I had previously experimented with cheapo cams, really just to keep an eye on the pets when we were occasionally away. With time, I started to appreciate how I could use the cameras as part of a real home smart security/monitoring system. I was originally planning on connecting the cams to my QNAP NAS -- which I could have -- but, in the end I decided to go with a dedicated hub for the security system and use the NAS for scheduled backups. My decision to go with this setup revolved around a few important things (to me): 1) security -- I wanted a system that wasn't dependent on cloud storage, and I wanted fully encrypted data streams -- both for local and remote access; 2) I didn't want any cloud-based AI, again for security reasons; 3) quality design and performance, and 4) I didn't want to get roped into a subscription, as most of these systems require. This is really the only package that I found that was both reasonably-priced and checked all of my boxes. I purchased and am using 2 of these cameras, along with a water/leak detector with a Homebase3 with a Crucial 1 TB SSD HD installed. The setup process was brilliantly designed -- smooth, took the least amount of time for actual setup possible, walked you through the entire process with audible prompts -- the setup really couldn't have been better. Other companies should take notice -- this is how to do it. Exploration of the features, menus, and config options will take some time, but getting the system up and running took less than 1 hour for 2 cameras, 1 sensor, and the Homebase3 with extra storage installed. The picture quality of the cameras is very good. The motion tracking is amazingly accurate, and the motion of the camera repositioning is fast and smooth. The zoom is cool. The performance is night and day compared with what I was using prior. I purchased a 3rd party mount with 1/4" threaded inserts so I could reuse the mounts from my older cameras. It was worth the money to not have to redo the mounts -- these are what I bought:
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There are many advanced features that I'm not going to get into here, but for the price, these cameras are great. I plan on getting 2 more Eufy cameras for outdoor use (solar-powered for the front and back lawn/pool area), in addition to another water/leak sensor for the laundry.
BTW, I have this connected to my Asus mesh system, with the Homebase3 connected to the LAN via CAT5, and the cameras and sensors on WiFi. Everything works perfectly in my 2500 sq ft 3 floor home. Highly recommended.
eufy Security Indoor Cam S350, Dual Cameras, 4K UHD Security Camera with 8× Zoom, 360° Camera, Baby Monitor, Pet Camera, Huma
4.4 | 1,008 ratings
Price: 84.98
Last update: 12-24-2024
About this item
Superior Clarity: With dual cameras and 4K UHD resolution, this indoor camera delivers clear and detailed views of your home. Whatever you use it to monitor, you'll see it with incredible clarity.
Advanced Zoom Capabilities: The 4K wide-angle and 2K telephoto cameras work together to provide an impressive 8× hybrid zoom.
Complete Coverage: The 360° pan and tilt capabilities ensure a complete view of your space without blind spots. This makes it an excellent dog camera or cat camera.
Exceptional Night Vision: With an f/1.6 aperture sensor and 2 high-powered infared LED lights, faces can be seen clearly up to 32 ft away, even in low-light conditions.
Intelligent Tracking: Powered by eufy Security's self-developed algorithm, the AI-powered tracking enable the camera to follow family members or pets around the room. Note: 1. Indoor Cam S350 is fully compatible with HomeBase 3 running firmware version 3.3.2.6 or later. It is not compatible HomeBase 2. 2. Added RTSP support for NAS storage. To access, update the eufy Security app to the latest version and Indoor Cam S350 firmware version to version 1.3.2.8 or later. 3. HomeKit is not supported.
Advanced Zoom Capabilities: The 4K wide-angle and 2K telephoto cameras work together to provide an impressive 8× hybrid zoom.
Complete Coverage: The 360° pan and tilt capabilities ensure a complete view of your space without blind spots. This makes it an excellent dog camera or cat camera.
Exceptional Night Vision: With an f/1.6 aperture sensor and 2 high-powered infared LED lights, faces can be seen clearly up to 32 ft away, even in low-light conditions.
Intelligent Tracking: Powered by eufy Security's self-developed algorithm, the AI-powered tracking enable the camera to follow family members or pets around the room. Note: 1. Indoor Cam S350 is fully compatible with HomeBase 3 running firmware version 3.3.2.6 or later. It is not compatible HomeBase 2. 2. Added RTSP support for NAS storage. To access, update the eufy Security app to the latest version and Indoor Cam S350 firmware version to version 1.3.2.8 or later. 3. HomeKit is not supported.
Product information
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Plug in |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount/ Ceiling Mount / Stick up |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4k |
| Color | White |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Channels | 4 |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Viewing Angle | 360 Degrees |
| Night Vision Range | 32 Feet |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.57 x 3.16 x 4.11 inches |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| Field Of View | 360 Degrees |
| Alert Type | Human |
| Room Type | Living Room, Hallway, Study Room possibility room |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| International Protection Rating | indoor use only |
| Control Method | App |
| Number of IR LEDs | 2 |
| UPC | 194644154035 |
| Product Dimensions | 2.57 x 3.16 x 4.11 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.21 pounds |
| ASIN | B0CD7F1M9R |
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars
767 ratings
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #32 in Dome Surveillance Cameras |
| Date First Available | September 26, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
Top reviews from the United States
Mark D. Schnittman
Awesome cameras for the money
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024NardoX
My favorite home camera with impressive picture quality
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
NardoX
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
Con: price is on the higher side, had some SD card formatting issue early on, and base could use more weight.
I have 4 pet doves at home and have been trying to find a good camera to monitor their room. Tried Blink Mini and another camera available on Amazon that supports pan/tilt, but decided to give eufy S350 a try when I saw the dual lens.
The eufy S350 is more than double the price of the other ones I have tried, but the picture quality is also noticeably better, and I'm not talking about just resolution. S350 does support up to 4K, but even at 1080P vs 1080P, the clarity, color, and everything is better. This is likely due to better lens and sensors in these compared to some other cameras. Again, S350 is pricier but it does have an extra lens that will give you optical zoom and noticeably better image quality. This is perhaps where S350 stand out the most to me.
The pan/tilt works pretty well so far, but since the camera is a little top heavy due to the pan/tilt and dual lens, the base could use more weight for additional stability. Haven't had the camera tip over yet but it doesn't feel super stable.
Had some problem with local storage early on, the camera asked me to check/format the SD card 2-3 times in the first few days, but that haven't seen that problem after that. I used a brand new Samsung Pro Endurance card so it shouldn't be a card problem. Loading from local storage is a little slow due to the decryption process.
On top of local/on device SD card storage, the manual also stated that the S350 is compatible with eufy's HomeBase 3 which can enhance some functionality and storage, and also support RTSP protocol if you have a NAS system. Haven't had a chance to try that yet.
The AI tracking system/motion detection seems to work well on larger size animal and human, but since my pets are quite small (doves), it will only capture them once in a while when they are in the exact right spot. I wish it could track smaller size animals better but that's not easy to do.
The talk from camera function (not sure if I should call that microphone or something else) in the app also works well. You press the button once to enable talk, and press it again to disable it. Some other brands implement it as you have to keep on pressing the button while you talk and that's not exactly easy to use due to app/camera/network latency sometimes.
All things considered, this is probably one of the few home/pet cameras that truly distinguished itself from the crowd with the dual lens/pan/tilt design and picture quality.
Overall, great camera and worth the price I paid, especially if you care more about picture quality, and may even function better if you pair it with NAS or Homebase.
Look forward to potentially trying some other solar/floodlight cameras from eufy in the future.
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AlmasR/Zahneknirsche
great to have wide-angle and zoom views simultaneously
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
SuperMar
Clicking noises!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024