The EufyCam 2 PRO HomeKit User Review - Wire-Free 2K Cameras w/ 365 Days of Battery Life!

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Eufy recently released the EufyCam 2 PRO, a wire-free, 2k security camera with 365 days of battery life that supports HomeKit Secure Video. This is a HomeKit user review of this camera system.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Overview
3:00 Privacy
3:43 What's Included?
4:28 The HomeBase 2
5:47 The EufyCam 2 Pro Camera
6:17 Setup
9:23 Performance & Installation
13:40 HomeKit Secure Video Testing
15:20 Overall Thoughts as HomeKit User
17:51 EufyCam 2 vs EufyCam 2 PRO
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@nevillemander 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. One year in with 2C and no homekit and the battery life hasn't changed, it was never 6 mths though especially if you use high sensitivity which you need to. (Im recharging the busiest came every 2 mths). Not too bad. Eufy can miss some motion, which is its only disappointment. Not sure why. Also snooze doesn't seem to work, tested with its light and it always comes on, alerts and records anyway. Otherwise its a great product. Love the alerts and remote capabilities.

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

@11Forty6 Жыл бұрын

I'm confused, what is Homekit? Is that thew receiver box that comes with the cameras or is that something else?

@BenTheJeepGuy Жыл бұрын

@@11Forty6 HomeKit is Apple proprietary Home automation software hub is how I would describe it. It’s a way for Apple users to connect all our home automation devices and control them in one place instead of having to use dozens of different apps. The service is also private and encrypted.

@emirumpf9947 11 ай бұрын

We’ve only had the cameras up and running for a short time. kzfaq.infoUgkxOXxsTZ3ptV_Pk0fFl8bNZvVqeoqBQFwe So far we love them! I got the outdoor mounting kit for them and they were easy to install. Once you download the app, it walks you through the very easy set up. The clarity, and range is awesome. I am thinking seriously about adding another camera or two to my 3 camera system. The price is lower than a lot of comparable systems.

@AdamsTechLife 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, you are the only person that answered questions I had about the differences between the 2c and 2 pro and even showed me things that nobody else has mentioned before. The comparison between other HomeKit compatible cameras was super helpful! 👌🏽

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Adam's Tech Life thanks Adam! Appreciate the kind words and I’m glad the video was helpful!

@ModernDayTech 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Shane. Eufy doing some cool stuff. There’s definitely a lot room for improvement but they are moving into the right direction.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

ModernDayTech agreed! Thanks Eric!

@jeffbibler1955 3 жыл бұрын

Note: Initially the TV makers were using the horizontal numbers 720p, 1080i, 1080p. But someone decided to use the larger vertical line count when 4K TVs came out. In TV resolution 1080p is 1080 horizontal lines by 1920 (2K rounded) vertical lines. 4K (2160 x 3840) is twice 2K and 8K (4320 x 7680) is twice 4K. They'll have to do some fudging when they get to 16K as that will only have 15,360.

@BjDevries1 3 жыл бұрын

really useful a video. i was looking around for a homekit camera. your video was the deciding factor. thanks for sharing! 🙏 have a nice day!

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

B.j De vries great, I’m glad the video was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@simbono1 Жыл бұрын

Great channel, Shane! I’ve found a number of your videos super helpful. I just wanted to pass along my experience with the EufyCam 2 pro with Homekit. I’ve had my cameras up for 31 days and the one that gets a lot of use on the front of the house over the driveway was down to 9% after these 31 days. Lol. I guess no big deal, since I charged it up this afternoon, but it did take about 7 hours to get back to 100% charge. The one on the side of the house that gets very little traffic, mostly birds and bunnies and the dog patrolling the yard is still at 86%. Thanks for all that you do here!

@victorruggiero9733 3 жыл бұрын

While you’re talking to eufy ask them when their damn doorbells are going to work with Homekit!!!

@amssloth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the homekit setup instructions. It helped me a lot. I totally forgot to check the cameras during the homekit authentication flow and I wasted time on troubleshooting and resetting the homebase.

@Harry_16710 3 жыл бұрын

Really helpful/thorough video. Excellent, easily understood review-thanks! 👍🏼

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻 I’m glad it was helpful.

@jameshaensly9037 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Great information and superb pacing. Too many review videos have superfluous stuff and record things like unboxing, connecting, etc. in real time (painful to watch!). Shane sped things up to get to the truly important information. I learned important elements of the Eufy and Homekit integretation that helped me get set up and understand why things were happenning the way they were. Thanks!

@ShaneCreates Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words James!

@GuyStrumtza 3 жыл бұрын

great review Shane as always :) it’s looks a great product thanks again 👍

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Guy!

@MrMusic55123 3 жыл бұрын

what's the motion detection range on this? I've just ordered the Eufy 2c to replace ring and the motion only detects when I walk 2ft close to it, my ring on that same position detects 20ft. I've maxed the detection and everything but no luck

@mikeb.4597 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I’ve been eyeing these cameras for a while. This was very informative.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@borisn.1346 3 жыл бұрын

Good job exploring the camera features. I'd say a lot of the gripes seem to reside mostly on the Homekit integration not the cameras themselves. I hope Google and Amazon integration is better.

@rickmonster636 Жыл бұрын

Great info . Just purchased the unit for my home based on your review

@greenreaper1985 3 жыл бұрын

Would it have made any difference if you changed the activity zones on your cameras? You didn't seem to mention that

@fatcat5218 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane, thanks for your ongoing reviews. I am wondering if this product still a good option given that you released this video a year ago. I am planning to buy it together with Eufy camera bell. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

@davewood2526 3 жыл бұрын

Do the cameras record 2k locally on the SD cards on the eufy pan and tilt models?

@HeathifyMyLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how do you add multiple devices to HoneBase 2 please. I had the battery doorbell 2k installed and when adding the Pro 2 the doorbell disappeared 😒 and all the saved history.SOS help 💙

@xdeathknight72x 2 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown from unboxing to testing. I just grabbed the full 2 camera pro kit from Best Buy for $100 off!

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal. Thanks for watching!

@likeke9 3 жыл бұрын

Shane, could one use a PoE ethernet cable to USB adapter to power the Eufy cams? I now have PoE cams and it would be great to use the power source.

@mrs2741 Жыл бұрын

Hi just wondering if you could offer me some advice. I was looking at getting these instead of the normal (non pro) ones. But if you cant stream and record in 2k when using the home kit, is there any point in spending the extra money, should i just get the non pro cameras? Thanks in advance

@skytechm07 3 жыл бұрын

How’s the live view ? Is this lagging ? Thank you

@karamelahi2808 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and a good detailing of how the product works with and without HomeKit. Ty.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@alexald83 2 жыл бұрын

do they work even when I'm away from home? can I see them via HomeKit in cellular data coverage?

@renfred 3 жыл бұрын

great review shane! looking to get an indoor cam and a video doorbell. i’m just waiting for eufy’s doorbell to support HSV (and fix the 2-way audio thing on the home app on all their cams). I’m holding out until this happens.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yea I can't wait to get a good homekit doorbell too. Smart move to wait until support is officially rolled out. Hopefully soon!

@jameszindroski9563 3 ай бұрын

Just a little perplexed on when the camera is mounted do we simply unscrew it from the mount when it needs to be recharged or do we have to remove the whole mount? Thanks for your great video still trying to decide which system to purchase

@fraga02 9 ай бұрын

Great content even tho it’s a bit old… do you have any update on this cameras or better options you might’ve found with SHV support?

@mildtotemperate Жыл бұрын

It's late 2022, should I still buy the EufyCam 2 Pro or is there something better?

@losmoore3358 2 жыл бұрын

Can u switch the home kit to eufy app just to use the 2 way talk just to say something then change it back to home kit ? I'm looking to get 4 or more cams can this 2 pro do it ? Can u view video alerts from your t.v. without getting out of bed? My router is in the basement. So if I plug in eufy base downstairs in my basement would I need eufy 's router eee 6 to expand my frequency to the cams ? I live in a brick house. More testing might be needed.

@FlySoloG 3 жыл бұрын

The video motion test between your other cameras was a nice touch

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@a.a.diaries2396 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed review. 🙏🏻

@yvtchrcarlock3584 Жыл бұрын

i have the 2c pro and i am thinking about adding the 2 pro. Can you tell me which one has better zoom????

@abeibrahim5846 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, PLEASE let me know how to setup 3 eufy 2 Pro cameras in an App (Windows and Andriod) to have them LIVE all the time; it's what a surveillance system is all about. If you have not done it before, you may have connections with eufy support that can help us, Thanks!

@AbdulFordOurMixologist72 3 жыл бұрын

hi, is the Homebase also...wireless? or you need an ethernet cable?

@Oslog759 Жыл бұрын

I have followed these steps to set up HomeKit.. but it asks me to add the homebase to HomeKit also & once I do, it just fails to do so.. anyone had issues like this before?

@MarkAllan 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Do you know if you can add a Eufycam 2C to this kit or do all the camera have to be the same on the one base station?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Yes you should be fine connecting 2C cameras with this kit. 2C, EufyCam 2, and EufyCam 2 pro all use the same base station.

@ktkyletaylor8212 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Shane, have you noticed any improvement on the motion detection of the EufyCam over the last 8 months? Looking to get some outdoor cameras for the new house. Love the fact that they are wireless. I think I would prefer the Logitech, but don’t really want to deal with trying to run wires.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Logitech is great if you can deal with the power source. It's nice not to have to worry about charging batteries. The Eufy recording is still not the best in homekit, but it does a good job in the Eufy app. As long as the camera is placed in a good location as recommended, it should do fine in the Eufy app.

@TBurka 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you addressed this but I have a Eufy 2 wired. When I add it to HomeKit, I lose some of the functionality, most important to me is being able to speak to anyone (or my pets) remotely to the room the camera is in. I have stopped my dogs from getting up in the back of the couch (not allowed!) by yelling at them when I’m not at hone. Losing that functionality when integrating with HomeKit is a dealbreaker for me. I wish I’d known beforehand.

@patriekflecy985 3 жыл бұрын

Bought myself the Eufy Pan & Tilt 2k camera for 79 euro. I was looking for an affordable securitycamera to keep an eye on my cats when I’m not home. And when found the eufy cam i didn’t hesitate a minute. And man am I happy with it, affordable, good quality, easy setup, so many options on this camera for half of the price of competitors. Also some minor downsides, like no pan/tilt in homekit, and no audio communication possible trough homekit, hopefully this is coming. Thanks for the review Shane! Now I’m looking for affordable Curtains, but didn’t find any good option for that :(. The Ikea curtains sound good but I don’t have normal windows so i need them to be longer in length and less long in width.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Patriek Flecy glad you’ve been happy with your camera! I still haven’t tried the indoor cameras by Eufy but I keep hearing good things!

@vmail19 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great review man... thanks!!!

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@daringeric 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the bit rate on the video for the Pro is improved over the regular cameras? I was thinking that even though you may not be able to record in 2K on HomeKit, the video bit rate may be higher.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll try to look into that.

@dennisspivey4985 Жыл бұрын

Shane, do you have anything on the Eufy S330 solar power camera. I was ready to buy until I saw the 802.11 n spec. Why wouldn’t they have at least 802.11ac and also 5 GHz. What a great system but old protocols, why do they do this.

@scottgeiger1580 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question on the HKSV integration you mentioned, for clarity. You mentioned you can remove the camera from HKSV if you wanted to free up one of the 5 slots in the 2TB Apple plan. Is this easy to do? (for Circle 2, it is not). Also, once removed, can it still stream through the Home app?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's easy to do. So we are not actually removing it from HomeKit (you could if you wanted). Instead, you can simply change the record settings to stream only when home and away (never record). This would allow you to continue streaming the cameras from HomeKit, but would not count the cameras against your 5 camera limit. The same should be possible with Circle 2. Only cameras that are set to record will count against the limit.

@ellisbarnes4761 Жыл бұрын

I need another camera, and have Arlo currently which moving away from so might get a cheap eufy kit of amazon. Main reason - Homekitsecure video. Have the issues improved in recent months? I don't want to pay EVE pricing. WHat would you do?

@NewHomeTech 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown on the cams, if Eufy can get me there wired doorbell that uses the mechanical door chime and HomeKit with HSV I will be all in with Eufy cameras through out my house. I am even considering weatherproofing the indoor cams and placing them outside since they are so cheap if I break it Ill just buy one more. I would love to have the Eufy door lock as well but need HomeKit.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I haven’t tried the indoor cameras yet but I hear good things. Thanks for watching!

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@reggierizaev 2 жыл бұрын

All the cameras record to the base and the application is connected to the base and the base is connected to your WiFi. What it means Home Kit?

@mikecooper9176 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Shane and thanks for all the information. I just received my 2 cam pro kit and will be installing in the next couple of days. I noticed that you had used the indoor mounts with the magnet outside. It looks like you may be able to get a greater turning angle when mounting them. Just wondering if if they have held up and are you still using that mount or did you change to Eufy’s outdoor mount? Thanks again, Mike Bear, DE.

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, thanks for watching. Yes, still using it. One of my cameras is using the indoor mount and one is using the outdoor mount. Both mounted outdoors. No issues with either.

@HomeKitAuthority 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, like you I don’t see the point if you plan to use it in HomeKit getting the pro version over the 1080p model.

@techytime6197 3 жыл бұрын

I will still get the Pro to future proof things. Cameras are a big investment

@brandievaleri2911 3 жыл бұрын

I got them hoping they’ll update it soon. They have made huge HomeKit updates in a short period of time.

@chilson88 Жыл бұрын

Ok @Shane love all your videos so I’m going to ask you. I have the Eufy 2c pro and linked with HomeKit. The issue is I have no audio on the HomeKit side when watching from HomeKit

@baradi80 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane, can you pls confirm that geofencing working properly? Thx.

@BC-fg1wf 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Shane, I’m close to pulling the trigger on a set of these at Costco. Being one year later, have they fixed any of the quirks you mentioned in this video and is there any other HomeKit outdoor cam that you would recommend for a first time buyer? You are a valuable resource to this community.

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the kind words. I am still using them and I can recommend them. The only other outdoor HomeKit camera that I use and can recommend is the Logitech Circle View cameras. But they are not wireless and require a power source. I hear good things about Arlo (also wireless) but they do not support homeKit Secure Video and they rely largely on an Arlo subscription, which is why I don't use them.

@LEOGEROTA 2 жыл бұрын

hello friend I hope you are well, excellent video I have a question the eufy camera works with homekit because all the ones I look for only work with google...

@iAhmedOT 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Shane, been waiting for this review ever since the pro version came out. I’m only interested if the pro version has more battery capacity then the regular EufyCam 2. Do you have any input on that matter? Are they the same?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

They appear to be the exact same in every way. Both claim the same 365 day battery life (that you probably won't get using with HomeKit). The only difference I could find is the slight increase in resolution on the pro.

@iAhmedOT 3 жыл бұрын

Shane Whatley thanks Shane. I decided to go with the regular EufyCam 2.

@IAOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

@@iAhmedOT How's the battery life been?

@mikeb.4597 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like you’ve mentioned this before, but I don’t know which video it was. What’s the HomeKit app you use on your wall mounted iPad?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Probably the Home+ 4 app. Been using that there for a long time..great app. I've recently also been trying out the regular Apple Home App again since running iPadOS 14 beta (new sidebar make it much more functional here).

@GospelMusicians 3 жыл бұрын

The motion is a deal breaker. Thanks so much for being honest.In your experience, which cameras have you tested to be the overall best?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I really like the EveCam and Circle View cameras for HomeKit secure video. However I haven’t tested all the HomeKit cameras available just yet.

@brandievaleri2911 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t have these motion issues on my camera.

@sebastienderidder5418 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandievaleri2911 I have a question. Does EufyCam 2 Pro support people detection with night vision? if yes, only in homekit Secure video mode (apple hub doing processing) or also in the Anker app without using homekit secure video? Because I know that eufycam 2C don't support people detection with night vision ... TNX !

@sebastienderidder5418 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandievaleri2911 TNX. So there is a différence with eufycam 2c.

@sebastienderidder5418 3 жыл бұрын

@@brandievaleri2911 night vision without spotlight you mean? Black and white video.....

@drunken_moose 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Do you need the base station to use this with HomeKit? I have the Pan & Tilt cam and it doesn't need to use the base station I think.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, yes these cameras do require the base station. You are correct, the indoor cameras don't require the base station but these outdoor, wireless ones do.

@stephentrace4571 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! We need more HomeKit camera reviews. Especially outdoor ones!

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yea I've only done two outdoor cameras...these and the Logitech Circle View (not including the older Circle 2). I believe Eufy and Logitech are the only brands that make outdoor cameras that support HomeKit Secure Video currently. Some others support HomeKit, but I always look for that Secure Recording feature.

@nicko1575 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have the eufy cams and also use HomeKit for HomePod, door lock and lights etc. what’s the real benefit of getting these cameras into HomeKit? Is it for the cloud storage for the video? I have wondered if someone breaks in, steals you TV and the eufy home base?? Thanks

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick. Yes, the benefit would be that you could use them with HomeKit Secure Video if you wanted to, which would securely record clips to your iCloud. It would also give you the live feed in your Apple Home app that you use for your other HomeKit devices. And finally, you could use the camera's motion sensor for automations if you wanted.

@apeofspace8727 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have continuous recording feature like the wired security systems where you can go back and view a clip on a certain date and time? Also, does it have a “Watch Live” feature ? Thanks.

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

No continuous recording, it is motion based. Yes, you can watch the live stream anytime.

@TomPenningtonGeorgia 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Huge practical advice

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@iamjoshg 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you for sharing the video. I’m shopping for cameras and feel like the eufy system makes the most sense. I’m at the beginning stage for HomeKit. The new HomePod is making me consider ditching Alexa. Do you have any experience with the eufy doorbell and also what is the door lock/thermostat you prefer with HomeKit? Thanks!

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Josh, thanks for watching. I have not used the Eufy doorbell yet. I am tempted, but I am waiting until one of these video doorbells officially releases support for HomeKit Secure Video before I get one (hopefully Eufy will be the one). There are lots of good locks with different features, so it just depends on what your needs are. I like the vocolinc lock as a great budget-friendly lock with lots of features for the price. I also use the Friday Homes lock which is a good retrofit lock, similar to the August lock. Some others I would consider may be schlage or kwikset. For a homekit thermostat I prefer the Ecobee because of the ability to use room sensors. There are other, more affordable options if you don't care about the room sensors. But that was the feature I was most interested in.

@markprince1740 2 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video. I have a couple of Circle View cameras and some eufy 2C indoor cameras which have had great image quality in HomeKit. I just purchased the eufy 2C 2-camera kit and I was wondering can I eventually add more cameras to the eufy home hub when using HomeKit? I heard on another KZfaq review that you have to start with 3 or 4, you can't add on to the original homehub when using HomeKit.

@naobao69 2 жыл бұрын

What’s better circle view or eufy?

@vapochillled 3 жыл бұрын

So, if you a big house and mesh wifi everywhere already setup, can you connect the cameras to your home wifi and they connect thru that home wifi to the base, OR, they just connect to the base and i would need like 2 or 3 bases due to different floors and terraces?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. It was my understanding that the cameras must be within range of the base station but that's a little unclear. Eufy says "HomeBase acts as a Wi-Fi repeater which boosts signal to the cameras, extending the coverage area of your Wi-Fi network." So this can get you further from your wifi routers, but not sure if it works the other way around.

@swiftaudi 2 жыл бұрын

I can intercom using the ecobee but not with a camera?

@TerryLeeWhite 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane! If the camera is near power can it be plugged in permanently so that you don’t have to keep taking it down to charge it? How long does it take to charge?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Terry, good questions. I suppose you can plug it in permanently, as the camera does still seem to operate and record when plugged in. You do get a bright blue LED when charging but that should go OFF once it's fully charged. Charging time should be between 8-12 hours. In the app it says "it will take about 8 hours from empty to fully charged with a 5V/2A power source." The user guide says 12 hours.

@PorschefanRoel 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates Is it still waterproof when charging. I can imagine that there is some protection over the connectors that you have to move aside to place connect the power plug? If it's not waterproof when connected, Than permanently connecting it outside sounds like a no go. Just wondering this as I'm interested in placing these cameras outside with the power permenantly connected

@davidscbirdsall 3 жыл бұрын

You can hardwire this to power. You just need to set the camera Power Mode to Solar. It takes about 8 hours to fully charge. You must fully charge the camera before putting it into Solar power mode.

@DanielOrtegoUSA 3 жыл бұрын

Useful information so thanks for posting.

@mrcowboypimp 3 жыл бұрын

I just recently started thinking about these cameras and with recording locally, I wonder if external ssd’s can be connected to more footage storage??

@experiment54 3 жыл бұрын

if you haven't noticed somethings happened in 3 months you have far bigger problems

@davebarry9723 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Shane, I think I understood I can enable the camera to stream to HomeKit but not use the HomeKit Secure Video? Does this already cause the resolution to drop to 1080p, or is it only the Secure Video functionality that causes the reduction in quality? What I would like is 2k resolution local storage but with streaming functionality and importantly with the motion sensor functionality in HomeKit to trigger lights on at nighttime.

@davebarry9723 3 жыл бұрын

And btw, I absolutely love your videos! Thanks!

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! Yea, as soon as HomeKit is enabled for the camera, you are then limited to "auto" streaming quality and 1080p recording quality, regardless if you are recording in homekit or not.

@pattycakes2145 3 жыл бұрын

I have the eufy indoor cam and pan cam and love them both. Just ordered the 2C and waiting on delivery. I find the eufy app really good but do you know why homekit limits so many of the features?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Not really sure why HomeKit limits features. They are adding motion zones and facial recognition in iOS 14, which is nice. I'm sure some of the limitations regarding HomeKit Secure Video are for processing reasons, as everything must be done locally on the homekit hub.

@PhoebeJoshua 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane great review thanks. A question if I wanted 8 channels, does it mean I need to purchase 2 base stations and will they be integrated well with homekit?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I guess, if you wanted 8 EufyCam cameras all integrated into homekit, you would need 2 base stations. I'd assume you can add two base stations to homekit with no problems, but haven't tried that one.

@PhoebeJoshua 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates Thank you Shane, appreciate for your insight. I'll try it on and let you know how it goes. I am quite excited to try these great cams. Stay safe.

@stevenstanghellini2775 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, one of the stickers showed 24 7 monitoring. Does this offer monitoring? In other words, if the cameras detect motion, and we miss the notification, would it alarm or notify a monitoring center to dispatch the appropriate public service such as police or fire?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

No they don't offer any professional monitoring.

@dakotaboysnomadicadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Does the package come with two mounts for each camera.. screw and magnet... also how do they mount on the surfaces is it an adhesive ?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Yes each camera has two mounting options (magnet and screw). You must screw in the mounts to the surface.

@williamzhaohargis9384 Жыл бұрын

Hey Shane, love your videos! Two years later I got mine today, the one thing that I noticed is that under HomeKit you can’t setup scenes e.g. HOME / AWAY mode to enable eufy security unless using Hoobs, please correct me if I’m wrong. Thank you! 😅

@ShaneCreates Жыл бұрын

Thanks William! Yea that’s correct, the security modes are not exposed to HomeKit natively. Only in the Eufy app.

@rubennitura5993 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need home kit to eufy cam 2 pro to work

@vizion68 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, how long does the power last if HomeKit secure video is set aggressively ? Like detect any motion + light

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Not nearly as long. Two-three months maybe... again, depending on traffic. I discussed my findings in a later video, plus using a solar panel with one here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdmgq9pj3721o6M.html

@jorgelrod 3 жыл бұрын

Will one homebase be able to cover cameras in the driveway and the patio? my house is 1280 Sq Ft I wonder if I would need to run multiple home bases

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I’d think you’d be ok. I discussed distances some around 5:00. I’t will depend on your location of the home base, etc.

@user-ko8oz9ry1r Жыл бұрын

Are those good cameras planning to buy some right now?

@zidliym9702 2 жыл бұрын

İs this usable for inhome ? For example motion detection off and autorecording off, just to use it as a camera to look at different parts of the house when needed ? Great review btw

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, you can use turn off all recording and just use it for live streams if you want.

@stackzvision2121 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you know what happens during a power outage? Does the camera still record or will all my HomeKit things die? I go out of town a lot, I need something reliable. Thanks in advance

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. The cameras are battery powered but there is no battery backup on the hub, as far as I know. And since the cameras require the hub for recording and Homekit, I assume, if there is no power to the hub, nothing will work right.

@jeremiahscanlan4939 2 жыл бұрын

A year later, any new outdoor cams that would supersede this Eufy? Or something on the near horizon to wait for?

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Only thing I know of coming is the Eve Outdoor Camera with floodlight. Supposed to start shipping in April.

@me_rap27 2 жыл бұрын

how to recharge or change the battery of the camera?

@lindamickelsen9955 3 жыл бұрын

What features do I lose if I disable HomeKit? I’d like to use my 2K resolution. Thanks for the excellent video.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

If you disable homekit you can't view the cameras in the Home app, utilize homekit secure video or use the camera's sensors with your other homekit devices/automations.

@xcraz3danim3fanx 3 жыл бұрын

Can this camera be on to be continuously recording 24/7??? or is it just all motion sensor recording for 15 sec's to a min??? cause I'm looking for a good 24/7 camera, that can be easily placed without mounting on a wall.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

This one cannot...probably because it would kill the battery. The indoor Eufy cameras can I believe.

@mikedavis6299 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use solar panel to charge these cameras?

@myHomeKithome 3 жыл бұрын

Tons of info, Shane! Bummer about the 4 camera limit. Do you know if it’s possible yo add the EufyCam to HK as a regular camera without HSV?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can add it to HK and allow streaming only.

@myHomeKithome 3 жыл бұрын

Shane Whatley do you think that would relieves the battery drain?

@carlstevenson8531 3 жыл бұрын

Shane Whatley not correct, the Home base is limited to 4 cameras period. Does not matter if it’s HomeKit or Secure video.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t say it changed the limit of cameras to the HomeBase. The question was can you add the cameras to HK without using HomeKit Secure Video, in which the answer is yes you can add to stream only in HK. Still limited to 4 HK cameras on the HomeBase regardless, you are correct.

@carlstevenson8531 3 жыл бұрын

Shane Whatley chill!! I was only responding to the original question, which mentioned the 4 camera limit. Jesso

@mikebedford4362 Жыл бұрын

Hey Shane, I read that the Eufy cameras AI ‘people’ detection doesn’t work at night as it reverts to ‘detect everything’ - do you know if this is the case? Im concerned that my dog and possums would set it off continuously? Best channel out there! Thanks Mike

@sebastienderidder5418 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question. Does EufyCam 2 Pro support people detection with night vision? if yes, only in homekit Secure video mode (apple hub doing processing) or also in the Anker app without using homekit secure video? Because I know that eufycam 2C don't support people detection with night vision ... TNX !

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sebastien, good question. You are correct. last I recall, the EufyCams do not support People detection with night vision. HomeKit Secure Video does still support person detection even at night. So yes, if you wanted person detection at night, it would have to be through HomeKit and not the Eufy app.

@r0me063 3 жыл бұрын

I have a quick question about Eufy and Homekit. I'm just starting out with a smart home and from what I've seen on other channels, one of the benefits of Homekit has been that there is NO need to install addition apps, even the manufacturers app, to utilize their smart devises. Is this true with the cameras as well? Is the Eufy app a "must-have" in order to use these cameras with Homekit? Also have you tried the Arlo Ultra with Homekit, does it also default to 1080 or does it stay at 4K?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

So, in most cases that is true. You don’t need the manufacturers app. Although I usually recommend it, at least for getting firmware updates if nothing else. However the Eufy cameras are a little different. For them, you must enable the HomeKit integration through the app. That is not true for many other cameras. Regarding Arlo, or any other cameras, they will always be scaled down to 1080p, as of now, when using them with HomeKit. That is a HomeKit limitation.

@r0me063 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates awesome ... thanks for the quick reply. Your channels been a great help to me. I was wondering you had an videos that talks about the iPhones “system services” and what needs to be enabled for the HomePods to work properly? Or for HomeKit in general. They all seem to mostly be location and proximity based. I just about gave up on my HomePods because they would not handoff or work as they should. I ended up flipping all the switches on, even the product improvement ones, and it worked I’m just not sure which helped. It’s killing my battery life though. Any videos or references I could use?

@larrye2679 3 жыл бұрын

Please clarify something i may have missed. How many cameras will the base station handle up to. I think you said 5 but not sure. If I wanted to have more cameras how would I manage that? Also, do the doorbells count as one camera? Thanks for the great video😀

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the Homebase can handle up to 16 cameras, but only 4 of those can be connected to HomeKit.

@josephsvMadMax 2 жыл бұрын

great review, greetings from el salvador

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@UnUltimatedLink Жыл бұрын

Can someone explain to me what is the point in adding the cameras to HomeKit when you can access your camera and customize their functions within the app already? Are you just sacrificing your quality so you have a backup uploaded via homekit and the homestation?

@ShaneCreates Жыл бұрын

That is one reason but also to have all of your smart home stuff in the same place. It's much easier to use the home app to view a camera, then turn off the driveway light, for example, all in the home app rather than having to switch between apps. Also, you can use automations in HomeKit. When the camera detects motion, turn on the driveway light.

@mikeward1701 3 жыл бұрын

Other than the small increase in resolution , is there any other advantage to the 2 Pro vs the regular 2s?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, that's it.

@cosmicprincesA1234 3 жыл бұрын

good review, for eufy 2 pro, How far can you place the camera from the home base unit and still get footage? Like if your storage house (with no Internet connection) is about 80 to100 meters from where you live. ,would wifi Extention unit(or a router like Asus ZenWiFi AX) allows additional distance between camera and home base unit in this case? and how many add-on camras can the home base unit handle beside the two included in box?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I discussed my experience with the range/distance around 4:30 in the video. You can connect the HomeBase via wifi and possible get a little further reach for the cameras as mentioned. You can connect up to 16 cameras to the homebase (for use in the Eufy app), but only 4 cameras can be added to homekit per homebase.

@cosmicprincesA1234 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates thanks for the reply and for pointing out 4:30, I din't notice it.

@colinnotyou0k78 3 жыл бұрын

So what happens if the bad guy turns of your power, does the home base have a back up battery. Will an alert be sent and received?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

There is no battery backup. You should get a UPS system to connect the home base to if this is something you are worried about.

@aimesdaddy 3 жыл бұрын

Do you prefer the eufy 2k camera or the Logitech’s circle view. I’m a huge HomeKit bran.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

Tough call. I think each has their pros and cons. Personally, if I can wire a camera, I will usually prefer that. Then you don't have to worry about recharging batteries. And the Circle View camera performs great and does just what it's supposed to do. But sometimes running a power cord is hard or even impossible, which is where the Eufy is awesome. As far as performance in HomeKit, I'd say the Circle View is is more reliable recording in HomeKit Secure Video. My Eufy Cams still don't record much of the action in HomeKit. However, they do perform great in the Eufy app and record much better there. And then you have the local storage options available with the Eufy Cam Base Station that you don't get with Circle View. So I think it's about deciding what features are most important to you, and decide from that. Hope this helps.

@lewig8998 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane, I am looking for a HKSV outdoor camera with a built in light. Culd you recomend one? I consider the Netatmo outdoor camera.

@ShaneCreates 2 жыл бұрын

I believe the Netatmo Outdoor Camera now supports HomeKit Secure Video. I believe also the EufyCam 2C also has a light built in and supports HSV. I don't know of any others.

@Renvega77 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to charge your cameras first?

@berkoberky9054 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of reviews I've read say that it takes 2-3 seconds after detecting motion to start recording. The package delivery person or a porch pirate would be gone by then. What is your experience with a delay? Can the "Customized Recording" setting cure this?

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of it will be based on positioning of the camera. And you can also tweak the sensitivity levels and things like that. It does a pretty good job for me in the Eufy app. It still misses a lot of stuff in homekit recordings though.

@berkoberky9054 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates Thanks, Shane. If I place it so I catch the delivery person soon enough to wake the cam before they get to the porch the sensor will pick up people walking down the sidewalk. Also, my postal worker comes around the house sometimes and would never catch him. I am thinking of getting the G2H and placing it in the window. I can turn off the night vision and use my Eve Motion Sensor to turn on the porch light. And, I don't want the status light on anyways. I'm still thinking it over. The G2H is more economical, so probably go that route and I get 24/7 recording.

@ShaneCreates 3 жыл бұрын

@@berkoberky9054 The ability to have continuous recording is a nice touch on the G2H.