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If you have a camera or doorbell that seems to start recording late, you could try using a eufy motion sensor further away, to trigger the camera via automations. Here’s how I did it #motionsensor

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Excellent. Thank you.

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Are all eufy camera or doorbells supporting the eufy motion sensor to trigger recording ?

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If the cam or doorbell is homebase 3 compatible then yes

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Thank you

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This is like pre recording the door bell e340 already has a 5 second pre record feature if connected to power

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:kissing_heart: :kissing_heart: :kissing_heart:

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Thanks for your help I have been thinking and looking for a way to trigger my cam to start recording before something passes because by the time it gets triggered if at all it’s only a brief view of the subject so I can put this up and get a trigger to start recording. I have a question how far away can I put this device is it reliable on the WiFi connection ? I would think so I have a problem perplexing driving down my private road so I will need to in some way make it waterproof or something any suggestions please Thanks PS I have watched several of your videos on the community section and you mentioned a Facebook group or something how do I see more content of what you have posted or available? I want to say again Thanks.Dale

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Hey Dale - the distance all depends on how strong your homebase signal is and if it’s in a clear line of site to the sensor. Some people have managed to waterproof these with silicone or inserted into a box/covering.
Here is the Facebook group

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I think I’ll give this a try

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It’s very useful - keep us posted on how you get on!

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That’s really helpful and so obvious now you’ve pointed it out. I’ve got two sitting downstairs never use them before, but maybe it’s time.

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It’s a remedy for sure :smiling_face:

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I think someone said you need the Homebase to use this. I find that doorbell ring has a delay and it’s annoying…. I don’t have the Homebase unfortunately but I do know the camera has a recording system that can record before doorbell is pressed

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A very informative video! Unfortunately I’m not on Facebook (shock horror lol) but quick question, can I use this without Homebase and my camera that has battery pack?