Video Doorbell S330

I got the Eufy S330. It has an additional downwards pointing package camera and can connect to the existing doorbell wiring for power and to use the chime. You'll just have to make sure the doorbell transformer is the right size. It's an easy swap if it isn't. The big thing I liked about Eufy is that it isn't cloud hosted and there's no subscription. Just buy the hardware and be done with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFK3JWS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have the T8213 which I believe is the e330 and it doesn't work well with the Google Nest Hub. You would probably have better experience with the Eufy Smart Display but I don't have one to speak from experience. I have the Echo Show 15 and the Eufy chime and live view works great on it.

This is my second Aqara battery doorbell because I want something that supports HomeKit natively, since Eufy does not offer this for their doorbell. I previously had the G4 for a few days but returned it due to battery drain. I'm trying again with the Aqara doorbell and am looking for the right linger detection setting. I already own Aqara sensors, which have been reliable, so I expected the cameras to perform similarly, but it has proven to be a bit more complicated. In addition to HomeKit, I have it connected to Alexa and Google Home. In Google Home, the only option available is voice notification, which Eufy doesn’t have. The model number is CH-C09E/CH-C09D, and it cannot be viewed as a camera. I’ve seen another user report this issue, and I would like to receive notifications when the doorbell is pressed, but voice notification is currently the only option available. In Alexa, it appears correctly as a doorbell with all the proper options. In HomeKit, it shows up, but the timeline feature is not available. In the Aqara app, it is displayed correctly with all the doorbell options, but I dislike that they are pushing their AI and cloud subscription on me. My Homebridge Eufy plugin stopped working, which is why I chose this option, but I’m not 100% satisfied. The pros of the Aqara doorbell include native HomeKit support and the battery option. However, my cons include its large design, the screw position, non-rechargeable battery, lack of true motion detection, the layout of the Aqara app, absence of a timeline in HomeKit, and needing the chime. The Eufy battery doorbell was almost perfect, except for the lack of full Google Home and HomeKit support. I will give the Aqara doorbell a shot over the weekend to decide whether I will keep it.

Thanks for the feedback! I feel the same way and I'm thinking about returning it. I mainly got it for the Homekit video feature, which kinda works but isn’t as reliable as the Aqara app. Eufy gives a heads-up that if you use Homekit, you can’t also use Google or Alexa, but Aqara doesn’t mention that. Maybe that’s why Alexa videos are hit or miss, but I’m not sure since I’ve seen other reviews for Aqara. The video did load for me in Alexa, but it was pretty inconsistent, sometimes it took forever or just wouldn’t work at all. Like I said before, I might just switch back to my battery-powered Eufy doorbell and see if I can get Homebridge going. Really wanted a solid experience like their sensors, but it just didn't live up to my hopes.

I agree. Most users without issues using this camera are https://preview.redd.it/hy2itv7svwof1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b71914b3eee9b5f283a512dbd3369a6a9038487a Apple users, like myself, who may not even use the Aqara app and prefer the Apple Home app instead, which is much better designed. If I relied solely on that app, I wouldn’t have a problem either. In my home, I use multiple ecosystems, so I appreciate when my devices work with all three smart home platforms, something this device was advertised to do but didn't. As a result, I am returning it today and going back to my Eufy battery doorbell, which works properly. Yesterday, my Aqara doorbell went offline, but it didn’t provide a reason why. I only noticed the issue on my way to work. When I got home, I discovered that the chime was unplugged. The Aqara app should be smart enough to identify such issues. All the points you made about the app are valid, and I really want to like the device, but I doubt we’ll see significant improvements. They are more likely to release another doorbell rather than make the necessary software updates to enhance this one and deliver the experience we expect.

I have to be battery only and went from the Dual battery wRadar capability to the E340 battery w my Homebase3. All I can say is the E340 may be great for the battery swaps BUT the prior is 1000 % better for true detection. The swappable batteries run out so fast (month +. Without the radar the E340 get so any false motions it’s unbelievable they left it out of the newest model and I have no wires to keep charged. I set my E340 to lowest motion and set privacy+ zones to no avail. If any of your doorbells are near a street do not get the E340 get the prior w Radar…. longtime Eufy battery doorbell user here.

330 is the older doorbell and includes a the older hub. A lot of the smart features are not supported by that hub, so the 330 needed a faster SOC. The 340 is the newer doorbell that moves a lot of the smart features to the newer hub. As a result the 340 has a slower SOC and more limited features when used without the hub. With a hub they are pretty comparable, by the local smarts on the 330 can help in some cases. 

I've just started like you, also in the UK Ive gone for Eufy S330 doorbell, Eufy S3 pro cameras. They're great. No wiring, battery/solar power, night vision on the cameras is unreal I've got an Eufy X10 Omni pro vacuum and again, can't fault it I've just setup my home assistant, and found community integrations for all of them. The robot vacuum is pretty complicated but doable if you take your time.

We have the eufy S330 (new model is the S340) and the Homebase 3 and it does a decent job. It’s rechargeable since we don’t have power/wiring there so it’s not always on but we get alerts and can respond via the app when we are away. No subscription, no cloud services, all locally hosted.

I think the main thing to consider is that the S330 requires you to also have a Homebase 2 or 3, the other 2 can stand alone. Additionally, the others have removable batteries which means you can buy a spare and swap it out when it needs recharging without losing use of the doorbell while the battery charges. I have the E340 and the extra camera is useful if not essential. If you are planning on getting other cameras as well you might be considering getting the Homebase 2 or 3 anyway (I would recommend the 3 as it allows for expandable storage up to 16Tb) which allows you to store your recordings away from the camera(s)