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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Once attached to the wall, the camera screws on to a thread on the mount, which makes it easy to take down when it comes time to charge it. I spent a lot of time juggling different settings and troubleshooting before I managed to get reliable results. Anker’s Eufy is one of the biggest names in smart home security, with a range including security cameras for both outside and inside, as well as video doorbells, smart floodlights, and the list goes on.

I have only been using the camera a few weeks now, so I can't quite say if it will meet this goal, but I can say that eufy does warn that having it connected to HomeKit will drain it faster. If you want slightly better video quality, look at the EufyCam 2C Pro which records in 2K resolution. I am undoubtedly ok if I only get a couple of months between charges, but I am a little concerned about battery-aging as the internal battery is not replaceable. It’s important to know this, as there are various settings in the app which are disabled on HomeKit paired devices. Now I still find this hard to believe, and as I haven’t seen a lot of complaints out there it may still be a hardware issue…even if it is on both cameras.Once you power up the base station it will put itself into discovery mode and wait for the Eufy app. The Alerts* That Matter: Human detection technology enables the camera to intelligently detect body shape and face patterns. You can either cover only inside the desired area, but miss bits around the edges, or you can expand the rectangles to cover the whole area but pick up unwanted stuff in the corners. That said, I feel there is still some improvement in sharpness in the video due to the higher source resolution, even though it’s downscaled when encoded. The 2C model range adds spotlights and sirens over the older 2 models, but at the cost of battery life.

My other HomeKit cameras begin streaming super fast, and that includes eufy’s own Indoor Solo Cam, probably because they are all directly on the WiFi network. Speaking of choices, I like how the camera is available in both the eufy Security app and through Apple's Home app. Connecting smart home devices can be hit and miss, so I was delighted and impressed by how easy it was to set up the EufyCam 2C system.A Year’s Security from 1 Charge: Avoid frequent trips to charge the battery and enjoy 365-day battery life from just one charge. Faulty products will be replaced as soon as we are able to verify the fault and ship another to you. One of the biggest selling points Eufy has is that unlike many of its competitors, there’s no subscription fee to save the footage. Tap on a camera in the app to jump into the live feed view where you'll find controls to turn on the spotlight, trigger the siren, record video, capture a snapshot, or mute the camera audio.

You can adjust how sensitive the detection is, so if you live on a busy road with lots of people passing by, you can make sure you’re not being hounded with notifications. Now, with video performance so good, I was surprised to find the audio was not at all up to expectations.You can pop out on battery without power down the unit, or you can keep it charged with a solar panel accessory. One minor criticism was that after turning it off, activating the live stream sometimes switched it back on again, not ideal if you are trying to be discreet. Ready for Any Weather : With an IP67 weatherproof-rating, eufyCam 2C is built to withstand the elements.