Top 6 Eufy Cameras (2025) for Privacy & Performance

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 Eufy SoloCam S230 is the best balance of features and price for most folks because it's easy to use with no fuss. But if you're looking for floodlight cameras, the Eufy Solo Indoor Cam S350 is your best bet. It sports 360° pan and tilt and tracking capabilities.

These cameras are the jewels of Eufy's huge selection of cameras, but there's a lot to like about the other offerings.

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 Eufy Security SoloCam S230 and Eufy SoloCam S220. 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 4K,  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. 

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.

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 Indoor Cam), 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 S series 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 resistance to adverse weather.

Spotlights: You can find bright spotlights on the various models. 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.

"We chose Eufy because we wouldn't have to pay a monthly fee for storage. It was easy to install! I think at first we had some connection problems, but we were able to get it figured out. I think it had something to do with the base station being connected to the 5G Wi-Fi while our phones were on the 2.4G," says Cathy Habas, SafeWise product tester and contributor, about the Eufy Doorbell Camera.

"Anyway, we're happy with the picture quality, and it lasts a long time before it needs to be recharged. Sometimes it takes a surprising amount of effort to get it off the bracket for charging.

"Our neighborhood is very active, and we were getting constant alerts about people walking by, so we both had to turn off the notifications. Now we only get phone alerts when someone presses the doorbell or the battery gets low. We do occasionally get false alarms where the doorbell goes off, but no one pressed the button.

"Also, we bought the camera primarily to catch people breaking into the cars because that happened to several of our neighbors, but it seems to only focus on people who walk down the sidewalk, not the middle of the street. I honestly have never used the two-way talk! But I check it all the time to see if a package has arrived or to know if my boyfriend is home without having to bug him over text."

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.

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:

• Two-way audio
• Compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant
• Activity zones
• Color night footage

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.

1. Eufy IndoorCam E220: Eufy's best pan-tilt camera gives you remote control over where the camera points. This is great for looking in different spots around the room. It offers similar performance to the Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24.
2. Eufy OutdoorCam E220: This camera isn't as affordable as other Eufy Solo models but offers a wired power that doesn't require charging a battery every few months.
3. Eufy Video Doorbell: This 1080p doorbell offers expandable microSD storage on its chime accessory. It's a more affordable way to get local storage on a video doorbell than Eufy's 2K model.
4. EufyCam 3 Pro (S330): This is Eufy's most expensive camera, with double the battery life of the 3C—up to 12 months, plus built-in solar panels. Like 3C, it has a built-in spotlight color video at night, but it also has facial recognition, not just human detection. It's a bit pricey for some folks, but it’s a good example of what Eufy's cameras can achieve.

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 and tried some of the cameras hands-on. 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 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.