eufy Doorbell Installation

How to install eufy Security Video Doorbell 2K (wired)

You can download the eufy Security App from App Store and Google Play. Sign up or log into the app. Scan the QR Code on the back of the documentation folder or the back of the doorbell unit. Follow the following steps.

Check the installation environment

Make sure that the existing doorbell wires are working properly as they form the base for the installation. If there is no existing doorbell wires or if there is any problem with the existing doorbell wires, then seek help from a professional electrician for installation. Keep in mind that an installation height of 4.2m is recommended for the optimum doorbell view.

Preparing the doorbell wiring

You need to switch off the power of the doorbell circuit. In case of any confusion, it is better to switch off the mains. Now take off the cover of the existing doorbell chime. You need to bypass the doorbell chime. For this, you need to find the terminals with FRONT and TRANS markings. These are usually the ones with wire connection. Connect both these terminals using the jumper provided for the existing chime. If done, move on to the next step.

Mounting the video doorbell

1. The existing doorbell button needs to be removed from the front door.
2. Now, with the help of the Screw Hole Positioning Card, you can find the exact position where you need to drill the holes. Now, drill holes with a quarter inch drill bit.

Note: If you are planning to mount the doorbell on some wooden surface like the wooden door frame or the wooden wall, there is no need to drill holes as you can use the screw directly to mount the Mounting Bracket.

• Place the mounting bracket in the correct direction indicated by the symbol. In case you need to see more on a specific side, then make use of 15 degree wedge to serve the purpose. For example if you wish to see more on the left side, then place the wedge in that direction such that the bigger side faces outward.  And if you wish to see more on the right side, then reverse the wedge upside down and place it on the opposite side. Also in this position, make sure that the wires go through the central hole. Wedge if used, should be between wall and the mounting bracket.
• Now screw in the mounting bracket into the screw holes.  In case the wall material is stucco, brick or concrete, anchors need to be inserted to the drilling holes. In case of wooden material, there is no need as such. If you use wedge, then longer screws may be needed.
• Now you need to connect the doorbell wires to the doorbell terminals and tighten the terminal screws. In case the wires are too short, extension wires can be used to make them longer so that you can connect them to the terminals.
• Now remove the films on the thermal conductive pads and hook the doorbell onto the top of the bracket. Press the doorbell bottom to the bracket and when “click” sound is heard, you are done.
• Next you need to insert the power pin to the doorbell chime and turn it clockwise. You can plug in the chime into the power socket where you need to install it so as to get notified. 

Setting up the video doorbell and chime

Switch On the power. Wait till the doorbell ring shows yellow. Now you may follow the in app instructions so as to set up the video doorbell. Once completed you are good to go.

How to install eufy Security Video Doorbell Battery Powered

The eufy Security Video Doorbell Battery Powered version includes two parts: (a) the video doorbell installed at the front door which senses someone outside and alerts you regarding the same anytime and everywhere (b) the HomeBase which is kept inside the home having built in storage for storing the video clips and notifying the house members when the doorbell is rang. Now let us see the steps in the installation process.

Connecting the HomeBase

Connect the power cable. Now connect the HomeBase to the router using the Ethernet cable provided. When the LED indicator light turns blue, the HomeBase is ready for setup and you can proceed further.

Setting up the system

For setting up the system, firstly you need to download the eufy Security App from the App Store or the Google Play Store. Sign up or Log in to the eufy Security account. You can complete the set up by following the instructions onscreen. Now, you need to add the HomeBase first and then the video doorbell.

Finding the mounting spot

In case of the front door having no existing doorbell wiring, the built in battery will power the doorbell. In this case you are free to determine whatever position you want to have the doorbell mounted. The mounting also becomes quick and easy.

Take the video doorbell to your front door and have simultaneous access to your live view on the App. Now find the location with desired field of view. The onscreen instructions can help you find the best spot.  Some of the considerations include:

• Checking the depth of the porch
• If by chance is it possible to reuse the existing screw wires
• Use a 15 degree wedge in case you need to see more on a specific side
• Side wall need to be avoided in camera field of view

Mounting the Mounting Bracket

1. Using the Screw Hole Positioning Card, mark the position where you need to drill the holes.
2. Now, drill holes with a quarter inch drill bit.

Note: If you are planning to mount the doorbell on some wooden surface like the wooden door frame or the wooden wall, there is no need to drill holes as you can use the screw directly to mount the Mounting Bracket.

• Place the mounting bracket in the correct direction indicated by the symbol
• Now screw in the mounting bracket into the screw holes.  In case the wall material is stucco, brick or concrete, anchors need to be inserted to the drilling holes. In case of wooden material, there is no need as such. If you use wedge, then longer screws may be needed.

Mounting the doorbell

Align the doorbell onto the top of the bracket. Press the doorbell bottom to the bracket and when “click” sound is heard, you are done.

Now you are done with the installation. Now if you want to detach the doorbell or recharge it follow these instructions.

Detaching the doorbell

In case if you wish to detach the doorbell from the mounting bracket, you may do so with the help of the doorbell detaching pin provided. Press and hold the hole at the bottom of the doorbell with the pin and lift the bottom of the doorbell to take it off.

Recharging the doorbell

The doorbell can be recharged by using the USB charging port on the HomeBase or else you can even go on with any regular USB charger. The doorbell is fully charged when solid cyan shows up on the doorbell ring.