EufyCam 3 Review | Camera Distance Range | Features | Benefits

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In this video I install and review a security camera system for our home and property. I specifically test how far the cameras can be placed from the home. This is a very simple project and my hopes are that the video gives you some ideas on setting up a self monitored security system and some of the benefits and safety features available. If you are interested in this specific system you can check out the links below. It works well for our larger property and we love how cameras can be placed around the home and yard.
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@astoplacha Год назад

Finally someone who is talking about signal strengh ! 👍🏻

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks for watching! Yeah the signal strength is what I was looking for to be able to space the cameras a ways from the house. Cheers!

@steveshort2157 Год назад

I have watched dozens of videos about the new S330 cameras and HomeBase 3... and you are the FIRST reviewer to test the limits of how far a camera can be placed and still function. Thanks for a great video!!

@DIYPETE Год назад

@@steveshort2157 Hey Steve! Thanks so much for watching! Yeah, distance was definitely the biggest feature I was looking for since we live out in the country. I was definitely surprised by the range. I've now had the setup a few months and it's worked consistently. The weather has been cold here the last week ( between 0 and 15 degrees F ) - and the cameras are still working well. We've had a lack of sunshine though so charging hasn't been great during the day. Still above 75% though. Worst case if I have to take a camera in for a few hours to fully charge it, I can :) Cheers!

@jmanjr Год назад

Yes, finally found what I was looking for here and ALSO the video review overall was the best I've seen. Wonderful work!

@jmanjr Год назад

@@steveshort2157 I just picked a set up, but like you, could not find anything about signal strength. I haven't hooked them up yet, but now VERY confident mine will work just fine as they'll both be within 50-75 feet or so of the base.

@tombauer1025 Год назад

Informative review, Pete. Your testing on the distance available between the cameras and the Homebase 3 is unmatched in any other review. That is the most important info to me and was not available anywhere else. After watching your review I clicked on your Amazon link and unexpectedly was able to get the $50 discount even though I ordered it on 11/5. Thanks!

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hey Tom! Thank for watching. I honestly have been impressed with the distance. The setup in my house works well and still has been to this date. Glad you got the discount! I just ordered 2 more additional cameras the other day. Love having them all around! Hope you like yours as much as we do and that you get the range you are looking for. Cheers!

@woodworksbygrampies1284 Год назад

Hola! 🖐Thanks for sharing this video and providing your input on it. Grammy (my wife) and I are finally looking into setting something up to watch our elderly parent that lives with us since she is alone a lot while we are out at work. So many options out there so it is good to get this type of info from a RELIABLE source. Looking forward to an update and see how it performs today, especially after your tough winter. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊

@breconwademan43 Месяц назад

Great review. I think you are the only person I have seen that has looked at the range. Very helpful

@Benj1980 Год назад

Thanks for the Great review, excellent info on the range! Amazing it works over 400 feet

@JeffBitler Год назад

You always give a great thorough and concise review. Thanks for doing this for us, Pete! This looks like a perfect system to get for my 74 year Mom who lives alone. This will help put her at ease which will will put me at ease. Always enjoy your posts. Good stuff, buddy!

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks Jeff! Yep, a security setup is definitely a great thing to have. We've had one the last 7 years or so and recently upgraded with additional and newer cameras. But peace of mind for sure!

@mhouslay7281 Год назад

A really excellent review. Really clear and balanced. Showed everything that I needed to know. Really like time system and will be biting it. Have now subscribed - thanks !

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks! Yep we have been liking it so far and I just ordered another 2 the other day. Hope all is well!

@NetITGeeks 11 месяцев назад

Your review is the only one that talk about range. This is very helpful. I was wondering if I can place the home base in the basement and have the cams outside. It appears, it should be OK. This is an outstanding review compared to all other RU-vidrs. Thank you.

@michaeldeckert6023 Год назад

By far the best review of this system..I just bought the 4 camera setup. I too will get the Alexa for my wife and her quick review.thanks again.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks! And that 4 camera setup will be awesome. Take care!

@user-oq6pv8um4s 9 месяцев назад

That was complete review, I never seen a video shows all the angles and different distances… well done

@mrbyamile6973 Год назад

Very helpful. I have similar property in Colorado and wanted a camera down near end of my driveway 300 feet or so away. You were only reviewer to show the true distance example. My house is similarly on the top of a hill so my property's base station should have clear line of sight a long ways. I have been trying to figure out how I was going to power a camera at the end of my driveway with no power, this solar power system is perfect. Thanks

@netstar5950 Год назад

Now this is how you make a great product review. Excellent details and I really liked the demonstration on distance. This EufyCam 3 review answered all of my questions. Nicely done DIY Pete.

@binums8969 10 месяцев назад

Amazing review.

@richardgarno6591 Год назад

I’ve been watching a lot of security camera videos lately. This one was by far the best. Lots of useful information and no fluff. Two questions. Can you plug the cameras into a separate Eufy solar panel? I would mount mine in the shade. Can one use a solid state drive in the home base?

@casey31wu Год назад

Thank you for the review. It’s very helpful

@xaviera8761 Год назад

Eufy stepped it up with 4K and upgradable memory you gotta LOVE IT!!!!!!!

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks for watching! Yeah the 4k and extra memory are great. Hope ya are digging your setup!

@frank7910 Год назад

Hi Pete, has anyone asked you about winter weather update on the batteries? Great review the range information of the cameras drew me to your video.

@milanb3603 8 месяцев назад

Fantastic review, really helpful and great testing 👍

@ntek2709 Год назад

Pete, you've answered exactly what I wanted to know - range in a country setting with scattering cameras around a farm property. Great information.Will let you know how it copes with wallabies and kangaroos.

@mrbyamile6973 11 месяцев назад

I see nobody answered your question, I just ordered these but will be mounting at least one well under a covered porch. Im hoping a external solar panel is an option.

@ntek2709 11 месяцев назад

@@mrbyamile6973 I bought this unit, but so far disappointed with the range. I have a 150m driveway and it won't go anywhere near that distance with no obstructions. Being a tinkerer, I am thinking I might mount an external antenna on the roof for the base unit.

@calthomas3 10 месяцев назад

so well presented diy pete kudos and thanx

@richardgardiner9597 Год назад

I also live in a place with harsh winters. I'd love to see an update video on cold weather performance. Excellent video. Keep up the great work.

@ozturksimon 11 месяцев назад

I bought it after your review, thank you so much.

@wyosundancer Год назад

Excellent review. I currently have a POE system that works well, but is a bear cat to set up. The coverage about range was great. The only thing not covered was how much strain does it put on the PC? Mine really gives the CPU a work out.

@angelbailey7218 5 месяцев назад

This helped tremendously!!! Thank you!!!

@PrimozSan Год назад

Very good review! Do you have already any info how solar and battery work in cold/rainy weather

@Getlost55 Год назад

445 feet? Damn that's impressive. Great review!

@DIYPETE Год назад

Definitely surprised me! But still working great and digging the setup.

@D-OveRMinD 8 месяцев назад

Perfect review. Especially the distance tests.

@johngully6672 Год назад

Great video, Pete. I have watched about 10 of these about the Eufy cams, and this is by far is the most informative.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks John! We really like ours and they have survived a pretty harsh Montana winter with no issues. Ended up getting 4 for my folks as well and they love seeing the animals around their place and keeping an eye on everything else. Hope all is well and take care!

@eskippathiki Год назад

Good Video w/ good pointers! Thanks! I've had my worst trouble so far, trying to get everything paired in 2.7 ghz as apposed to 5 ghz. Fiber is great but not for this. Remember, turn that 5 ghz OFF before pairing any of this!

@SamiDurm Год назад

Eufy is one of my favorites. But it seems that with this launch it is ahead of other companies. Good job Eufy

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hey Sami! Yeah this new model is pretty slick. Definitely will keep adding additional cameras to the system. Really liking it. Will see how it performs in the winter.

@amypendragon5129 Год назад

Thank you. That was a really comprehensive review.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@johncanu2367 Год назад

Your review was excellent, clear, informative, and to the point, Eufy should give you a commission,

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks for watching John! The video was sponsored and I was compensated. However, I've since ordered 6 additional cameras and a setup for my folks because I really like them. Cheers

@kelalamusic9258 Год назад

That was a great review. Thank you so much for that. I would like to ask some questions if I may. When someone enters the camera’s area of detection, how long does it take to actually make the detection, how long does it take to start recording and how long does it take to get a notification? Does Eufy also offer cloud as well? One last question, once the base is set up, does it have to remain physically connected to your router, or can you disconnect and relocate the base somewhere else in your home? Thanks again.

@jorgweb Год назад

Perfect presentation. Thank you.

@Grasay1 7 месяцев назад

Definitely looking for the battery life in the winter... Were you able to complete that test or give us a general idea of what to expect?

@alex-650 Год назад

Spectacular quality review with practical details on performance. And, thanks for having a 500ft tape measure, so I won't have to bother with that.

@DIYPETE Год назад

You bet Alex! Haha, yeah I have the long tape measures for when we built the hockey rink. Definitely came in handy for this video though!

@chaecoco2 Год назад

I envy you man. What a great location to live. Montana perhaps? Miles of view without the hassle of city life. I wish I would have thought more about this when I approached retirement age.

@d.l.9453 Год назад

Always love your content...doesn't hurt you're also a hockey and, dare I say, a Wild fan too! LOL!

@DIYPETE Год назад

Go Wild! Hope all is well man and thanks for watching!

@bobkernahan6340 Год назад

great review and thanks , have you tested the detection range

@byrondelgado5521 Год назад

Spectacular review!

@MCsCreations Год назад

Fantastic looking camera indeed, Pete! 😃 Ex we review!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks MC, hope all is well!

@Sabrina081 Год назад

Great video! One thing missing I’ve been trying to find… distance in which motion is detected. 😏

@michaelhaket5311 Год назад

Thanks for the clear video!

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@davidbourgeois856 Год назад

Thanks, your review was very helpful! Mine is being delivered tomorrow. Can the siren sound be replaced with another? I had a PTZ camera and I used an audio fille of a police radio that was extremely effective when I lived in a higher crime area.

@libertyofamerica7984 8 месяцев назад

Hi very well depth and informatics review, can you recommend any security camera which is solar powered or battery powered but records 24/7 continuously ?

@mmyr123 Год назад

Best review, nice job

@doogiemoster 5 часов назад

Thankyou for the distance Info and confirmation that it doesnt record continuously

@thecrazybigdog Год назад

Thanks for an informative review but as I found out when I bought mine the 27 feet hard limit on the motion detection it just a disaster as anything past 27 feet from the camera will not trigger an alert or start a recording. That was the deal-breaker that made me return them after 24 hours testing. Sadly the majority of the youtube reviewers miss to address this major design decision/issue with camera set up.

@headdrumzmusic 9 месяцев назад

This is exactly why I came here. The range on motion detection seems to be terrible. My 4k solar cameras don't start recording until I get right up on them

@guy7622 Год назад

Really good job on your video. I just got a eufy Smart lock and video doorbell dual. Both work great. Thinking about getting the same camera setup you have. My only concern is how well the solar panels will charge on rainy days. I'd hate to have to keep climbing up to detach and charge them.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi! I'm not sure they'd collect much on a rainy day or overcast one. But you can get larger panels that can attach to the USB c port on the back of the camera that would help collect more energy. We get a descent amount of sun in our area so it hasn't been a concern, but let me know what you end up deciding!

@ronakpatel6210 8 месяцев назад

Holly shit, this is exactly what i was looking for. Needed something with a range of 300 feet or around 100 meters to reach the garage near the end of our long road. This should work perfectly!

@nutblade4114 26 дней назад

Thanks! Great Review

@DIYPETE 23 дня назад

Thanks for watching!

@chocolatecaramel4447 10 месяцев назад

Wow that's a nice long range. I'm going to buy the home base 3, but not with those cameras. I'm trying to wait until some of their existing cameras come on board the homebase 3. I have two eufy products. A doorbell wireless, which Efuy says WILL be compatible and Floodlight Cam Pro 2 that has 360 tracking. I intend to get another of the Floodlight cams for another location around my home.

@marco699 Год назад

Good video Pete - thank you. No one is explicitly addressing the question of home cameras are communicating with the HomeBase. It looks like the cameras are NOT using your home WiFi network. Instead, cameras are connecting to HomeBase via its own sub 1GHz signal. The benefits are known...but the limitation is that you cannot extent the Homebase signal to remote locations in your home. Am i understanding this correctly?

@travismcgee100 Год назад

Very helpful. Thank you.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@toyarj37 Год назад

Any update on how it performed in the winter?

@choclaholic1 Год назад

I have been researching several different options as I want/need wireless cams and a wireless doorbell for the side door. I was excited about the eufycam 3 set ups but have been concerned about range. I even chatted with a eufy agent about this and she indicated a range of about 30 ft. I thought that was too short to be useful. Your demonstration is much more encouraging (although my property has a lot more trees near the home). Have you put cameras on opposite sides of the house from your base station to see about interference? Thanks so much for this video!

@DIYPETE Год назад

HI! I got another Eufy setup for my folks and the cameras are on each side of the home. The base overlooks the driveway that has a shop about 150 feet from it and then the other cameras are around the deck etc. I haven't had issues with them yet, but they are pretty clear shots with trees on the side of the driveway. I wish you could test them out for your situation. But Mine have all done well and the one out behind our home at the hockey rink works just as well as the one I have down by our mailbox.

@thelonewolf666 4 месяца назад

great review mate

@DIYPETE 4 месяца назад

Thanks!

@Charles3853 Год назад

Could you customize recording schedules like to text alert you in daytime and send email alerts overnight?

@bernardobarrientos1956 Год назад

Buen trabajo amigo , te veo desde latinoamerica Chile👍🙋‍♂️🇨🇱

@DIYPETE Год назад

Gracias!

@kiwiaudio8462 Год назад

So you have been through a winter now Pete, can you give us an update on how the system performed please ? Very cool to see how far the wifi signal can travel under ideal circumstances, but the motion trigger max distance is of more importance i think. Im hearing 30 feet - sure hope thats wrong !

@deveshmendiratta4780 8 месяцев назад

How much is the battery life without the solar charging? Here in canada we can go 2/3 weeks without the sun in winters.

@veronika9049 Год назад

hello can you please tell me if your homebase was still in house when you install second camera down on our fence? how much meters it is from homebase? thanks a lot

@mabelbrandy7762 Год назад

Great job Pete. I wish that I could afford you. Because, I am desperately in need of extra space for my growing family. Also, w3 live far apart from each other.

@teaglet1 Год назад

ordering mine this week

@DIYPETE Год назад

Cool!

@Ibiky_Stern 7 месяцев назад

We need continuation of the story, give us some more tests plz, especially winter one ^^ ty a lot for a video, you are the only one guy not looking like some other commerc sh*t. Thanks again =)

@randymayii1402 7 месяцев назад

Howd they make it through the winter?

@peterszpakowski1266 Год назад

Just curious if you’re still happy with the Eufy camera and the battery life? Also, have you experienced any major issues with the camera or battery issues in cold weather? Appreciate any advise you can give me. Thank you

@formedfusion Год назад

What’s the weather monitor on your office wall?

@tomfaro6259 Год назад

What if you don't trust family or friends. After you set it. Can it be undone? Not sure how to do it

@Realroyrogers Год назад

"But the home base sends out it's own unique signal to the cameras as well from what I understand.: WOW, didn't read that anywhere, good review

@DIYPETE Год назад

Yep, that's what I was told and what I've found out to be the truth.

@MrMikey1273 8 месяцев назад

I have a few questions about the system. How does it integrate with Google home? How difficult would these camera mounts work being mounted to brick? Does the eufy door bell record to the base also?

@robertmunguia250 Год назад

Looks pretty nice! Thinking of getting one.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Thanks Robert!

@robertmunguia250 Год назад

@@DIYPETE what if the connection is not strong enough? What happens to the viewing?

@DIYPETE Год назад

@@robertmunguia250 If there is no connection the camera will not talk with the Homebase / send video to it. If their is a signal but it is not strong - watching live view might not be in 4k, but it has been sending the footage of events still to my homebase. All of the cameras have a strong signal now at my home.

@dhall7570 Год назад

Do you know if this system will work with a lap top or do i need a smart phone?

@Luke-sg5ud Год назад

What ssd do I buy to upgrade the camera storage? Can you please pist a link.

@king4b1 Год назад

I live in RV full-time and I was always blowing the power and I was sick of the internet going out and affecting my cameras to because I use starlink that takes a while to reconnect to so I just went to the local computer shop and brought 2 battery backups 1for the internet system and cameras 1 for computer side and never had a problem since there was car accident up the road took the power out was out for 6 hours internet and cameras work perfect all that time battery backups

@freddyhollingsworth5945 Год назад

Great video!!

@williamfotiou7577 8 месяцев назад

I am buying the Eufy system to augment my arlo. The Eufy will go on the opposite side of the house about 60 ft max, from the base. There’s a lot of walls in between them, will this effect the signal, or not at that distance? Thanks

@bengtberg500 Год назад

Hello excellent review. Amazing signal strength. Can one use a PC instead of a phone, at least to have a look??

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi! So the App on a smart device will show events, settings, live view etc. You can view the camera on the computer, but only live view. For some reason their PC or desktop setup lacks much functionality. So we use the app on a phone or tablet.

@drOBcity Год назад

Thanks for the review Pete. Can the battery be replaced? With non wired unit I’m also worried about winter temps in MN and its impact on battery life.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hey! That is a great question. Their website does not say it can be changed. We have a wired camera at the front door that does 24/7 recording, and then the solar/battery powered cameras the review is on. They have been doing great --- but the test of a Montana / Minnesota winter is still unanswered. If I have to charge it a few times a year that doesn't bother me. But if the battery has issues that would be another story. We have a rental home with a battery powered doorbell and that has held up great over the past few winters. I will do my best to answer questions though as the winter progresses and I know how it performs in -20 weather!

@stevejobs8302 Год назад

SO WOULD YOU SAY AT A 100 FEET DISTANCE FROM HOME BASE I SHOULD NOT HAVE A CONNECTION PROBLEM ?

@jesmpk2298 Год назад

How is the range from base station to cam? Example 4 sides to 3000 sq ft house. Base station in middle with 4 cams on all sides. Does it work? I read 30 ft max. Is that accurate? If the range is no good, can I buy a second base and ethernet cable it to the router or a mesh node with a LAN port?

@rustythrombosis5417 Год назад

Ok, so I am confused. A lot of reviews and articles I’ve read said you can only link the Eufycam 3's to the home base and not the router, and people are only getting 30’ to 50’ LOS range. I actually found all of that out AFTER watching your review, and I was under the impression that you were using a mesh system or something in kind to get that distance, which is exactly what I was going to use to for a similar "whole property" application. Could you please elaborate on how you achieved your range? Is it because you plugged into your router in lieu of a modem? Or is there some other sorcery afoot here that a Luddite like myself is missing? Thanks.

@teaglet Год назад

These package ever go on sale? I know individual prices do. I’m ready to switch over to eufy solar cams

@hardchoice19 Год назад

Great review! Question: What is the spec on your wireless router and connection speed provider? Sorry if you said already.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi! My homes connection speed is 150 down and 20 up. - But the home base sends out it's own unique signal to the cameras as well from what I understand.

@hardchoice19 Год назад

@@DIYPETE Good to know. Thx!

@Bamaoutdoors Год назад

Thanks for sharing! Can you switch out the batteries if you need to?

@DIYPETE Год назад

That's a great question and not 100% clear to me. They say they have a hassle free warranty and will be straightforward to help you out. It doesn't seem that they want you to change it or tell you how. It is supposed to last many cycles and if you charge it once or twice a year it should last many many years. However, with cold weather and knowing that batteries don't last forever, that is something I'd like to know more about as well. I'd certainly like the option to replace a battery if needed down the road. I will have to open a camera up sometime to take a look at it - and see if I can get an answer from the company. Thanks for asking and if anyone knows more about this please chime in!

@3nealweber3 Год назад

If the internet goes down at my house but the WI-FI is still working, will the system continue to work ?

@tmksolfilm Год назад

Nice review. How about a follow up since you made this video? It would be much appreciated :D

@tomhickey1207 Год назад

Hello Pete, was the 16gb drive included in the kit. Thank you Tom.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hey Tom! It has a built in 16gb drive. If you want to upgrade it you certainly can. They sell 1 tb internal drives for around $45 on Amazon and that adds a lot more storage and is what I did. Cheers!

@calthomas3 10 месяцев назад

did the winter operation make it useless?

@Ron23604 8 месяцев назад

Can it keep recording if the internet is off?

@wangdavid463 Год назад

is it wifi 2.4ghz connection or 5ghz? please advise. cheers

@napoguevara6450 2 месяца назад

If the camera is placed inside the house, how long does the battery last or can it be charged continuously?

@christopherstalk2062 Месяц назад

It's been a year. How did the battery hold up? Can we get an update?

@Humble452 Год назад

Hi @DIY PETE can you please let us know what Firmware Version you have for your HomeBase 3 and the S330 cameras? it seems I have old versions and cant update, but curious to know what the real updated version number is? thanks in advance brother

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hey Mike! So sorry for the delay. It looks like my firmware is up to date currently ( Nov 10th, 2022 ) - the current version I'm using is 3.1.1.9 - Hope you are able to get yours updated if you haven't already!

@mohamedhazim7132 2 месяца назад

Best video 👍👍👍

@desertbum7535 Год назад

Nice review Pete.. Has Eufy fixed the sync button bug? If someone were to steal your camera and press the sync button you would loose all of your recordings from that camera.

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi! So there was another comment about this so I tested it out the other day. After testing both cameras multiple times pressing the sync button for 10 seconds - and even 30 seconds --- I could not re-create this scenario. All footage remains on my home base and the cameras are still paired. If this was an issue on previous versions I too would have wanted a solution. But after trying to replicate the issue on my system multiple times - I continue to have all events stored in the Events section and cameras remain to be paired. I have the 1tb expandable drive in the unit. If someone else has different results please let me know, but I'm not worried about the sync button being pressed if someone were to steal it. Cheers!

@desertbum7535 Год назад

@@DIYPETE Thanks for testing it out Pete. If someone were to steal the camera, I just wanted to make sure the recordings would stay intact, that way would know who the culprit was, or evidence for the authorities.

@DIYPETE Год назад

@@desertbum7535 Absolutely. Definitely an important feature that I'm glad they updated to correct the issue.

@neilr1492 Год назад

Just got the 2C 2 weeks ago. Tested a camera by holding the sync. It did disconnect from homebase 2 but the event video’s remained available. Did have to sync the camera again to make it available for use again as expected.

@davidthompson3136 Год назад

Is the camera case plastic or aluminium? UV breaks down a lot of plastics (including the mounts) and can also discolour the solar panels after about a year. Any info from Eufy on the build quality, waterproofing, etc? Suction mounts for placing cameras inside windows would also be preferred (with comment on solar effectiveness, there). Many solar panels now just need indirect light, not necessarily direct sun exposure. Will eaves affect the solar charging?

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi David! The cameras are a ip67 rated and said to have UV protection. I can't speak to how they will hold up until I've had them awhile. I can say we have quite a few plastic antennas, a weather station, and other plastic items outdoors at our home and we haven't had issues or noticed any significant damage, but that's not to say things certainly won't fade or degrade overtime. We'll have to see. I haven't see many brands with aluminum or metal housing, but I like the idea of it. Yes, eaves will affect charging. The battery power is very good though and if you did need to charge it once or twice a year that wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. I do know you can get the separate solar panel units that would have a little bigger panel and a cord to charge the unit the USB C so that is also an option. Cheers!

@chadhendrix9745 Год назад

Can you set the specific detection area for which you want notifications for? For instance, so it won’t notify you when someone walks by on the sidewalk, neighbors on either side cutting their grass, etc?

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi Chad, you can draw out specific detection areas to avoid getting a neighbor cutting their grass etc.

@j0404t Год назад

If i have an existing floodlight camera and i want to upgrade to the new Homebase... do I need to take it down again to scan or press something for them to pair?

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi! Here is the compatibility information in case you haven't found this already: support.eufy.com/s/article/Compatibility-Between-eufySecurity-Devices - I would imagine it would need to be re-paired to the new homebase.

@Acquario70 Год назад

One question: is Homebase 3 compatible with SOLOCAM S40 (update December 2022)? Can I connect the camera and record videos on HOMEBASE 3?

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi! Here is compatibility info: support.eufy.com/s/article/Compatibility-Between-eufySecurity-Devices - I don't have a SoloCam S40. If I did, I would test it for you though :)

@simoneverdini3775 Год назад

Hello excellent review watching the video these cameras I saw that they have a very distant connection radius, I have a house in the countryside and some cameras I have to put away from the house as from the video, I wanted to know how many cameras I can add? Thanks, greetings, Simone

@DIYPETE Год назад

Hi Simone! You'll need a fairly clear view from the home base to the camera, but I've had success with my cameras and they are quite a ways from the home base. I've had no issues with the cameras around 300 or so feet from the home and even father --- but you'll definitely have to test it for your situation. However, I will say the distance I can get is pretty incredible and a big bonus since we are in the countryside similar to you. Cheers!

@simoneverdini3775 Год назад

@@DIYPETE Thank you for your reply I wanted to ask how many cameras can be added? I saw that there are no single cameras on Amazon !!!! However, for the house in the countryside at the maximum distance of the cameras can be about 50 metres. Thanks again Hi Simone

@DIYPETE Год назад

@@simoneverdini3775 Hey Simone! Up to 16 cameras can be added. I hope they have single cameras available on Amazon too, I'll be ordering more as well. Cheers!