Security Ecosystem for Home: Eufy, Ring, Google Nest, TP-Link, Arlo, or Others?

OziShopper on 10/11/2024 - 10:28

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to set up a complete security system for my home, and I’m considering different ecosystems like Eufy, Ring, Google Nest, TP-Link, and Arlo. I’m looking for a smart doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, portable smart camera and ideally a central hub if possible.

I currently don’t have any system set up, so I have no brand preference. I’d also like to avoid paying ongoing subscription fees if possible, so local storage options would be a plus.

Which system do you think provides the best combination of video quality, integration with smart home devices, and ease of use? If you’ve tried any of these, what were the pros and cons? Are there other brands I should look into?

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

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Comments

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 10/11/2024 - 10:39
    +2

    integration with smart home devices

    As someone who has put a lot of money into eufy system… not eufy on this front

    • 1Kenobi on 10/11/2024 - 11:27

      Why?

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 10/11/2024 - 11:38
        +1

        Doesn’t integrate?

        I have a bunch of mirabella / tuya smart lights and Strip controllers and I wish there was a way to trigger using eufy alerts.

        I have doorbell linked to my google hubs but streaming is temperamental at best of times. I just use the eufy app now.

        • 1Kenobi on 10/11/2024 - 11:44
          +1

          Home assistant might do it

  • sumyungguy on 10/11/2024 - 10:41

    Integration is a good question. I tried using the motion sensors in my cameras to trigger lighting automations but found the latency unsatisfactory; so just went with a stand-alone Hue (battery) outdoor sensor. I have integrated lighting, power outlets, blind motors & smart speakers. My cameras (3 brands) aren't integrated; I use them for occasional live view and otherwise to review recorded events. Happy to hear some counterpoints - what am I missing out on?

  • boomramada on 10/11/2024 - 10:50
    +1

    If you got funds, set n forget. Get Ring or Google.

  • wombat81 on 10/11/2024 - 11:02

    This is a bit like Ford vs Holden or your favourite tyre brands.

    IMO remote/cloud storage is an integral part of a decent security system, so you need to factor in the cost of that.

    I use Ring, personally, and I'm happy with it but there are so many factors including what you actually want to achieve with your security system and what you're trying to mitigate against with it.

  • Suzique on 10/11/2024 - 11:16

    I've got Eufy….installed 2 x cameras outside and the home hub thingy. I've been very happy with it. Have intergrated it into my Google Home. I can view it on my phone at any time. It records and saves "sightings", which are saved on the home hub. Files of "interest" can be download. Plus no ongoing charges!!
    The cameras have lights, which I can turn on or off, plus a speaker, so I can hear or speak to people. I think there is even a loud alarm. I can add extra cameras later, or a door bell.
    I found it on sale at SuperCheap, and Bunnings pricematched (beat the price), so think I paid just over $300? Note….Eufy does sell refurbished units on their website…they are a little bit hidden on there, so search well!

  • candobetter on 10/11/2024 - 16:03
    +1

    My recent experience in setting up a video doorbell is sad. I tried Reolink but it couldn't connect to Alexa to see the video stream in Amazon Echo Hub. So I had to buy Ring video doorbell. It connects fine to show the video stream. You can set it up so that when someone presses the bell, Alexa displays the footage. Awesome! However, instead of just playing the chime, Alexa is always saying "Someone is at your front door" and there is no way to turn this annoying announcement off. You can use routines but they only display the stream on one Alexa device. Sure, you can add multiple routines for each device. However, it can't just simply play the ring bell sound. It always has to add "Ok" at the end and there is no way to shut it up. Also, the variety of doorbell sounds is very limited. I have a Eufy camera but it doesn't connect to Alexa. I tried Scrypted, it works OK but again doesn't connect to Alexa. I also have a few other devices from Grid Connect, and some of them do work with Alexa and others don't. In the end, I'm disappointed with the lack of customisation options and the overall interoperability between all these "smart" ecosystems. This looks like a complete mess. The only hope is that one day Matter becomes a standard and various different vendors start playing well with each other.

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