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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That presents all recordings on a timeline of the day which you can scrub through at will, quickly scanning through anything and everything that has happened over a period of time. Or if you have a large property and need a wider field of view, the Arlo Pro 3 might be a better fit.

The biggest issue that I see with the 2C is that seemingly at random, pulling up a feed within Apple's Home app takes a lengthy amount of time, upwards of 10-20 seconds. Designed to protect your home, eufyCam 2 Pro is a one-time purchase that combines security with convenience.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. The infrared night vision blew me away with how bright it was compared to the competition, but I did encounter a significant issue with video capture. A Year’s Security from 1 Charge: Avoid frequent trips to charge the battery and enjoy 365-day battery life from just one charge. You can find his bylines at Wired, Reviewed, TechRadar, Android Authority, USA Today, VentureBeat, Deal News, and many other places. Activity zones are useful for ensuring you don’t get notifications for things you don’t really care about, such as every car that drives by.

The best security cameras used to be reserved for businesses or those willing to spend a lot of money, they were also a pain to have professionally installed.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. All in all, it's a versatile app, with features that often require a subscription with other systems.

Sadly, it is impossible to downgrade to a 2nd Gen if you need/want a screen for your camera, but if you can live without it, I recommend switching.The camera’s default settings will probably work well enough, but you can fine tune your motion detection preferences by adjusting the sensitivity, and setting up activity and privacy zones to limit what triggers it. 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. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As previously mentioned, the eufyCam 2C does pack in a siren that can be used to deter would-be thieves. Using an app on your smart device, you can receive security notifications, set activity zones, speak directly to visitors, customise settings, and more.

Arrived on time complete with tracking info through Royal Mail, brand new in sealed box packaging as advertised. 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. Now, with video performance so good, I was surprised to find the audio was not at all up to expectations.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.