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Eufy prioritizes customer privacy with local video storage and robust security practices. But it's also one of the best ways to get a 2K security camera without paying too much.
We recently tested the EufyCam 3 (about $140 each), Eufy's latest flagship camera. Its powerful 4K video, built-in solar panels, and expandable storage make it one of our new favorite Eufy security cameras. You can get it in a 2, 3, or 4-cam kit.
Learn more in our full EufyCam 3 Review.
We think the 1080p EufyCam 2C is the best balance of features and price for most folks because it's a versatile and flexible alternative to the Arlo Essential Spotlight. But it's not a heart-stopping value like the Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24, which sports a higher resolution and similar performance for $100 less (if you don't mind a power cable).
These cameras are the jewels of Eufy's huge selection of cameras, but there's a lot to like about the other offerings.
More 2K video options than other brands
Built-in video storage on most cameras
Strong emphasis on privacy
Affordable cloud plans 
No cloud storage on some models Product | Best for | Price | Resolution | Power source | Local storage | Learn more |
| Top pick | $439.99 (2-cam kit) | 4K | Battery, solar | 16 GB on HomeBase | View on Amazon | |
| Beginner pick | $229.99 (2-cam kit) | 2K | Battery | 8 GB built-in | View on Amazon | |
| Budget pick | $42.99 | 1920p | Wired | MicroSD slot | View on Amazon | |
| Doorbell pick | $179.99 | 2K | Battery, hardwired | 8 GB built-in | View on Amazon | |
| Floodlight pick | $219.99 | 2K | Hardwired | 4 GB built-in | View on Amazon |
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Eufy offers one of the broadest ranges of security cameras on the market. This puts it in a prime position to compete with Arlo and Nest cameras on the high end, Ring Stick Up Cam and Reolink cameras in the mid-priced arena, and YI and Wyze cameras for budget dominance. We like that there's something for everyone, but let's dig into what makes Eufy a practical alternative to these popular brands.
At first glance, the top cameras in this review have distinctive features that help them fill specific security roles around the house, but they share many features too. Still, you can find slight variations among cameras that look similar—like the EufyCam 2C and EufyCam 2. Here are key features you can expect in Eufy security cameras.
Privacy-first policies: One of Eufy's biggest advantages over the competition is a focus on protecting your privacy. This is why all Eufy IP camera models come with some form of local storage to keep your data off the internet. Likewise, Eufy cameras, apps, and cloud servers follow strict encryption protocols when connecting to the internet. We're also fans of the app requiring two-factor authentication when logging in on a new device.
2K and 4K video resolution: Practically every Eufy camera comes in 1920p (also called 2K) and 1080p versions. Surprisingly, the 2K video resolution isn't much more expensive than 1080p. This narrow pricing gap—especially on Solo and SoloCam models—means that it's worth choosing 2K over 1080p every time. Though upgrading to 2K on EufyCam models isn't as good of a deal since you often pay for multi-camera kits—an extra camera tends to negate some savings. Some cameras, like the Eufycam 3, has 4K resolution.
Eufy app: The Eufy app is your gateway to setting up and controlling your Eufy camera. You can watch footage live or view any recordings that happened while you were driving home from vacation. You can also use the app's two-way audio to talk with people through the camera like an intercom.
The app also uses AI to detect people, faces, pets, and babies crying to make it easier to sort through video recordings and notifications. The type of AI detection depends on the camera, with face detection and baby crying showing up on EufyCam and Solo models.
Local storage: All Eufy cameras can store video without using the internet or a cloud storage plan. The storage medium depends on the model with products using one of three methods: built-in storage (SoloCam), microSD card (Solo IndoorCam), or HomeBase camera hub (EufyCam).
Voice assistant: Each Eufy security camera works with the Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant smart home platforms. You can ask for a live feed on a smart display, which is great for family members without smartphones. While we like this for quick checks on a camera, the Eufy app is a better interface.
Power source: Eufy has a healthy mix of wired and battery-powered security cameras. While most wired cameras are indoor models, outdoor cameras like the Floodlight Cam 2, Solo OutdoorCam, and Video Doorbell also have wired connections. The battery-powered cameras gear towards outdoor use—lasting 4–12 months depending on the model. There's even a handy solar panel accessory to extend the battery life even further. Lastly, the SoloCam S40 and a few others have an integrated solar panel on top.
Weatherproofing: Eufy's battery-powered cameras all come with IP65 or the more robust IP67 weatherproofing that helps them withstand rain, snow, heat, and cold temperatures. Among wired cameras, the Floodlight Cam and Solo OutdoorCam boast similar resistances to adverse weather.
Spotlights: You can find bright spotlights on the EufyCam 2C and 3, SoloCam S40, SoloCam L20, Solo OutdoorCam, and Floodlight Cam. These are great for capturing color video at night, which offers a bit more detail than the infrared night vision common to all Eufy cameras. We also like that you can light a path and surprise potential intruders into a hasty retreat.
Apple HomeKit support: HomeKit allows some Eufy cameras to work with Siri and the Apple Home app. The functionality is similar to what you can do with Alexa and Google. Only a small selection of Eufy cameras work with Apple HomeKit and the Apple Home app: Solo IndoorCam C24, Solo IndoorCam P24, and EufyCam models using the HomeBase 2 hub (2, 2 Pro, 2C, and 2C Pro).
EufyCam cameras with the HomeBase 2 hub also work with HomeKit Secure Video to add more features such as pet and vehicle detection, cloud storage via iCloud, and activity zones in the Apple Home app.
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Because all Eufy cameras include local storage, its cloud plans are an optional perk for folks wanting a backup on a secure cloud server. Cloud storage isn't available on all Eufy cameras, with the most notable absence being the SoloCam models. You can sign up for a Eufy cloud plan using the Eufy Security app and your online customer account.
The EufyCam 3 offers more features than most Eufy cameras. Its 4K resolution beats Eufy's 2K models, and it packs facial recognition, local, expandable storage, a built-in solar panel and more.
First, let's talk about the facial recognition. This camera can tell the difference between your roommates or family members and strangers. This can lessen those annoying notifications everytime someone approaches your home.
Another feature we love is the built-in solar panel. Each camera has a tiny little panel on top that keeps the camera going on only two hours of sunlight per day. Anything that keeps us from charging batteries every few months is a key feature to us.
Another feature that we like that you won't find on many other top home security cameras is local storage that's expandable. That means you don't need to store your footage in the cloud. It's all contained on the hub. You can expand its memory up to 16TB by adding an external hard drive.
Some other features include:
The Eufy SoloCam 220 offers more flexibility for its price than more expensive Eufy cameras. Its built-in solar charger keeps the battery ful with only 3 hours of daily sunlight. Its infrared LEDs provide excellent night vision, though not in color like the Eufy Cam 3 series. It's a good beginner camera because you you can use it on its own, without the base station.
However, you can connect it to the Home Base station 3 for human detection capabilities, and you can buy multi-packs with up to four cameras if you decide you need more coverage, which cuts the per-camera price as low as around $100 each. This competes well against multi-camera kits from Arlo, which doesn't discount additional cameras as deeply.
The Eufy Cam C120 differs from Eufy's other cameras by skipping the HomeBase hub. Instead, it connects directly to your home Wi-Fi network like a smartphone would. This makes it easier to set up and a little cheaper than the brand's other 2K cameras.
Even a direct Wi-Fi connection this camera still has local 8 GB internal storage and works with cloud storage.
Overall, we think the Eufy Cam C120 is a great place to start if you want to try out Eufy's cameras without a hub. But it's not as robust as many EufyCam models.
The Eufy Video Doorbell E340 has one of the highest resolutions we've seen in a doorbell camera. Although other brands like Arlo and Reolink embrace 2K video on more cameras each year, Eufy is one of the first to add it on a doorbell. The extra detail is great for porch pirate-wanted posters on social media.
Another reason we like the Eufy Video Doorbell E340 is its inclusion of local storage via the HomeBase 2. If you thought that 2K was rare on video doorbells, local storage is almost unheard of. A large part of competitor's business models is requiring subscriptions to store doorbell footage. Eufy bypasses this, making it cheaper to maintain and a better solution for off-grid homes.
This is a doorbell camera, but the battery power means you can install it anywhere. This is great for putting the doorbell outside doors without existing wiring. Still, we like that you can use doorbell wiring with this camera.
Our favorite feature is that it has two cameras. This is the only doorbell camera we've seen with two cameras. The smaller one on the bottom is perfect to capturing packages.
Overall, we think that the Eufy Video Doorbell E340 is the best video doorbell for local storage. While it produces better video than Arlo and Ring, it's not as affordable.
Check out our take on all the Eufy doorbells.
The Eufy Floodlight Cam E221 offers brighter nighttime lighting than Eufy's battery-powered spotlight cameras. While those models are suitable for temporary lighting, the Floodlight Cam 2's dual LED lights produce a whopping 2,500 lumens. This is enough to illuminate a wide swath of lawn for parties and gardening after sunset.
Installing this floodlight camera is more complex than charging a battery or plugging in a power cord—it's more like installing a new light fixture. You need to mount this light on a junction box and hardwire it. While the electrical work is relatively easy, it might be too much trouble for some folks.
Overall, we like the Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 for outdoor locations where extra nighttime lighting is necessary. While the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired is a good alternative, Eufy's 2K video resolution is hard to beat.
We love that the new Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro (about $300) includes pan-tilt functionality and ultra-customizable LED floodlights, but it's an expensive investment. Learn why we think it's worth the price in our full Eufy Floodlight Cam 2 Pro review.
Product | Price | Resolution | Power source | Local storage | Learn more |
| $54.99 | 2K | Wired | MicroSD slot | View on Amazon | |
| $99.99 | 2K | Wired | MicroSD slot | View on Amazon | |
| $199.99 | 2K | Solar, battery | 8 GB built-in | View on Amazon | |
| $99.99 | 1080p | Battery | MicroSD slot on Chime | View on Amazon | |
| $549.99 | 4K | Solar, battery | 16 GB built-in; ability to expand with portable hard drive* | View on Amazon |
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*Portable hard drive not included.
The battery-powered Eufy Video Doorbell and the solar-powered Eufy SoloCam S40 are also available through Cove Home Security. If you're in the market for a full home security system, take advantage of Cove's frequent sales to snag these cameras at a discount.
Eufy cams are not our first choice in most cases, but they're often our second choice. They offer reliability, excellent video quality, multiple power options, affordable options, and smart home compatibility. In terms of features, they don't burn as brightly as Ring and Arlo, but sometimes it's perfectly fine to nail the basics.
Eufy is a spin-off brand from Anker specializing in smart home devices like vacuums, lighting, and home security systems. You may know Anker from its popular chargers, cables, power banks, and computer accessories.
Eufy security cameras hold their own compared with dominant brands like Arlo, Ring, Nest, Reolink, and Wyze. Eufy excels in terms of local storage, customer privacy, and video resolution.
Eufy is generally a more affordable option than Arlo for 2K video, but it costs more than comparable Ring and Wyze cameras. We think it's an excellent alternative to these popular brands, especially for local video storage. Still, it doesn't offer as many innovative features as Arlo and pales in comparison to Ring and Wyze's smart home ecosystems.
Before comparing Eufy's cameras, we narrowed down among the brand's 27+ camera models. Ultimately, we settled on highlighting five cameras that best represent the brand as a whole.
We leveraged our years of experience with security cameras while researching for this review. We scoured customer reviews, support articles, product pages, and other online reviews to find out what makes Eufy unique. Check out our full testing methodology to see how we rank and review products.
Eufy finally addressed a November 2022 security issue in an article from The Verge. The company explained why the Eufy web portal wasn't encrypting live video streams and stated the issue has since been fixed. It's also updating every Eufy camera's encryption protocols to further improve security.
Based on this response—and Eufy's commitment to more transparency and cooperation with independent security researchers—we're leaving our scoring as-is unless further issues arise.
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