(door slamming)
- Oh cool, my package is here!
But, you probably already knew that
because you saw it on my eufy Dual Cam Doorbell.
These days, everybody has a video doorbell,
but you know what's special about this one?
It's got two cameras built into it!
The eufy Dual Cam Doorbell is the brand's newest edition
to the front porch.
And it's loaded with package-protecting features.
It's got two HD cameras, AI trained to recognize deliveries,
2K video and local storage for 24/7 recording.
I spent some time with this two-in-one doorbell camera
at my own house, waiting for deliveries and testing it out.
Setting this baby up was pretty easy
and it only took me a few minutes.
You can see the whole process
in our installation video linked above.
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So, how do two cameras work together in one device?
There's the front camera
and what eufy calls the package camera below.
The top camera has a better resolution
and wider field of view,
while the bottom focuses on the ground level
and where your packages go.
But, watching the two at once is a different story.
Eufy gives you a couple of different choices within the app.
There's PIP mode, which keeps the front camera's feed
in the main view and a small slice of the screen
reserved for the other camera's feed.
You can also move the square
to any corner of the screen in the settings,
and you can switch between the two in full screen,
or you can see them both at once in split view mode.
The best one for you might depend on your porch
and where your deliveries end up
on your front stoop the most.
Our deliveries ended up on the other side of our porch.
The good news is that you can change these settings
at any time in the eufy app.
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Throughout my testing experience the eufy Dual Cam delivered
really solid picture and video quality.
You can record moments and take snapshots
within the live view,
and they remain as clear as when you watch them in the app.
This camera doesn't blur or lag when it catches motion.
And it even comes through in low light
and completely dark settings.
Compared to budget picks, like the Blink Video Doorbell,
this was a breath of fresh air.
The 2K video came through for other features,
like motion detection and activity zones.
The audio was middle of the road,
and the dual cam's mic
is noticeably better than its speaker.
Thanks for watching and stay safe!
You can hear my voice pretty clearly,
despite the busy street only yards away from the camera.
But, the camera's speaker isn't as strong.
- [Katie] This is what the eufy Dual Cam audio sounds like.
That said, you can still effectively speak to
and understand anyone on your front porch,
whether they're dropping off a delivery
or trying to swipe one.
- [Katie] Hey, drop that package!
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The eufy app has tons of toggles, and switches,
and features to explore,
but I'm going to focus on the features unique
to the Dual Cam Doorbell.
If you wanna see more of the app in action,
check out our video on the eufy's IndoorCam C24
we've got linked above.
These days, AI can write movie scripts
and pose as a customer service rep.
But now, it's added delivery guard to its resume.
The delivery guard feature in the Dual Cam Doorbell
is designed to, well, guard your deliveries.
It can recognize a package,
send you alerts about it,
and talk to anyone who comes near it.
But as eufy he puts it, this is an experimental feature
and AI takes time to learn what it's looking for.
And from my tests, that definitely seems to be the case.
Most of these features worked better with larger boxes,
right in view of the package camera.
Envelopes and smaller boxes,
or even packages set to the side,
didn't trigger these features as quickly or at all,
but this seems to be the case with most AI out there.
It's going to take time for the program
to learn what it's looking for and how to respond,
but at least we know it works for the big stuff.
You can get the eufy Dual Cam Doorbell
bundled with the HomeBase 2, it's local storage system.
The HomeBase can fit up to 16 gigs of video
and works for multiple eufy cameras.
So, you can use it for your indoor cam,
outdoor cam and doorbell, if you'd like.
While this makes your initial purchase
a little more expensive,
it can save you on fees and cloud storage over time.
Most of these rates range from $3 to $10 per month,
or up to $100 a year.
The HomeBase keeps your footage offline
and out of reach of hackers and snoops.
Plus, it acts as a chime for your doorbell,
so you can hear when someone's at the door
anywhere in the house.
Among other notable features,
you can customize notifications
and add your own auto responses.
- [Automated Voice] Excuse me, can I help you?
- Putting two cameras in one video doorbell,
caught my curiosity when I first saw the Dual Cam.
I was afraid the app would be clunky
or the feed confusing to watch,
but eufy gives you options for adjusting the view as needed.
And both cameras deliver a reliable HD stream
anytime you need to check in on your front porch,
but the other package focus features fell a little flat.
While the delivery guard feature has the groundwork down,
it still needs to learn something other than
big cardboard cube.
But, I've yet to see an AI get it right 100% of the time.
The eufy Dual Cam is on the pricier side
and still has a few bugs to work out.
But, if you're looking for a doorbell camera upgrade,
something on the cutting edge,
or any kind of doorbell camera with local storage,
this is a worthy investment.
Thanks for watching.
And if you want more safety,
head over to safewise.com and you can find reviews,
and our lineups of best home security systems,
best wireless cameras and more.
Stay safe!
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