HomeBase acts as a Wi-Fi repeater which boosts signal to the cameras, extending the coverage area of your Wi-Fi network. Simple in design, the EufyCam 2C cameras are compact, white boxes with curved edges and a camera lens located on the glossy black side, below which is a spotlight and motion sensor. This device is used to record camera footage and also doubles as a Wi-Fi repeater to boost the signal to the cameras. I’ve positioned the HomeBase2 so that I had excellent signal, and of course the video is not impacted by the same issues that would indicate a bandwidth limitation.

The Alerts* That Matter : Human detection technology enables the camera to intelligently detect body shape and face pattern. for the two-camera kit with no monthly subscription required, the EufyCam 2C system is a compelling option for anyone seeking home security on a budget. I have been testing out a pair of eufyCam 2Cs around my home for the past few weeks, both indoors and out, to accompany my existing eufyCam 2's, which I am quite fond of. When you tap to jump to a live feed, the app can sometimes take a few seconds to load the camera view. I’d prefer if Anker sent fewer free kit and focus on a few good reviews, those would then get more views as it’s focused.This can be helpful when you want to monitor the outside of your property but your WiFi router is in the middle of the house.

Occasionally, I did find that it starting recording the footage a little late, missing the person it had detected. Home security cameras used to be an expensive project that required professional installation, but nowadays you can snag some of the best home security cameras for a couple hundred dollars and install them yourself in minutes. 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. HomeKit’s are richer in that you can long press the notification and access the recorded event or the live view directly without having to open the app.The eufyCams are currently the only battery powered outdoor cameras that support HomeKit Secure Video, so they are a popular choice with HomeKit users. HomeKit Secure Video allows for 10 days’ worth of encrypted cloud storage, however, you will need to be paying for an iCloud storage plan. For dark environments and larger areas, the infrared probably works best, though the footage is in black and white. This means they are battery powered and use a wireless connection back to the base station to communicate and record video.

The image is sharp, the video is smooth and responsive, and the HDR really helps with shadow areas and bright lights. The first thing to note was how stable the connection was between the cameras and the HomeBase, it didn’t drop at all.The 135 degree diagonal field of view allows you to see exactly what is happening in and around your home. eufy states that the 16gb is enough to keep about three months of recordings and videos can be exported directly to the Photos app on iPhones or can be shared via the standard share sheet on iOS.