Eufy Indoor Camera 2K Pan & Tilt Review - Unboxing, Features, Setup, Settings, Video & Audio Quality

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4 жыл бұрын

Today, we are going to check out the latest 2K video quality, indoor Wifi security camera from Eufy. This is the Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt and recently renamed as Solo IndoorCam P24. A lot of people have been waiting for this camera. We will be checking out the pan and tilt version which retails for $49.99. To the people that have pre-ordered this camera together with their regular Indoor Cam 2K, it will start shipping in June.
So, we will do the unboxing, check out its features, set it up, check out the settings in the app and we will see how a 2K resolution camera looks like on its video and audio quality in daytime and at night. We will also test out its basic features like motion alert notification speed etc. This camera has on device AI which you will be able to get notified when people / persons/ are detected as well as animals / pets. It also listens and can alert you when it hears crying sound or loud sounds.
This camera is also voice assistant compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Homekit (June 2020).
Finally, after you have seen its features and video quality, you can now decide if the Eufy Security indoor Cam 2K Pan and Tilt (Solo IndoorCam P24) is a good choice for your WiFi Security camera needs.
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@felix1adp 3 жыл бұрын

based on your awesome reviews, I have bought the eufy floodlight camera and will now be buying this IP camera too, well done and keep up the great work!

@ashlye24000 Жыл бұрын

You do excellent thorough reviews & you demonstrate all the things we want to see. Thank you.

@Chivalry10 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your reviews. They are very thorough, professional and entertaining along with informational. Thank you so much for making these and giving your honest opinion of these products. I continue to purchase more of eufy products based on your reviews and the quality of their products.

@stefanwilliams1687 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review man thank you for taking the time to do this. It's really helpful when trying to make an informed decision

@ReyG_HKSH 4 жыл бұрын

Finally watched your review of this camera since I didn’t want to influence my own. Great review as always! I’m pretty excited for this one and after using it I wish I ordered more when they had the preorder discount.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Cool channel Rey... I'm not really into Homekit though even I use an Iphone and I use Siri a lot :) Let me know whenever you do the Homekit review part of the camera and I'll give you a shout out whenever I will do comparison videos of this camera...

@ReyG_HKSH 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster THANKS, I'd appreciate a shout out and obviously would return the favor! Perhaps a collab of some sort? I'm waiting for Eufy to officially release the HomeKit Secure Video feature for it's cameras which is still in beta. Ironic, as I just pointed a viewer to your channel for a question asking about this cam on public wifi, I remember you did a video regarding something similar a while back. Do you have a twitter account where I can DM you?

@robertsiefken7587 5 ай бұрын

Hadn't seen your productions before but you do an excellent, thorough review and I'll be using your reviews in the future for other products - good job!

@user-er4yb4ff1l 6 ай бұрын

The best part of your reviews is when you do multiple tests, Thank you for the review!

@kamea61 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the awesome review, just placed an order for one. Also purchased the litom solar lights because of your previous review, just received them and I’m gonna mount them soon. 🤙

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it.

@Cgibbo84 Жыл бұрын

Great reviews, definitely helping me in deciding what to buy and how to set up my system. Thank you very much for your efforts. Keep it up! Subscription well deserved!

@tonibeloni6187 3 жыл бұрын

I usually don´t ever write anything in the comments - BUT - you are sooo COOL (I like your style - you come across authentic and real - also the way you test everything and so on . . .) - based on your review I bought the camera - I live in Germany though so I can´t buy it through your link - anyways just wanted to spend a minute of my time and make you - FEEL GOOD ! ! ! LoL - all the best from Germany !

@Tyshdoesnotexist Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for this video, very complete indeed! I just bought one on Ali express that it's just like this one, also new version on last June so I bet it's the same camera. Can't wait to have it, my dog is getting old, deaf and blind, poor baby, so I'll be much more at ease knowing I can check on her when everyone goes out of the house. pretty impressive video! =D thank you once more!

@kickyouinhalf 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, and very informative! Looks like the Eufy packs in a lot for such a cheap price too!

@adik4919 4 жыл бұрын

You are so fast it not in sale yet!! Thank you for great review!!

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@FerTechCH 3 жыл бұрын

Great review with real life use cases, thank you!

@robbiesperry5492 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very thorough review, & especially showing where the micro card goes! ( that wasn't even in their booklet!)

@markjames7652 2 жыл бұрын

This is an awesome review, its perfect for apartments. Thanks brother

@boojackson7133 4 жыл бұрын

Good review and great picture quality. I like how the app is responsive to the touch

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it loads up pretty quick and controls are pretty responsive..

@amillionmoneytips 4 жыл бұрын

You have the best video break down videos lifehackster!...thx for the in depth insights

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it.

@michelletorres292 Жыл бұрын

Indoor cameras installed since I was 26 and I’m 45 now. Best decision I made💝

@hugeblackman69 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your reviews. Great videos

@FDRLogging 3 жыл бұрын

great video man, this really helped me make the purchase!

@stevenreed192 7 ай бұрын

Great review. You totally sold us on this product.

@thagrimreaper3257 4 күн бұрын

Not sure if they paid you to do this video but if not they should have. You nailed it. Thanks for the vid, it totally helped me out.

@grahambrown5874 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing camera. I bought one after watching this very useful video. Thanks for sharing👍

@TarikBatGmail 3 жыл бұрын

Great reviews, as always!

@rosamendoza7526 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, very detailed to the point!

@PressStartOnce 4 жыл бұрын

Love eufy stuff and would love to add this to my home but I cant find it online anywhere. Sold out... great review as always!

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Gator314 3 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are excellent. Thank you

@LifeHackster 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@danielbenson3306 2 жыл бұрын

Great review man. Appreciate your time

@flythenride 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review!! Thank you!!

@WithAngelWings 3 жыл бұрын

Wow this seems like one of the best!! Buying this one forsure

@djkid2b 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I just want to Thank you for your help and information about the wyze cam. The camera was a great budget buy and I caught the person whom kept creeping around my house. Help alot..thanks again

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@pmr413 2 жыл бұрын

Great reviews on all of the Eufy products. For the indoor camera, does it need the Eufy Homebase2 or can it be used as a stand alone unit? Thanks for your efforts!

@iglapsu88 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks!

@jckndahouseful 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video- good editing

@iKaakani 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this!

@smithmal01 3 жыл бұрын

Really well done review. Thanks so much for providing. BTW, any idea when cloud storage will be made available?

@mele2259 4 жыл бұрын

Great video as always ,,, thanks

@garyp1930 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect Video !! Thank You !!

@gusmiller 3 жыл бұрын

Great review thank you

@MRLONLEY505 Жыл бұрын

Great review thanks ❤

@resurtm 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, great review!!!

@dax915 3 жыл бұрын

I like the fact that you pronounce “Alexa” differently to avoid setting off everyone’s Alexa 😂

@unknownperson3691 3 жыл бұрын

Took me a while to realise why he said it like that but he is a genius for doing that.

@nympho25 3 жыл бұрын

ya that's smart... didn't think of that

@Albertojedi 2 жыл бұрын

Now I understand the Alex-ei thing😅😅😅

@kennedyespinosa7272 3 жыл бұрын

I have this camera and I love it ! I just ordered a second one for my dogs !!

@BIG_DRU 3 жыл бұрын

Is the pan and tilt loud when in motion....

@AmandaP111 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to finally see a hands on review, I preordered these cams couple weeks ago, 1 pan and 3 of the others, hope they ship soon. Now trying to decide if I should go w the eufy cam 2 or 2c for outdoor. These are replacing my wyze cams, wanted something HomeKit compatible.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Cool..

@pressrepeat2000 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, would also be good to see how it works with HomeKit though.

@amazonhealer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the set up video, very helpful! I would like to know if I could set up the same camera in different places. When I am traveling will work in different homes or hotels?

@ionescu-sile58 7 ай бұрын

Multumim foarte mult , singura problema este ca prea repede explicat și nu putem înțelege mai încet când ne arătați setările camerei din telefon . Crăciun fericit

@FastRedPonyCar 4 жыл бұрын

I just got mine. Easy setup and image quality is really great for the price. My main gripe though is NO TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION!!!! Despite using a very strong account password, this cam is going to the garage and no more until they implement better security. Until then, my wyze cams will stick around just a bit longer. Is there any word when they are bringing 2FA to the US?

@joshuarozario5654 3 жыл бұрын

Another great review, thanks! How has your experience been with configuring it with Alexa and HomeKit?

@joshua01 4 жыл бұрын

Hi lifehackster always love your vids very informative and interesting great review

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@joshua01 4 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster your videos are not just entertaining but informative love the smart home reviews you put so much effort to make videos and always keep up with the latest tech products im 13 btw 👍 hope you reach 100k soon

@dannymcneal 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent review! I pre-ordered four of the pan-and-tilt cameras (two for me and two for my daughter), and should receive them in June. Looking forward to the HomeKit integration though-hoping I can tell Siri to show me the live view feed. Thanks again! (As I’ve shared on your other videos, as soon as Eufy comes out with 2K outdoor video cameras, I’ll snatch those up too. Thinking Eufy may have just snatched me away from Wyze, but who knows? Remains to be seen...c’mon Wyze, you gotta compete with Eufy, and beat them.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

We will see how the Wyze outdoor cam performs when it comes out.. thank you.

@Its_Mik3 3 жыл бұрын

This camera looks great. I just wish Ring had a pan and tilt camera. I have several Ring cameras already and don't want to switch just for a pan and tilt.

@itzelth90 16 күн бұрын

Getting mine tomorrow 😊

@paulsmith786 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't read all the comments so please forgive if this was already asked/stated. Seems like the auto tracking would be much more valuable if it also performed autozoom. If it has person motion sensing then it should be able to zoom in at least 2x or more while tracking a moving person so you get much better detailed images from a greater distance. A lot to ask of a $50 camera but hopefully they or another company will get there soon. This would be especially helpful at night when the image quality is significantly degraded at a distance.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

This camera doesn’t have an optical zoom..just digital..but as you have seen in my Arlo pro 3 floodlight review, it has a track and zoom but it was jittery and not really useable..

@meawpat610 4 жыл бұрын

I like this indoor camera and good quality 2K

@330d 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to connect this camera to the euvy home security kit to activate recording if the alarm goes. Or use the homebase 2 recording instead of using the sdcard in the camera

@sunlee79 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review as usual. I wish it would tilt away/close when I disarm it and tilt back to record when I arm it - all indoors cameras at the same time.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

That is an excellent idea..I have to tell eufy that and I think that will be a pretty easy update.

@sunlee79 4 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster I’ll be very happy if you could make it happen. Right now I do it all manually with my indoor Arlos.

@scottwhitlow8468 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Still would like to see more time spent on the timeline review (i.e. trying to locate certain videos within the app using their timeline). I think this would beneficial for all camera reviews as this is one of the areas I find frustrating with certain cameras. Nest camera does this great! But, other cameras struggle with this (Trying to find a certain event in the Yi camera timeline for example is quite difficult). Even though that may have event thumbnails, when you get into the timeline of the video is when most camera apps fail. Just thought I would provide some helpful feedback! Thanks for the great review!

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, I didn’t show it but aside from the timeline, there is the events tab..which is more of a thumbnail (tiled view) of the events..so you can view recorded footage in 2 different places..

@scottwhitlow8468 4 жыл бұрын

LifeHackster maybe this could be an idea for the next video? A timeline comparison! :) you could record the same footage with the same cameras, then see how easy it is to find that footage with the thumbnails, then see if you can find something that occurred right before or right after the footage was record (without the thumbnails and just using the timeline) and then see how easy it is to download the footage. It could be a shootout video. 👍🏻

@GCSol 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever you do the indoor IR part it reminds me of the show Ghost Hunters. You always have little orbs flying around..lol

@Atemoya26 4 жыл бұрын

15 FPS is more decent than I thought. I have 2 pre-order coming.

@TrevorDennis100 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful so thanks for sharing. Mine is working fine with the app on my iPhone, but I have been unable to get live view on my PC. Is that possible, or do I need the hub I have seen others refer to in the comments?

@briancurrie5150 2 жыл бұрын

Have watched a number of your videos and just subscribed. You present a good, objective view. You have helped me to decide to go with Eufy vs. Ring, so thank you. As far as integration with Google, you seem pretty tech savvy so are you okay with entrusting your privacy to Google? It seems you are so would you be comfortable explaining why?

@windmill10 3 жыл бұрын

Have been trying to set up the Indoor 2K Pan Tilt camera in my sailmaker's workshop. I first mounted a sensor driven flood light. However this light and the camera kept triggering each other while I was at home. Somehow the camera moves (sitting in total darkness) and triggers the light. When the light switches on the camera detects a motion and goes into alarm mode. This happens every 5 minutes or so. I have to figure out a configuration that alows for well lit burglars without the light being triggered by the camera all the time. A bigger problem is trying to get the system set up with Geo Fencing. My workshop is a closed box with a metal roof. So my phone does not see satelites once inside. Somehow the camera keeps switching spontaneously from "Home" to "Away" while I am working and all of a sudden all hell breaks loose while I am concentrating on my work (cam alarm, phone message siren, and video playing the recorded alarm).

@freaknasty815 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know where to find the stored video from continuous recording on this eufy pan and tilt?

@stargate25645 4 жыл бұрын

I'm disappointed there's a lack of stored points for camera locations. I can understand not allowing a constant panning pattern, but there should be a memory. The Reolink E1 series has the same issue (or at least the E1 Zoom does). It's nice to see the video quality better than the Eufy outdoor versions, though I'd be interested in how it looks if you have it placed outdoors such that the grass can create compression noise from the algorithm. I need to see more cameras with HDR, too! As far as the E1 series from Reolink, I've mentioned in the past that at least with the E1 Zoom, the microphone is inconsistent at best, and the speaker requires you to toggle the volume on the application to go into full volume regardless of what it's started at. This was the case with both E1 Zoom cameras I've tested. That 3x optical zoom is fantastic, but the lack of ability to have 2-way conversations means the E1 Zoom is not worth the money.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

I know.. my older Yi Dome 1080p has this feature...I think the Wyze Cam Pan doesn't have this too...I'll try it and see how the video quality looks like outside through the glass setup.. I'll be comparing this camera with the E1 pro pretty soon...

@rochasds 2 жыл бұрын

Preliminary tests show that it works without the WIFI connection just as it does when connected, except of course for the notifications. Once you retain the connection to the camera you can access the stored files, which is good.

@ME-cn1lq 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thnx

@Silentaudits7 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, If my home WIFI had an outage , which it does sometimes , can it be used with a phone hotspot or mobile data on?

@m3rdpwr 4 жыл бұрын

I have several on pre-order, to replace my very old (10 years?) TRENDnet PTZ cameras.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Cool..

@gojeffgordon24 4 жыл бұрын

Looks nice and the video quality seems good. One request in your testing, could you possibly try opening the app on a tablet, like an iPad, but have it in Landscape mode? I often use my iPad, but nearly all the apps only support portrait orientation it seems. Ring I think is the only one that comes to mind that handles Landscape well.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

I need to try that..i think this can be an excuse to buy a newer IPad :) I have an older version that doesn’t update anymore :(

@gojeffgordon24 4 жыл бұрын

@@LifeHackster I'll happily help come up excuses to buy new tech items! They have been selling the regular iPad for $250 lately if you are ok with the smaller storage option. You could swing for the fence and get the new iPad Pro.

@SHADOW-zn3uh 4 жыл бұрын

How is the playback done, can it do forward & reverse, and playback at 2/4/8x speeds? Is there a limit on the length of a video clip it makes while it is tracking you?

@trinhk Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great review as usual. Can it be connected to the latest HomeBase?

@trumpsterslowjoe1703 3 жыл бұрын

I have Eufy door bell with door chime plugged in and like this setup. What about the other areas in front home? Thinking getting tilt pan unit and placing in my phoney upstairs window over looking front yard? Should I just pop for two camera system with home base? What is the advantage of a home base. Right now my door bell gets package deliveries or if I hear kids going nuts in front I can record slime balls.

@TheNhabib 3 жыл бұрын

Can you have 2 at home and each is on different set up specifications? I want to use one through a window looking outside and one inside the house so each will be set up differently. Is this possible to achieve? Also how much continuous recording can you get on this 128gb card? Can you install a bigger size card?

@fafagreentv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the infos (Y) salamat po!

@jaishpuri7001 4 жыл бұрын

Do you get IR glow from the LEDs at night on this camera? I’m currently using a yi dome as a baby monitor where you don’t, I upgraded to Reolink E1 Pro but the IR leds light up visibly quite red so not suitable for baby monitor. Also do you have any tips to block the IR glow?

@NaughtyGoatFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the videos. Can this camera link to the eufy cam 2C base station?

@varunnambiar634 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Is this cam operated on batteries that can be re- charged ? Or does it have to be connected to power at all times ? Wanted something which is battery operated and can be carried around to different rooms. Appreciate your advise.

@JPU89 3 жыл бұрын

Hi life hackster I am wondering do you know if the IR LEDs are visible to the naked eye at night? I was planning on using one of these as a baby camera but I hate to have the red light ring distracting the baby. I hope to hear from you soon thanks!

@peterjmsyoung 3 жыл бұрын

Always check out your reviews before deciding on security camera. Two questions which was not covered anywhere: 1) What is the view angle of the lens? 2) If we have the base station, can it record to base station instead of the built in SD card readers?

@MrJsfingers 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get an answer?

@elementsv1982 10 ай бұрын

@hugeblackman69 3 жыл бұрын

In playback, can you to through all video or only the motion triggers. Does it record 24/7?

@charless.3484 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Homebase 1 & 2 and was wondering if I can store into clips from this cam to the SD card in the Homebase?

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Not at this time..hoping eufy will integrate it soon..

@roseowens8469 4 жыл бұрын

I have this 2k cam and I had to buy more for the price and features to include 2K day and night video it's a no brainier

@SM-pw2so 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips or tricks for using the app on data that randomly fully freezes my iPhone requiring a forced restart?? Phone, app and camera are fully up to date. Thanks

@jeffreylevans Жыл бұрын

How much time will 128 micro card record. Then does it write over the oldest automatically? Tks

@ronm6585 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@LuisRojas-ut1od 6 ай бұрын

Wooh! Did anyone else notice the orbs during the night vision?

@WilliamMayCentury21 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Can you mount this on the ceiling and review the video without it being upside down

@thetango8017 4 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of the Indoor Can 2K (non p&t) just received. Been looking for a Schedule function for detection or notification. If I am home no meet to do either. Do you know if this is an option?

@flintontolentino3402 2 жыл бұрын

How do you extract a recording from specific timeline? Do you have to remove the SD card or can you extract from the app??

@Rhedz_C 2 жыл бұрын

Hi @LifeHackster! First of all thank you for all your very helpful and knowledgeable videos. I have a favor to ask, can you make a comparison for this Eufy Indoor Camera 2k Pan & Tilt vs Ring Stick Up Camera wired 3rd generation on a Behind Glass set up? Thank you in advance.

@user-oy5eq4lj4r Жыл бұрын

Hi, how do you stop alerts while you re home, without turning it on or off - Also I want to be alerted but no sound?

@carlosjs08 4 жыл бұрын

I'll guess Arlo Q. Thanks for the video. This will most likely replace my Yi PTZ for indoor use.

@LifeHackster 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry not Arlo..

@tommytqt1 4 жыл бұрын

I have Arlo Q. Motion detection is good and it has 3 secs play back (3 secs before motion is detected). It is a great feature. But the app and camera are so slow. And it does not have timestamp. So if you download the video down to your phone, you can't tell when it was recorded.

@russkielol 2 жыл бұрын

So if I put this camera in the middle of The room and walk behind it, will it turn around and track me? Or do I have to place it in the corner and walk in front of or?

@acemanawc 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tested this through glass for window sill recording looking out to front yard and street, especially at night? Trying to replace my Vimtag P1 Ultra which had the ability to do that. Thank you

@LifeHackster 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did in another video that I did.

@absolutely1337 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my camera...hoping it works natively with homekit, all signs point to yes on amazon....app looks impressive, but im deep into homekit for my house and hope it'll work!

@williamb15010 3 жыл бұрын

How many hours of footage can the camera store on the 128gb SD card before its full?

@alanguillemot5503 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! The motion tracking works only during the live view, or it can be combined with motion detection? I'd like it to follow my cat when I'm not home :)