The eufy Video Doorbell S4 gives you a different way to check who’s outside: move your phone to look around its panoramic view.
Tilt toward a package on the ground or across the porch toward a visitor, and the view follows your movement. You don’t need to put on a VR headset to use the feature.
Price: $299.99 for eufy Video Doorbell S4 with Chime 2
Where to buy: Preorder from eufy. Estimated shipping by the end of October 2026.
Your phone becomes a window onto the porch
VR Mode turns the wide camera feed into a full-screen view you can explore by moving your phone. For a quick doorstep check, that makes the phone itself the control: look toward the part of the image you want to see instead of repeatedly dragging the picture with a finger. Eufy also lists headset viewing, but the ordinary phone experience is what makes this useful beyond people who already own VR equipment.
The coverage is 180 degrees across and 180 degrees vertically. It spans the area in front of the camera, including a head-to-toe view of someone standing at the door. Moving the phone explores that captured view; it doesn’t let the camera see around a wall or behind its mounting position.
There’s an automatic option, too. OmniTrack uses AI tracking and auto-framing to keep a moving person centered. Think of a courier crossing the porch, stopping at the button and then stepping down to leave a parcel. The intended benefit is a view that follows the person through that arrival without constant manual adjustment.
A wide view still needs the right installation
The US S4 with Chime 2 is a wired model. It connects to existing doorbell wiring supplying 16–24V AC at 10–40VA. Its small built-in battery is emergency backup for a power outage, so this version won’t work as an everyday battery-powered or solar-powered doorbell. If you have an existing mechanical chime, installation calls for bypassing it and using the included Chime 2.
The camera records at 3072 × 3072 pixels, which eufy describes as 9-megapixel, 3K video, and includes color night vision. One detail worth knowing before ordering: the current product FAQ lists 15 frames per second, with 24 fps coming later. That faster frame rate is still a promised update.
Radar and two passive infrared sensors handle motion detection, alongside detection for people and packages. The S4 also has 4GB of built-in eMMC storage and supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi. Eufy recommends at least 8Mbps upload speed for 3K streaming, with 12Mbps or more for a better experience. For a doorbell whose main attraction is exploring a detailed live view, the connection at the front door deserves as much attention as the camera’s resolution.
The smart-home shortcut has a catch
Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit are supported, with HomeBase 3 required for HomeKit. VR Mode and OmniTrack aren’t available through those third-party integrations, so plan to use eufy’s own app for the features that distinguish this doorbell.
Price: $299.99 for eufy Video Doorbell S4 with Chime 2
Where to buy: Preorder from eufy. Estimated shipping by the end of October 2026.
Eufy’s US store currently lists the S4 with Chime 2 at $299.99 on preorder, with shipping estimated by the end of October 2026. That’s the single-doorbell package; HomeBase isn’t included in that price.
A lower-priced alternative: eufy Video Doorbell E340
The eufy Video Doorbell E340 is a separate 2K model with a front-facing camera for visitors and a downward-facing camera for packages. It can use battery power or existing doorbell wiring, but the battery must remain installed in wired mode. The E340 uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and doesn’t support HomeKit.
Price: $99.99 for the standalone black eufy Video Doorbell E340, checked October 7, 2026
Where to buy: Amazon
