I bought one of these for $40 or so to try the system out. I've seen dozens of companies online but some of the "nice" ones cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. I figured I'd try this out and even if it's junk I'd only be out 40 bucks. Set it up fairly easily, it's wired so it plugs into a usb wall adapter. It has to have wifi to work and it really seems like something that is primarily meant to be used with a smartphone and app for notifications. It can be programmed to turn on and off based on a schedule or work with your phone to turn off when you're within range, or a number of other options that I don't use. It stores recordings on a micro sd card in the device or can store to the internet / cloud if you pay a monthly fee (I think its around $3/camera or $10 for 10 cameras for a month of storage at a time, per month). Theyve also got the option of having their security team monitor movement and call you and then 911. I like all this because it gives me the option to 'scale up' if one day I decide I want those extra features, or if I'm going to be gone an extended time. There's also the ability to set it up to sound an alarm if someone is detected. There's also a speaker that lets you be creepy and talk through the camera (wife hates this, so I don't use it). Finally, the night vision is pretty neat, it has IR lights that we can't see, but basically will 'light up' a small room to the camera. I tried it in my bathroom with the lights off and I could clearly see everything. In my main room it can make out the close details even with all the lights out but the other side of the room is faded. Still a really nice option. One last thing, I didn't think it came with a usb power supply or cord, but it does, so that's nice.
Basically, for $40 I've got it set up in a location that can view all entrances to my house and send me pictures and a notification to my phone for free. If I ever go on a vacation I can pay for extra features. One downside of not paying for the online storage is that if a criminal breaks in and sees the device, they could just steal it, or unplug it, making it so I lose access to any evidence of them being there (since I'm storing the footage locally on the device's micro sd card, sold separately).
For the price, it seems like a great deal for home use, user friendly as well so that's nice.
eufy Security Indoor Cam C120 | Plug-in Security Camera 3 MP | 2K with Wi-Fi | IP Camera | Voice Assistant Compatibility | Ni
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About this item
Relevant Recordings: The on-device AI determines whether a human or pet is present and only records when an event of interest occurs.
The Key is in the Detail: View every event in up to 2K clarity (1080P while using HomeKit) so you see exactly what is happening inside your home.
Communicate From Your Camera: Speak in real-time to anyone who passes via the camera’s built-in two-way audio.
Smart Integration: Connect your Indoor Cam to Apple HomeKit(Please download our HomeKit User Guide in the product information section below), the Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa for complete control over your surveillance.(HomeKit available via update. When opening HomeKit, users must add the device in the eufy Security app and then complete the activation process.)
Sight at Night: Advanced night vision allows you to keep an eye on any room, even in low light settings.
The Key is in the Detail: View every event in up to 2K clarity (1080P while using HomeKit) so you see exactly what is happening inside your home.
Communicate From Your Camera: Speak in real-time to anyone who passes via the camera’s built-in two-way audio.
Smart Integration: Connect your Indoor Cam to Apple HomeKit(Please download our HomeKit User Guide in the product information section below), the Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa for complete control over your surveillance.(HomeKit available via update. When opening HomeKit, users must add the device in the eufy Security app and then complete the activation process.)
Sight at Night: Advanced night vision allows you to keep an eye on any room, even in low light settings.
Product information
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
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Compatible Devices | HomeBase 3, Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Controller Type | Amazon Alexa |
Mounting Type | Ceiling Mount |
Video Capture Resolution | 3 MP |
Color | Black+White |
Number of Items | 1 |
Included Components | 1x eufy Security Indoor Cam, 1x USB Adapter, 1x USB Cable, 1x Mounting Bracket, 1x Screw Pack, 1x Quick Guide |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Form Factor | Cube |
Installation Type | Self Adhesive |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Wattage | 15 watts |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 2.24 x 2.24 x 4.11 inches |
Batteries Required? | No |
Item Weight | 0.23 Pounds |
Low light technology | Night Color |
Zoom Type | Digital Zoom |
Zoom Ratio | 8X |
Alert Type | Audio and Motion |
Room Type | Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom, Classroom, Study Room, Hallway |
Video Capture Format | MP4 |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
International Protection Rating | IP65 |
Control Method | Voice |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00194644181208 |
UPC | 194644181208 |
Product Dimensions | 2.24 x 2.24 x 4.11 inches |
Item Weight | 3.68 ounces |
ASIN | B08571VZ3Q |
Item model number | T8400X |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #32 in Bullet Surveillance Cameras |
Date First Available | February 26, 2020 |
Manufacturer | Eufy |