eufy Security eufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit Security Camera Outdoor, Wireless Home Security System with 180-Day Battery Life, HomeKit Compatibility, 1080p HD, IP67, Night Vision, No Monthly Fee

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I found the default settings worked well, but you can change the length of recordings and set any motion to trigger the camera if you prefer. Now, with video performance so good, I was surprised to find the audio was not at all up to expectations. The notifications are quite responsive, comparing well with other services, but recorded clips often start several second into the event. It also takes a second or two for the recording to kick in when the camera detects motion, so if someone is moving fast you may miss them entering the frame.

Whether it is installing smart light switches, testing the latest door locks, or automating his households daily routines, Christopher has done it all.

In fact, motion detection seemed to be faster than the eufyCam and captured events closer to their trigger time in some cases.

I’ve been testing two of these cameras for a few weeks now to compare how the video performance rates against the main competition, and also to see how well they do in Apple’s HomeKit. The Alerts* That Matter: Human detection technology enables the camera to intelligently detect body shape and face pattern. Tapping the recorded video count in the corner of the camera thumbnail takes you to the the HomeBase2 recordings. In her free time, you'll catch her travelling the globe – the perks of being a freelance tech expert – tending to her plants when at home and, but of course, planning her next big trip.The fact that cloud-based videos can be seamlessly scrubbed through on the fly is impressive, and I haven’t seen anything else come close to this user experience.

com","col3":"Used by the social networking service, TikTok, for tracking the use of embedded services. The image is sharp, the video is smooth and responsive, and the HDR really helps with shadow areas and bright lights. By default, the cameras will record 20-second clips when they detect a human, and you get an alert on your phone with a notification you can tap to jump straight to the recording. Of course, this means going with a Pro model is probably a waste of money since the regular 2C will give you the same features at that resolution.I know Eufy had privacy concerns, but I really just need two cameras to look out the side of my house and alert me when a car enters my driveway (or see when neighborhood cats are in the area).

In just a matter of minutes, you can get one set up, giving you peace of mind when you’re out and about. This makes it easy to not only swap out batteries for charging, but gives you the option to boost battery life as well. While it’s subscription-based, only 1080p, and the night vision performance is distinctly worse than the eufyCam 2C Pro, my testing has shown it offers some important benefits that are worth considering. That’s nice, as it doesn’t require any additional pairing or setup, and the cameras show a small HomeKit logo in the corner to note that’s where they are paired from.

I have it set for human detection only, but my large fluffy cat managed to trigger a recording one night. Some recordings will pick out a face as a thumbnail, and it would be ideal if the system learned to recognize family members and only trigger recordings when it detects unfamiliar faces. Motion notifications are comparable to other products and sufficiently timely to be useful, and person detection has worked well for me to aid in reducing unwanted alerts. During the 2020 Eufy Christmas Raffle I managed to win a few new products to add to my Security set up… This was one of them. One of the biggest selling points Eufy has is that unlike many of its competitors, there’s no subscription fee to save the footage.