EufyCam 2 Review: Great night sight and a year-long battery
"The EufyCam 2 signs up for subscriptions but maintains excellent video quality."
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Rechargeable
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The battery can last up to a year
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Clear night vision
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Wireless installation
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Slight video delay
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Some video distortion
The eufyCam 2 von Anker is an intelligent wireless surveillance camera that works with Google Assistant, Alexa and Apple Homekit. It has a 100 dB intruder siren, a long-lasting battery, impressive video quality and can detect human movements. It compares well with other large companies in the surveillance camera market, but has some disadvantages.
Installation couldn't be easier
I'm not the one who climbs a ladder to connect cables to a surveillance camera, and I hate hiring people to install things. Nobody has time for it. Fortunately, the EufyCam 2 is wireless. Plus, the battery lasts a full 365 days, so you don't have to worry about the cameras after they've been installed for a year. When electricity is needed, the batteries are rechargeable.
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Setting up the EufyCam 2 takes longer than other wireless surveillance cameras because it has a hub that you have to set up before you even get to the cameras. Fortunately, the process is easy and the Eufy Security app (a different app than the other Anker Eufy Smart Home products) guides you through the steps.
Free, free, free
Other cameras like the Arlo Pro 3 and the Ring Stick Up Cam charge premium services or save your videos in the cloud. This is a big trouble. The monthly payment is a charge that significantly increases the total cost of ownership. The last thing you need is a different subscription.
I think the people in anchor heard our cry for help. There is no fee for storing videos or anything. This is because everything is stored in the Eufy Hub. The hub has 16 GB of storage space for up to 3 months of video.
Video quality
The eufyCam 2 has two thumbs up when it comes to video quality. It has a breathtaking video that is super clear. In fact, the video is much clearer than what I've seen from the Ring Stick Up camera, although both have 1080p HD cameras.
However, there is a little distortion that you don't normally see with high-end cameras like the Arlo Pro 3 and Ring. While distracting, I noticed that the video improves when the camera sees a person, so the face is amazingly clear.
That is the intention. Anker programmed the camera's recognition algorithm to recognize people. When a person is recognized, the AI improves video quality around the person's face to make the image as clear as possible.
The camera’s night vision is the clearest and sharpest I’ve ever seen.
Even better, the night vision of the camera is the clearest and sharpest I've seen on a surveillance camera. Usually night videos with most cameras are pixelated. The EufyCam 2 has sharp night shots that make it easier to see who is lurking on your veranda or in your garden.
The Eufy website says the video is real time, but I would be different. I noticed that there was at least a few seconds between the occurrence of an event and its appearance in the app's live feed. Well, a few seconds doesn't seem like much, but in an emergency situation, a few seconds can mean a lot.
Our opinion
It's hard to impress me when it comes to surveillance cameras, but I was really impressed with the EufyCam 2. It offers great videos, is compatible with a variety of smart home assistants, is easy to install, and lasts for a surprisingly long time Batteries are rechargeable. For me, these advantages outweigh the low video delay and the slight distortion of the fish eyes.
Is there a better alternative?
Yes and no. Other cameras, like the Ring Stick Up Camera and Arlo Pro 3, don't have the same video distortion, but the EufyCam 2 offers better clarity, especially at night. When it comes to price, this camera costs $ 350 more than most wireless cameras of its caliber, although it is cheaper than the Arlo Pro 3. It is worth noting that the price includes two EufyCam 2 cameras and the hub additional cameras includes price at $ 150 each.
How long it will take?
The EufyCam feels robust. It will definitely withstand the weather and curious birds. It also comes with a limited warranty and a 30-day money-back guarantee, no matter why you want to return it.
Should you buy it
Yes. The excellent night vision alone would be a reason to buy it.
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