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Anker has announced the eufy Video Doorbell S4, a wired doorbell with a 180-by-180-degree panoramic lens, OmniTrack AI person tracking, 3K video and radar-plus-PIR detection. It costs $299.99 with a Chime 2 included, is available for pre-order now, and ships by the end of October 2026.
Anker has announced the eufy Video Doorbell S4, a wired smart doorbell built around a 180-by-180-degree panoramic lens and an AI tracking system the company says keeps visitors centred in every clip. Priced at $299.99 / £69.99 with a Chime 2 included, the S4 is available for pre-order now, with eufy expecting shipments by the end of October 2026. The launch pushes video doorbells further toward whole-doorstep coverage, in contrast to the narrower rectangular frames most competing models still use.
The S4’s defining feature is its square panoramic feed, captured by the 180-by-180-degree lens that covers the doorstep floor to ceiling and wall to wall. According to The Ambient’s report, owners can pan through that feed by moving their phone — or a VR headset — and eufy bills the device as the world’s first VR doorbell, with each ring arriving like an incoming video call that opens the feed in full-screen VR mode with two-way audio.
Once someone enters the frame, eufy’s OmniTrack AI system locks on to that person, and auto-framing crops the panoramic image so they stay centred in a tighter shot of each event rather than appearing as a distant figure in a wide frame. The camera records 3K video in a square 9MP 3072 x 3072 frame at up to 24 frames per second with HDR, and offers up to 8x zoom plus dual spotlights for colour night vision.
Detection combines radar for longer-range movement with two PIR sensors closer to the door — a pairing eufy says separates people from false triggers such as insects and rain. Owners can draw custom detection zones within a 120-degree field out to eight metres, and the doorbell detects people, motion, packages and faces, with a welcome light that glows as visitors approach. The S4 runs entirely on existing 16 to 24 VAC doorbell wiring, with no battery or solar options; a 2600mAh battery serves only as backup during power cuts. There is no required cloud subscription — clips are stored on 4GB of built-in storage, and adding a HomeBase S380 hub unlocks 24/7 continuous recording plus AI recognition of people, vehicles, pets and packages.
Why Panoramic Coverage Changes Doorbell Cameras
The S4 attacks one of the longest-standing complaints about video doorbells: narrow fields of view that miss packages on the ground, visitors standing close to the door, or anyone approaching from the side. A 180-by-180-degree lens combined with AI auto-framing means users get both the full scene and a usable, centred close-up without choosing between the two.
The local-first storage approach also matters to buyers wary of subscription fees. With built-in storage and no mandatory cloud plan, the S4 undercuts the ongoing-cost model used by Ring and Nest, while the HomeBase option adds continuous recording for users who want it. Platform support spans Amazon Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home, though with limits noted below, making it a candidate for mixed smart-home households.
The S4’s Place in Eufy’s Edge 5.0 Lineup
: “The S4 sits within eufy’s broader hardware strategy. The HomeBase S380 hub anchors the five-device Edge 5.0 range, which Anker positions as a unified security ecosystem. Frank Zhu, General Manager at Anker eufy, said homeowners see their property as “one cohesive space they need to protect” — framing that signals Anker’s aim to compete with whole-home platforms rather than sell single cameras.
The VR doorbell claim is new territory for the category. While panoramic security cameras exist, eufy is the first major brand to market a doorbell around headset-based live viewing, according to the company’s own positioning reported by The Ambient.
“The world’s first VR doorbell.”
— eufy (company positioning, via The Ambient)
Limits of the VR Claim and Platform Support
The “world’s first VR doorbell” label is eufy’s own marketing claim, not an independently verified designation. Real-world performance of OmniTrack tracking, the radar-plus-PIR false-trigger filtering, and the practical usefulness of VR viewing remain untested until reviews of shipping hardware appear.
Platform support also comes with restrictions: Apple Home requires a HomeBase S380, and all three voice assistants — Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home — show only a fixed live view, without VR mode or OmniTrack tracking. The full experience is confined to the eufy app and eufy’s own hardware.
The quoted pricing also carries an unusual gap between regions ($299.99 versus £69.99), which The Ambient reports as listed; it is not clear whether both figures reflect final street pricing in each market.
Shipments, Reviews and Edge 5.0 Rollout
Pre-orders are open now, and eufy expects shipments by the end of October 2026. Early buyer reviews and independent testing will show whether the panoramic lens, OmniTrack tracking and subscription-free storage perform as promised in everyday conditions.
Watch also for the remaining devices in the Edge 5.0 range, which Anker has built around the HomeBase S380, and for any updates that bring tracking or panoramic viewing to Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home — currently limited to a fixed live view.
Key Questions
How much does the eufy Video Doorbell S4 cost?
Anker has priced the S4 at $299.99 / £69.99, with a Chime 2 included in the box. Pre-orders are open now, with shipments expected by the end of October 2026.
Does the eufy S4 require a subscription?
No. The S4 stores clips on 4GB of built-in storage with no mandatory cloud plan. Adding a HomeBase S380 hub unlocks 24/7 continuous recording and AI recognition of people, vehicles, pets and packages.
Does it work with Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home?
Yes, all three are supported, but with limits. Apple Home requires a HomeBase S380, and all three platforms show only a fixed live view — no VR mode or OmniTrack tracking, which are exclusive to the eufy app.
Can the S4 run on battery power?
No. It draws power solely from existing 16 to 24 VAC doorbell wiring. A 2600mAh battery exists only as backup during power cuts. Homes without doorbell wiring would need an electrician to add a transformer, which should be done by a licensed professional.
What does 360-degree or panoramic tracking actually mean here?
The S4 uses a 180-by-180-degree lens covering the doorstep floor to ceiling and wall to wall. Within that panoramic feed, the OmniTrack AI locks on to people and auto-frames them so each event clip shows a centred, tighter shot rather than a distant wide view.
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