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Eufy video doorbells

LESSBOTHER TAKEGood local-first option

Eufy is one of the easier mainstream doorbell choices to own without renting your recordings back every month.

Reviewed 2026-08-29 · based on 2 linked primary sources

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Record type
Deep LessBother take
Primary evidence
2 primary sources
Last checked
2026-08-29
History
No product changes in our ledger yet · 1 LessBother revision
Ownership areas
Required monthly recording plan · Local storage · Standalone recording · HomeKit
Evidence scope
This take is about current Eufy doorbells that explicitly advertise local storage, especially Video Doorbell E340 and Video Doorbell C31. It is not a blanket endorsement of every Eufy security product or every privacy practice.

Bottom line

If your priority is keeping doorbell recordings locally without a required recording subscription, Eufy deserves a serious look. The E340 can store events on 8 GB built into the doorbell and can expand through HomeBase S380; the C31 can record to a microSD card or HomeBase. Eufy sells optional cloud services, but local recording is a real product path rather than a teaser tier.

What this verdict actually covers

This take is about current Eufy doorbells that explicitly advertise local storage, especially Video Doorbell E340 and Video Doorbell C31. It is not a blanket endorsement of every Eufy security product or every privacy practice.

The useful facts

Required monthly recording planNo

E340 and C31 both advertise local recording without a required subscription.

Local storageYes

E340 has 8 GB built in. C31 supports microSD up to 128 GB. Both can use HomeBase S380 for expanded storage.

Standalone recordingModel-dependent

E340 has built-in storage. C31 needs a microSD card or compatible HomeBase for recordings.

HomeKitE340: no

Eufy says E340 supports Alexa and Google Assistant but not Apple HomeKit.

What we would do

E340 if you want the simplest standalone local-storage setup; C31 if you are happy supplying a microSD card and want a less expensive path. If you are building a larger camera system, check HomeBase compatibility before buying.

Good fit if…

  • People who want recorded events without a mandatory monthly fee
  • People who prefer footage stored on the device or a local hub
  • Buyers willing to check exact HomeBase and storage compatibility

Skip or rethink it if…

  • You require Apple HomeKit on the E340
  • You want one universal storage setup across every Eufy model without checking compatibility

The catches

  • Do not assume every Eufy model stores footage the same way. Check the exact model before buying.
  • E340 uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi rather than 5 GHz.
  • Local storage reduces subscription dependence; it does not automatically settle every privacy or security question.

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  1. Eufy Video Doorbell E340

    E340 built-in 8 GB local storage, no subscription required for recordings/playback, HomeBase expansion, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and HomeKit limitation.

  2. Eufy Video Doorbell C31

    C31 local microSD recording up to 128 GB with no subscription fee and optional HomeBase S380 expansion.