The Eufycam E is another attractive contender to the competitive home security camera war that is raging on today. With its modern design and handy features, it promises to simplify adding additional security measures to your home. They even opted to take it up a notch by highlighting the fact that they do not require their customers to subscribe to a cloud storage service.

With the majority of its competitors forcing cloud storage subscriptions to their buyers, Eufycam E’s expandable local storage is a breath of fresh air for some. With this, you can skip having to pony up a specific amount every month, freeing you from the additional expenses that tend to come with keeping your home safe.

If such a feature is exactly what you’re looking for, let our Eufycam E review help you learn more about this product.

Eufycam E Detailed Review

Design and Features

‘Familiar’ would be one of the words that lots of people will use to describe the Eufycam E. Why not when it resembles a lot of other home security cameras in the market today. Its pod-shape camera units and boxy Homebase don’t look too different from other popular home camera kits. In fact, some even say that it’s a splitting image of the Arlo Pro 2. If you remove the logos on both items, you’ll be confused as to which is which.

This isn’t a bad thing, though, as the contemporary design of the Eufycam E works. It can blend in nicely with the decor of most modern homes. The Homebase also won’t look out of place next to your internet router.

Equipped with a flat magnetic base, you can just let the camera sit on any flat surface. You can also place it on a wall or outside using the included outdoor mount. Since its waterproof and has a built-in siren that will get tripped if the camera is removed from the base, you can be sure that your camera will be safe outside.

Setup and Usage

Since the Eufycam E is designed to be a wireless security camera system, you don’t have to worry about its set up too much. If you don’t even intend on mounting it on a wall, you don’t have to fuss about any kind of manual installation. You just need to plug in the homebase, connect it to your network, download the app, then pair your smartphone and system, and that’s pretty much it. You’ll just need to select the settings you want and need on the app, place the camera unit where you want it to be, and you’re all set.

Even if you want to mount your Eufycam E on a wall, the process isn’t that difficult. Installing the mount is pretty simple that some folks might even end up spending more time trying to navigate the app than in putting up the camera on one of their walls.

Using the camera and homebase is pretty simple, too. Charging is fuss-free, too, as you can do so by using a USB wall charger or by connecting it through the port at the back of the hub.

Video Quality

Promising a 1080p, full HD video resolution, you can also expect the Eufycam to record crisp and clear images. In daylight, it’s bright and clear, so you can easily see what’s happening in your footage. It has a good night vision mode as well but sometimes movements can get blurry.

 Track and Zoom

This camera doesn’t come with a tracking feature, however. Zooming is also pretty limited as you can only do so on the app by pinching in the area on the clip you’re viewing.

Audio Quality

The microphone on the camera is of good quality and will let you hear the sounds made within your monitored area with some clarity. It also has a 2-way audio feature so you can easily converse with the person in front of the cam. Some find this very handy as a deterrent for intruders. On top of this, you can also sound the 100 decibel siren if you want another option in scaring people off.

Motion and Sound Detection

Equipped with a reliable motion sensor, the Eufycam E will start recording the moment it detects movement. It will notify you immediately through the app if it detects movements and you can then stream the live footage on your phone or using the web portal.

However, it lacks the functionality to differentiate movements so it can be triggered by just about anything. As a result, it might give you false reports on your phone if it’s placed on a high-traffic area.

Unfortunately, this item also doesn’t have sound detection so if you want to record sounds, they really have to come with some movements in front of the camera.

Cloud Storage Costs

Unlike almost all of the other wireless security cameras on the market today, the Eufycam E is possibly one of the few that you can use fully without the need to pay for a cloud storage subscription. So its upfront cost for the unit itself can be a bit pricey but since you can opt out of making additional monthly payments, it can still be considered as an affordable pick by many.

Instead of sending its recorded clips to a cloud, the Eufycam E comes with local storage. It comes with a 16gb micro SD card that is said to be able to fit a year’s worth of 15-second clips. You can expand this storage to up to 128gb by changing out the micro SD card.

If you want to use a cloud service, however, you can still opt for the Eufycam E as it comes with 2 cloud storage options. The first one is the Basic plan that will let you save clips from a single camera for $3 per month or $30 per year. For those with large camera networks, you can go for the Premier service that saves the footages of 10 cameras for $10 a month or $100 per year.

Smart Home Compatibility

The initial roll out of the Eufycam E didn’t include smart home integration features but the new ones are already compatible with the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. So if you have any of the two set up at home, you won’t have a hard time providing voice commands to the Eufycam E.

Mobile Apps and Web Portals

Eufycam E’s app will let you access all of the features that this camera comes with. There are no locked areas or limited functionalities, so you can make the most out of your security system. It’s also very easy to work with.

You can also access your Eufycam E unit on the camera’s web portal. It will give you the same access to the clips and will allow you to back them up by batch. However, you’re only allowed to be logged in on one portal at any given time, so if you’re logged into the web portal, you’ll be automatically logged out of the app.

FAQs

How far away can I place EufyCam E from the Homebase?

In the company’s tests, the EufyCam E works well in a 3000 sq-ft house. It can also continue to stream in HD even when the camera is 300 ft away from the homebase as long as it both items have a clear view of each other. Thicker walls will certainly hinder the connecting signals, so if you’re placing the Eufy camera outside, you might want to place the Homebase near it, too.

How many cameras can you add on the EufyCam E network?

The Homebase of the EufyCam E can support up to 16 cameras so you might not need to get additional Homebases to set up an elaborate security network in your home.

Is the battery rechargeable?

Yes but a single charge of the EufyCam E’s battery will last for up to 365 days so you don’t need to do it very often.

Can I use the EufyCam E without an internet connection?

The camera will continue to save clips on its local storage even without an internet connection. However, you can’t access the live view of the camera without an internet connection, so the functionalities you’ll be able to access will be quite limited.

What is the largest SD card capacity you can use on the EufyCam E?

You can expand the local storage of the EufyCam E by replacing it with an SD card with a larger capacity. It can work with SD cards up to 128gb in size.

Conclusion

With its price tag, a lot can already be expected from the Eufycam E. Unfortunately, some advanced features are not available, making it less versatile than some of its competitors. However, the fact that it doesn’t force you to subscribe to any of the manufacturer’s cloud storage plans is definitely a great plus. So if you don’t really need a lot from your security camera, this product might already be a great pick for your home.