I have been waiting for cameras like these to be released for many years. Finally the wait is over. I bought the Eufy S3 Pro 2 x camera and base unit on their release day for my house. I was that impressed with the cameras, the system, the recordings, the daytime night vision (it really is that good and really works, it’s like magic - they are not set to this out of the box you need to go into settings to enable this mode - there are other nighttime modes to choose from as well) and the solar charging, that I recommended them to two friends (who also bought this system and are as impressed as myself) and I also bought a second 2 x cameras & base unit to install for use at the office. For me the full HomeKit integration with Apple HomeKit AND HomeKit secure video is the reason why I have been waiting so long for something as good and as easy to install as the Eufy S300 Pro. Homekit is not essential for these cameras to work, arguably using the Eufy app is a better experience, but I’m an Apple HomeKit fan. HomeKit compatibility is a rarity and HomeKit secure video is even more a rarity especially with them being outdoor wireless solar charged cameras. Well done Eufy, adding all of these features into your cameras and system is very refreshing and has been the reason why I bought the system. My friends who also bought them (mentioned earlier) do not use them with HomeKit, solely with the Eufy app and they could not be happier. One major selling point is that unlike others, Eufy do not charge monthly subscription fees for their cameras / recordings. If you are looking to buy cameras I would suggest you need to be aware of this. The Eufy cameras are fully featured and available without their software being restricted right out of the box. I previously used Arlo cameras (3 x Arlo ultra) but never liked them. The cameras were ok but their system was terrible. I have taken them down and sold them on. They have been replaced by the Eufy cameras and system. The Eufy ones, not just as cameras but as a whole system are night and day different to Arlo. I felt I was ripped off with Arlo, I didn’t fully understand that my security cameras would effectively be useless unless I paid Arlo a monthly subscription fee. Without paying the fee I could not view the recordings on the Arlo system remotely (away from home) unless I opened up some ports on my router / firewall (that didn’t sound very secure to do), I could also not create action zones (zones where you draw a box around an area where you want to record but not record or send alerts outside of this area), these are major things, essentials even. Arlo are the security cameras that don’t want to give you much security unless you pay them monthly to do so. Eufy has been a great breath of fresh air. These cameras are great and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy a home security camera system. The image quality, the recordings, the notifications have been great. Well done Eufy, keep up the good work. It’s great to see you have fully adopted HomeKit and looking forward to more HomeKit devices from you in the future.
| Indoor/Outdoor usage | Outdoor, Indoor |
|---|---|
| Power source | Battery Powered, Solar Powered |
| Connectivity protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Mounting type | Wall Mount |
| Video capture resolution | 4k |
| Colour | Black+white |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Included components | 2 x Camera 3 x Wall Mount 2 x Positioning Sticker Screw Packs 1 x USB Charging Cable 1 x Homebase 3 1 x Ethernet Cable 1 x 12V/2A Power Adaptor 1 x Reset Needle 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Backup Solar Panel |
| Wireless communication technology | Wi-Fi |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 14.3 x 6.9 x 8.2 centimetres |
| Water resistance level | Waterproof |
| Manufacturer | Anker |
| Part Number | T88923W1 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.35 x 6.9 x 8.24 cm; 3.54 kg |
| Batteries | 4 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | AK-T8892 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | 4K Resolution Enhanced Colour Night Vision Dual Motion Detection System SolarPlus 2.0 technology Local Security, No Monthly Fee, Compatible with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Assistant |
| Usage | Surveillance |
| Batteries included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Item Weight | 3.54 kg |
