eufy Video Smart Lock E330

eufy Video Smart Lock E330 Review

Brand: eufy
Released: March 14, 2024
Updated: 3 weeks ago
4.2
Consolidated expert score
131
Review insights
32
Scored features
14
Expert reviews

Bottom Line

Choose the eufy Video Smart Lock E330 if you want one polished lock, camera, and doorbell with excellent fingerprint access. Skip it if short battery life, screen/storm doors, or a narrow camera view would frustrate you.

Best for

Best for shoppers with a compatible, uncovered door who want one device for fingerprint entry, app control, doorbell alerts, and 2K monitoring. It also suits users already comfortable with Eufy, Alexa, Google, or HomeBase-style setups.

Not for

Not for screen-door or storm-door setups, people who need Apple HomeKit, easy rekeying, or a wide package-focused doorbell view. It is also a poor fit for anyone unwilling to manage rechargeable battery tradeoffs.

Verdict

The eufy Video Smart Lock E330 earns strong praise as a polished all-in-one smart lock, doorbell, and security camera. Reviewers repeatedly liked the fast fingerprint reader, simple setup, responsive app, quick notifications, and sharp 2K video. The tradeoff is that combining video surveillance with a rechargeable smart lock makes placement and battery management more important than with a simpler deadbolt. Some reviewers saw excellent battery performance, while others found the battery drained fast enough to undermine the product’s best features. Camera view is also setup-dependent, especially with screen doors, storm doors, deep jambs, or awkward door angles.

Compared in Reviews

Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.

s330

  • Better: location features, advanced notifications, storage, and chime The reviewer said the S330 builds on the E330 with additional location-based and notification features.
  • Worse: savings when using HomeBase 3 The reviewer considered the E330 the better savings-focused choice than Eufy’s S330 when using HomeBase 3.

Smart Lock S230

  • Better: battery life and choosing a simpler non-video lock The reviewer preferred Eufy’s Smart Lock S230 after finding the E330’s battery life too limiting.

Tapo C120

  • Better: camera resolution and price context The reviewer argued the E330 felt pricey when cheaper cameras like the Tapo C120 had moved to 2.5K.

Feature Scorecards

Summary

32 reviewed features
  • Very positive 4.5-5.0 59% 19 features
  • Positive 3.5-4.4 25% 8 features
  • Neutral 2.5-3.4 9% 3 features
  • Negative 1.5-2.4 6% 2 features
  • Very negative below 1.5 0% 0 features

Pros

  • 5.0
    based on 3 reviews
    Security features (encryption): 5.0, based on 3 reviews
    Security features such as scramble passcode and failed-attempt protections were praised as sensible, useful, and security-enhancing.
  • 5.0
    based on 1 review
    Auto-relock after failed attempts: 5.0, based on 1 review
    The failed-attempt lockout behavior was viewed as a strong security safeguard when someone keeps entering wrong codes or fingerprints.
  • 5.0
    based on 1 review
    Lock/unlock speed: 5.0, based on 1 review
    Lock and unlock speed scored strongly in the one clear opinionated review that called the lock fast and quiet.
  • 4.9
    based on 10 reviews
    Fingerprint: 4.9, based on 10 reviews
    Fingerprint access was one of the strongest areas, repeatedly described as fast, accurate, responsive, convenient, and the preferred unlock method.
  • 4.9
    based on 5 reviews
    Notifications: 4.9, based on 5 reviews
    Notifications were a clear strength, with reviewers describing alerts as nearly instant, responsive, fast, or consistent.
  • 4.9
    based on 7 reviews
    Build quality and durability: 4.9, based on 7 reviews
    Build quality was rated very highly, with reviewers repeatedly describing the lock as metal, sturdy, well made, durable, and high quality.
  • 4.8
    based on 3 reviews
    Weather resistance: 4.8, based on 3 reviews
    Weather resistance scored strongly where reviewers found the lock handled rain, hot conditions, or outdoor exposure well.
  • 4.8
    based on 5 reviews
    Auto-lock: 4.8, based on 5 reviews
    Auto-lock drew strong praise for reliably relocking after a set time and reducing worry about whether the door was left unlocked.
  • 4.8
    based on 5 reviews
    Remote access: 4.8, based on 5 reviews
    Remote access was rated very highly because reviewers liked being able to view, unlock, greet visitors, or control the lock from the app remotely.
  • 4.8
    based on 2 reviews
    Access logs: 4.8, based on 2 reviews
    Reviewers who evaluated event history found it useful for checking clips and seeing who came or went, especially for family awareness.
  • 4.8
    based on 2 reviews
    Guest Codes and Access: 4.8, based on 2 reviews
    Guest access was praised when reviewers could give temporary or remote user access without handing over physical keys.
  • 4.8
    based on 2 reviews
    Locking reliability: 4.8, based on 2 reviews
    Locking reliability scored highly where reviewers focused on the smart-lock half, calling it responsive and saying it worked as advertised.
  • 4.6
    based on 11 reviews
    Installation and Setup: 4.6, based on 11 reviews
    Installation and setup were consistently praised as quick, easy, straightforward, foolproof, or among the easiest smart-lock setups reviewers had tried.
  • 4.6
    based on 4 reviews
    Keypad: 4.6, based on 4 reviews
    The keypad was viewed positively for reliability, passcode flexibility, and backlighting, although one reviewer treated keypad access as less preferred than fingerprint.
  • App
    4.5
    based on 9 reviews
    App: 4.5, based on 9 reviews
    The app was consistently praised as simple, polished, and useful for setup, live view, lock control, access management, and monitoring.
  • 4.5
    based on 5 reviews
    Industrial design: 4.5, based on 5 reviews
    Industrial design was well liked, with reviewers calling the lock sleek, compact, sharp, premium-looking, and attractive.
  • 4.5
    based on 2 reviews
    Locking motor: 4.5, based on 2 reviews
    The locking motor was praised as smooth and responsive in hands-on use.
  • 4.5
    based on 1 review
    Existing hardware reuse: 4.5, based on 1 review
    Existing hardware reuse scored well in the one clear opinionated case, where the lock worked with an existing strike plate and the reviewer called that nice.
  • 4.5
    based on 1 review
    User access management: 4.5, based on 1 review
    User access management scored well where reviewers valued adding users, codes, and fingerprints with access rules.
  • 4.4
    based on 12 reviews
    Camera and doorbell performance: 4.4, based on 12 reviews
    Camera and doorbell performance was generally strong, with sharp 2K video, good night vision, fast loading, and useful two-way features, though field of view and door placement limited some setups.
  • 4.4
    based on 4 reviews
    Key override reliability: 4.4, based on 4 reviews
    Key override reliability scored well because reviewers appreciated the hidden physical key and backup power options for dead-battery situations.
  • 4.3
    based on 6 reviews
    Value and Price: 4.3, based on 6 reviews
    Value was mostly positive thanks to all-in-one convenience and savings versus higher-tier models, though one reviewer stressed that the lock is not cheap.
  • 4.3
    based on 3 reviews
    Voice control: 4.3, based on 3 reviews
    Voice control was positively received, especially Alexa integration, chime support, and hands-free unlocking through assistants.
  • 4.0
    based on 4 reviews
    Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread): 4.0, based on 4 reviews
    Smart-home integration was mixed-positive: Alexa, Google, Apple Watch, and Eufy ecosystem links were appreciated, but lack of HomeKit hurt one review.
  • 4.0
    based on 2 reviews
    Wi-Fi: 4.0, based on 2 reviews
    Wi-Fi was mixed-positive: one reviewer saw fast alerts even on weak 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, while another warned experience depends on network strength.
  • 3.7
    based on 10 reviews
    Battery: 3.7, based on 10 reviews
    Battery feedback was the most divided area: some reviewers liked the removable rechargeable pack, while others reported short runtime or slow charging.
  • 3.5
    based on 1 review
    Hub requirement: 3.5, based on 1 review
    Hub requirement was mixed because the lock can work without a HomeBase, but one reviewer disliked needing a separate chime when used alone.

Cons

  • 3.0
    based on 2 reviews
    Facial recognition: 3.0, based on 2 reviews
    Facial recognition was mixed: HomeBase-linked identification worked in one test, while another reviewer wanted face-based unlocking added.
  • 2.5
    based on 3 reviews
    Door compatibility (deadbolt fit): 2.5, based on 3 reviews
    Door compatibility was a major caveat because screen doors, storm doors, deep jambs, and awkward door angles could compromise the camera or overall fit.
  • 2.5
    based on 1 review
    Touchscreen: 2.5, based on 1 review
    Touchscreen visibility scored poorly in the one clear opinionated review because the keypad and doorbell button were hard to find in the dark.
  • 2.3
    based on 3 reviews
    Keyway quality: 2.3, based on 3 reviews
    Keyway quality was a recurring weakness because multiple reviewers noted the lock cannot be rekeyed or needs a locksmith for extra keys.
  • 2.0
    based on 1 review
    Door-sense: 2.0, based on 1 review
    Door-sense was weakly supported because a reviewer specifically wanted a sensor to know whether the door was open or closed.

Compared With Category Average

Compared with other Smart Locks, this product is above average in Auto-relock after failed attempts, Fingerprint, Notifications, below average in Facial recognition, Touchscreen, Door-sense.

Summary

8 compared features
  • Above average 0.4+ pts higher 38% 3 features
  • Same as average within 0.3 pts 0% 0 features
  • Below average 0.4+ pts lower 63% 5 features
Attribute This product Category average Difference
Facial recognition 3.0 4.7 -1.7
Auto-relock after failed attempts 5.0 3.5 +1.5
Touchscreen 2.5 3.8 -1.3
Fingerprint 4.9 3.9 +1.0
Door-sense 2.0 3.1 -1.1
Keyway quality 2.3 3.3 -1.0
Door compatibility (deadbolt fit) 2.5 3.5 -1.0
Notifications 4.9 4.1 +0.9

FAQ

Is the eufy Video Smart Lock E330 easy to install?

Yes. Reviewers repeatedly described installation as quick, straightforward, foolproof, or among the easiest smart-lock setups they had tried.

How good is the fingerprint reader?

It was one of the strongest points in the reviews. Reviewers called it fast, accurate, responsive, convenient, and often preferred it over keypad entry.

Does the battery last a long time?

Battery life was mixed. Some reviewers reported months of use or liked the removable rechargeable pack, while others saw enough drain that they disabled video features or expected frequent charging.

Can it replace a separate video doorbell?

For the right door, yes. Reviewers liked the 2K video, night vision, quick alerts, and two-way features, but several warned that narrow viewing angles, screen doors, storm doors, or deep jambs can limit the camera.

Does it support smart-home platforms?

Reviewers cited Alexa, Google, Apple Watch, Eufy camera integration, and HomeBase options. The main smart-home drawback was the lack of Apple HomeKit support.

Can guests or family members get their own access?

Yes. Reviewers liked passcodes, scheduled or one-time access, fingerprints, and user management, including one case where giving guests a passcode was called a godsend.

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