We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.
I bought a Ring doorbell a month ago and never realized they nickel and dime you just to see video of someone walking to your door. It makes the product essentially useless unless you pay up every month. I already paid for the device that's using my power and Internet service, I gotta pay extra to see a 30sec clip of a stranger poking around my house? No way.
Just installed the 2k wireless/wired version kit... Its great so far, Our chime/base unit with the included mini sd storage has foldable antenna's on each side of it, included the wedge w the 2 holes All installs are obviously different, and ive noticed diff of product types for the chime after watching multiple reviews so far... Thanks for the extended views of the App settings, That is what i was looking for Since there is not really an in depth explanation of the app functions.
Ok, Thanks again for the well covered review....Thats exactly what i thought, Act as a battery backup type scenario, which is best in all terms. My mother had been wanting one for almost 2 yrs, i talked her into going this route for its features. Will look again for the % icon.
I had to swap out my NuTone doorbell camera because of how much it sucked and purchased this one. I installed it myself. I had never done anything like this before and it was quite easy to install. I love it so far. WAY better quality than the NuTone I had.
I just installed the 4K version with battery or wired install and am going to send it back, the battery wouldn't charge off the doorbell wiring and it wouldn't detect motion at night. Replaced it with the 2K wired version and it works flawlessly.
Great product. Even better service from the company. Easy to fit and set up, just one thing use the code on the Back of the bell ,as it’s not always the same as on the box. A Perrin
Really in depth and helpful video could you please show in detail how you put on the jumper cables on the chimes meaning which wire went to what screw thank you for your time
Thanks for the comment. You may see how I put the jumper cables around 2:05 of the clip. I realized that my hand was in the way the entire time lol. I did attached the wire diagram at the right upper corner of the screen. Basically use the black jumper cable to connect the "Front" (front door) screw and the "TRANS" (transformer) screw.
Hi. Just bought the wired version. We don’t have existing doorbell but there is n electric wire ready. We tried to install it but we are stuck at the installation. The doorbell would not light up so we couldn’t proceed with the setup. But chime works just fine.
Try to use a multimeter to check the wires. It could be that there’s no electricity on the wires. If that’s the case, then would be better to get the wireless version.
How will I know whether I need to use the angle plate provided? Our front door and landing area is a compact space. I feel just mounting it flat in the same position as the old bell ringer should suffice.
If your old bell is facing straight outside then you don’t need to use the angle plate. If your old bell is facing towards the wall then you may the angle plate to tilt the camera to look outside.
Great & clear installation video RHG👍 One issue i had i upgraded my wi-fi (5ghz) connection not realising the door bell only works on 2,4ghz which rendered the door bell useless and would only work as a chime when pressed I got on to my wi-fi provider just the other day who remotely setup my wi-fi connection so i would have both connections on my broadband (the slow lane & fast lane as he put it) But still would not connect after reinstalling Eufy app and even a different email (as if i'm setting up for the first time) still no joy Until i seen another post were you have to press the reset button at the back of the door bell I'm positive it doesn't mention this in the booklet? I've not done this setup as of yet but will try today (25/03/23) when i get home hopefully it picks up the 2.4ghz signal and i'm good to go. Any tips would be appreciated if anyone out there has had the same issue.
Yes, you may press the reset button at the back of the doorbell to completely reset the device, then you should be able to go through the set up process like it’s new from the box
Cant we just use the existing bell sound already installed in the house just like the ring door bell can? I mean instead of installing this extra little bell box that comes with the door bell??
Yes! Just need to get the battery powered version instead. You can connect the wires to the battery powered version and use your own chime. Here is the video of the battery powered version ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
Hi, sorry for the very late response. I just bought the Eufy Doorbell 2K battery powered. I see in your video that you adjust the curving (see at 8:49 > ) But on the newest app (V4.2.3_931) that option is no longer there!?!?! Where and how can I adjust that curve angel? t.i.a.
Thanks for the informative review. When the doorbell is pressed do you get a distinctive "ding-dong" sound on your mobile (iPhone) or just a standard notification? I have the current model doorbell and I only get a standard notification and so miss pretty much every bell press. My mate has a Ring doorbell and when its pressed he gets a clear and distinctive "ding-dong" on his phone. Albeit he pays a subscription it appears the better system?
I’m glad that you like the video. When the doorbell is pressed, you will receive a push notification on your phone along with a sound. You can choose in the app what kind of alert sound you like. There are 10 choices including the “ding-dong” sound. It’s under setting -> notification -> app alert tones. The Ring system has similar function as the Eufy system. I like Eufy better due to no subscription.
@@randomhomegadgets thanks for the reply. I’m only getting the push notification no other sound afterwards hence missing the doorbell push Any ideas on a solution?
Ring is not better at all. In fact, it has so many software issues and many times it doesn't even work before you reset it. I am replacing it with Eufy.
Without jumping, the voltage between the 2 doorbell wires are typically 16V only. The other 8V is used to power the chime. Jumping (bypassing the chime) lets the full 24V go to the doorbell wires.
In my apartment I don't have a doorbell, can you explain to me how to connect when there is no doorbell or if you have a video, send me the link, thank you 🙏❤❤
For your situation wound be better to use the battery version instead ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.htmlsi=9ebgQHEwV9qElrv8 Or use the Video door lock if you are allowed to install your own door lock ua-cam.com/video/2LXLKL5kU08/v-deo.htmlsi=w5TfVdcSqksknAwx
Yes, other member need to register with eufy security app with an email, then you can share access to other member with their email. They will also receive notifications
will this ring the existing mechanical chime / bell in the house or only the included chime will work and not the one in the house,, where u put the bypass cables in the chime box,, that House bell i am asking about if this would ring that on main floor ?
Once you put the bypass, then your own chime won’t ring. If you don’t put bypass, your chime will ring but the doorbell may not have enough electricity to work. You may get the battery powered version instead. That one you may ring your own chime.
so does this work with my existing chime or do you need the included chime box? Doesn't seem like you could hear that included chime throughout the house??
If you want to use your original home chime, you may get the battery version instead. The eufy chime box makes decently loud sound, but not as loud as the original home chime.
For the wired version, will need to bypass the home chime to get enough electricity to run this doorbell. You can get the battery version then you don’t need to bypass the home chime.
Check if the app notification is enabled. Both on the phone system and inside the app itself. There should be a pop up notification with triggered events
The wired version need to use the provided chime/Wi-Fi bridge. The battery powered version can use your own original chime. You may see the battery version in this video: Eufy Video Doorbell 2k (Battery Powered) | Installation | Review | Smart Lock Integration ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
It's not water resistant but not water proof. So occasional splash won't cause a problem, but if you blast water straight on it the water will get to the wires. This is true for all wired doorbells, unless you put a layer of electrical insulation pad between the doorbell and the wall.
Thanks for your video. I already have an Eufy system with wireless cameras and I'd like to add a wired doorbell. Can you tell me if it is possible to deactivate the doorbell temporarily from the app? Or possible to program a deactivation from a specific hour to another (for example during baby sleep slot time everyday) ? Thanks
You may temporarily turn off the phone notification by using the snooze function (tap the 3 dots icon at the right lower corner, then the zzz icon). You may also deactivate the entire device (tap the 3 dots icon, gear icon, then toggle off button at right upper corner). But I don’t think you can schedule specific hours to deactivate the device.
Can anyone help me: Does the battery charge when hardwired? I have wired my Eufy doorbell, but I see the battery being drained daily. I would expect it to increase percentage instead of decrease, right?
Hi there, there are many reasons that the battery is draining. It could be due to excessive battery use due to frequent recording activity. It could be due to the doorbell wire doesn't have enough voltage (did you up the wire jumper on your transformer?). It could be due to low atmosphere temperature. It could be a faulted battery.
@@randomhomegadgets Thanks a lot for the helpfull response, just to confirm on my question, the battery should be charging right? I read in other places that it sometimes stays at 1%
Hi I have the same question. I just installed a transformer for my wires & connected my doorbell it was on battery only previously since I didn't have a transformer on my wires previously. Do I have to reset it? Or does it detect the power on its own?
Man why does everyone skip the part where they actually show how to activate the two way talk?!? Ive searching for hours now and nobody shows how to activate it. Everyone skips immediately. Yes it might be as simple as press the horn button, but no one shows it
Hi Esther, Eufy updated the app so it looks different now. Check this video to see how to get to the settings in the new app -> ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
For the battery doorbell, if you have per-existing doorbell wires, you may connect them and charge the battery continuously. If you don't have per-existing doorbell wires, then you need to take the battery off to charge.
It depends, some of the mechanical buzzer has similar wiring inside. If you feel comfortable, open the buzzer to take a look, otherwise should consult an electrician. An alternative would be installing the battery version of the doorbell cam instead: share.eufylife.com/v1/shopping/s/g/Ahwo_ul6B
It depends on how often your camera gets activated (visitors, package drop off, yourself in and out the house). I had at least 4 events per day and the 4Gb storage is enough for 9 month worth of footage.
The reason is that if you used the wired version, it needs the bypass the electricity from the chime to power it, therefore the chime won’t work anymore. If you use the battery version, the battery provides the power so won’t need to bypass the chime.
So far it's been enough for me. I have average about 5 recordings per day. According to eufy's website, if you have 30 recordings per day, 30s each, the 4G storage would be enough for 30 days, then it start erase and replace the earlier recordings.
The wired version has no internal battery. The wires power the doorbell directly. The battery version has an internal battery can can be charged via USB or it can also be wired and charged continuously.
The wired version has no internal battery. The wires Power the doorbell directly. The battery version has an internal battery can can be charged via USB or it can also be wired and charged continuesly.
The clicking mechanism won't allow it to come off unless you have the pin key to unlock it. But if someone has a pin key, then it can be removed easily. The video is saved at the chime inside the house, so you can still recover the video if someone try to steal it.
It’s recommended to bypass the chime for this wired version so there would be enough voltage to power the doorbell. But if you get the battery version, you don’t have to bypass.
@@randomhomegadgets Humm, thats interesting, w the wireless we got i just hooked it straight up, works great, Although i did test the output on the leads at the door and it was about 18 to 19 volts, So i figured that was great all things considered.... given the house is 45yrs old w original system etc.... is there an onboard way through the app to see battery status, if i recall somewhere in another review somebody said no, Then again i cant recall if it was for this brand/model or not. Eufy is great for onboard storage and not being a mandatory $ service upcharge on the cloud crap, that is a big factor imo
If you use the wired version, the electric leads need to directly power the doorbell so will need higher voltage. When you use the battery version and wire it, the electric leads are used to charge the battery, not directly power the doorbell, so lower voltage would be ok. As for the battery status, I believe there's a battery status icon next to the wifi icon on the main screen.
why on earth are you wearing those bloody wiring gloves to use those very clean, first time used tools? why cant i find one video of the someone giving the polarity of the wires.
The 2 wires come out from the doorbell transformer are not polarized. Since they carry alternating current (AC), there's no one strict positive wire or one strict negative wire. The polarity of the wires alternates and hence the name "alternating current". This is in contrast to the direct current (DC), which will have a fixed positive wire and a fixed negative wire.
@@randomhomegadgets there is no info on this in all the instructions eufy give. I bought a 24VAC plug in the end. doesn't work with a ring charger which is DC
We ended up exchanging this model for the slimmer version ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx0jZ_lGlDVJhDnmagEU8gn47cmfPNlLQU because it was too wide for the only door trim area that made sense to mount it on. However, we should have just noted the dimensions prior to purchasing. Otherwise, we love the doorbell. It works perfectly, and the video is very clear, even at night.
Got rid of ring doorbell and purchased this one. I think your tutorial was terrific. Better then ring and NO subscription. Thanks!
Nice! I have all eufy products around my house nowadays. Never touched Ring again.
I bought a Ring doorbell a month ago and never realized they nickel and dime you just to see video of someone walking to your door. It makes the product essentially useless unless you pay up every month. I already paid for the device that's using my power and Internet service, I gotta pay extra to see a 30sec clip of a stranger poking around my house? No way.
Just installed the 2k wireless/wired version kit... Its great so far, Our chime/base unit with the included mini sd storage has foldable antenna's on each side of it, included the wedge w the 2 holes All installs are obviously different, and ive noticed diff of product types for the chime after watching multiple reviews so far... Thanks for the extended views of the App settings, That is what i was looking for Since there is not really an in depth explanation of the app functions.
Thank you for your comment :) The app recently got updated so the UI looks different now, but all the functions are still the same.
Ok, Thanks again for the well covered review....Thats exactly what i thought, Act as a battery backup type scenario, which is best in all terms. My mother had been wanting one for almost 2 yrs, i talked her into going this route for its features. Will look again for the % icon.
I had to swap out my NuTone doorbell camera because of how much it sucked and purchased this one. I installed it myself. I had never done anything like this before and it was quite easy to install. I love it so far. WAY better quality than the NuTone I had.
Thanks for your comment! I’m glad that you like it. It’s definitely one of the top video doorbell on the market :)
I just installed the 4K version with battery or wired install and am going to send it back, the battery wouldn't charge off the doorbell wiring and it wouldn't detect motion at night. Replaced it with the 2K wired version and it works flawlessly.
Yah the battery charging off the wire is not that reliable...
Great product. Even better service from the company. Easy to fit and set up, just one thing use the code on the Back of the bell ,as it’s not always the same as on the box. A Perrin
Thanks for your comments and the tips :)
Really in depth and helpful video could you please show in detail how you put on the jumper cables on the chimes meaning which wire went to what screw thank you for your time
Thanks for the comment. You may see how I put the jumper cables around 2:05 of the clip. I realized that my hand was in the way the entire time lol. I did attached the wire diagram at the right upper corner of the screen. Basically use the black jumper cable to connect the "Front" (front door) screw and the "TRANS" (transformer) screw.
@@randomhomegadgets great thank you so much for the reply I will look at it closer
Hi. Just bought the wired version. We don’t have existing doorbell but there is n electric wire ready. We tried to install it but we are stuck at the installation. The doorbell would not light up so we couldn’t proceed with the setup. But chime works just fine.
Try to use a multimeter to check the wires. It could be that there’s no electricity on the wires. If that’s the case, then would be better to get the wireless version.
How will I know whether I need to use the angle plate provided? Our front door and landing area is a compact space. I feel just mounting it flat in the same position as the old bell ringer should suffice.
If your old bell is facing straight outside then you don’t need to use the angle plate. If your old bell is facing towards the wall then you may the angle plate to tilt the camera to look outside.
Great & clear installation video RHG👍
One issue i had i upgraded my wi-fi (5ghz) connection not realising the door bell only works on 2,4ghz
which rendered the door bell useless and would only work as a chime when pressed
I got on to my wi-fi provider just the other day who remotely setup my wi-fi connection so i would have both connections on my broadband
(the slow lane & fast lane as he put it)
But still would not connect after reinstalling Eufy app and even a different email (as if i'm setting up for the first time) still no joy
Until i seen another post were you have to press the reset button at the back of the door bell I'm positive it doesn't mention this in the booklet?
I've not done this setup as of yet but will try today (25/03/23) when i get home hopefully it picks up the 2.4ghz signal and i'm good to go.
Any tips would be appreciated if anyone out there has had the same issue.
Yes, you may press the reset button at the back of the doorbell to completely reset the device, then you should be able to go through the set up process like it’s new from the box
Eufy Anker should make it easier for us to use the original home chimes like the Honeywell Skybell.
You may get the battery powered version. That one uses your original home chime.
Cant we just use the existing bell sound already installed in the house just like the ring door bell can? I mean instead of installing this extra little bell box that comes with the door bell??
Yes! Just need to get the battery powered version instead. You can connect the wires to the battery powered version and use your own chime. Here is the video of the battery powered version
ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
Hi, sorry for the very late response. I just bought the Eufy Doorbell 2K battery powered. I see in your video that you adjust the curving (see at 8:49 > ) But on the newest app (V4.2.3_931) that option is no longer there!?!?! Where and how can I adjust that curve angel? t.i.a.
Thanks for your comment. In the new app this option is under video settings -> video quality -> Distortion correction.
Thanks for the informative review. When the doorbell is pressed do you get a distinctive "ding-dong" sound on your mobile (iPhone) or just a standard notification? I have the current model doorbell and I only get a standard notification and so miss pretty much every bell press.
My mate has a Ring doorbell and when its pressed he gets a clear and distinctive "ding-dong" on his phone. Albeit he pays a subscription it appears the better system?
I’m glad that you like the video. When the doorbell is pressed, you will receive a push notification on your phone along with a sound. You can choose in the app what kind of alert sound you like. There are 10 choices including the “ding-dong” sound. It’s under setting -> notification -> app alert tones.
The Ring system has similar function as the Eufy system. I like Eufy better due to no subscription.
@@randomhomegadgets thanks for the reply. I’m only getting the push notification no other sound afterwards hence missing the doorbell push
Any ideas on a solution?
That’s strange. Maybe check iPhone settings, scroll down to the “eufy security” app, then “notification” to make sure notification sound is turned on.
Ring is not better at all. In fact, it has so many software issues and many times it doesn't even work before you reset it. I am replacing it with Eufy.
why bypass the chime？If the transfer has 24v, still need to bypass?
Without jumping, the voltage between the 2 doorbell wires are typically 16V only. The other 8V is used to power the chime. Jumping (bypassing the chime) lets the full 24V go to the doorbell wires.
In my apartment I don't have a doorbell, can you explain to me how to connect when there is no doorbell or if you have a video, send me the link, thank you 🙏❤❤
For your situation wound be better to use the battery version instead
ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.htmlsi=9ebgQHEwV9qElrv8
Or use the Video door lock if you are allowed to install your own door lock
ua-cam.com/video/2LXLKL5kU08/v-deo.htmlsi=w5TfVdcSqksknAwx
Can you "Share Access" so other members can also receive notifications
Yes, other member need to register with eufy security app with an email, then you can share access to other member with their email. They will also receive notifications
will this ring the existing mechanical chime / bell in the house or only the included chime will work and not the one in the house,, where u put the bypass cables in the chime box,, that House bell i am asking about if this would ring that on main floor ?
Once you put the bypass, then your own chime won’t ring. If you don’t put bypass, your chime will ring but the doorbell may not have enough electricity to work. You may get the battery powered version instead. That one you may ring your own chime.
so does this work with my existing chime or do you need the included chime box? Doesn't seem like you could hear that included chime throughout the house??
If you want to use your original home chime, you may get the battery version instead. The eufy chime box makes decently loud sound, but not as loud as the original home chime.
Do you need to bypass the doorbell on the wall?
For the wired version, will need to bypass the home chime to get enough electricity to run this doorbell. You can get the battery version then you don’t need to bypass the home chime.
I am unable to hear a ring or the sound in the app when a person press the bell or motion comes to the door what could be the matter
Check if the app notification is enabled. Both on the phone system and inside the app itself. There should be a pop up notification with triggered events
Can I use my existing chime with the door bell or I can only use the chime that comes with it? Thanks
The wired version need to use the provided chime/Wi-Fi bridge. The battery powered version can use your own original chime. You may see the battery version in this video: Eufy Video Doorbell 2k (Battery Powered) | Installation | Review | Smart Lock Integration
ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
The wires behind the doorbell seem to be exposed to the elements? Can water get in? Just curious
It's not water resistant but not water proof. So occasional splash won't cause a problem, but if you blast water straight on it the water will get to the wires. This is true for all wired doorbells, unless you put a layer of electrical insulation pad between the doorbell and the wall.
What size bit would you need to use to drill into the wall?
1/4" (6.35mm) Drill Bit
LOL skipped the part taking the stuff out of the box, which was exactly what I needed to see to repack mine
Oops, sorry I just realized that I totally skipped that part...
Thanks for your video. I already have an Eufy system with wireless cameras and I'd like to add a wired doorbell. Can you tell me if it is possible to deactivate the doorbell temporarily from the app? Or possible to program a deactivation from a specific hour to another (for example during baby sleep slot time everyday) ? Thanks
You may temporarily turn off the phone notification by using the snooze function (tap the 3 dots icon at the right lower corner, then the zzz icon). You may also deactivate the entire device (tap the 3 dots icon, gear icon, then toggle off button at right upper corner). But I don’t think you can schedule specific hours to deactivate the device.
@@randomhomegadgets Thanks for your quick answer!
Can anyone help me:
Does the battery charge when hardwired? I have wired my Eufy doorbell, but I see the battery being drained daily. I would expect it to increase percentage instead of decrease, right?
Hi there, there are many reasons that the battery is draining. It could be due to excessive battery use due to frequent recording activity. It could be due to the doorbell wire doesn't have enough voltage (did you up the wire jumper on your transformer?). It could be due to low atmosphere temperature. It could be a faulted battery.
@@randomhomegadgets Thanks a lot for the helpfull response, just to confirm on my question, the battery should be charging right? I read in other places that it sometimes stays at 1%
Hi I have the same question. I just installed a transformer for my wires & connected my doorbell it was on battery only previously since I didn't have a transformer on my wires previously. Do I have to reset it? Or does it detect the power on its own?
Did you get an answer?
Hi there, once you connect the wires, it will start charging automatically, don't need to reset it.
Man why does everyone skip the part where they actually show how to activate the two way talk?!? Ive searching for hours now and nobody shows how to activate it. Everyone skips immediately. Yes it might be as simple as press the horn button, but no one shows it
Sorry I skipped it in this video. I showed it in another video with the Video Doorbell. Here it is: ua-cam.com/video/2LXLKL5kU08/v-deo.html
Theseasonorg explains the whole bible God bless
I can’t find the doorbell settings page that you show. My husband just finished installing this a couple hours ago.
Hi Esther, Eufy updated the app so it looks different now. Check this video to see how to get to the settings in the new app -> ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
Thank you!
Do you have to charge the battery version or it charges itself from the cables?
For the battery doorbell, if you have per-existing doorbell wires, you may connect them and charge the battery continuously. If you don't have per-existing doorbell wires, then you need to take the battery off to charge.
Had 2K wireless doorbell for over a year. Now the app shows "Doorbell is offline" Any suggestions to Fix. Thanks
You may try taking it down and hold the reset button for 3 seconds, then pair the Homebase again.
Can you get your mechanical chime to work ?
You may get the wireless version instead. That one works with your own mechanical chime.
@randomhomegadgets surprisingly got it working. Wired it up, didnt jump the chime box left as normal and it's still trickle charging
Nice! Glad to know that it still works!
What if you dont have an existing electronic door chime?What if its an old style mechanical buzzer?
It depends, some of the mechanical buzzer has similar wiring inside. If you feel comfortable, open the buzzer to take a look, otherwise should consult an electrician. An alternative would be installing the battery version of the doorbell cam instead: share.eufylife.com/v1/shopping/s/g/Ahwo_ul6B
Just use the battery edition.
@@terrymd3293 battery edition is much more limited
I bought the Eufy 2k doorbell, but I needed a longer power cord that came with the doorbell. Do you have any suggestions?
Did you get the wired doorbell or the battery doorbell?
is 4gb storage eough ?
how many days of 2k recording does it give on arevage ?
It depends on how often your camera gets activated (visitors, package drop off, yourself in and out the house). I had at least 4 events per day and the 4Gb storage is enough for 9 month worth of footage.
Has anyone installed this with rings plug in wire?!
The eufy wired doorbell power requirement is 16-24V AC. I believe the ring plug in wire adapter has DC output, so I don’t think it’s compatible.
Installed without a doorbell transformer?
If you don’t have a doorbell transformer to send power to the video doorbell, then should get the battery powered version.
so this doesn’t work with existing chime?
Thanks for the comment. The wired one doesn’t, but the battery one works with existing chime.
ua-cam.com/video/R3XSEb3s83w/v-deo.html
Will it work with all smartphones
It will work with all smartphone that runs android or iOS
getting these wires coil around was just impossible. i gave up and just hang the damn thing. ill recharge it in a couple of months i dont care
If you use their provided spacer it’ll be slightly easier since there is a bit more room.
So you can or cannot use existing chime instead of Eufys
You can use your own existing chime with the battery powered version. You can only use Eufy’s chime with the wired version.
@@randomhomegadgets wow..Seems backwards..thks
The reason is that if you used the wired version, it needs the bypass the electricity from the chime to power it, therefore the chime won’t work anymore. If you use the battery version, the battery provides the power so won’t need to bypass the chime.
@@randomhomegadgets ok, thks
So do you know if all wired doorbells by pass the chime?
The 4gb memory is on the bell itself?
Yes, it’s local storage on the bell itself.
Nice gloves soft hands man
Is there a monthly fee?? Like ring?
No monthly fee. That’s one of the main reason I like Eufy products.
Is 4g on the wired one good enough?
So far it's been enough for me. I have average about 5 recordings per day. According to eufy's website, if you have 30 recordings per day, 30s each, the 4G storage would be enough for 30 days, then it start erase and replace the earlier recordings.
does it charge the battery via those wires?
The wired version has no internal battery. The wires power the doorbell directly. The battery version has an internal battery can can be charged via USB or it can also be wired and charged continuously.
The wired version has no internal battery. The wires Power the doorbell directly. The battery version has an internal battery can can be charged via USB or it can also be wired and charged continuesly.
One of the cons you said was it doesn't record 24/7. Can you discuss this more?
It doesn’t do continuous non stop recording. It only records and saves clips when it’s activated by motion.
That would fill up storage faster. I don't need videos unless there is motion.
Isn't that bell easy to steal? You just clicked it to that thing mounted on the wall. Anyone can take it off then.
The clicking mechanism won't allow it to come off unless you have the pin key to unlock it. But if someone has a pin key, then it can be removed easily. The video is saved at the chime inside the house, so you can still recover the video if someone try to steal it.
Do I have to by pass the doorbell??
It’s recommended to bypass the chime for this wired version so there would be enough voltage to power the doorbell. But if you get the battery version, you don’t have to bypass.
What happens if you don’t bypass your chime?
If you don’t bypass the chime, you may not have enough electricity to power the doorbell
@@randomhomegadgets Humm, thats interesting, w the wireless we got i just hooked it straight up, works great, Although i did test the output on the leads at the door and it was about 18 to 19 volts, So i figured that was great all things considered.... given the house is 45yrs old w original system etc.... is there an onboard way through the app to see battery status, if i recall somewhere in another review somebody said no, Then again i cant recall if it was for this brand/model or not. Eufy is great for onboard storage and not being a mandatory $ service upcharge on the cloud crap, that is a big factor imo
If you use the wired version, the electric leads need to directly power the doorbell so will need higher voltage. When you use the battery version and wire it, the electric leads are used to charge the battery, not directly power the doorbell, so lower voltage would be ok.
As for the battery status, I believe there's a battery status icon next to the wifi icon on the main screen.
My chine not connecting
Try to bring the chime closer to the doorbell and push the reset button on the chime. If still not working may need to get a replacement from eufy
why on earth are you wearing those bloody wiring gloves to use those very clean, first time used tools? why cant i find one video of the someone giving the polarity of the wires.
The 2 wires come out from the doorbell transformer are not polarized. Since they carry alternating current (AC), there's no one strict positive wire or one strict negative wire. The polarity of the wires alternates and hence the name "alternating current". This is in contrast to the direct current (DC), which will have a fixed positive wire and a fixed negative wire.
@@randomhomegadgets there is no info on this in all the instructions eufy give. I bought a 24VAC plug in the end. doesn't work with a ring charger which is DC
They do talked about it, but not that obvious: "Note: Installation requires existing doorbell wires at 16-24 VAC, 30 VA, or above."
5g internet?
Thanks for the comment. It connects to the internet via 2.4G Hz wifi channel, same as most of the smart security devices on the market.
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Hi there, sorry not quite sure what you mean.