Door bell with camera recommendations

[spiritnec]

Hi guys,
For the eufy dual cam doorbell battery version S330, will the camera still record when the WiFi is down?

Thanks in advance!

 

[sellwatch]

Anybody bought lockin catx from Taobao before and managed to connect to mihome sg server?

 

[Tornesoul]

depends on your preference.
battery version just needs simple setup to secure the door bell, one may not need to drill.
=> battery charging once every 2.5 months.
=> some house setup, this is an Handy option. I opt for this.
=> charging is not difficult, a simple unlock mechanism is used to bring the door bell out from the mounting bracket.


wired version needs to have wires feed to the door bell and setup transformers to supply AC supply to the door bell.
=> after initial setup, no need to care on power supply.

=> drilling, preparing own transformer may not be a simple job to most. may need to pay $60-80 for the installation work excluding the transformer cost.

how did u mount the google doorbell battery without drilling?
tape? any recommendations?

 

[HMAN]

yes just 3M tap on the mounting bracket.
I did make mistake placing too close too the door peep hole, then try to dislodge it but it is super strong to pull it away.


then I am convinced, don't bother to screw in the mounting bracket.

I am in private, less concern on sneaky figures to steal it.

 

[Tornesoul]

yes just 3M tap on the mounting bracket.
I did make mistake placing too close too the door peep hole, then try to dislodge it but it is super strong to pull it away.


then I am convinced, don't bother to screw in the mounting bracket.

I am in private, less concern on sneaky figures to steal it.

i see, so
house wall > 3m tape > mounting bracket

surprised it would hold, seems pretty heavy. scared drop then gg

 

[HMAN]

i see, so
house wall > 3m tape > mounting bracket

surprised it would hold, seems pretty heavy. scared drop then gg

That doorbell is not heavy, 600g ? I stick it to my door, the mounting bracket like 0.8" x 4" size, plenty of holding area. Won't have issue to hold a weight of 600g with 2 x 4" strip 3M Tape

 

[winningeleven]

Hi guys,
For the eufy dual cam doorbell battery version S330, will the camera still record when the WiFi is down?

Thanks in advance!

I am using wired version. My doorbell is still able to record video when WiFi is down since it has a build in storage of 4gb. The WiFi function allowed users to receive "instant notifications " and video.

 

[cstanhwz]

Using the Tapo S230S1 since 17th Dec 2023.

Due to our usage pattern, battery life is now at 43%.

Motion recording on and checking of recordings and liveview occasionally.

Have a spare battery on standby and fully charged to change the battery from the unit when the one in used is low in battery level.

Image quality of the camera is good and so are the recordings to microSD.

Notification is received quite fast (within 2 seconds on 4G data) when the bell is pressed.

Overall, happy with this model and it's function.

Only wished that the view is 3x4 (and wider vertically) instead of 4x3 so that can see the whole person (especially deliveries person when they place the parcel on the floor infront of the gate).

Edit : Just saw this (not available locally).
https://www.tapo.com/en/product/smart-camera/tapo-d130/

 

[haikallp]

Aqara G4. No ragrets.

 

[wlun228]

Aqara G4. No ragrets.

using battery or wired? wondering how to connect, cause the existing hdb doorbell wire dont have electricity

 

[winningeleven]

using battery or wired? wondering how to connect, cause the existing hdb doorbell wire dont have electricity

Just make use of the wire.

My eufy wired doorbell make use of the "hdb doorbell wire " I use a step-down adapter from my electricty socket and tap it on the wire end, which is exposed on the kitchen wall opening.

 

[elvintay07]

Just make use of the wire.

My eufy wired doorbell make use of the "hdb doorbell wire " I use a step-down adapter from my electricty socket and tap it on the wire end, which is exposed on the kitchen wall opening.

What is step down adapter?

 

[winningeleven]

What is step down adapter?

Is just a power plug / transformer that convert our sg voltage output 220v to 18v .

Go google search power adapter for doorbell and u will know.

 

[dinosaur2776]

Used TAPO for 1 year already. Damn good. Movement also alert you. Press doorbell can talk to person. Can record preset messages

 

[daniel_83]

Used TAPO for 1 year already. Damn good. Movement also alert you. Press doorbell can talk to person. Can record preset messages

no 1 year la?

came out sep/oct 2023 only

 

[elvintay07]

Used TAPO for 1 year already. Damn good. Movement also alert you. Press doorbell can talk to person. Can record preset messages

It is battery powered right? And only cost $80

 

[dinosaur2776]

It is battery powered right? And only cost $80

Ard there. The battery one day 1 percent reduce. So every 3 mths maybe need to charge for few hours. But easy to install and easy to take out and charge

What I like also is that it is quick enough to capture motion for ppl who is walking pass corridor.

 

[elvintay07]

Ard there. The battery one day 1 percent reduce. So every 3 mths maybe need to charge for few hours. But easy to install and easy to take out and charge

What I like also is that it is quick enough to capture motion for ppl who is walking pass corridor.

They should release a version with power

 

[hkchew03]

They should release a version with power

And you prefer to have wire dangling or running across the door? Hotswap rechargeable battery probably much better application.

 

[HelIoo]

Ard there. The battery one day 1 percent reduce. So every 3 mths maybe need to charge for few hours. But easy to install and easy to take out and charge

What I like also is that it is quick enough to capture motion for ppl who is walking pass corridor.

How is the vertical angle coverage capturing?