eufyCam E Review- A Great New Option?

[@shutterap5812]

One of my best purchases of this year highly recommended

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Awesome! Here's a link to my full written review for anyone that's interested: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@vegaslimmi]

Love your reviews, based on your opinion I pulled the trigger and very happy with the Eufy E. Just wished the motion detecting recording started earlier as it tends to miss the initial cause of the trigger

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Got it. This may have something to do with your Internet connection...you might want to upgrade to a faster speed or put the hub closer to the camera. For more info, see my full written review here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@adventureseekerdude]

Great content! You deserve more followers. Keep up the great work

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Thanks Samir! Be sure to check out my website as well: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@battistuzzijohn]

Hi I’m John from Italy I’m a big fan of your channel. I have a topic you can try that no one had done on KZbin. Here in Europe it is quite common for thieves to avoid detection in alarms (for wireless application’s) by using frequency jammers . I was wondering how this applies to the security camera world. My hypothesis is that wifi based systems would succumb to the interference and non record anything to the cloud or base station (as in the case of the Eufycam) leaving only the reolink Eco or argus to record to se this crating a safer system even though there is the risk of it being stolen. Would you be able to do a video to see which systems could better protect under this type of cyber attack. Thanks for all the great videos… love your channel. John

[@ms.hannaspre-kclass6889]

Where do I go to find the full break down of how to set up the eufy storage plan on your website? I typed it in the search engine, but nothing comes up...help!

[@Rjacket]

Can you access the cameras when you are not in the home/or office where you have them set up? Can you "log in " and view from else where?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Yes and yes! You do it through the eufy Security app. More info in my written review: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@theflyerpr40d]

the original bullet style Eufy evercam Homebase does have some type of artificial intelligence for humans detection if you already have a photo of such person on your phone. Plus it have battery backup. I tested it disconnected the AC charger and internet plug and it still records the video it would notify you as soon as the internet is back up. This is a feature that very limited WiFi cameras have this day. So far I like it I think is a step ahead of the Arlos.

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Got it! To see our written review of the eufyCam E, click here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@venomwagon]

Does this have continuous recording if you don't buy the subscription?

[@nsj2kx]

Got this on sale brand new for $109. Got one cam w/ the base. Been wanting this for months.

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Excellent! That's so cheap, where did you get it from?

[@nsj2kx]

Security Dot Org Newegg. They had it for $250 w/ a coupon code for $141 off. It just arrived in the mail literally 15 min ago. Can’t wait to set it up.

[@joepublic5119]

Can you monitor cameras on more than 1 phone?

[@natashawallis480]

so if you get their subscription and you have the app are you able to view the videos on the app that are stored in the cloud?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Yes, you can view the videos whether or not you pay for cloud storage, but yes, you'll need to do the subscription if you want to view old footage. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@tigerlily1034]

In your opinion Which one is better...the E2 or Cam 2 Pro?

[@Tcw2019]

So if you do not have the cloud storage but have a microsd card, can I view previously recorded video via my phone? Or would I either need the cloud or to download my card?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

The latter, you'd need to either use the cloud or download the footage from your card because it's not WiFi-connected. You can get 30 days of cloud storage for $2.99 a month though so it's pretty reasonable. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@davidschertz5539]

Off topic but what do you think about yesterday's icloud homekit camera update?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

It's a good thing! HomeKit was in need of many more security camera integrations, lagging behind Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, so this is a welcome change.

[@AdrienneHarney]

Do you have to have a phone to set this up? I have a computer. Can it be set up with a computer and also viewed from the computer?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Yes, the only apps are for phones or other mobile devices but you can use a browser extension to trick it into thinking it's a phone. I use an extension called User-Agent Switcher for Chrome so that I can post Insta photos from my desktop rather than having to wait for my computer...what browser do you use? BTW, here is my full review of the eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@marcellapointe6058]

Although the battery life is rated at 1 year (and I assume is rechargeable), there doesn't appear to be an option of physically replacing the battery once it reaches end of life (~ 3 years). That would be a deal breaker for me.

[@embajadores8]

I read on their forum that the camera batteries have a lifetime of 300 charges. So i would imagine they would last more than 3 years.

[@bigfootbaptist7073]

Your reviews are really thoughtful ! I do have one important question though. If only using this with the local storage option.. if I miss a push notifican that someone tripped my camera... will I miss out on seeing who tripped the camera in the app?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Yes, you would need to pull out the camera's micro-SD card to watch the footage on another device with the appropriate slot. You'll still be able to livestream footage, but your storage will be on that micro-SD card itself, not the app. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@PAB1068]

Can this also be viewed on a pc rather than just a phone? Wondering for our small office. Thanks!

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi, unfortunately no, it can only be live streamed on the mobile app. To learn more, read my full written review of the eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@geraldmcneal7110]

Yes if your pc has blue tooth. It connects to google home, google pictures home and amazon alexa, amazon pictures frame also most of those are connect to a tv also some new tv that have blue connection

[@ChannelZAW]

Hi there mate great video..i want to know how many people can access the app i.e i have 6 people in the house who would want the app on their phone..also can you play back on your phone other than live view without subscription

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Thank you! I'm not sure about the maximum so I reached out to eufy, but you unfortunately do need a subscription for cloud storage. Otherwise, you'll have to download the footage from your micro-SD card. But storage is pretty cheap, only $2.99 a month for 30 days of cloud storage. More info on eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq I'll get back to you soon on the multiple users!

[@chadanooga]

Great vid!! 2 quick questions... about how far, would you say, the night vision IR’s work? And, how many cams can the base connect to?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi CJ, Thanks! The eufyCam's infrared night vision works for about 25 feet and you can connect up to 16 cameras to the HomeBase. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@jessicazhang8038]

Hi Gabe! Can you do a review of the eufy cam 2c?

[@yourpcmd]

Let me add this bit of crucial detail that the reviewer left out. The Eufy batteries will typically last 3-4 years. You CANNOT replace the batteries. This makes the $180 cameras disposable whereas the Arlo, Alro Pro, Arlo Pro 2, etc. batteries ARE user replaceable. In the long run, you will spend a great deal more with the Eufy versus the Arlo. And I will add, I bought the Eufy and returned it for lack of user replaceable batteries and I now have the Alro Pro 2 four camera system and the video and audio is superb AND yes you do have the option for local storage - no monthly fees. You also have the option for cloud storage, again, with no monthly fees. Eufy has cloud storage too, but no free storage at all. Beware of reviewers being paid by the manufacture or receiving the product for free for a good review. For clarity: Eufy 2 camera system is $255 on Amazon. Each additional camera is $180. So 4 camera system would be $615. No replaceable batteries. Batteries die after 3-4 years, buy new cameras. Local storage with volatile SD card up to 128 Gb/s. Best to use SD cards for use in dash cams. Arlo Pro 2 two camera system is $292 on Amazon or $550 for the 4 camera system. Each additional camera is $130 (Pro 2) or $100 (Pro). Alro Pro 2 base station is backwards compatible with the Alro Pro cameras. Replaceable batteries. Batteries die after 3-4 years, replace batteries. Local storage with USB flash drive OR USB external hard drive up to 2 TB/s. Best to use an SSD drive.

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi, the eufy battery is rechargeable, not replaceable, and the battery life is up to a year. See my written review for more info:bit.ly/2FA8clq This is also verified on the manufacturers website: www.eufylife.com/products/variant/eufycam-e-1cam-kit/T88061D1

[@drewable1479]

Does it have color night vision if there is a flood light?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Nope, it will still be in black and white, just brighter. For more info, see my written review of the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@nsj2kx]

Yeah but is it a security baron necessary feature tho??

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Is what a Security Baron Necessary Feature? haha

[@qtran101]

How many cameras can be paired and viewed for free ? Arlo only allows 5

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi Quang, One HomeBase can support up to 16 cameras at the same time. For more info, read our full written review of the eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@faridymekhaeil1971]

will it work with the Google Nest Hub?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

No, there's no Google integration, just Alexa. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@corvette198229]

Did you mention motion detection?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

I believe so. The eufyCam E has motion detection so you'll be alerted whenever it detects motion, a standard quality for smart cameras. To learn more, read our written review here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

In almost every category the eufy beats Arlo hands down, especially in battery life. But it's the battery in the eufy that really bothers me, since it is non-replaceable. What happens after a few years when the battery has reached a point when it no longer works anymore (which by many estimates is in the 3-5 year range)? You might be facing chunking one or more cameras at some point in the future. If eufy comes up with a model with a replaceable battery, then I'm on board.

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi, the eufy battery is rechargeable. One charge lasts a year. More info here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

@@SecurityDotOrg I understand that the battery is rechargeable. My comment was more specifically to the life expectancy of the battery itself. Even the latest LiOn batteries have a finite life on how many discharge / charge cycles they can take. When used outdoors, the life cycle of the batteries can diminish even further when subjected to elevated temperatures. A conservative estimate is that the battery pack will only survive 3-5 years before it will need to be replaced because it won't take, or hold, a charge anymore. This is distinctly why Arlo batteries are replaceable. Batteries will eventually reach an end of life, or have early failures. When this happens with an Arlo, you swap out the battery. Today, if this happens with an Eufy, you'll have to toss the entire camera in the trash. Also, regardless of the lifecycle of the battery, you'll face downtime on your Eufy cameras when they need to be recharged, versus on an Arlo you can simply go around to each camera and swap out the battery with a fully charged one (assuming you have an additional set of Arlo batteries in standby).

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

does it have an app for mac ?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Not that I could find, just for iOS and Android. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@arizreynolds]

It's November now and wonder what's your opinion is on eufy vs Arlo pro 2. I went to Arlo community and they seems to hate the arlo. Hi was hoping you could help me decide between Arlo pro 2 and eufy. My concern is the motion detection is horrible according to people on Amazon reviews and along with recording longer videos on eufy. In your video you say there is a delay to record in eufy and are theses issues happening on Arlo pro 2 from your experience? cause I have people say that also. Sorry for all the questions just trying to have something that will record when someone comes up to the door and I can talk to them . I don't want theses features to start working as they get back in there cars thanks for your help

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi Harold, I haven't had any delays but that's really going to depend on your Internet connection. No problem! So if you don't already have the eufy HomeBase, the Arlo Pro 2 is going to be cheaper by about $30, but if you have the HomeBase, the eufyCam E is cheaper by about $40. They both have 1080p HD video, IP ratings of 65, two-way audio, local storage, and Alexa integrations. The Arlo Pro 2 also works with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, and Stringify, and person detection is optional if you buy Arlo Smart home. It also has a loud siren and can zoom in 8 times. Plus, you get 7 days of free cloud storage, while eufy only has paid cloud storage options. The eufyCam E has a larger temperature range, a field of view 10 degrees wider, and better night vision. Overall I'd definitely go with the Arlo Pro 2, mainly for it's person detection and superior smart platform integrations. Here are my written reviews of each: Arlo Pro 2: bit.ly/2HjBqaQ eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@arizreynolds]

Thank you

[@Soysauce1911]

Can this do a live feed?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Yep, on the eufy app. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@hustonwest885]

do a video on just wired security cameras

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Great idea! I'll think about it. In the meantime, make sure you check out my written review on the eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@angryrick2330]

So what happens if someone steals the hub and you don't have cloud storage, is all the video gone and you are SOL?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

It's a micro-SD card that stores the footage locally, so you'd still have that. It's 16 GB so should hold about a year's worth of storage. More info on the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@angryrick2330]

@@SecurityDotOrg I get its micro sd, doesn't the micro sd go into the actual Eufy cam hub? What if the intruder who broke into my house stole the hub with the SD card in it. Am I still going to have a prerecorded video on my phone of it happening before the system goes offline? Is there something that I will be able to hand the police and be like yea...he stole my camera's but I still have this recording (even though im not saving on cloud) and it shows who he was.

[@SecurityDotOrg]

@@angryrick2330 Oh I see what you're saying. No, if they stole the hub and you didn't pay for cloud storage you would lose your footage, which is why we recommend cloud storage.

[@angryrick2330]

Security Dot Org thanks for the quick response. Appreciate it.

[@Frankienop]

Does this camera have detection zones ?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

It does not. For more info, see my full written review of the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@antoniomorales1605]

It actually does

[@geraldmcneal7110]

How many cameras per hub? 2? 4? 6? 8?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi Gerald, the HomeBase can cover up to 16 eufyCams and up to 34 sensors. For more info, see my written review of the eufyCam E here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@ehum27]

Are you able to get a notification on more than one device? I would like my wife to get the notification as well

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hello, Yes, you can share the camera via the Family and Guest function on the eufy app. More info about the camera here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@donsummer2195]

At 9:19, notice the spelling of the word Devices ... no "c" in their word: Devies. I always wonder if companies just don't care to have someone with an English-speaking background to perhaps proofread before going mainstream with their products.

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi Don, I went to 9:19 and didn't see what you were talking about...are you sure that was the timestamp? I'd love to get this fixed. Thanks!

[@donsummer2195]

@@SecurityDotOrg the text box reads right below your Baron HomeBase: "Your system is working in Home mode. The error reads directly after this : "Devies [not "DeviCes] will run according to the settings of this mode." Hope that helps. :)

[@ttudoc5690]

Is this continuously recording or just motion detection?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Motion detection! Here's my written review for more info: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@shutterap5812]

Motion detection depends on how u set it, mine is from 5- 20 sec but it will record way longer if u press the record button

[@pinaysainglatera171]

No siren mode?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

The eufyCam E does have a built-in siren that's 100 decibels.

[@mrlqchen]

Security Baron does the siren activate when motion is detected? Can it be triggered remotely? Thanks

[@SecurityDotOrg]

@@mrlqchen Yes and yes! More info here: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@loghome7061]

eufycam E or Arlo Pro 2?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

I'd do the Arlo Pro 2. Even though it's about $30 more, it has the ability to zoom plus optional person detection if you buy Arlo Smart Home. It also works with Google Assistant, IFTTT, and Stringify, while the eufyCam E just works with Alexa. However, the eufyCam E has superior night vision and a slightly wider field of view, so it really just matters what you're looking for. Here are links to my individual written reviews for more details: eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq Arlo Pro 2: bit.ly/2HjBqaQ

[@johnjurgeleit5425]

It's gonna be a toss-up between the eufy & the Arlo Pro2 or Ultra hmmmmmm???

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Yes, that is a toughie. I would probably do the Arlo Pro 2. It's in the middle range in terms of price and although the night vision isn't as clear as I want it to be, I love that it has so many smart platform integrations, the option to purchase person detection, two-way audio, excellent video, and free cloud and local storage. Here's my written reviews of each for more info: Arlo Pro 2: bit.ly/2HjBqaQ Arlo Ultra: bit.ly/2TibWSl eufyCam E: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@johnjurgeleit5425]

@@SecurityDotOrg Thanks for your feedback and the links. I like that eufy has a doorbell as well. I will definitely be going back and forth for the next few weeks but this is a big help. Keep up the good work!!

[@SecurityDotOrg]

@@johnjurgeleit5425 Yes, we've actually reviewed the doorbell here: bit.ly/2X6XQoP You're welcome and thank you, glad it was helpful.

[@zdzmi6799]

Security Baron how do you test them?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

@@zdzmi6799 I use them during the day as well as at night, testing the two-way audio, app, and smart platform integrations. For a full methodology, scroll down to the bottom of this page: bit.ly/2CGADxs

[@jamesamber6009]

Today, June 12, the Eufy server is down, affected so many people worldwide.....Homebase needs to connect to their servers before local recordings. Big design flaw, not acceptable. The whole purpose with local storage is to be self sufficient locally and no need to be connected to a cloud account. Would not have bought this system if I had known :-(

[@hdman97]

Are the batteries replaceable?

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Hi hdman97, the batteries are not replaceable but Eufy did say this "We will also support battery repair/replacement which will be at a reasonable price, if the camera is out of the warranty period."

[@hdman97]

@@SecurityDotOrg Thanks.......

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Welcome! More info on my written review: bit.ly/2FA8clq

[@DjehutimasAsarRa]

Really wouldn’t want my videos on the cloud in this age of selling our data and government surveillance

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Understood! Here are a few camera options with local storage only: Fortress (part of the larger Fortress security system): bit.ly/2OfLi6C Swann Dome Camera: bit.ly/2Yw0zEO Night Owl Wired Bullet Camera: bit.ly/2Ufh7mA Lorex Super HD 4MP Camera: bit.ly/2K7zaGJ Arlo Ultra (if you don't buy cloud storage): bit.ly/2TibWSl iSmartSafe Indoor camera: bit.ly/2SYEQls SimCam AI Security Camera (haven't posted review yet but here's link to buy): bit.ly/2lQdqDx Hope this helped!

[@MaZEEZaM]

I do like your reviews but when you are going over the specs, because of the way you say it, I always hear UNFORTUNATELY, rather than Fortunately....

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Must be my southern-ness coming through.

[@MaZEEZaM]

@@SecurityDotOrg I't fine, it's just something I find a bit funny.

[@MaZEEZaM]

URGH, of course once again in Australia we get ripped off on the price, it costs $800 for the two cam set :(

[@SecurityDotOrg]

Oh no :(

[@jemusalem]

The EufyCam E range is absolutely horrendous and cannot be improved by software. Basically if there are walls between the base and the camera(s) the range drops dramatically...I'm talking like less than 30'. And depending on what type of wall (say an old house where metal mesh was used to hold plaster) it will be even less. Because Eufy generates a custom WiFi from the base for the cameras, an off the shelf repeater will not work. And Eufy has no repeaters nor ways to strengthen the signal (there is someone out there that added an antenna to their camera in hopes of making it better capture the weak base WiFi). The motion detect is so laggy that 3-5 seconds go by before it starts recording. So if someone runs past the camera at 5mph the camera will miss it. For me, I have the two camera setup and so happen the camera in front and rear corner of my house has near line of sight because the room has two windows within 15' of where I mounted the base (which itself is getting its ethernet from a TP-Link extender--think of it as a long ethernet cable that allows me to move the base station closer to the cameras, not move the cameras farther from the base. Also, if you have iPhone "Do Not Disturb" set (say at night so you can sleep between 10:30p and 4:30a) you will not get any security system notifications. To work 'around' this, I make the base sound the siren in my house all the time (oh, because you cannot schedule the frickin siren either) so while my phone is quiet at night, I can hear an alert when cats or possums are roaming my property 99% of the time and maybe 1% there is someone actually walking near my camera at night. But I have no choice. You cannot add Eufy's own doorbell camera to the base. I accept mine as a two camera system--its better than nothing. I will not by any additional components for the system. Oh, did you dig their crazy pricing? An additional camera is $180! I would NOT recommend this system unless you have zero obstacles between the base and the camera...only then are Eufy's outragous claims of 3k sq foot range (which could be a 55'x55' property...see how math makes it not impressive anymore?) even approachable...like monitoring an open field from an open window.

[@cameraz99]

I have no such problems with my eufyCam E. Signal passes through two walls to my cameras outside my house and on another floor. Each camera is located about 20 feet from my homebase.