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Excellent, Brian!!! I have two older Eufy 2C cameras, one solar-powered that I bought simply because they are the most recent cameras with native Homekit support. I like that because I use Apple TVs for streaming and Homekit cameras pop up on the screen when motion is detected. I really hope the S3's will get Homekit support and hope you'll do another video when/if they do. By the way, showing the 3rd party mount options was really a good idea and appreciated. Thanks.
I see it is released today and boy is it pricey! It's probably worth it, though. I was hoping for a one-camera system, but both Eufy and Amazon systems start with two cameras. I guess I'll have to just "want" one for awhile and just keep using my two excellent Eufy 3C cameras.
Well done. Excellent and comprehensive review. I just bought this system and so far, I am very impressed. The night vision is very impressive and exceeded my expectations.
Eufycam S3 uses 1 GHz while the new S3 Pro uses 2.4 GHz to connect to the base. S3 has more range but doesn’t’t have 2 way audio while S3 Pro has 2 way audio and ability to send more data which equals more features but shorter range.
Thanks for the detailed info! Do you think a longer distance for communication between the Base and the Pro model is possible, in comparison to the older S3 model?
@@forye unfortunately, I can't tell you that, but I can say that I have yet to be in a home that I couldn't get the base station to communicate to one of the cameras. And I'm always placing them on the edge of the home. So it's quite far no matter what, but I don't know that there's an improvement there
would love to know how far apart they can go cause i have a farm and my barn his like 50 meters apart from my home anyone can help would be much appreciated 👍👍
To extend the range of the wifi with another homebase does the second one need to be set up using the ethernet cable and router as for the original and then disconnected and resited at a distance from the main homebase?
Great video, very helpful. I've ordered the 4 camera kit and cant wait to set it up. I like to keep my networking/home stuff in the master bedroom closet so it can be on a battery backup, it will be near my wifi router though, I'm hoping it wont have much signal interference. If it does, I guess I'll be forced to move it. Thankfully I have network ports in every room.
Can you confirm if the S3 Pro can be setup to record 24/7? If so, how would I do it, and what would I need to buy in addition to the camera and home base with a 2TB memory drive installed? Great in depth video review by the way!! Thank you!
I still don't see that feature. You won't need to buy anything except something to power the camera full time (USB-C cable end) and it should enable it. But again, not available yet.
This looks like a HUGE improvement over the SOLO S40 CAMS that I have. The "Decrypting from local storage" has been irritating. Motion detected, full preview, click on it and the "Decrypting from local storage" takes so long, anyone stealing something would be long gone before I could view what the system detected and that's assuming the clip loads and doesn't error which happens a lot.
It's been pretty impressive so far! That thing you're describing though could be weaker connections between the cameras. Maybe check if there's some interference?
@@AutomateYourLife "Decrypting from local storage" is not a connection issue. It is what Eufy implemented when getting called out for not encrypting their data. Some android users have side loaded older versions of the Eufy security app before this setting was implemented as its turned on by default(cant disable it) within Control Center>Video Encryption>Local Storage Encryption in the current versions of the app. The option to disable it is greyed out. The Solo S40 does not use the homebase so the decryption is done within the camera itself, which might have something to do with it.
@@AutomateYourLife Yeah, I realized after the fact its a big deal as the bases, at least the Homebase 3 has a quad core CPU in it that handles all the decrypting which is why its almost instant to play. Do you know if the live view timeout is still around 30 seconds before it stops playing? That was an annoyance prior if we wanted to keep it on for an extended period of time.
I heard from another content creator that there are circumstances where you can’t get 4K recording. Do you know what circumstances this might happen? Your explanations are very clear and helpful. I enjoyed your presentation.
I have 4 s330 and 2 s340 so I bought a s3pro about a week to see how it works this morning it was showing Cameron needed to be updated I tried to it was not updating camera deleted on its own from the app and now I have a camera that I cannot connect or reset and it’s flashing blue and red what’s the next steps I could do before I hit it with a hammer
Hello from a fellow Canadian, AYL! Just confirming after setup with internet does the ai detection, presence detection, triggered recording and notifications work if your on the local network and the internet goes down. Looking to pick this up with 4 cameras and run on solar only with posibbly plugging it in, in the future with 24/7 recording.
Sure! PIR needs movement and sees Infrared. Can get false positives but can also miss minor changes in IR. Radar captures objects in an area, and does so regardless of movement. It's a presence sensor for outdoors. When applied, both of those options turn on the camera. Then the camera analyzes and decides to record and notify or not. So they'll catch more!
Good evening, first let me compliment you on your presentation, which was clear and concise. I'm interested in the ability to have 24/7 monitoring on at least 2 of the Eufy S3, is it currently available ?
@AutomateYourLife Thank you Sir, I'm a subscriber and look forward to more of your content. If I purchase the 2 camera and base package, will they have the capability to record 24/7 with an software upgrade when available?
@leonardtanner6394 it's supposed to, but I never would suggest that you buy something with a promise. This is relatively safe one since other Eufy cameras do 24/7 recording
I understand completely; I still plan to purchase the kit, I am very impressed with the product and it's capabilities. Thank you for the quick response; a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving, to you and your family.
Awesome, thorough review! I have a brick house, how difficult would it be to get the brackets into brick? What's the warranty since I'm also in Canada and we'll hit those -30 C days! And if I buy the 2-pack, can I add more cameras to the setup afterwards?
Difficult! I had them in that temp. Did just fine but the warranty wouldn't cover issues caused from uses in that. The batteries drain faster for sure, but they seemed fine to me. And yep!
thanks for your explain and effort but can i connect many home base with one control device because i need connect many and different area and location with one device ? and is there download any video recording and with any size minutes ?
If you have a more complex home network, can you force home base 3 to use Ethernet and the cameras to only connect to an existing WiFi network? I specifically would like to know if you can disable the home base WiFi adapter? I don’t want an additional base station to consume channels that are already all in use.
Appreciate this insightful channel & Subscribed! How is this Secure Without Cloud storage when Away from home if the source of stored footage is stored Locally inside the HomeBase 3 unit that the thieves would surely destroy or take with them? Is there a way to download events to phone or better yet laptop or any Away from home computer?
Hey Buzz :) Thanks! The Homebase 3 could be taken if someone does see it in the home and are ready for it. For sure. There are cloud storage plans that you can purchase to back up clips that way!
Appreciate the reply trying to determine if cloud storage is available option for S3 Pro cams. Eufy's website is just not very clear on this or many other things
I realize that the solar panel is meant to be the power solution, but if you happen to have house power at the same location as the camera, could you plug the usb cable from the camera into the house power? I have a couple of spots that are "ify" from a solar point of view.
Great review with lots of information I need. I am probably going to buy this system. I now have three older Nest powered cameras that I record 24x7. They work great, but I want to add more cameras where they are not easy to power. These would work, but I would miss the 24x7 recording. I have two questions. How long can you run the live stream? How long will it record a long event?
You can run the live stream basically for as long as you want. The app will complain a little bit I've never been kicked out. As for the event, 2 minutes straight and then a 5s break. Then 120s again! They should have a 24/7 recording option for you soon if you power them with USB c though
@@AutomateYourLife the Amazon link on you description.. May be it's not yet launched? I have one more tricky question. I have a POE cabling in my new home, if i buy this S3 pro camera and if i use a poe splitter (with a usb-c variant), then can i use this to power this camera for 24x7 recording?
? the current system I have, there is a glare with the lights from the security lights I have around the property . there is areas it appears to be too much white light at night & not able to get a clear pic, so how do you avoid this with this camera system
I cant get the 24x7 continuous recording to work and I don't see any options in the settings so is that still needing to come out later in an update or is something wrong with my camera?
Sorry I did hear say that But I thought maybe you meant it wasn't out for you early testers cuz I'm pretty sure you got this camera before it got released right? so that's what I thought you meant.
I just got my first S3 Pro and I most like it a lot. But I wish the zones worked like the NEST Cams (which I'm moving away from). I don't want the zones to stop something from being recorded. I ONLY want them to stop the alerts for that zone, but if there is motion I still want them to be recorded. For example I would like every car that comes in my driveway to be recorded but I don't need an alert every time they do. Am I missing something? Is there a way to do this on the EUFY.
I have a different Eufy camera, but suspect the app works the same. In Settings I set the motion detection preference, then in Notification I specify what detection(s) I want sent to me.
@@philiprasmus6655 I think you mean you set the detections for Person or Car or Animal to get notifications. . What want (like the NEST CAMERAS) is for it to record ALL of those things in any zone but I only want notifications in certain zones. Does that make sense?
Battery on Eufy don't work in my Alberta Winters. Have the S340 and last winter would need to charge it every 3 days. I wish they would allow proper wiring in like these may be. What i would like to see is POE->USB keeping them charged, while optionally allowing Network via USB back out for those Wifi Jamming events.,
You know, I didn't have that kind of a drain down. Do you maybe think you were getting a lot of activations from the motion sensor? These ones have a counter in the app but I don't remember seeing it with the S330's I had. So depending on how often they are triggering based off the PIR motion sensor, you might have a fast drain down. I'm sure some of it was winter (lots), but I never had it drain down like that.
@@AutomateYourLife Summer time was fine, got like 3 weeks. But winter was horrible. As at lower then -20c (officially), but really less then -5 it wouldn't charge from the panel. Events of a average 1200/month (trees moving, etc..) Up for 250 working days it shows. Like i mentioned before, it would be nice to hardwire it with the option to use a USB->POE network adapter, giving it a better redundant path. I have a separate Wifi network for Camera's anyways, especially the distances where home bases wouldn't work. (600 yard drive way)
It is currently 11/24/24. Does anyone know if the S3 Pro is now ready to record 24/7? I heard that EUFY is getting ready to release this feature but I have not heard anything about it.
@@AutomateYourLife So is now working but there is some disappointment (isn't there always). It records 24/7 but you have to wait about 5 minutes while it spends time encrypting the video footage. Which mean if something happens you can view it for about 5 minutes. How frustrating that they don't tell you this before you go out an and buy and install. I may be returning them. The Nest cameras I'm trying to replace don't have this delay issue.... but they have plenty of other issues.
What's is the fastest SSD drive you recommend for the Eufy s pro3? I'm gonna get the Eufy s3pro 5 camera package. Best buy has a black Friday deal and maybe I'll get lucky with hard drive you recommend on price as well. Hot you have a nice holiday
Ohhhh, I can't give you a recommendation on the fastest drive there. Truly, I don't think you need that fast of a drive for this unless you're going to be connecting a bunch of cameras for 24/7 recording. In that case, I like Samsung SSDs personally. They've been really reliable and last year...that's what Eufy sent to me for a review. So that means they've tested it and like it with their gear.
Appreciate the review! I am looking to install the S3 Pro 4 camera system, hardwired for power so that I can have the 24/7 recording. However, I do need a fifth camera and I am willing to forgo the 24/7 recording for that one (if needed) as long as I can add it to the system without a second hub. Do you know if the hub can handle a fifth camera add-on if it is already handling 4 cameras recording 24/7? Thank you very much!
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks for the super fast response - I have reached out to Eufy customer support, will let you know if I hear from them and their response 👍
Anker Support responded. They said 24/7 recording using hardwired S3 pro cameras is not currently supported, however they will be launching that feature & corresponding wiring accessories later this month. Only four S3 Pro cameras per Homebase 3 can be used for the 24/7 recording, but you can add up to twelve additional cameras to the same Homebase 3 without the 24/7 recording, and those extra cameras do not need to be hardwired. I guess we will just have to wait and see if/when this becomes available. 🙂
@@Cloud-yp4eh just for a demonstration for people who would have to put those anchor mounts in. In I didn't explain that well that that was why I was doing it
I have a homebase 3 or s380. Is the new s380 a new and improved homebase or do I currently have the latest? If it’s an upgrade can you do a video comparing the old s380 and new s380?
I hope they can release 24×7 recording to all of their devices and not make it a selling point to have you upgrade to the very latest. It would be a bold move for anyone who owns a cam 2 or cam 3 model.
I just bought the Solocam E340 I like it but I would like to see the solocam with radar detection and hardwired 24/7 recording without a spotlight for space. I wanted the S3pro but the pan tilt is a great feature to reorient without physical intervention.
I wish it were designed more like the current pro line. I plan on using POE to power these but now I'm not thrilled about the power port not feeding through the mount like the E330 do.
Nice video Brian! What did you say at the end of the intro at 1:03 “Let’s give her”? I’ve never heard that one, is it something our friends North of the boarder use frequently?
You can, but you have to enable live view for a time period. It's fallout from a security issue a while ago that Eufy had. They used to have it where you could login whenever and view it. But now you need the app to generate a pin, then you can see live for up to 24 hours.
I'm not sure how soon they'd release one. There's not many upgrades i see them making there. As for the code, not sure what's going on but it might be US only. Are you there?
No I’m in Canada. Would you say this is a secure stream camera? What Closed caption systems would you recommend? Also if I used the 24/7 recording how big storage would I need and what would be the best product to purchase? Thanks!
I have the S330; but was very disappointed with the build in solar panel flaking off two years after I bought it. Also the detention sensor sucks; and the battery did not last a year, more like 4 months. The so called power management optimal battery life option is ridiculous; as it only records up to 20 seconds of an event. So my question is; did Eufy did any major improvements with the S3 Pro in these areas!? by the way great presentation and thorough explanation!
There were some upgrades in the video for ya! I can't tell if the panels are higher quality but I never had that problem with previous versions so I dunno
@@AutomateYourLife thank you for your quick response; but the flaking of the solar panel from the s330 is a well known issue, that Eufy refused to solve or at the very least offer a credit with those who had them.Eufy have lost my confidence in their products, and how they handle a resolution with their customers. In the future I am going to have my security system wired and professionally installed.
Thanks for the video. They sound great compared to the drop out Logitech I'm using, however, Eufy has decided to release the 2 camera plus hub package in Australia starting at $1600AUD ($1050 USD converted)! That's double the price on the US Eufy site. In fact all packages are double. Do they not know that a quick Google search shows this? That alone will have me passing on these Eufy products.
I do enjoy your detailed videos. However, it seemed rather odd to insert anchors into wood instead of drilling directly into it. I also noticed that the drill was in hammer mode as well.
@@WinstonFlorent yeah I've explained that a few times already lol I guess I'll never try to demonstrate the whole process without putting it in a spot where the anchors are needed...🤣🤦
very informative and fully explained video on eufy s3pro .Please make a video on eufy s3 pro and eufy e330 professional about eufy cameras ability to detect pets and notify pets in coming videos especially birds like pigeons doves sparrows and please test if eufy camera can really identify birds and pets and at what distance in feet.Thankyou very much
With what is already out there regarding Eufy's security issues, has there been any investigation done on whether or not the S3 and the base station addresses them? I really like the concept of wireless solar powered 4k, my difficulty in trusting the vendor however is keeping me from getting them. Also, does Eufy say how many cameras can be paired with the base station? The video shows two. Is that the limit?
14 is the limit per homebase, so it's a lot :). I don't know that it would work as well at that level though! As for the security issues, I've seen some addressed and that's why I was willing to make this video. It's hard to say everything's patched up and that would be impossible to prove. They've made clarifying statements about privacy too, which I'd say was one of the biggest gaps during that whole fiasco. I feel better, enough so to show them to you. Doesn't mean you have to trust them!
Houses in EU are mainly made of bricks and concrete. I guess the range here is not as good as in north america where your houses consist of wood and dry walls.
It's a shame you HAVE to use the wifi from the base station as I have a mudbrick house so wifi through walls is pretty much useless. I've had to invest in a good wifi mesh with wired backhaul. I'd need to have a base station for nearly each camera.
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It is very rare to see a review going in this much detail which I’m all for.
Keep up the great work.
👍
Does it only support HomeKit or HomeKit secure Video?
Much appreciated!
It's HomeKit compatible. Check the site on the details for that though to make sure it's what you're looking for from HK standpoint :)
Excellent, Brian!!! I have two older Eufy 2C cameras, one solar-powered that I bought simply because they are the most recent cameras with native Homekit support. I like that because I use Apple TVs for streaming and Homekit cameras pop up on the screen when motion is detected. I really hope the S3's will get Homekit support and hope you'll do another video when/if they do. By the way, showing the 3rd party mount options was really a good idea and appreciated. Thanks.
@@HughD thanks so much Hugh! I'm sure they will have Homekit right away. All the basis for it was in the app now
I see it is released today and boy is it pricey! It's probably worth it, though. I was hoping for a one-camera system, but both Eufy and Amazon systems start with two cameras. I guess I'll have to just "want" one for awhile and just keep using my two excellent Eufy 3C cameras.
@@HughD I am sure they will eventually sell a single cam! Hang on Hugh
Well done. Excellent and comprehensive review. I just bought this system and so far, I am very impressed. The night vision is very impressive and exceeded my expectations.
Enjoy it!
Excellent review. Extremely detailed. Little odd to put dry wall anchors into wood though.
Yeah it was more of a demo for those who don't know how to do that part of the install :)
Probably didn't explain it well
same i feel the same way
Amazing review. Really solid and extensive walkthrough. Looking forward to getting my S3 Pro’s next week.
@@larschr5dk enjoy!
Dude, you nailed this review!!!! AWESOME
JOB!!
Thanks so much!
Eufycam S3 uses 1 GHz while the new S3 Pro uses 2.4 GHz to connect to the base. S3 has more range but doesn’t’t have 2 way audio while S3 Pro has 2 way audio and ability to send more data which equals more features but shorter range.
Good info! Yes some other cameras use other ranges 😃👍
Thanks for the detailed info! Do you think a longer distance for communication between the Base and the Pro model is possible, in comparison to the older S3 model?
@@forye unfortunately, I can't tell you that, but I can say that I have yet to be in a home that I couldn't get the base station to communicate to one of the cameras. And I'm always placing them on the edge of the home.
So it's quite far no matter what, but I don't know that there's an improvement there
would love to know how far apart they can go cause i have a farm and my barn his like 50 meters apart from my home anyone can help would be much appreciated 👍👍
Too far.
To extend the range of the wifi with another homebase does the second one need to be set up using the ethernet cable and router as for the original and then disconnected and resited at a distance from the main homebase?
I hadn't tried that and didn't know if it was even possible. Sorry!
I love your reviews when it comes to smart home devices.
Oh thank you so much!
So I have ordered the power cables to wire these in, will it then do 24/7 recording?
It's still not in the app for me.
Best to have motion detection so you can find the event. Remember security camera.
12v continuous power in order to record continuously. You might can't do it with a battery camera.
Hello,
I tried to follow your link for official usb 4.5m cable bit seems doesnt work. Can you give us another link for please!?
Wow I just felt claustrophobic seeing how close those homes are.
Thanks for sharing, good info.
Very comprehensive review. Thank you.
Thank you!
Can you please show how to set up to record 24/7?
I would if I could! Doesn't yet show up in the app for me.
It's my understanding that it requires a wired connection to be able to record 24/7. Just FYI.
Great video, very helpful. I've ordered the 4 camera kit and cant wait to set it up. I like to keep my networking/home stuff in the master bedroom closet so it can be on a battery backup, it will be near my wifi router though, I'm hoping it wont have much signal interference. If it does, I guess I'll be forced to move it. Thankfully I have network ports in every room.
Nice! Any port should do with these really! They're not piping a lot of data through the network really, which is a huge benefit!
Can you confirm if the S3 Pro can be setup to record 24/7? If so, how would I do it, and what would I need to buy in addition to the camera and home base with a 2TB memory drive installed? Great in depth video review by the way!! Thank you!
I still don't see that feature. You won't need to buy anything except something to power the camera full time (USB-C cable end) and it should enable it. But again, not available yet.
@@AutomateYourLife Thank you!
This is exactly what I need , I want all the features of this camera but I need it on POE !!
@@AutomateYourLife But where will you get that special USB-C cable so that the cameras still live up to the IP67?
@@AutomateYourLife @hillaryparker8973 Eufy enables 24/7 when you install a 1TB+ drive in the homebase.
This looks like a HUGE improvement over the SOLO S40 CAMS that I have. The "Decrypting from local storage" has been irritating. Motion detected, full preview, click on it and the "Decrypting from local storage" takes so long, anyone stealing something would be long gone before I could view what the system detected and that's assuming the clip loads and doesn't error which happens a lot.
It's been pretty impressive so far!
That thing you're describing though could be weaker connections between the cameras. Maybe check if there's some interference?
@@AutomateYourLife "Decrypting from local storage" is not a connection issue. It is what Eufy implemented when getting called out for not encrypting their data. Some android users have side loaded older versions of the Eufy security app before this setting was implemented as its turned on by default(cant disable it) within Control Center>Video Encryption>Local Storage Encryption in the current versions of the app. The option to disable it is greyed out. The Solo S40 does not use the homebase so the decryption is done within the camera itself, which might have something to do with it.
@@coryscomputerrepair oh that sounds right from the camera standpoint. I forgot those didn't use the bases
@@AutomateYourLife Yeah, I realized after the fact its a big deal as the bases, at least the Homebase 3 has a quad core CPU in it that handles all the decrypting which is why its almost instant to play. Do you know if the live view timeout is still around 30 seconds before it stops playing? That was an annoyance prior if we wanted to keep it on for an extended period of time.
How far away will it start to detect motion? 75 - 100 ft.?
No this is a motion sensor, I believe I said in the video it was up to 30 ft. It's in the video though
@AutomateYourLife Thx. Need longer distance.
I heard from another content creator that there are circumstances where you can’t get 4K recording. Do you know what circumstances this might happen? Your explanations are very clear and helpful. I enjoyed your presentation.
I didn't find that myself...so I'm not sure. You'll have to ask that other creator.
I have 4 s330 and 2 s340 so I bought a s3pro about a week to see how it works this morning it was showing Cameron needed to be updated I tried to it was not updating camera deleted on its own from the app and now I have a camera that I cannot connect or reset and it’s flashing blue and red what’s the next steps I could do before I hit it with a hammer
Don't hit it with a hammer! Return it if it won't ever connect. But there is a full reset method
Hello from a fellow Canadian, AYL! Just confirming after setup with internet does the ai detection, presence detection, triggered recording and notifications work if your on the local network and the internet goes down. Looking to pick this up with 4 cameras and run on solar only with posibbly plugging it in, in the future with 24/7 recording.
Hey Zach, I didn't test the notifications but the recordings continue as it's a contained network
hey Brian, how’s your Eufy S3 Pro so far? any problem with sensor, pictures, sensitifity also AI?
@@tikass9901 really good so far! No problems except one connectivity issue that I just did a reset on.
@@AutomateYourLife Are you going to make a review of this camera after certain time ?
Explain the difference/advantage of having radar detection? How is it different from pir?
Sure!
PIR needs movement and sees Infrared. Can get false positives but can also miss minor changes in IR.
Radar captures objects in an area, and does so regardless of movement. It's a presence sensor for outdoors.
When applied, both of those options turn on the camera. Then the camera analyzes and decides to record and notify or not.
So they'll catch more!
Great informative video! Can you tell me where did you buy the downspout mounting bracket kits for Eufy S3 Pro?
Never mind. I saw the kits later in the video.
Enjoy!
Can it do 24/7 while using solar power or does it need to connected to an outlet for that?
Connected to an outlet for that feature :)
Good evening, first let me compliment you on your presentation, which was clear and concise.
I'm interested in the ability to have 24/7 monitoring on at least 2 of the Eufy S3, is it currently available ?
It's not. Sounds like sometimes in January though :)
@AutomateYourLife Thank you Sir, I'm a subscriber and look forward to more of your content.
If I purchase the 2 camera and base package, will they have the capability to record 24/7 with an software upgrade when available?
@leonardtanner6394 it's supposed to, but I never would suggest that you buy something with a promise. This is relatively safe one since other Eufy cameras do 24/7 recording
I understand completely; I still plan to purchase the kit, I am very impressed with the product and it's capabilities.
Thank you for the quick response; a peaceful and safe Thanksgiving, to you and your family.
One question. Logging in when not home ? Is that a doable thing ?
Absolutely
Is the S3Pro and homebase avaialble in 220V?
The cameras are USB C, so you just need an adapter there. I believe the Homebase is, but check specs on Eufy's site
so these can record 24/7? i need continuous recording since i'll use in a salon.
Not just yet. Sounds like in January
Awesome, thorough review!
I have a brick house, how difficult would it be to get the brackets into brick?
What's the warranty since I'm also in Canada and we'll hit those -30 C days!
And if I buy the 2-pack, can I add more cameras to the setup afterwards?
Difficult!
I had them in that temp. Did just fine but the warranty wouldn't cover issues caused from uses in that. The batteries drain faster for sure, but they seemed fine to me.
And yep!
thanks for your explain and effort but can i connect many home base with one control device because i need connect many and different area and location with one device ? and is there download any video recording and with any size minutes ?
It's 1 Homebase for many cameras, not the other way around.
The limit on length of download of recordings...I don't know!
Hey can you wire the s3 pros as of now and where would I find the cord to do so? Thank you
It's just gonna be a USB-C cord. :)
You can wire them but they won't 24-7 record just yet. That hasn't been enabled.
Can I disable notifications when it detects family members?
I haven't seen that option yet.
What induction cooktop and oven do you have in your kitchen?
It's a Samsung and it's part of their current series that they sell in most stores. I didn't get the one with the camera
What does the 24.7 recording look like? Can I live scrub through video like I can with my Nest cams?
Can't tell ya...it's still not there!
If you have a more complex home network, can you force home base 3 to use Ethernet and the cameras to only connect to an existing WiFi network? I specifically would like to know if you can disable the home base WiFi adapter? I don’t want an additional base station to consume channels that are already all in use.
Sadly, no. Different Eufy cameras use different frequencies though, so maybe look into that
@@AutomateYourLife thanks for taking the time to answer my question! 🙂
Associate link for the gorilla and gutter mounts?
In the description now, sorry!
Appreciate this insightful channel & Subscribed! How is this Secure Without Cloud storage when Away from home if the source of stored footage is stored Locally inside the HomeBase 3 unit that the thieves would surely destroy or take with them? Is there a way to download events to phone or better yet laptop or any Away from home computer?
Hey Buzz :) Thanks! The Homebase 3 could be taken if someone does see it in the home and are ready for it. For sure. There are cloud storage plans that you can purchase to back up clips that way!
Appreciate the reply trying to determine if cloud storage is available option for S3 Pro cams. Eufy's website is just not very clear on this or many other things
@BuzzLightGear2112 it does, you're good to go
I realize that the solar panel is meant to be the power solution, but if you happen to have house power at the same location as the camera, could you plug the usb cable from the camera into the house power? I have a couple of spots that are "ify" from a solar point of view.
Yep! And you'd gain 24/7 recording!
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks!
Have you tested motion detection through windows, with the radar sensor?
I didn't. It would definitely mess up the PIR part and I believe it wouldn't work with the window. It would at least be less reliable
Great review with lots of information I need. I am probably going to buy this system. I now have three older Nest powered cameras that I record 24x7. They work great, but I want to add more cameras where they are not easy to power. These would work, but I would miss the 24x7 recording. I have two questions. How long can you run the live stream? How long will it record a long event?
You can run the live stream basically for as long as you want. The app will complain a little bit I've never been kicked out.
As for the event, 2 minutes straight and then a 5s break. Then 120s again!
They should have a 24/7 recording option for you soon if you power them with USB c though
Can you post the links to the other mounts? I don't see them in the description?
They are there now! Sorry!
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks!
How did you mount the eufy cam to the gutter? I saw that in one of the screens.
There's a link below!
Hi😎 Does older Eufy system eufy cam 2Pro work with this new one. ?
Depends what you mean by work. I think they can connect to the same Homebase but do a quick check with Eufy on that
My eufy baby monitor has crappy range. Im really worried these wont reach the base station in my home
You can see how far these went in our video here :)
Can this camera be wired for extra backup?
Power only, but you could therefore backup the power with battery
thank you for the great video, If I order the pro today do I get the latest updates 11/19/2024, from Amazon
It'll download updates for ya! You're all good to go! Enjoy!
1. When is it launching the link doesnt seem to work.
2. Can you explain more about 24x7 recording, can we use power supply to make it record 24x7 ?
24x7 works via the USB-C port on the underside of the camera, so you'll just have to run a power cable to it.
@@athiffaraz3117 Benjamin has it right!
Sorry what link?
@@AutomateYourLife the Amazon link on you description.. May be it's not yet launched?
I have one more tricky question.
I have a POE cabling in my new home, if i buy this S3 pro camera and if i use a poe splitter (with a usb-c variant), then can i use this to power this camera for 24x7 recording?
@@athiffaraz3117 I believe so but I can't guarantee you that. Check your PoE output though. I think these accept 5 V at 2 A
@athiffaraz3117 yeah it must not quite be available on Amazon. Maybe try Eufy's site?
Does it have geofencing? Turn-of/on depending of my location?
Watch the automation section of the video
? the current system I have, there is a glare with the lights from the security lights I have around the property . there is areas it appears to be too much white light at night & not able to get a clear pic, so how do you avoid this with this camera system
These specific cameras? Regardless, if they're new that sounds like a problem. Talk to support
Great video! Where did you get your bar stools?
@@waylinnelson Wayfair! 👍😃
So is it the homebase 3 that’s has become HomeKit compatible or is it the S3 Pro cam that’s HomeKit compatibility
Both have to be to make it worth. Homebase 3 has been HK compatible with the right cameras for a bit
I cant get the 24x7 continuous recording to work and I don't see any options in the settings so is that still needing to come out later in an update or is something wrong with my camera?
I did try to say that in the video. It's not out yet
Sorry I did hear say that But I thought maybe you meant it wasn't out for you early testers cuz I'm pretty sure you got this camera before it got released right? so that's what I thought you meant.
I just got my first S3 Pro and I most like it a lot. But I wish the zones worked like the NEST Cams (which I'm moving away from). I don't want the zones to stop something from being recorded. I ONLY want them to stop the alerts for that zone, but if there is motion I still want them to be recorded. For example I would like every car that comes in my driveway to be recorded but I don't need an alert every time they do. Am I missing something? Is there a way to do this on the EUFY.
I have a different Eufy camera, but suspect the app works the same. In Settings I set the motion detection preference, then in Notification I specify what detection(s) I want sent to me.
@@philiprasmus6655 I think you mean you set the detections for Person or Car or Animal to get notifications. . What want (like the NEST CAMERAS) is for it to record ALL of those things in any zone but I only want notifications in certain zones. Does that make sense?
@@Martin-Techno-Gadget-Guy Sorry, I didn't catch the zone requirement (I no longer use zones). I record all movement and only report Person detection.
Battery on Eufy don't work in my Alberta Winters. Have the S340 and last winter would need to charge it every 3 days. I wish they would allow proper wiring in like these may be. What i would like to see is POE->USB keeping them charged, while optionally allowing Network via USB back out for those Wifi Jamming events.,
You know, I didn't have that kind of a drain down. Do you maybe think you were getting a lot of activations from the motion sensor? These ones have a counter in the app but I don't remember seeing it with the S330's I had. So depending on how often they are triggering based off the PIR motion sensor, you might have a fast drain down. I'm sure some of it was winter (lots), but I never had it drain down like that.
@@AutomateYourLife Summer time was fine, got like 3 weeks. But winter was horrible. As at lower then -20c (officially), but really less then -5 it wouldn't charge from the panel. Events of a average 1200/month (trees moving, etc..) Up for 250 working days it shows. Like i mentioned before, it would be nice to hardwire it with the option to use a USB->POE network adapter, giving it a better redundant path. I have a separate Wifi network for Camera's anyways, especially the distances where home bases wouldn't work. (600 yard drive way)
It is currently 11/24/24. Does anyone know if the S3 Pro is now ready to record 24/7? I heard that EUFY is getting ready to release this feature but I have not heard anything about it.
I heard January, no guarantees!
@@AutomateYourLife So is now working but there is some disappointment (isn't there always). It records 24/7 but you have to wait about 5 minutes while it spends time encrypting the video footage. Which mean if something happens you can view it for about 5 minutes. How frustrating that they don't tell you this before you go out an and buy and install. I may be returning them. The Nest cameras I'm trying to replace don't have this delay issue.... but they have plenty of other issues.
What's is the fastest SSD drive you recommend for the Eufy s pro3? I'm gonna get the Eufy s3pro 5 camera package. Best buy has a black Friday deal and maybe I'll get lucky with hard drive you recommend on price as well. Hot you have a nice holiday
Ohhhh, I can't give you a recommendation on the fastest drive there. Truly, I don't think you need that fast of a drive for this unless you're going to be connecting a bunch of cameras for 24/7 recording.
In that case, I like Samsung SSDs personally. They've been really reliable and last year...that's what Eufy sent to me for a review. So that means they've tested it and like it with their gear.
Appreciate the review! I am looking to install the S3 Pro 4 camera system, hardwired for power so that I can have the 24/7 recording. However, I do need a fifth camera and I am willing to forgo the 24/7 recording for that one (if needed) as long as I can add it to the system without a second hub. Do you know if the hub can handle a fifth camera add-on if it is already handling 4 cameras recording 24/7? Thank you very much!
I can't tell you that one sadly! Sorry. Never had that to test so I can't guarantee anything.
Worst case scenario...you get a second Homebase right?
@@AutomateYourLife Thanks for the super fast response - I have reached out to Eufy customer support, will let you know if I hear from them and their response 👍
Anker Support responded. They said 24/7 recording using hardwired S3 pro cameras is not currently supported, however they will be launching that feature & corresponding wiring accessories later this month. Only four S3 Pro cameras per Homebase 3 can be used for the 24/7 recording, but you can add up to twelve additional cameras to the same Homebase 3 without the 24/7 recording, and those extra cameras do not need to be hardwired. I guess we will just have to wait and see if/when this becomes available. 🙂
Wall plugs in a timber structure ? What’s that about ?
@@Cloud-yp4eh just for a demonstration for people who would have to put those anchor mounts in. In I didn't explain that well that that was why I was doing it
How's the accuracy of human and other types of detection?
Really good. Near perfect from what I saw
I have a homebase 3 or s380. Is the new s380 a new and improved homebase or do I currently have the latest? If it’s an upgrade can you do a video comparing the old s380 and new s380?
@@islandsnow you have the latest!
What happens when the solar panel is covered in snow?
It doesn't charge during that time. :)
I hope they can release 24×7 recording to all of their devices and not make it a selling point to have you upgrade to the very latest. It would be a bold move for anyone who owns a cam 2 or cam 3 model.
We can hope!
I just bought the Solocam E340 I like it but I would like to see the solocam with radar detection and hardwired 24/7 recording without a spotlight for space. I wanted the S3pro but the pan tilt is a great feature to reorient without physical intervention.
Can we Create routines to play on Alexa announcing of the name face detested?
Nope. Just simple triggers over there in Amazon thusfar. Sorry Dusty!
Does it work with Home Assistant?
@@-nepherimthe short answer to that is there are tutorials out there but I couldn't get it working without spending a day on it at least
I wish it were designed more like the current pro line. I plan on using POE to power these but now I'm not thrilled about the power port not feeding through the mount like the E330 do.
Yeah, I think they'll make a version like that in the future.
ehhh... the wifi signal from the homebase can still interfere with the signals from thr router if it's utilizing the same 2.4ghz channels
It can. Mine hasn't. :)
Nice video Brian! What did you say at the end of the intro at 1:03 “Let’s give her”? I’ve never heard that one, is it something our friends North of the boarder use frequently?
Let's giver! Yeah it's a Canadian thing lol :)
@@AutomateYourLifeI love it! The little differences are so much fun!
Can you view it on your PC and not on your smart phone or both would be nice.
You can, but you have to enable live view for a time period. It's fallout from a security issue a while ago that Eufy had. They used to have it where you could login whenever and view it. But now you need the app to generate a pin, then you can see live for up to 24 hours.
Hi your code dosent seem yo be working fir me?
Also do you expect they will release a new doorbell cam?
I'm not sure how soon they'd release one. There's not many upgrades i see them making there. As for the code, not sure what's going on but it might be US only. Are you there?
No I’m in Canada.
Would you say this is a secure stream camera? What Closed caption systems would you recommend?
Also if I used the 24/7 recording how big storage would I need and what would be the best product to purchase?
Thanks!
I have the S330; but was very disappointed with the build in solar panel flaking off two years after I bought it. Also the detention sensor sucks; and the battery did not last a year, more like 4 months. The so called power management optimal battery life option is ridiculous; as it only records up to 20 seconds of an event. So my question is; did Eufy did any major improvements with the S3 Pro in these areas!? by the way great presentation and thorough explanation!
There were some upgrades in the video for ya! I can't tell if the panels are higher quality but I never had that problem with previous versions so I dunno
@@AutomateYourLife thank you for your quick response; but the flaking of the solar panel from the s330 is a well known issue, that Eufy refused to solve or at the very least offer a credit with those who had them.Eufy have lost my confidence in their products, and how they handle a resolution with their customers. In the future I am going to have my security system wired and professionally installed.
@@ALEZANDAR ok!
Fantastic camera set. $550 is a bit steep though
Not cheap! I wonder what the cameras will go for if you have the base already
Is it 24/7 yet?
Still no! There was an update. Sounds like January
Im tied weather to go with eufy or reolink. Its a tuff choice
Tough for sure! No guidance here, as it's going to depend on what you have in your home
Can that camera see your face though if you zoom in? B cause what matters is seeing the person
If they're moving fast it can be a little tough. But they're very good otherwise.
Great job, Brian! You may have made another sale!
Enjoy if you get them Big Bear!
Thanks for the video. They sound great compared to the drop out Logitech I'm using, however, Eufy has decided to release the 2 camera plus hub package in Australia starting at $1600AUD ($1050 USD converted)! That's double the price on the US Eufy site. In fact all packages are double. Do they not know that a quick Google search shows this?
That alone will have me passing on these Eufy products.
That sounds like a reseller. Why don't you try a parcel forwarding service? Just watch the plugs!
No RTSP again correct? I want to connect everything to BlueIris so Eufy always ends up getting pass based on no rtsp
Nope
Great video, as always. With all the talk of WIFI jamming. These cameras are not immune to such attacks, are they?
They wouldn't be, no. They use WiFi at 2.4 GHz to get back to the base station. Tough to do much else with cameras (5, 6 GHz are other options).
Unless you go POE, there's almost no way to avoid WIFI jamming. That is where Eufy keeps failing. All their cameras will shutdown with WIFI jamming.
Is it available in the US?
Yep!
@@AutomateYourLife Can you put up a link to the Eufy site or Amazon so I can order this cable? I looked on the EUFY website and don't see it anywhere
I do enjoy your detailed videos. However, it seemed rather odd to insert anchors into wood instead of drilling directly into it. I also noticed that the drill was in hammer mode as well.
@@WinstonFlorent yeah I've explained that a few times already lol
I guess I'll never try to demonstrate the whole process without putting it in a spot where the anchors are needed...🤣🤦
Finally 4K 🎉🎉🎉
@@DomBezKredytu2030 enjoy!
On my S3 goes the Solar Panel layer of after 1 year..
I'm not seeing any changes yet, but winter is coming...
Gutter mounts are worth looking at
very informative and fully explained video on eufy s3pro .Please make a video on eufy s3 pro and eufy e330 professional about eufy cameras ability to detect pets and notify pets in coming videos especially birds like pigeons doves sparrows and please test if eufy camera can really identify birds and pets and at what distance in feet.Thankyou very much
Thanks Dr! If I get a chance, I will :)
I don’t have the homebase and it’s still says decrypting
🤷 likely an app thing!
HKSV support! Wrap 'em up. Getting 4.
@@evlnte enjoy them so much!
With what is already out there regarding Eufy's security issues, has there been any investigation done on whether or not the S3 and the base station addresses them?
I really like the concept of wireless solar powered 4k, my difficulty in trusting the vendor however is keeping me from getting them.
Also, does Eufy say how many cameras can be paired with the base station? The video shows two. Is that the limit?
14 is the limit per homebase, so it's a lot :). I don't know that it would work as well at that level though!
As for the security issues, I've seen some addressed and that's why I was willing to make this video. It's hard to say everything's patched up and that would be impossible to prove. They've made clarifying statements about privacy too, which I'd say was one of the biggest gaps during that whole fiasco.
I feel better, enough so to show them to you. Doesn't mean you have to trust them!
Is there an adjustment where you can set the spotlight to come on when it detects close motion?
I Just hate when using HomeKit, camera drops down to 1080p
Is that a Homekit issue? Or a Eufy issue?
@@AutomateYourLife HomeKit
Did they fix water getting in to the housing and the delaminating solar panel?
I can't tell you that for sure, but I had nothing get in there with many days of rain. We've had weeks now.
Houses in EU are mainly made of bricks and concrete. I guess the range here is not as good as in north america where your houses consist of wood and dry walls.
Range will be lower, similar to your WiFi at 2.4 GHz
It's a shame you HAVE to use the wifi from the base station as I have a mudbrick house so wifi through walls is pretty much useless. I've had to invest in a good wifi mesh with wired backhaul.
I'd need to have a base station for nearly each camera.
They do have some lower frequency cameras. Maybe check those out
I never saw anybody put anchors in wood?
Lol no it was to demonstrate what people have to do to install in most situations. Not explained well though
I'm waiting on a nvr system
Fair enough! This is pretty close. Just a little closed software wise vs an NVR that works with Blue Iris or something like that
@@AutomateYourLife Yes! I have a couple of reolink cameras they work great but I hate their software.
Man those houses are jammed together. How do you not video your neighbor?
Proper setup and configuration with trial and error :)
the 330 really suck. 4 of mine had severe water ingress. Ruined them. No warranty.
Really? Never had that issue myself with the kit I had. Brutal
10:00 good luck with the EU stone walls.
It would never work.
I need 3 wifi access points for 100% coverage in my home.
You might need a few bases for sure if you want to try wireless
@@AutomateYourLife That would made it very costly.
Luckly you can connect the camera's over wifi witch has good coverage in my house. :)