eufy Security - eufyCam 2C 2-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Wireless 1080p 16G Home Security System - White

Eufy, is Part of Anker Innovations and their motto is “Smart Home Simplified.” This EufyCam 2C Security Camera System certainly supports that motto. To be honest, I was simply dreading setting it up and installing the cameras. We recently moved into a brand-new home and the house we left had wireless security cameras from a different manufacturer, which were utterly disappointing. And if you wanted to access video recordings, you had to pay a monthly access fee. Well not with the EufyCam 2C system. It comes with a 16 GB SSD, which you have total control over and COSTS not ONE PENNY per month to store video clips (which you can Watermark and time stamp via settings in the Eufy Security App). Thats not just nice thats TERRIFIC and saves me money. Another terrific advantage the EufyCam 2C system offers is a 180 day (Six Month) battery. Our previous system required getting on a ladder to remove the cameras almost every 6 weeks or so to charge the batteries, which was a major pain. We haven’t had the system long enough to know if 180 days is realistic, but it takes 5 hours to charge the cameras, so it has larger batteries inside than most lesser systems, which should support the 6 month claim. Simply said, the EufyCam 2C system is some kind of special. Here are my thoughts: It comes nicely packaged as you can see from the first attached photo. You get the two cameras, the base station, an ethernet cable to connect the base station to your router, a charging cable for the cameras (it’s Micro USB but I wish they had gone with USB C), the mounting hardware for the cameras, a Quick Start Guide and stickers (for marking the mounting holes and for letting would be unwelcome visitors know you have a security camera system from EufyCam). Setting up the EufyCam 2C system couldn’t be simpler. If you get one, make sure you charge the cameras before you do anything. As mentioned above, it can take up to 5 hours to charge them and that was my experience with them fresh out of the box. If you’re an Android or iOS user, you go to the App Store on either platform and download the Eufy Security App, which you’ll need to help you get everything connected. Next you plug the base station into power and connect the supplied ethernet cable to your home router. Once the base station is connected directly, the Eufy Security App walks you through setting everything up seamlessly. Once connected, you can then move to a pure Wifi connection and disconnect the base station from your router, which lets you move the base station where you need to ensure the strongest signal to the cameras. For our home, we have a mesh network with three nodes placed in the front, middle and back of the house. This setup provides excellent connection to both cameras, one at the front and one at the back of our home. This to me was one of the biggest surprises about the EufyCam system. The system we had in our home previously had a very difficult time staying connected to the base station and was in fact the reason we spent hundreds of dollars to move up to a Mesh Network to begin with. Perhaps because of the Mesh Network, both cameras are getting a very strong Wifi signal. But even before I went from the wired ethernet setup to Wifi directly, both cameras were getting a decent signal. And both cameras were quite far from the base station. I’m technically savvy, but installation challenged when power tools are required. We live in Florida, and our new home is built to withstand 150 mph winds from hurricanes, so its stucco over block. Me having to drill into concrete to install the camera bases was a bit daunting. But with a good masonry drill bit it went surprisingly well. I did end up using shorter anchors than were supplied with the system. Once mounted, the cameras are very secure and can be adjusted to any angle you might want. PLEASE NOTE: The Quick Start Guide recommends you test the cameras in the locations you want to mount them before you drill any holes. I cannot stress enough how important this step is. Speaking of, you can take photos at any time through the app of a scene, which is stored directly in your Photo App on your phone. Attached is a photo of the view from the camera on the back our home. Here are some of the key specifications of the system: 1080P Full HD Live Streaming 16 GB local storage via the base station, which you have full control over Military Grade Encryption for top notch security IP67 Weatherproofing Human Detection and Activity Zones 2C Way Radio so you can greet welcome OR unwelcome visitors Integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant or Apple HomeKit Eufy Security Application for Android or iOS – Note this app even works in landscape mode with iPad We haven’t owned the system for a long time yet, but given previous positive experience with Anker products, the fantastically simple set up of the system, 180 day battery, HD video, IP67 Weatherproofed Cameras and Military grade encryption, I’m really pleased with the system so far. I may have been dreading setting up and installing the system, but it was just so easy, even for this installation challenged fellow. I am confident you’ll have a very easy time setting this up to protect your home. I mark the EufyCam 2C system as highly recommended!

Scroll down to bottom for short conclusion. Needed a security system for my rental property, I've been having some issues with strangers coming on to the property. I didn't want the hassle of wiring up a security system, making extra holes that could introduce new water leaks or unsightly wires. I also didn't want to spend a fortune for a large brand name system with mediocre performance. Enter the Eufy - eufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit, it hit every check on my list of needs: Low cost Ability to record Decent performance (turned out to be great performance) Easy to install Easy to Use Good battery life Just a few words of my experience with Camera security system, I'm a pretty tech geek that likes to move towards integrating new tech into my home. I've owned other large brand wireless security camera systems. Out of the box With this kit you're getting the home base, 2 easy cams, network cable and power supply. The basic kit but the home base is expandable to use other Eufy products like the Doorbell camera and door or window sensors. One of the reason I was attracted to this sytem. Installation: Installation was easy and fast, the app and home base will voice guide you on what to do. I thought this was a very smart way to walkthrough even the noviciest (intended to spell it that way) of novice users. Installation was fast and easy, yes, I'm mentioning it again. I was able to set up the system in 15 minutes, 10 of those minutes were used to figure out that I accidentally hit off switch on the surge protector to the router. Experience of using the app The app was easy to navigate and use. I couldn't be happier with the intuitive buttons and User Interface. There some similarities of the larger brand name app so I was able to easily navigate through it. Cameras, The Cameras have a good balance of good resolution (could be more but 1080 is great) and battery life. One of the things I was worried about since this was a battery system and installing the cameras on my roof. I didn't want to have to put up a latter and pull the cameras down to charge each one for a few hours so I wanted a Camera system I could leave for a few months. Eufy Claims 180 days which is 6 months. Of course this goes down with your amount of use and camera settings. Another key feature I needed was the ability to record, while the other big name camera systems offer could base recording they also require a paid subscription. I wanted a system i could keep low cost not just for initial purchase but for the life of use. The Eufy home base has a 16GB internal memory that can view recordings and save locally or even download them to your phone. Conclusion: I really like this camera system. The system was easy to install and use as well as surprisingly good performance and value compared to the larger name system. The Eufy system is also expandable to use other line of their products expanding it's capabilities. HIGHLY recommended! .

Works very well, the ability to set zones and activate / deactivate cameras from the app prevents any false activation saving battery life. My front camera's battery shows more 'drainage' than the rear backyard camera which is still almost full. It is easy to unscrew the cameras and charge them (mount them high enough so they can't be stolen) Self monitoring with no monthly fees is what attracted me to eufy

Great quality and easy to setup, comparing to my old cameras this is the best so far see the pictures and you will notice the difference

My biggest gripe about a lot of the new security cameras is you’re either tied to a subscription, wire or both! Eufy truly cuts both at a price that’s great for a two camera system. The system includes two battery powered wireless cameras and a base station with 16gb of storage. Having a base station with built in storage, if someone steals your camera outside, you’ll still have video evidence of it. Cloud based systems give you this also, but come with a monthly or yearly fee. Eufy claims 180 day battery life, I think this is a little optimistic even when using the optimal battery life setting in the app. I have mine setup for human detection only and optimal battery life and after a week, the battery is showing 87% thru the app. The cameras are in a high traffic areas so this could be the reason, as the camera will still detect all events (even when set to human only detection), but just won’t notify you. I would like to see Eufy offer a solar power option for charging the battery. Camera performance is an A for daytime and a solid B at night. Obviously the better the light the better the night time video will be. Motion detection during the day and night (set to human only) has been excellent with clear weather. During some rain showers, (my cameras are in the elements), the cameras at night had a problem with human detection and during the day it started detecting my vehicle leaving the garage. This may be remedied with turning motion detection on and off. The cameras also offer a wider angle than other cameras I’ve tried. You can integrate the cameras with Apple HomeKit secure video. This gives you cloud storage with end to end encryption for strong security and privacy. I set up HomeKit thru the Eufy app and that seems to be the best way to do it. The app itself is very well designed and gives you a lot of control. I would like to see Eufy add a button in the app on the main video view, that would allow you to shut motion detection on/off quickly. This camera system gives you a true wireless and subscription free service at an excellent price.

The Eufy 2C 2-Cam Wireless Home Security System is a well designed good looking security camera and base station kit. The Base station is their Homebase 2 model and contains a 16 Gb EMMC to store your video clips. The EMMC is large enough to store up to 3 months of Video and pictures. The 2C cameras capture 1080p high resolution color and infrared images with a 135 degree field, have 2 way audio, a siren and spotlight. The cameras can hold a charge for up to 180 days. You charge the camera through a mini USB port on the bottom which is covered by a weatherproof rubber flap. The USB charging cord is included but not the charger. You can use any USB A charger you have. The cameras are IP67 certified making them pretty much weather resistant. The Kit comes with mounting hardware which is a 2 screw affair, very easy to install. You pick s spot, mount the small base then the swivel mount screws to it on one end and the camera on the other. To set up the cameras you download the Eufy app, select add device and choose the homebase2. Plug in the Homebase 2, connect it to your router with the included ethernet cable and wait for the light on it to turn blue. The app will acknowledge the home base is set up and the Home base will announce it is connected verbally. From there you will add each camera by selecting the add device then the camera press the sync button on the camera and wait for it to connect which the app acknowledges. Continue pairing your other camera. After both are paired attach them to the mount. You can also set up the camera options for Optimal battery (20 second clips) or Optimal surveillance (60 second clips). You can set up motion zones to restrict detection zones. If you use Google assistant, Apple HomeKit or Amazon Alexa the cameras can be integrated with them. If you want the cameras to operate on a schedule you can also set one up, especially useful at a business. I am contemplating getting a USB charger that attaches to my outdoor spotlights so I can charge the cams in place. It would have be cool if Anker develops a weatherproof charging cable that plugs into the bottom with its own rubber flap that you could leave in place or a wireless charging option. But 6 mo battery life is great for now. The wireless connection to the base station is great, I have a strong signal in all areas of my house. The app works well though wireless and cellular I tried them from across the state and the on demand connection of audio, video and spotlight work flawlessly. The cams have AI in them to prevent false trigger and are able to identify humans. I did have to turn up the sensitivity a little to get the capture to trigger. You can also arm or disarm a camera as needed. Oh by the way NO SUBCRIPTION for these devices. Your only limitation is the size of your storage. If you need more they do offer optional cloud storage for 2.99/mo per device or 9.99/mo for 10 devices. I was very impressed with the software and hardware design and ease of use and highly recommend this kit. Eufy has a full range of add on’s for this system, I will be adding more devices soon!

This is now my 3rd product in the Eufy security line. I own the video doorbell, the floodlight camera, and now, the 2C wireless camera. Like the doorbell, this comes with a base station that you place indoors. To setup, download the app, then scan the QR code on each camera to sync. Charge the cameras, mount them where you want them, & go! The app is very intuitive, I now have all the devices, (2C, doorbell, & floodlight) on the one app. Image quality is excellent; at night it switches to black & white infrared mode. It also has a built in spotlight, when the spotlight comes on, there's enough light that the image reverts back to color. Within the app, there are a number of settings, you can change the length of time it will record, whether or not to display a status led, watermark the image, audio & notification settings. The manufacturer claim is that there is up to a 6 month period before the battery needs charging. This obviously is dependent upon the length of clips you're recording, the number of detections, and other settings. You can view the battery status of each device through the app, I've had them running now for a week, and the batteries are showing 95% charge - so far, so good. When it comes time to recharge, the camera unscrews easily from the mount, take it inside, & hook it up to the base station. I've seen elsewhere on the web that Eufy plans to come out with solar charging panels for these cameras which would obviously eliminate the need for charging. The instruction manual also states that each base station can handle up to 20 cameras; that might be a bit excessive for most, but good to know you can expand the system. I'm very happy with all of my Eufy security products, not only for their performance, but also the fact that the product is subscription free.

As a longtime fan of Anker, I’ve been excited to get my hands on these Eufy cameras. Anker has proven to deliver some of the best mobile power products on the market, I expected no exception here either. Out of the box it’s clear that the cameras and base station are sturdy and of a high build quality. They don’t look bad either. They look great but are also low key enough that they can easily blend in with a wall. Let’s start with one of the best features found on any modern home camera system – a cloud subscription that IS NOT REQUIRED! The base stations include 16GBs of local storage. It might not seem like a lot, but keep in mind that the system does not continuously record. Instead it only records on motion. Considering how great the motion detection is, that hasn’t been a problem for me. Configuration and installation are an absolute cakewalk. I’d say from the time it took to get the ladder to the time it took to launch the app and view both cameras was probably only about an hour. I think the average person could get these cameras up without an issue in a relatively short amount of time. Setting up the app can be done with little effort and you’ll be recording in no time. With a little extra time, you can setup some advanced features that really let the system shine. Expect multiple security modes with configurable alerts, features, automations (think ITTT), device sharing, cloud recording, and RTSP streaming. These really are the most ideal cameras for the mainstream buyer. I can’t believe how easy the whole platform is. This is hands down one of the best bang for the buck complete camera/security systems. Once this kit is installed there are a whole collection of expandable security components that you can add to your system. The base station and camera are just the beginning!