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eufy S4 eufyCam 4K Solar Wireless Security Camera
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On paper the S4 IS IT.
But the software side doesnt match the hardware.
Check out Tapo C675D, similar but better. I have eufy stuff and holding since im in their eco. No need for homebase if you got great connection and dont need those other gimmicks or not paranoid that you need to store everythign and everything. The onboard seems to be able to hold a lot already. But I will only continue to buy eufy at steep discounts at this point because just dont know what will break next.
Paying $270 each for a camera like this, should simply start planning for a true wired POE system and i dont mean the eufy version of the POE of this.
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On paper the S4 IS IT.
But the software side doesnt match the hardware.
Check out Tapo C675D, similar but better. I have eufy stuff and holding since im in their eco. No need for homebase if you got great connection and dont need those other gimmicks or not paranoid that you need to store everythign and everything. The onboard seems to be able to hold a lot already. But I will only continue to buy eufy at steep discounts at this point because just dont know what will break next.
Paying $270 each for a camera like this, should simply start planning for a true wired POE system and i dont mean the eufy version of the POE of this.
On paper the S4 IS IT.
But the software side doesnt match the hardware.
Check out Tapo C675D, similar but better. I have eufy stuff and holding since im in their eco. No need for homebase if you got great connection and dont need those other gimmicks or not paranoid that you need to store everythign and everything. The onboard seems to be able to hold a lot already. But I will only continue to buy eufy at steep discounts at this point because just dont know what will break next.
Paying $270 each for a camera like this, should simply start planning for a true wired POE system and i dont mean the eufy version of the POE of this.
What makes the Tapo C675D better? do you use use it with any home automation/assistant like Apple HomeKit/Alexa etc?
On paper the S4 IS IT.
But the software side doesnt match the hardware.
Check out Tapo C675D, similar but better. I have eufy stuff and holding since im in their eco. No need for homebase if you got great connection and dont need those other gimmicks or not paranoid that you need to store everythign and everything. The onboard seems to be able to hold a lot already. But I will only continue to buy eufy at steep discounts at this point because just dont know what will break next.
Paying $270 each for a camera like this, should simply start planning for a true wired POE system and i dont mean the eufy version of the POE of this.
I'm already deep into the Eufy ecosystem, and the S4 Pro is actually the one camera I've been tempted to upgrade to (Integration with matter and apple devices). What's stopping me is the price and the mixed reviews. On paper, it looks incredible, but I've seen enough reports of failures and reliability issues to make me hold off.
For now, I'm sticking with my S340s, E42s, and S330 doorbell. The ecosystem has been solid for me overall, and I like that it just works without requiring a lot of tweaking.
What really bothers me is Eufy's pricing lately. I currently have around 12-14 cameras and 3 HomeBases (mostly because some deals included an extra HomeBase in the bundle). At these prices, expanding the system becomes hard to justify.
The crazy part is that other brands seem to be following Eufy's lead instead of competing on price. If Tapo, Wyze, or another brand released similar-quality cameras in the $100-$150 range, they'd sell a ton. Most homeowners need at least 5-6 cameras, and even apartment dwellers usually end up with 2-3 devices. Price them right and people will buy multiple units.
Looking specifically at the S4 Pro, I would've bought it without hesitation at $100-$150. At $250-$299 per camera, it's just too much for me, especially with the reliability concerns being reported.
Warranty wise ? They have been phenomenal too, its anker, that i have to give it to them even when warranty expires.
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What makes the Tapo C675D better? do you use use it with any home automation/assistant like Apple HomeKit/Alexa etc?
Anyways as for the C675D, just go on youtube and search reviews for it. its cheaper, faster, does a 24/7 type recording EVEN on their solar only. And it supports 5ghz.
I'm just glad the eufy still records even when a lot of times it wont bring up live feed or the recordings right away. I would be fine with the eufy if bringing up live view and recordings reliably and consistently. I refuse to pay anything more than $100 for eufy stuff. I waited for the s340 (which looks like the one this S4 replaced) until it was $90-100/new at costco. I'll do the same with the S4 if it ever gets down to $100 and i havnt fully switched to just getting POE
I'm already deep into the Eufy ecosystem, and the S4 Pro is actually the one camera I've been tempted to upgrade to (Integration with matter and apple devices). What's stopping me is the price and the mixed reviews. On paper, it looks incredible, but I've seen enough reports of failures and reliability issues to make me hold off.
For now, I'm sticking with my S340s, E42s, and S330 doorbell. The ecosystem has been solid for me overall, and I like that it just works without requiring a lot of tweaking.
What really bothers me is Eufy's pricing lately. I currently have around 12-14 cameras and 3 HomeBases (mostly because some deals included an extra HomeBase in the bundle). At these prices, expanding the system becomes hard to justify.
The crazy part is that other brands seem to be following Eufy's lead instead of competing on price. If Tapo, Wyze, or another brand released similar-quality cameras in the $100-$150 range, they'd sell a ton. Most homeowners need at least 5-6 cameras, and even apartment dwellers usually end up with 2-3 devices. Price them right and people will buy multiple units.
Looking specifically at the S4 Pro, I would've bought it without hesitation at $100-$150. At $250-$299 per camera, it's just too much for me, especially with the reliability concerns being reported.
Warranty wise ? They have been phenomenal too, its anker, that i have to give it to them even when warranty expires.
Warranty wise I did have an s340 that stop holding charge. It was just right after warranty. they kept saying it was the panel, sent a new one and still didnt hold charge. Good thing I got it at costco, so that was returned
They need to start supporting 5ghz also like tapo
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