Eufy security camera portable#

Netgear’s Arlo 2 is another portable option that is priced similarly - the two-camera system is $450 on Amazon - but it lacks the same battery life, AI technology and local storage. The Eufy EverCam is unique because of its long battery life and locally stored video, but it isn’t the only battery-powered home security camera. And at launch, the Eufy EverCam works with Alexa, with Google Assistant and IFTTT support expected to follow. Because of the locally stored footage (the micro-SD card is AES 128-bit encrypted, too), you’ll have fewer privacy concerns than with cameras that rely on cloud-based storage. (Note: the camera can be set to continuously record video, via the app, but this will shorten the battery life drastically.)Īdditionally, the Eufy EverCam is waterproof (IP66) and can be set up virtually anywhere with its adjustable mount. Over time, the camera should be able to recognize familiar faces and tell the difference between people and pets. The company says the camera uses AI to decide what it should and shouldn’t record, but it also has an infrared sensor to detect heat so it can tell if a human or animal is there. In order to get the most out of its battery, the camera stays in a low-power mode and starts recording only when it detects motion. That said, the Eufy EverCam doesn’t work like all other home security cameras. You can view a live feed from the camera anytime through the app, too. And in order for you to access these recordings, you need to insert the card into Eufy’s base station, which communicates with your smartphone, via Eufy’s companion app. Because there’s no cloud-based storage solution, all the camera’s video recordings are stored on the camera’s built-in 16GB micro-SD card. After the upfront cost of $299 (or $499 for two cameras), the camera just works. You can place it anywhere you want and it’ll work as long as there’s wi-fi connection.Īlso unlike other smart home security cameras, the Eufy EverCam doesn’t require you to pay for a subscription to get the most out of its features.

Unlike most other smart home security cameras, made by Amazon, Nest and Lighthouse, the Eufy EverCam doesn’t need to be plugged into a wall outlet to work. Eufy is Anker’s new smart home brand, and the EverCam is unique because it has a built-in 13,400mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery, giving each camera a 365-day battery life. Anker is leveraging its knowledge of portable power with the launch of the Eufy EverCam, its first smart home security camera.

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