Eufy Home Security Alarm 5 Pc. Kit Review - Unboxing, Features, Setup, Install & Testing
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Today, we are going to check and test out Eufy's Home Security 5 pc. Alarm Kit. This kit comes with the HomeBase 2, Keypad, Entry Sensors (2) and a Motion Sensor. We will do the unboxing, set it up, do the installation and test it and see if this Home Alarm system is a good option for your home.
Also, note that if you already have Eufy's battery powered cameras like the Eufy Cam 2 and the 2C which comes with the HomeBase 2 and even the Eufy Cam E which comes with HomeBase, you don't need to get this kit. Just buy the sensors and the keypad separately which I will also link down below.
Another note.. this is not a full featured alarm system like the Ring alarm or Simplisafe. There is no professional monitoring... you have to do the monitoring yourself. You will get notifications when the alarm gets triggered and you will be the one responsible to call the police or whatever you need to do to protect your property. It doesn't have backup battery power or cellular backup just in case of power or internet failure. This system relies on internet / WiFi.
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00:00 Introduction
01:37 Features
02:36 Unboxing
05:20 Setup HomeBase
06:05 Setup Motion Sensor/Entry Sensor
06:33 Setup Keypad
06:55 Alarm Settings in the App
09:50 Installation
10:42 Testing
11:59 Siren/Alarm Loudness Test
12:07 Automation
12:27 Final Thoughts
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Thanks so much! Just sent to my 78 yo father after I bought him the system for Christmas. Of course I'll help, but it's good that he will see this first. Thanks again and keep up the great work!
You are my go-to guy: already bought Eyfy Security Cameras so I will definitely invest in this. Massive thank you for all your videos 😁
Ty for the review and commentary of the eufy home-based security system. I found it spot on as I have it installed at my house.
Hey, I am about to receive the Eufy security system and I had a question. Does the door sensor have to be perfectly aligned and very close to one another? My door has a gap between the door jamb and the actual door. The Eufy site says 1 1/2 is the max, is this true?
Yes, 1 1/2 inches is the max...
I been waiting for you making this video!!!
:)
I was introduced to EUFY SECURITY SYSTEM on your channel...very good for the home.
Greetings LifeHackster, I’m a new subscriber to your channel and my bell notifications are definitely ON! Thank you so much for the time you put into your reviews. They’re so in-depth and informative especially with the live testing you offer instead of just sitting to discuss products. Your reviews are engaging and memorable. I’m not sure if you answered this I’m going to run the video back but does this security system connect with the Eufy wireless doorbell? I purchased the wireless doorbell after watching 3 of your other reviews so again, thanks you ROCK. I wish you infinite abundance and continued success dear sir, keep hacking we’re definitely watching.
Excellent review - answered all of my questions, Thank you
Finally, the video i been waiting for a lifetime---secruity pad from you! Yay!
Thank you.
I have this system and like it a lot. One of its best features is that it is very customizable. And since I already owned three eufyCam E cameras and the homebase, all I had to buy was the keypad and door and window sensors. Thanks for the review.
I also have this system and like it. I have it connected to the Homebase E -- which is way louder than the Homebase 2. I have an automation set so if the door sensors are breached, it not only triggers the Homebase alarm but also the 4 outdoor cam alarms. All combined it's annoyingly loud.
@@chrissampson7569 -- Great idea! I'll have to try that.
Thank You.
@cameraz99 hi how did you order just the keypad and door/window sensors? I already have the home base as well. Just need those separately, thank you.
@@LifeHackster Just spotted your note in the video. The reason you don’t want to put those stickers up is because it highlights what system you have installed and allows would be intruders to exploit and flaws in the system that you have installed. For example in this case WiFi only connections can be interrupted with the use of something like air Marshall effectively stopping associated cameras from working
I agree! There are Eufy devices that seem to be a second thought. I have two home-bases that I would like to placed in different parts of the house but they do not talk to each other.
My indoor cams geofencing has a mind of their own but would benefit from being able to connect to the home-bases. I really like the system but now I’m considering alternative solutions.
Wish the indoor cameras would integrate with the base to be activated in the away mode via the keyboard. Most folks don't use the indoor cameras with the family at home and it's a pain to toggle each indoor camera everyone you leave. Thanks for the review
Excellent in-depth review!
Thank you.
Great comprehensive review as always. Thank you.
You are welcome.
Nice review, thank you. Looks like a pretty good security system for self-monitoring.
Yes, it is... Thanks.
I wonder can you create an outdoor siren with this if you link a siren or maybe some outdoor speakers with Alexa and eufy together. Would be interesting if you can create a police sirens with a low to high sound aswell (if its legal)
Great review! I have this system and I really enjoy it.
Great to hear!
Is the product good?
@@Vineerssssssssss I know this a really late reply, but I've been using the system for over a year now and haven't had any issues. The automation options are awesome. The system integrates well with Alexa and I've only had to change the batteries once in the keypad. The door and motion sensor batteries are still going strong. Having the ability to add my family so they can arm/disarm from their phones is great too and we don't have to always be on WiFi. I have no complaints about this system. So to answer your question, as far as my experience has been, yes the product is good.
I've been trying to find reviews for this system, thanks. I'm looking to revamp my home security as my system has just about been merged out of existence. I'm happy enough self-monitoring as I don't like the idea of paying in perpetuity for a system that'll maybe never have an actual alert. I've had my self-monitored system and have had one actual alert in seven years...
Glad I could help
Exactly what I needed!
Great video! Very informative. Question: How loud is the home base, I see you did a decibel test however could you hear from outside your home ??
I have the Homebase E and Homebase 2. The Homebase 2 is loud but the Homebase E is louder. But when both alarms sound at the same time, they are very loud and combined with my outside camera alarms, even louder. So, one Homebase may not be able to get anyone's attention outside the home, any outside camera alarms certainly can.
Thank you very much Live Hackster' clear explanation !
Thanks for the review. Can you also use/connect 2 homebases. One for below in the house and one on the top floor for the sirene?
Is there any compatibility with SmartThings and Google Assistant? If so, what could be the practical features for most home owners (i.e., disarm via voice command)?
Eufy now offers 24/7 monitoring like Simplisafe and Ring. Can you do a new updated video comparing Eufy with their Homebase 3 against Ring Pro as they now both offer 24/7 monitoring that can call the authorities if needed? I'm really looking for the best security system that works with Alexa. And it seems to be these two, Ring and Eufy.
Hello, great review
If for range reason I need 2 home bases, do I need also 2 keyboards? Can we do some automation between devices connected to different homebase?
Just what I wanted 👏🏾👏🏾
Hey, I love your channel! Can you recommend a brand that has the cellular backup in case Wi-Fi goes down?
I wonder if you can help with a couple of questions:
- I didn't quite get whether I can monitor this system from my mobile phone when outside Wifi area (eg. watch live/recorded video footage while on holiday). If yes, does that need some technical work done in my router configuration?
- I think you said your family generally operate the system from their mobile phone. So it means any number of family members can control/change configuration settings from their mobile phones?
Thanks for helping with your experience.
You lost a lot of weight it seems! I hope you're healthy and well. God bless.
Yes, I did... I’ve been gaining weight so I need to slim down... I’m following Fithackster’s channel and advice.. ;)
Thanks you for this vidéo. Jean Jacques. From France Épernay
Hey, great video as always! I assume that this system is compatible with Alexa and Google home, but is it compatible with SmartThings? Can you use the sensors to trigger home automation via SmartThings or Alexa? Or are these only for use with the alarm system? Thanks again! 👍
One another company I like you to review is Sunba Ptz cameras...
Good job! Thanks.
They finally added live monitoring. Half the price of SimpliSafe. Definitely switching fully.
How are you finding it?
Like the new wooden sign.
Thank you.
So no one has done a video yet that I have seen on the Eufy home security 5 piece system plus cameras as far as integration and what you can do with them together. What are the routines you can do with alexa? Also is there a way for you to see all your eufy cams at the same time like wyze? I have eufy 2k indoor cams and a bunch of wyze cams as I started with wyze. But then I have RING's 5 piece kit. I am trying to see the best option for me so I can just have one eco system and not 3. I love wyze but I love eufy's clarity in both visuals and audio. Any thoughts?
I’ll look at buying a Ring or Simply Safe. Eufy just doesn’t cut the mustard. Great review!
For self monitoring, it is ok.. but Ring and Simplisafe will have full features for a Home Alarm system.
Would this be your top choice for an alarm system integrating only indoor cameras? Given that the indoor pan can't be integrated with it, is there another option out there that does integrate indoor cameras? (I saw on another video that you don't use Ring Alarm indoors)
Amazing video! The homebase for this can I add the wireless door bell to it or is the base different? I see some articles say homebase and homebase 2.
Yes, you can..
Thanks for the review. In my opinion it's not worth buying if it doesn't have an external siren.
Thank you for the video. How do the sensors connect to the base? Zigbee? Zwave? Wi-Fi?
Thank you bro excellent review
Hi, I follow you on your UA-cam videos you’re the perfect guy when you’re talking about the products but my opinion on the Eufy security system I really think it needs a glass shatter sensor, I hope I said the correct word for that device but other than that I have the security cameras now but I’m waiting for the security system that I ordered.
Peace out keep up the good work Please let me know what you think about the glass shattered system
Hey Lifehackster. Of all the outdoor wireless cameras, I've chosen Eufy, however, I can't make up my mind on which one to buy. I want a wireless Eufy outdoor camera. Which one do you recommend? Eufy Cam2, Cam2 Pro, Cam2C, CamE? Did I forget one?
Nice review, my question with this system and the eufy security cameras, if my phone is on do not disturb mode at night, will I still be notified?
GREAT REVIEW, can I add 2 keypads to one home base?
Hi- some idea to attach a module GSM or it's better to use a mini ups to attach router and Eufy base?
2:51 Because if you put signs other will know how to bypass your system. There is no need to put signs of the exact system you have.
Not putting sign publicly to not let other knows which type of security system is installed (and especially in this case that it's eufy and that is self monitored :) )
By knowing that adversaries can look for methods to trick them and by seeing the alarm sign know that there are valuable things stored at home.
I loved the review on this system. Does the app allows you to have multiple users to receive notifications? I would like that my mom also receives the notifications on her cell.
Thank you!
Yes it does. There is an invite option in App and you can invite anyone to get the alert for a specific device or all. Just have to create their eufy account on app.
Can you connect the smart floodlight camera with the Homebase 2?
After watching your vid on the eufy wireless doorbell, I have one on order. It looks like with the doorbell''s home base, I only need to purchase the sensors I want for the doors and widows, true? Can more than one phone be connected to and get alerts and watch doorbell video from the home base? Thanks for the quality and brevity.
hopefully first one to answer hidden question: you don’t want a possible threat to know how they can bypass your alarm system, and whether or not there is monitoring. For Simplisafe one can just use a signal interrupter and the alarm system wouldn’t know if it is opened. that’s why you don’t use the simplisafe decal.
Thanks for the review. Just got the doorbell for rental home. Do an update if Eufu fixes/ adds like you said in the video.
Will do.. thanks.
How far can you have one of the door sensors away from the base? Im hoping to put one on my detached garage that is roughly 100 feet away. Will it work?
Ok your next review is Eufy home security Vs Ring alarm.... also Blink for home has out new cameras with a expanded battery pack.. Ring is making a new Spotlight Cam, and you should test the new Swann Enforcer 4k System..
Hi! Im planing to install this system at a beach house in South America, but i wonder if i can set this up from my phone with a dedicated account and then a relative can have access to all the devices i setup in the app and its settings from his phone with the same dedicated account while being abroad. So basically do the app sync all data so it can be accessed from different mobile devices to be able to control the Alarm system?
Nice review
Thank You.
How do you bypass windows when you are arming? like if you want to leave a few windows open but still activate the doors and motion? Do you have to use the app every time?
Hi, just wanted to ask, could you review the new reolink 510a and 810a cameras? Thanks
Can you use a second home base for a second floor? (since I also already have one from the doorbell)
I don't know if you also experienced the following problem, but if I get an alarm on my Homebase2, I don't get any notification at all on my mobile. Only from individual detectors and their sound is very soft, as we both noticed. Eufy's service line is also not responding to my problem at all. Until now I can't rely on the service desk and the system as an alarm.
Awesome video
Thank You.
Thanks for the video. I don’t receive your videos anymore. I’ve been a subscriber for awhile, so I don’t know what happened. I have to check your page to see if u have uploaded a new one. Keep those videos coming!!
I’m not sure..I know UA-cam, stopped emailing subscribers when a video is uploaded..
Is there (or will there be) a way to make your phone have an alarm instead of just a notification when motion is detected?
Its pretty easy to not hear a notification that only sounds for a second so it would be handy to have an option to have your phone go into an alarm that continues to sound until you pick up the phone and cancel it.
Hi. Thanks for a great video. Do you know if Eufy is planning to integrate the alarm with HomeKit?
I'm not sure... but the homebase is..so it might...
@@LifeHackster Can you ask your contacts at Eufy/Anker?
Can you get your echo dots to sound an alarm as well?
Can the motion sensor be added to the battery doorbell to trigger doorbell recording? Don't need the full blown security system, just want to trigger recording from a blind spot of the doorbell without setting the alarm off. good work on your channel keep it going!
Yes, you can. You can set it in the security (mode) section and there will an “automation” tab.
@@LifeHackster Thank you!
I bought the doorbell thanks to you. If the home base is damaged or broken, can I buy only the home base?
Very good review.
I'm still hesitating between the Eufy alarm system and the Elro AG904S alarm system.
Is there also a review of this Elro AS90S system?
The Elro AS90S system can be connected to the electricity powernet and has also backup battery + GSM card slot voor SMS notification.
There's also sabotage notification if a burglar take of the keypad.
A separate siren (in- & outdoor) is also available by Elro.
It can also operate with tags to disarm the system.
At home I have installed the Eufycam 2 Pro (front and rear) and Video Doorbell.
Hello, this system let’s you know when there is a break on the power? For example if the electricity is cut
First of all thank you so much for your detailed video.
I do have a quick question / issue on Homebase2 connection to my router.
I do have tp-link Deco X20 mesh system, when I try to connect my homebase2 with the internet , it has blue blinking light only and then I could see error message "Network Exception, please try again later."
With an error screen titled "Unable to add HoemBase2".
Could you please help me out? I tried everything reset, unplug power cable, router restart, reset button on homebase2 but it just keep blinking blue led. Help would be highly appreciated 🙏🏼
can you add this simply to a modem or do you have to have a router to hook it to?
Hi! for the cameras, there is a cloud to have the recordings? or only with a SD?
Thanks for sharing! But I like Ring for storing everything on cloud & 24/7 Professional monitoring PLUS (max: $99.99/yr).
Those prices are changing any day now… and their insistence on sticking with 1080p cruising into 2023 was a terrible business decision.
Hi , thanks for the video. Can this sensors be used to trigger Alexa routines? Is there any delay in the notifications or delay in the Alexa routine triggering?
No sadly
Can you connect multiple keypads to the same system? I have two different doors that I use about evenly.
I'm definitely down with it being a self monitor system. So drunk me doesn't just have police and fire showing up 🤣
1) Can the keypad remain plugged in indefinitely?
1a) If the keypad can remain plugged in indefinitely can it be used without the batteries?
2) Since the app functions as a keypad can the keypad be left out all together and not installed?
Can the notification be a mobile call or is it a simple push notification only? . Those get lost amongst the others while you sleep
what happens if my wifi suddenly dies (eg. power outage -> no modem/router)? does this mean the whole system does not work?
Great video! I do have one question. Does the door sensors have to be very close? My door has a gap between the door jamb and the actual door. The Eufy site says 1 1/2 is the max, is this true?
Max of 1 -1/2 inches
@@LifeHackster So if there is a 1/2 gap between both sensors, it should still work?
Jonathon Thorpe - yes..
@@LifeHackster Ok, sorry, one more question. Does it have to be perfectly lined up, when it comes to the Z axis? If my door sits inside the door jamb, by about 1/2 inch, compared to where the other part of the sensor would go, would that work? Again, thank you for answering my questions
can the alarm system be installed into multiple mobiles? Shared? As if only one, it means only 1 family member has access to the security control and monitoring
If I buy the 2C camera KIT & the alarm kit, is it not possible to connect the 2C camera's to their own base system and the alarm to the other?
Is this better than the Yale smart alarm? What do you think, Eufy will add smoke, CO2 or flood detection to this alarm system? Or maybe motion sensor with built in camera or outdoor siren? Thank you!
I haven't checked Yale's alarm and I'm not sure if Eufy will add more sensors.. hopefully, they will...
Hi Lifehackster!, make a review of the new eufy 2c pro camera Please!! Thank you
I'll see..whenever I can get one..
How far can be the sensors from the base?
Thank you for your information.
I would like to know please, What's the difference between the Homebase 2 and other Homebase's? Also If i have the door camera with Homebase, Can i use it with the alarm system and indoor camera?
Besides the difference in size, the Homebase E can use a micro SD card (up to 128GB, I think) for local storage whereas the Homebase 2 has an internal built-in 16GB storage. The Homebase E has AI facial recognition software for cameras that support it and battery backup. The Homebase 2 lacks those features.
I am assuming by door camera, you mean the doorbell camera? If so, then yes the camera can trigger the Homebase alarm; in fact any outdoor Eufy camera can. As far as the indoor camera, unfortunately no, it does not integrate with any Homebase, but they have their own built-in alarms and can even be triggered in the app. That is the only negative thing about the system I don't like, but supposedly Eufy/Anker is working on being able to integrate indoor cameras with the Homebases.
so if my home are being power cutoff in anyreason the home, the homebase are no longer work instantly , even the remote device sidd have battery ?
Late to the game here...
If I have multiple homebases can I have them synced to all go off a in an alarm situation?
Can you just use the door/window sensors by themselves or you have to have the keypad? Will it just work with the app?
If the system is not armed, does the system make any sounds if a door with a sensor is opened?
Questions:
1) with the basic 5 piece set only, does the alarm only sound from the home base? Can't a thief just unplug it to stop the alarm?
2) can you configure the alarm to automatically turn on and of at different times of day?
I do like the echo system just wish door lock would integrate so when unlocked it would disarm the system. Still very interested in it.
Dear Mr. Lifehackster, do you know or can you recommend an inside door handle with either Bluetooth, WiFi or Alex-A? I want a door knob for my garage. Let me know. Keep up the great videos.
Lockly makes a Latch smart Lock...
Those Lockly locks look nice with an ugly price tag.
My eufy home base2 model T8010 does ring the alarm when motion sensor is triggered. Do you know why? It’s a brand new item. I have checked the Alarm notification. Am I missing something? Can you help me figure it out please😢?
Is the USB port on the back of the base station for a 4G USB dongle?
I’m using a Eufy homebase Pro right now I would like to know if I could integrate it into another system
can you set a configuration for night time when you are home and sleeping? eg door entry alarms only sound?
Can the alarm be set to night mode? Or does the alarm trigger with the sensor if someone tried to break in at night?
Can u do a review on Blue by ADT home security and outdoor camera?
I am not sure on this one... but we will see..