Eufy readies pair of HomeKit Secure Video-capable security cameras

Eufy is readying a new HomeKit capable security camera — the eufy Indoor Cam 2 — that comes in a stationary model as well as a pan-and-tilt variant for launch in mid-May with preorders starting on April 17.

The new camera packs a wealth of features in a surprisingly affordable package. It can capture footage at 2K resolution with enhanced night vision and a 125-degree field of view. Footage is saved locally on micro SD cards up to 128GB. Cloud storage is also an option at a small fee following a month-long free trial.

Both models support 8X digital zoom, record at 15 frames per second and use eight integrated infrared LEDs to assist its night vision.

Other features include AI recognition of humans, pets, and crying babies. Two-way audio, pre-recorded pet commands with a pet diary, real-time alerts, and multi-user accounts are also included.

The pan-and-tilt model has a 360-degree range of motion with 100 degrees of vertical motion.

It appears that the cameras will simply support rudimentary HomeKit support at launch. That means video can be viewed in the Home app, motion sensors can be used to trigger events, and you can check in on the camera via Siri. Following launch, eufy will be rolling out support for HomeKit Secure Video which enables much more functionality including storage of encrypted footage securely within iCloud.

Both versions will go up for preorder on April 17. They will run $39.99 for the standing version and $49.99 for the pan-and-tilt version.

10 Comments

mangakatten 10 Years · 98 comments

About 4 years ago

I’m curious what the monthly fee will be, and how HomeKit support will work. This seems like a very inexpensive security camera? I’ve been looking for a HomeKit enabled, and they are all very expensive!:S

ihatescreennames 19 Years · 1977 comments

I’m usually a little skeptical of the promise of future support for HomeKit. Too many times it has taken too long or never come to fruition.

These cameras seem fairly inexpensive compared to other HomeKit security cameras. Does anyone know the reason for that? Normally I’d think the plan was to make it up in subscription fees but with HomeKit Secure Video enabled one wouldn’t have to use their service. At least, that’s what I’ve been led to believe.

Andrew_OSU 6 Years · 574 comments

ihatescreennames said:

I’m usually a little skeptical of the promise of future support for HomeKit. Too many times it has taken too long or never come to fruition.
These cameras seem fairly inexpensive compared to other HomeKit security cameras. Does anyone know the reason for that? Normally I’d think the plan was to make it up in subscription fees but with HomeKit Secure Video enabled one wouldn’t have to use their service. At least, that’s what I’ve been led to believe.

Good points!
Fortunately Eufy is just one of Anker’s brands. So that’s why it is more affordable but good quality. It will also LAUNCH with HomeKit but HomeKit Secure Video will come soon after. So I think that it is better than starting with nothing then waiting. They also just rolled out HSV support for their other wireless cameras.

Andrew_OSU said:

ihatescreennames said:

I’m usually a little skeptical of the promise of future support for HomeKit. Too many times it has taken too long or never come to fruition.
These cameras seem fairly inexpensive compared to other HomeKit security cameras. Does anyone know the reason for that? Normally I’d think the plan was to make it up in subscription fees but with HomeKit Secure Video enabled one wouldn’t have to use their service. At least, that’s what I’ve been led to believe.

Good points!
Fortunately Eufy is just one of Anker’s brands. So that’s why it is more affordable but good quality. It will also LAUNCH with HomeKit but HomeKit Secure Video will come soon after. So I think that it is better than starting with nothing then waiting. They also just rolled out HSV support for their other wireless cameras.

Nice! Thanks for the reply. Should we be expecting a review? I’d like one, in case that helps!

evilution 13 Years · 1395 comments

I'm steering well clear of Eufy from now since they are liars.
They released their original Eufy cameras on Kickstarter in late 2018, promising that they would add HomeKit very soon.
That never happened. Instead they released a Eufy Cam 2 that does support HomeKit and didn't even offer discounts to original backers.

So I have been slowly replacing my Eufy cameras with Ring. Shame because the Eufy are battery powered and wireless, only need charging once a year (ish) and they have a home hub that records all the captured footage so you don't have to pay monthly fees and you can access recordings straight away instead of waiting for the camera to stop recording, upload to a server and process.