2. Eufy Security is now supporting Alexa! The home screen displays panels with still images from all installed Eufy cameras. Some rings got a full 30 seconds, others cut off after 5 secs, following the call being answered.Setup is straightforward, and we were impressed with the step-by-step directions – each part is labelled with each corresponding step number, making the whole process sort of like a color-by-numbers effort. We were particularly impressed with the speed of notifications (likely due to the local processing), and the small screenshot we got both on the phone and on our Apple Watch whenever an event was detected.
In the Alexa app, search for "EufySecurity" Skill. It's relatively easy to install and configure, delivers sharp video, does a good job of differentiating between human motion and objects, and supports voice commands. You have to press the microphone button in the app to talk, as it’s set to mute by default, and the camera only records the visitor's side of the conversation.Our main disappointment here is a lack of integration with a smart door lock, so you can't lock or unlock your door through the app while you're talking to a visitor, although only a couple of the competition actually offer that.Finally, we were super impressed with Eufy’s weather-proofing. A crystal-clear 2K image: high definition 2560 x 1920 resolution, combined with our advanced HDR and distortion correction, ensures video is recorded in 2x the quality.
But like many aspects of the smart home, Ring doorbells and cameras really comes to life when you get them working with Alexa.. Setup the Eufy Security camera and make sure they’re working fine on the App. Tap the Play arrow to launch a live feed that can be viewed in full-screen mode by turning your phone sideways. It’s rated IP65, higher than Nest and Ring.
If this is your first Eufy device, download the Eufy Security mobile app and create an account. You can choose to change the video quality to save storage space, designate activity zones, and choose to turn the LED light on at night.All the expected features are also here – two-way audio, night-vision, regular motion detection. Moreover, it works with other smart devices via IFTTT applets and is around $60 less expensive.With the doorbell snapped into place, I restored power to the circuit, tapped Add Device in the app, and selected the doorbell from the list of devices. As with all hard-wired video doorbells you need to turn the power off to your doorbell at the breaker, remove your old doorbell, attach the backplate to your door (handily labelled 'This Side Up'), then attach the wires to the Eufy.There is also a wedge included to help position the camera to get the best view of your front door.