You can read my original review below:
August 2020 - Since my review went up Eufy support got in touch to see if the issues could be resolved. There was some discussion around aftermarket camera mounts and Eufy helped me to get these mounts.
After putting the camera on a better mount the camera now had a better view of the drive and anything moving across it's frame of view was now being detected, combing system automation with the Eufy system I was able to link the action of recording the with the camera at my front door, so now at least visitors are not being missed.
Much improved system now.
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May 202 review
I've added this later model camera to my 2E system with the year long battery life cameras.
A couple of things about the installation, I was worried about the distance between the base station and this camera installed over the garage door. The distance from base station to camera is about 60 feet, the pvc front doors do not appear to be an issue, and the two connect up quickly and camera signal is strong, all good there.
The next issue is the mount, I typically use the mechanical mount in preference to the magnetic mount, it just somehow feels more secure. On this camera Eufy decided to ditch the little cut out on the mount that allows you that little extra of upward positioning, as a result of installing the camera under the eve of the garage roof the camera points more at the ground than is practically useful, big thumbs down from me on that Eufy/Anker.
I rated the camera at 2 stars because the detection of movement is dreadful, in fact its so bad I am strongly considering returning it. I have set up a linked event under automation and set the detection to maximum, but I still manage to miss events happening on the driveway with two cameras! On reflection I'm probably going to drop it 1 star based upon 2 cameras both managing to miss things. I will try using the magnetic mount later to see if things improve, if not its going back.
| Manufacturer | Eufy |
|---|---|
| Part Number | T81143D2 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.67 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm; 362.87 Grams |
| Item Model Number | T81143D2 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
| Size | Add on camera |
| Colour | Gray+white |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | Wireless Home Security Add-on Camera |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Item Weight | 363 g |
