Anker unveils Eufy S4 video doorbell with VR viewing and AI tracking

Date:
Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000

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With 180-degree viewing field, AI tracking, and subject framing, there's nothing the Eufy S4 video doorbell can't do.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Anker claims its new Eufy S4 video doorbell is the first with VR viewing The device has a 180-degree field of view, and uses AI tracking to follow subjects and frame them It's set to ship at the end of October, for $299 (about 230 / AU$430) Anker has unveiled its Edge 5.0 lineup of smart home devices, but the new Eufy Video Doorbell S4 that apparently comes with VR viewing of who's at your door is the latest inductee to the weird tech hall of fame.

The device, which also comes with the Chime 2, is available to pre-order now and is expected to ship at the end of October, but its quite a costly
addition to your smart home setup priced at $299.99. Still, despite its price and arguably unnecessary headline feature, its expansive roster of features could putit among the best video doorbells . Aside from being subscription-free with 4GB of built-in memory which youd hope for given its asking price the devices VR viewing sets the S4 apart from rivals such as
the Philips 7000 Series , our overall best pick. According to Anker, the S4
is the worlds first video doorbell with such viewing capabilities, and it sounds pretty insane, but very much impressive. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

When the doorbell detects someone at your door, youll get a videocall-like notification from the Anker Eufy app which will open a video 180-degree field of view (horizontally and vertically). This gives you an ultra-wide view of the front of your home at all times, removing the need for additional
security cameras.

Once youve launched the live view in the Anker Eufy app, you can move your smartphone or VR headset, naturally to look in different directions and see things from different angles. Clever, right? But thats not the only smart feature. You may like The Aosu R1 Ultra is a great subscription-free video, albeit with some minor flaws The EZVIZ EP4 is a great security cam for renters, with one significant drawback The best video doorbell: tested by experts

As far as camera tracking goes, the S4 records 3K video in 3072 x 3072
keeping a subjects entire body visible, while Eufys AI-powered OmniTrack technology locks onto the person in the frame, following them as they move around. The doorbell then uses Auto-Framing to crop the panoramic view, keeping them in the center at all times. Detection accuracy, smart hub compatibility, and more (Image credit: Anker / Eufy) With the new Eufy video doorbell, Anker has put a huge amount of effort into ensuring the device is capable and sensitive enough to monitor your homes entrance. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

A common mishap with video doorbells is false alerts, sending a wave of worry through you when there was nothing to really worry about. To reduce these false alarms, the S4 uses a combination of radar for longer-range detection, while sporting dual PIR sensors to help differentiate human movement closer
to your front door.

When it comes to smart home compatibility, Ankers new video doorbell can be integrated into your existing ecosystem whether youre running on Alexa,
Google Home, or Apple HomeKit, though there are a few things to keep in mind.

For those of you using Apple HomeKit, youll need to have the Eufy
HomeBaseS380 hub to get set up. Additionally, VR viewing and OmniTrack is
only available through the Anker Eufy app, so third-party platforms will only show a fixed live view. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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