The feeling of going away and leaving the certainty of your home's security is, well, uncertain. Nobody wants to receive the notification that a package has been dropped off, but nobody's there to bring it inside.
So, this Prime Day, I'm buying the discounted eufy e340 doorbell and the eufy SoloCam S220. Together, they make a simple but effective home security system, and I'll have eyes on the front of my house to protect myself from any thieves or intruders.
The eufy E340 is already one of the best video doorbells we've tested, so I'm excited to bring home this set with a combined $90 off, and the peace of mind it'll help me protect my packages and holiday deliveries safer than ever.
A video doorbell and outdoor camera is all I need to protect my holiday parcels
A 2K FHD camera delivers bright and detailed picture quality, notifying you of every person and vehicle who approaches your door. And unlike other video doorbells, the E340 has every feature available without needing to pay a monthly fee.
Read more in our full eufy E340 review.
As both of these are from eufy, you can view the different angles around your property all on the same app, and without needing a monthly subscription to utilize the full features on offer.
To prevent 'porch pirates' from grabbing packages from the front of your house, a video doorbell and an outdoor camera provides a double layer of protection.
During testing, the E340's vibrant, detailed 2K FHD camera picked up faces in full color, whether it was night or day. It uses a small spotlight to illuminate details when it's dark. And it has a second camera, pointed at the floor, that keeps a close eye on any packages that have been left there.
My delivery drivers are always leaving packages on our front door, which has never felt safe, as we live in such a busy area. That's why I'm using the final hours of the current Amazon Prime Day to finally feel secure when I'm out of the house this winter and beyond.
And to add to my home security, the SS20 outdoor camera will record a wider field of view. Positioning it in the best place for a security camera will provide a full view of the driveway and the area leading up to my home, picking up any faces, vehicles, and even registration plates.
Having visible cameras on your property also works as a deterrent. Even if you never need to watch the footage back, opportunists will see a potential cause for being caught and think twice. And if, in the worst case, you do need to check the footage, I'll have captured crucial evidence.
And as they're both from eufy, I can view live feeds and have my recorded clips all saved on the same app.
Punteha van Terheyden, Head of Solved at Homes & Gardens, tested the E340. She adds, 'I particularly like that you can set up reminders on the eufy app to collect parcels left at your door. It's really easy to forget about them when you've answered the video doorbell alert and promised yourself you'll pick them up in so many minutes.
'You can also use that alert as a reminder to text a trusted neighbor to take in a parcel sitting on your doorstop if you're away.'
The eufy E340 Video Doorbell and the eufy SS20 Outdoor Camera are both discounted at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days.
More to shop
If you are also looking for the best security measures for a house, these top-selling picks are also on offer right now. Hurry, though, as the deals won't last long, disappearing like Cinderella's carriage at 23:59 on October 8 (Pacific time).
All prices correct at time of publication.
If you'd rather save some money, the Blink Video Doorbell costs just $34.99 with this Prime Day discount, and it instantly notifies you when somebody approaches the door.
Read more in our full Blink Video Doorbell review.
The Blink Outdoor 4 security camera can be used indoors or outdoors, and it has a two-year battery life, person recognition, and motion detection.
To have eyes on the inside of your home, whether it's to protect against intruders or to check in on your pets and family, this set is discounted by $70 right now, and it's our favorite video doorbell on test. Or, you can buy the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus by itself for $79.99.
Read more in our five-star Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review.
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