TL;DR
Get home appliances delivered free — and shop member deals
- Fast, free delivery on millions of items
- Access to Prime Big Deal Days deals on October 6–7
- Prime Video, Amazon Music and more included
Anker’s eufy Video Doorbell S4 pairs a 180-by-180-degree panoramic camera with AI person tracking, video-call-style alerts and local storage. It is wired-only, costs $299.99 / £69.99 with a Chime 2, and is expected to ship by the end of October 2026.
Anker has opened pre-orders for its eufy Video Doorbell S4, a wired smart doorbell that combines a 180-by-180-degree panoramic view with AI tracking that follows a person in the frame. The company lists it at $299.99 / £69.99 with a Chime 2 included, and says shipments are expected by the end of October 2026.
The S4’s lens is designed to show the doorstep from floor to ceiling and wall to wall, rather than only a conventional rectangular view. According to The Ambient’s report, owners can pan around the panoramic feed by moving a phone or VR headset. A doorbell press arrives like an incoming video call, opening a full-screen VR view with two-way audio. Eufy calls it the world’s first VR doorbell; that description is the company’s claim.
Eufy’s OmniTrack AI system detects a person and tracks them across the view. Auto-framing crops the wider image to keep that person centred. The camera records 3K video at 24 frames per second in a 3072-by-3072, 9-megapixel square frame, with HDR and up to 8x zoom. Dual spotlights support colour night vision, according to the report.
For detection, the doorbell combines radar and two PIR sensors. Eufy says this setup can distinguish people from triggers such as rain and insects. Owners can draw detection zones within a 120-degree field, up to eight metres away. The S4 detects people, motion, packages and faces, and has a welcome light that turns on as visitors approach.
The doorbell runs on existing 16-to-24-volt AC wiring and does not offer battery or solar operation. Its 2,600mAh battery serves as backup during power cuts. Clips are stored on 4GB of built-in storage without a required cloud subscription. Adding a HomeBase S380 enables continuous 24/7 recording and AI recognition for people, vehicles, pets and packages.
A Wider View With Local Storage
The S4 brings together two features that address common smart-doorbell limits: a broader view of the entrance and tracking that can keep a moving person centred. That could make it easier to follow activity across a porch without relying on several camera angles or reviewing a wide, static image. The actual value will depend on tracking performance in real use, which has not been independently established in the supplied report.
Its storage approach also matters to buyers weighing ongoing fees. Eufy says basic clips remain on the device, with no cloud subscription required; continuous recording and expanded recognition features require a separate HomeBase S380. That makes the purchase price only part of the cost for customers who want the hub’s additional capabilities.
The S4’s fixed-wiring requirement narrows who can install it. Homes without compatible doorbell wiring cannot use it as a battery- or solar-powered device, and buyers should check their existing system before ordering. The platform integrations also have limits: Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home can show a fixed live view, but do not provide the doorbell’s VR mode or OmniTrack functions. Apple Home support requires the S380 hub.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
How the S4 Fits Eufy’s System
The S4 is part of eufy’s Edge 5.0 range, which the source describes as a five-device lineup centred on the HomeBase S380. The hub is optional for basic clip storage, but required for continuous recording and the broader AI recognition features. Frank Zhu, Anker eufy’s general manager, framed the system around treating a home as a connected whole rather than separate devices.
That distinction is relevant to the doorbell’s advertised features. Its panoramic view, VR controls and person tracking are available through the eufy experience, while integrations with major smart-home platforms are more limited. The S4 therefore combines local recording and platform compatibility, but does not offer every feature through those outside platforms.
“The S4 is “the world’s first VR doorbell.””
— Eufy, as reported by The Ambient
smart video doorbell with panoramic view
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
Pricing, Compatibility and Performance
The supplied report does not explain the apparent difference between the listed $299.99 U.S. price and £69.99 U.K. price, or whether both figures include the same bundle and taxes. Buyers may want to verify local pricing and what the Chime 2 package contains before ordering.
There are also no independent test results in the source material for tracking accuracy, false alerts, image quality or night performance. The reported capabilities and detection benefits are product specifications or claims, not evidence of how the device performs across different homes and conditions. Compatibility may also depend on existing wiring, the HomeBase S380 and the particular smart-home feature being used.
wired video doorbell with AI tracking
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
Pre-Orders Before October Shipments
Pre-orders are open, and eufy expects to begin shipping the S4 by the end of October 2026. The supplied report gives no more specific delivery date. Before buying, customers can check whether their doorbell wiring meets the stated 16-to-24-volt AC requirement and decide whether built-in clip storage is enough or whether they want the S380 hub’s continuous recording and added recognition features.
Independent reviews and further details on regional pricing, installation requirements and delivery timing would clarify how the S4 performs beyond its listed specifications. The source material does not provide a separate launch date for the HomeBase S380 or further information on subscription terms for any optional services.
home security doorbell with local storage
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
Key Questions
What does the eufy S4 doorbell cost?
Anker lists the S4 at $299.99 / £69.99, with a Chime 2 included. The supplied report does not explain the difference between the regional prices, so buyers should check the price shown in their market.
Does the S4 require a cloud subscription?
No subscription is required for the doorbell’s built-in 4GB clip storage, according to the report. A HomeBase S380 is needed for 24/7 recording and additional AI recognition features.
Can the S4 run on battery or solar power?
No. The S4 uses 16-to-24-volt AC doorbell wiring and does not offer battery or solar operation. Its internal 2,600mAh battery is described as backup power during an outage.
Do Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home support VR mode?
The S4 works with all three platforms, but their live views are fixed views without VR mode or OmniTrack, according to the report. Apple Home support also requires a HomeBase S380.
When is the eufy S4 expected to ship?
Eufy expects shipments by the end of October 2026. The source material does not give a more precise delivery date.
Source: rss
NFL season / tailgating Picks
team gear
As an affiliate, we earn on qualifying purchases.
