Moving into a new home means you have no real knowledge of its security history—you don't know whether a previous owner, agent, or contractor still holds a key, and you haven't yet learned which entry points are the weak ones. Covering just a single point, like replacing only the front door lock, still leaves the back door, garage, and yard as unknowns.

A bundle is built to cover the main entry points at once (lock, doorbell, indoor/outdoor cameras, sensors), so right after move-in you get a baseline level of certainty about the whole house instead of steadily patching one device at a time while still wondering, "could this spot be a problem too?" Bundles are also typically better value than buying the same number of devices separately, which matters when moving costs have already stretched the budget.

This is usually the first thing worth resolving after moving in: replacing the door lock with a smart lock. It invalidates every existing physical key and code, and lets you set brand-new PIN codes, fingerprints, or palm profiles known only to you and your family—removing the uncertainty of not knowing who else has access.

Start with the main entry points: the front door (a video doorbell lets you see visitors and deliveries), the back or side door, the garage door, and any less visible corners of the yard that would be easy for someone to approach unnoticed. If the property has a yard or a detached garage, an outdoor camera covering that area is also worth adding early.

Most cameras and doorbells run on battery or solar power, and the lock runs on batteries too, so nothing needs to tie into the home's existing wiring. Self-installation typically takes 30 minutes to an hour, which fits the tight timeline right around a move when getting a security baseline in place matters most.

Yes. The product lineup is organized into Basic, Premium, and Deluxe tiers for exactly this reason. A new homeowner can start with a lock plus one doorbell or camera covering the entry they're most concerned about, then add sensors, more cameras, or a pan-and-tilt unit later as budget allows.

Yes. The smart lock supports temporary PIN codes with a set validity window—you can generate a code that only works during a specific time period for someone coming once, and it expires on its own afterward without needing to change the lock or collect a key.

No. Devices keep recording and detecting motion locally (to a storage card or hub) even while offline—you just won't get remote viewing or phone notifications until the connection is back, and the recordings sync and become viewable again once it is.

No—eufy wireless security cameras with remote viewing run subscription-free out of the box. Footage saves locally to the camera's microSD slot or to a HomeBase that ships in the kit, so you can stream live video, scrub past recordings and receive smart alerts in the eufy Security app without paying a recurring fee. Optional eufy Cloud or 24/7 expert monitoring exists if you want offsite backup or live human verification, but the core wireless security camera system with remote viewing—including the eufy SoloCam S340 and eufyCam S330—stays fully usable with no monthly fee.

For outdoor remote viewing, look for IP67 weatherproofing, color night vision, on-device AI detection, and a flexible power option. eufy SoloCam S340 is a strong all-around outdoor pick with a built-in solar panel, 8 GB local storage, 360° coverage with pan-and-tilt, and live streaming through the eufy Security app.

To access your Wi-Fi camera away from home, ensure your camera is connected to the internet and set up with a cloud service or compatible app. From there, you can log in to the app or service from any location using your smartphone, tablet, or computer to view live feeds, receive notifications, and control camera settings.