party seller on Ebay as the one included in the box is only 15 degrees. The distance between fixing holes on the backplate are the same, the E340 is just slightly smaller than the S330. The main disappointment i found with the E340 in comparison to the S330 is the poor audio. The background noise reduction Eufy has added is too aggressive & sounds like the mic is underwater. The clarity is far better on the S330. It doesn't pick up any background noise during quiet moments only when sound is loud enough, such as when cars drive past my house which sound like a rocket (see video). It can also cut out when people are speaking especially at a distance greater than 2 metres. I have been in contact with Eufy (see quote below) about the mic issue & despite a firmware update 3.0.7.3 making it quieter the sound is still terrible. They have given me a partial 15% refund as a result. If you have the S330 then i wouldn't recommend this new revision as a worthwhile upgrade unless the LED activated colour nightvision & swappable battery are more useful to you. Anker Support: "We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. We have analyzed your new video and observed that the audio pickup of your doorbell is functioning normally at this time. Under normal circumstances, the doorbell has a clear voice pickup distance of 2 meters. Considering the proximity of your house to the road, the latest firmware version has significantly reduced the impact of external noise on voice pickup."

Dwie kamery, głośnik, AI, wytrzymała bateria i super wygląd to główne zalety. Dodatkowo braku jakichkolwiek opłat miesięcznych. Wady to niedopracowana AI bo nie zawsze rozpoznaje osoby i wykwywa ruch poza wyznaczonym obszarem co jest irytujące. Aplikacja do obsługi średniej jakości z błędnymi tłumaczeniami i błędami.

Fungerade bra bättre än väntat, är mycket nöjd med den.

Il prodotto è ottimo e bisogna fare attenzione a dove posizionare il doorbell. Dopo essere stato contattato dall'assistenza, sono riuscito a risolvere. Per questo la mia valutazione di questo venditore / azienda è top. Perché non ti lasciano allo sbaraglio anzi. Inoltre è arrivato anche un aggiornamento del firmware che rende più performante il doorbell. Lo puoi posizionare sulla porta se di legno oppure accanto alla porta e fate attenzione all'altezza di posizione, non serve metterlo proprio altezza occhiello porta ma quasi centrale, tipo appena sotto il petto per intenderci, comunque è scritto anche nelle istruzioni come misurarlo, leggetele! Prodotto straconsigliato!

Have been charged for many days, but battery never reach 100%

I’ve been using this doorbell for a while and I’m very happy with it. The installation was quick and straightforward. The dual cameras provide a clear view of both visitors and packages. Video quality is excellent during the day and at night, and motion detection is accurate with very few false alerts. The app is easy to use, notifications arrive quickly, and the local storage is a big advantage since there are no monthly subscription fees. Overall, it’s a reliable and high-quality smart doorbell. Highly recommended!