Front Door Video Camera Home Security

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this ecobee smart security camera from influenster along with 2 motion detectors and I am in love with this security kit! I received still snapshots and video recordings throughout the day when motion or someone has been detected. I also received threat detection alerts or if the door/window has been opened. I placed the camera in my living overlooking the front door. The 2 motion detectors, I placed 1 in my children’s room and the other on the front door. Overall I am very pleased with this set!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let’s start with the packaging.. it very nicely packaged and everything is well protected. Once out of the box, installing it was a breeze. So simple! Zero issues mounting it to the front door and it seamlessly connected to our Google Home system once it was set up on the Eufy app. The main person who sets up the security lock is the “owner” and is able to share admin access to other people (if desired). We have 5 kids (who don’t have admin access) they each have their own passcode linked to their names so we know who unlocks/ locks the door and a record is kept on the app. We can seamlessly ask “hey Google, lock the front door” and within 3 seconds it’s locked. You can also lock/ unlock the door on the app, manually from inside or holding the check mark button for 5 seconds on the outside keypad. We previously had a Nest security lock but Nest and Googled merged companies and the door lock system never fully worked after the companies merged. That brings me to the very minimal dislikes.. I don’t like that you have to hold the confirm button for so long (5 seconds) before the door locks with the outside keypad. It would be great if it was a simple button press like the Nest did. Also there is no Privacy Mode that disables all passcodes like the Nest did. I would have to go through and disable passcodes one by one which is a pain when wanting privacy and making sure there are no unexpected visitors. Overall this is a solid security lock and will now be my recommendation to anyone in the market for one.

As a senior citizen who lives alone, I love that I know who is at my front door before I open it. I love the sense of security I now have.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We love this camera! It’s small, light and super high quality. The app is easy to use and both my husband and I can check in on the camera from anywhere. I really appreciate the high quality video stream with very minor delay. We’ve used this camera to check in on our baby while sleeping in different rooms and it’s so reassuring to see him in great detail and know that he’s safe and resting easy. We’ve also set it up as a security camera with the motion detection feature and it’s worked well too. I would love a 4 pack to add a full home video security system to our home.

Got a Nest video doorbell for security reasons. I see who is outside my door at all times. I feel safer not having to answer the door to strangers if I don't feel safe to do so. I know when I get packages left at my door and see who's comes around eyeing them up. A definite good investment.

Installed on my front door. Even when I am not home or away from the door I can see it instantly on the phone. Simple to set up and install.

(1) installed @ front door (home) & (1) @ back door area - from detached garage witch is 25'+ from rear entry (under soffit). No false alarms. Works Great much better than other devices.

Excellent video quality for both daylight and nighttime (using built-in infrared light). Person and package detection as well as talk feature also work great! Currently using the free 60-day trial standard plan but I think it will be worth it to get at least the standard plan for the video recording storage. Time will tell about the longevity of the doorbell as the location in my front door leaves it exposed to direct sunlight from morning to early afternoon. My old front door camera shuts down to protect itself when it gets too hot. Installation should be straightforward for most cases with only 1 chime. Mine required a bit of extra time to figure out the wiring of 2 chimes (downstairs and upstairs) with the transformer located in the attic. Ended up having to install the chime adapter in the attic together with the transformer. Check your setup and ecobee wiring diagram first to avoid frustration during installation.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We're quite pleased with the Ring Video Doorbell. Out of the box, the Ring app did most of the work to set up the device with our WiFi network. Before we knew it, we were able to see, listen, and speak at our front door. We are especially happy to see the unit is provided with a rechargeable battery pack (no running out of batteries or searching for that obscure battery size) and an interchangeable bottom cover. We were also able to quickly integrate the Ring with our Alexa system; the Ring doorbell announces throughout the Alexa system when somebody is at the front door. We're really impressed with the Ring Video Doorbell and highly recommend it.

Purchased for my Rode NTG3 to do a lot of out door video. Tested during one of our windy cold front days here in north Florida. Was pleasantly surprised. However, it doesn't perform miracles so don't expect to be free of wind noise if it is too windy. It does reduce post editing sound though. For what I'll use it for, I'm happy.