Eufy Indoor Cam 2K Pan And Tilt Review: Thieves Can’t Hide
Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K pan and tilt report: nowhere to hide
"Eufy's 2K Pan And Tilt offers 360-degree coverage and sharp video quality at an affordable price."
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The rotating base offers 360 degree coverage
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Inexpensive costs
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Sharp 2K footage
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Tons of data protection features
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The 2-factor authentication is missing
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Shrill sounding speaker
Anker Innovations' smart home sub-brand, Eufy, has made progress in building its portfolio. The EufyCam 2 and the Eufy Security video doorbell have proven to be top competitors in their respective areas. Now they have to ensure security with an indoor camera in the house. The Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K Pan and Tilt is a fascinating option to monitor your home and protect your privacy.
360 degree security cover
As the name suggests, the Eufy Security Indoor Cam uses a rotating base that allows it to pivot and tilt to ensure maximum coverage in your home. Regardless of position, it can be manipulated to cover almost any area. This implementation is rare for indoor cameras, so it has a distinct advantage over its fixed counterparts.
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Indoor cameras are usually best located in corners to maximize their coverage. With this function, however, it can be placed anywhere and still cover all corners – despite the camera's moderate 125-degree field of view.
In comparison, the indoor camera from Ring has a wider field of view of 140 degrees. Since the Eufy Security Indoor Cam has an advantage with its articulated camera, it can possibly cover a larger area. In addition, it can also be mounted on walls and ceilings for a better viewing angle for even more coverage.
The only complaint I have when panning and tilting is that the camera cannot rotate freely beyond a certain point. There appears to be a lock point so it cannot pan over a 360 degree turn. Instead, you have to turn the camera back the other way. This can be a bit confusing when using the function.
Respect for your privacy
The Eufy Security Indoor Cam Pan & Tilt offers some remarkable features that protect your privacy at home.
In addition to the available cloud storage, there is primarily a microSD slot for local storage. It's reassuring for those who want to make sure the footage shot by the camera stays private.
It's worth noting that cloud storage plans through Eufy for 3 days of rolling video history start at $ 3 a month, which is only for a single camera. In the meantime, the $ 10 monthly subscription covers up to 10 cameras with the same 30-day continuous video history.
Second, the camera can be switched off via the app, which causes the camera to hide itself and thus release its microSD slot. It can be used effectively as a privacy screen, which is very nice because the camera lens is completely blocked. However, I wish there was a button on the camera itself that could cover the camera and mute the microphone. There is also an LED light at the base of the camera that flashes red to indicate that the live stream is being accessed.
Finally, it is possible to set activity zones so that any movement or detection registered in the specified zones prompts the camera to take action. All of these features indicate that privacy is of interest to Eufy.
There are many details to differentiate between faces and pets.
A big gap, however, is the lack of 2-factor authentication. I welcome all efforts by Eufy Security Indoor Cam Pan and Tilt, but 2-factor authentication is an important privacy and security feature that Eufy needs to incorporate.
Sharp 2K footage
Eufy outperforms most of the competition with its 2K video recording resolution. There are many details to differentiate between faces and pets, but the resolution is set to 720p when the lighting conditions dim. It is strange that this is the case, especially when taking night vision shots with a resolution of 2K. Nevertheless, the video performance of the Eufy Indoor Cam is above average.
Areas of opportunity
One of the strange features of the camera is its ability to yell at people or pets. Seriously.
Whenever it spots a face or pet, it yells "Hey, what are you doing ?!" I was actually alarmed when it first yelled at me because of the shrill sound of the recording. Fortunately, the sensitivity to motion / pet detection can be reduced and there is a possibility to disable it completely.
The built-in speaker is weak, so it is difficult to talk through the camera. And while the siren function can scare people quickly, in most situations it's not loud enough to alert neighbors.
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After all, I wish the camera was smart enough to know when I'm home or not – much like Google's Nest Cams can be turned on and off automatically depending on your phone's GPS coordinates. Instead, everything is manual for the Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K pan and tilt, which means that you have to select the mode manually when you leave the house and return.
Our opinion
There's a lot to like about the Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K Pan and Tilt, and even more if you consider the price of $ 50. Combined with the numerous functions, the excellent video performance and the emphasis on privacy, the competitors have no choice but to admit that it is a legitimate player.
How long it will take?
Cameras are usually repaired, but with so many moving parts of the Eufy indoor camera, there is concern that it could fail. One of the downsides to being so cost-conscious is that it's mostly made of plastic. So I can imagine that if it hits the ground hard it will take a blow. If you are concerned that internal components will fail, there is a 1-year limited warranty for defects.
Is there a better alternative?
Not really for its price. If you're looking for something cheaper, the Wyze Cam V2 is a great option for $ 20. On the other hand, the Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor is another solid package with advanced technology like integrated Google Assistant, HDR video and a 4K sensor.
Should you buy it
Yes. Eufy has a solid all-round surveillance camera that doesn't break the bank.
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