eufy Security eufyCam 3 Add-on Camera, Wireless Outdoor 4K Camera, Forever Power with Solar Panel, Face Recognition AI, Expandable Local Storage, Spotlight, Requires HomeBase 3, Home Security System

Some problems, tho solar works; video quality good
The reason why this didn’t get 5 stars is due to 2 reasons: 1) there are intermittent issues with the home base unit, meaning often I can’t get the video feed from the camera; and 2) its alarm goes off even tho I’ve turned it off—meaning I get a screeching alarm every so often when I pull up in my car. :/Update: a firmware update seems to have fixed the random alarm issue and homebase seems to connect regularly without issue now. The solar panel works great—even in a semi-shaded area it keeps the camera fully powered. Because of these improvements, I’m updating the score to 5 stars—I’d have zero issues buying more of these cameras (and plan to).

The cameras themselves are great…
UPDATE 12/19/2022:>This update will solely entail on the S330 cameras>Great when the sun is out, but now that it is winter time, battery is not doing too well. The battery one of my cameras is down to 25% after about 2 months. But then again, the area where it is pointed at has a high traffic.>I setup the cameras so that at nighttime the camera lights would turn on for motion detection or when live streaming. I have noticed a few times when it would turn on unprompted and no recording was saved. With all the recent eufy cam vulnerabilities arising, I cannot help but be disappointed :(~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Summary:>If you’re having a déjà vu about seeing this review and looking at the attached photos/video, then that’s because I have a separate review of the HomeBase 3 (S380) and 2 eufyCam 3s (S330) kit>TLDR: It is not perfect, but they work pretty well for what I need them for. There were some hiccups, but overall it was pretty easy to install and not much wiring/networking experience needed. So far so good; I will update with any major changesPros:>Daytime capture is unexpectedly nice!>Detection of humans/pets/cars is surprisingly good. The AI recognition of faces is also terrifyingly accurate for the most part>Accessing the live feeds through the eufySecurity app is pretty good and simple to navigate. Saving videos and screenshots were easy to do as well>The solar panels on the S330 charges pretty well. I saw one of them dip below 95% before during a cloudy day, but the next day, it was back up to 100% after being under the sun>The best part is how smooth the all the cameras reconnect to the HomeBase after a power loss. After a blackout, I did not have to do anything! Imagine having to go get a ladder, adjusting it so it is stable, unscrewing the cams all down, reconnecting them one-by-one to the HomeBase, and then putting them back up again while adjusting them to a good vantage point! Thankfully, I did not have to do all of that!Cons:>Unlike the included two S330s with the S380 kit, these stand-alone kit of two S330s connected to the HomeBase seamlessly. So your YMMV>When capturing a clip, it takes the cams like 3-5 seconds before capturing a video>Ghosting happens if there is not enough light source during nighttime. See the included video (I recommend setting up the camera with the “spotlights turned on” or adding “more lighting” to prevent this)>Talking through the cameras automatically triggers the anti-theft alarmOther notes:>Although I praised the camera’s detection ability, it took about 2 weeks or so of tweaking and whatnot before I finally got my desired settings. For instance, I got a cam in front of the garage. In the 1st week or so, for some reason, it was not detecting anything beyond 15 feet event though I maxed out the sensitivity settings and detection areas. But by the 2nd week, it started to detect people from the sidewalk and cars passing through the street so much that I had to tone down the settings. IDK, maybe the software in these needed some time to adjust or something>The cams be very sensitive to NON-human/pet/car motion (thankfully, this can be disabled)>Camera switches from automatic to manual recording when looking at the camera’s live feed. It goes back to automatic recording again when you stop viewing the live feed

We have tried others, but found these the best. Easy-to-use, easy to set up, and the video is excellent. Solar charging is a huge plus, as is no monthly fees!

The Eufy Eufycam 3 is a remarkable addition to home security systems. Its standout feature is the crystal-clear 4K video resolution, which captures detailed footage both day and night. The camera’s design is sleek and weather-resistant, making it ideal for outdoor use. Setup is straightforward, and its compatibility with the Eufy Homebase ensures easy integration. The battery life is impressive, lasting for an extended period before needing a recharge. Motion detection is accurate, with customizable zones to reduce false alarms. The Eufy app enhances the experience by offering intuitive controls and easy access to recordings. One potential downside is the higher price point compared to some competitors, but for the quality and features offered, it’s a worthwhile investment. The lack of a monthly subscription fee for storage is another plus. Overall, the Eufy Eufycam 3 is a solid choice for those seeking high-quality, reliable home security surveillance.

These cameras are AMAZING, I ordered the 3rd I was so Impressed with the quality of the first 2 I ordered, my brother inlaw had bought a set for dad’s place, he’s in first stages of alzheimers and we can watch from afar, I was so impressed I ordered for home,💯 satisfaction for me.