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In the ever-evolving landscape of smart home technology, Eufy has emerged as a prominent player, offering a wide range of products that transform ordinary houses into intelligent, connected, and secure homes. From robotic vacuum cleaners to smart security cameras, Eufy’s innovative solutions cater to various aspects of modern living. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at Eufy and its product offerings, exploring how this brand is making homes smarter and more convenient.

Eufy: The Brand

Eufy is a subsidiary of Anker Innovations, a trusted name in consumer electronics. Eufy’s mission is to simplify the lives of homeowners by providing innovative, user-friendly, and high-quality smart home products. With a commitment to privacy and data security, Eufy has built a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness, two essential factors in the world of smart home technology.

Eufy’s Product Range

Eufy offers a diverse range of products, but there are a few key categories that have gained immense popularity.

Robotic Vacuums: Eufy’s RoboVacs are designed to take the hassle out of cleaning your home. Equipped with advanced navigation systems, powerful suction, and long-lasting battery life, these robotic vacuum cleaners efficiently clean your floors, leaving them spotless. Their BoostIQ technology adjusts suction power according to the surface, ensuring thorough cleaning.
Security Cameras: Eufy’s security cameras are a reliable way to monitor your home. With options for both indoor and outdoor use, these cameras provide 24/7 surveillance, smart motion detection, and secure cloud storage. EufyCam 2C and 2 Pro models are known for their easy installation and extended battery life.
Smart Doorbells: Eufy’s video doorbells offer a 2K resolution, local storage, and real-time alerts. They provide a clear view of who’s at your door, allowing you to communicate with visitors remotely. Eufy’s focus on privacy ensures that your data remains secure.
Smart Lighting: Eufy’s smart lighting solutions are designed to set the mood and enhance convenience. With a variety of bulbs and light strips that can be controlled remotely through the EufyHome app or integrated with voice assistants, you can create the perfect ambiance in your home.
Home Security: Eufy offers a range of home security solutions, including keypad door locks, keypad and fingerprint-activated smart locks, and even a standalone keypad for added security. These products are designed to keep your home safe and accessible to authorized users.

How does a smart home security system work?

Smart home security systems are connected to the internet, allowing the homeowner to view live footage from a mobile app. This type of system usually includes a high-resolution camera, whereas traditional security systems rely mostly on infrared image formation and detection. Smart home security systems will usually use a hub to connect cameras, motion sensors and other pieces of equipment. The ability to arm, disarm and monitor your home alarm remotely at any time, using a smartphone, is one of the main benefits of installing a smart home security system. Traditional home security systems can only be professionally monitored, which might not fit your budget or lifestyle.

Eufy overview

Equipment cost: Prices range from £24.99 for motion sensors, £52.99 for an indoor camera, up to £139 for the five-piece Home Alarm Kit
Monthly fee: N/A
Power outage backup: Yes, battery
Mobile phone backup: No
Live streaming: Yes
Push alerts: Yes, via the app
Remotely arm/disarm system: Yes, via the app
Voice assistants: Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant
Apps for: iOS and Android devices

How does Eufy home security compare?

Compared with other providers, Eufy offers a limited home security package, both by way of equipment pieces and their range of home security kits. Eufy offers just one home security kit, whereas companies offer more, for instance, SimpliSafe offers eight.

Eufy also doesn’t have a monthly professional monitoring plan available, and customers will have to self-monitor. Other home security companies such as Abode, ADT and Ring all offer some form of professional monitoring for a monthly fee.

How much does Eufy home security cost?

Eufy offers just one home security package, the Home Alarm Kit, so, unlike other companies, there is not a range of price points. However, Eufy’s home security is reasonably priced and, when compared to others on the market, is good value for money. Homeowners looking to customise their Eufy home security should be aware that other pieces of equipment offered are rather expensive, for instance, the video doorbell is £229.

There’s no added monthly fee for additional features in Eufy’s home security package and there is no professional monitoring plan available.

Equipment overview

HomeBase 2

The HomeBase2 securely connects all of the Eufy home equipment pieces to the internet via an ethernet cable connected to your home’s router. This is how the different components of your home alarm system communicate with each other and most of Eufy’s home security equipment pieces must be connected via the HomeBase in order to function. The HomeBase2 needs to be plugged in and ideally be placed downstairs, but Eufy cameras will still work from up to 30 feet away from the HomeBase.

Keypad

Eufy’s keypad takes just a few minutes to install, as there are no drills involved, and its built-in battery gives you 180 days of protection before needing to be recharged – ideal for homeowners who might be away from home for extended periods of time. Arm and disarm your Eufy home security system by keying in your password – the keypad requires Eufy’s HomeBase, which is included in the Home Alarm Kit or alongside any add-on cameras or video doorbells. The keypad is customisable via the Eufy home security app, allowing personalised security modes. Also from the app, users can arm and disarm their security system.

Motion sensor

The motion sensor is one of the most essential pieces of equipment for any home security system. Eufy’s motion sensor’s battery provides up to two years of power before requiring a recharge. Its wide coverage detects motion within a 100-degree field of view and up to 9m away – covering an average-sized room. The motion sensor only works when connected to Eufy’s HomeBase (included in the Home Alarm Kit), and it can be paired with Eufy’s app to notify you as soon as motion is detected. Eufy’s motion sensor is pet-friendly too, so your cat or dog is less likely to accidentally trigger the sensor.

Entry sensor

An entry sensor’s primary function is to notify homeowners of a break-in through a window or door. If a forced entry is detected a loud 100dB siren will be triggered on the HomeBase and users will receive a notification on the Eufy app. The sensors are small and compact in design, will fit on any door or window and its CR-123A battery provides up to two years of power.

Video doorbell

Eufy’s video doorbell comes with a three- to six-month battery life, has a 160 degree camera range and two-way audio, which allows homeowners to communicate with visitors or delivery people. The video doorbell also has motion-activated event recording and 16GB of local storage that should last up to 90 days.

Indoor camera

Eufy’s indoor camera can see 4K detail in both day and night light. It comes with up to 15TB of local storage and there’s no need to recharge the camera, as it’s powered by Forever Power – an integrated solar panel. The smart camera comes with facial recognition, human, vehicle and pet detection.

Floodlight camera

The floodlight camera has a 360 degree pan and tilt coverage. All live-stream and recorded footage benefit from 2K quality. The floodlight comes with three tunable light panels, which can adjust the spotlight’s colour temperature and brightness, based on sunrise and sunset. Its AI tracking recognises when a person is present and can lock, track and record the subject.

App overview

Eufy’s home security app is downloadable via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. With Eufy’s Home Alarm Kit, homeowners must download the security app in order to monitor their system and receive alerts since there is no professional monitoring available.

With Eufy’s home security app, you can:

Arm and disarm your home security system
Customise security modes
Set schedules using geofencing
Link multiple devices
Receive instant notifications
View video footage

Eufy’s home security package

When it comes to home security packages, Eufy only offers one – the 5-Piece Home Alarm Kit. The kit allows for a moderate level of security but is by no means comprehensive and there are standard pieces of equipment not included, such as an indoor or outdoor camera.

However, Eufy’s package, although compact, comes with sensors that detect break-ins and movement inside the home. For more comprehensive coverage, Eufy has a range of video doorbells and security cameras to purchase separately on its website.

5-Piece Home Alarm Kit: Best for small- and medium-sized homes

What you get:
- 1x HomeBase 2
- 1x Keypad
- 1x Motion sensor
- 2x Entry sensors
Upfront cost: £139
Monthly fee: N/A

Eufy’s 5-Piece Home Alarm Kit doesn’t offer much in terms of equipment, but its price tag reflects this, when compared with other home security packages that we’ve reviewed. Eufy states that its package is ideal for small, medium and large homes but, based on our research, larger homes may benefit from purchasing additional products, such as cameras and key fobs.

The HomeBase 2 connects to all of Eufy’s home security equipment pieces and allows for the devices to communicate with one another. It offers a cloud video storage service whereby all videos are stored locally on 16GB of in-built 256-bit local storage. The HomeBase 2 also acts as a router for any Eufy cameras purchased as an add-on to the kit by connecting to your home router via an ethernet cable.

The keypad arms and disarms your home, but only works when connected to the HomeBase 2. Notably, the keypad requires just one charge to have enough power to protect your home for up to six years. Homeowners who plan to be away from home for extended periods of time will benefit from the keypad – when connected to the Eufy’s security app, you can arm, disarm and choose which sensors should be on or offline. The keypad has two preset modes – home and away – with a 30-second delay to allow time for leaving the house.

The 5-Piece Home Alarm Kit comes with a motion sensor and two entry sensors. A home security system’s motion sensor is one of the most important pieces of equipment as it has the ability to detect any motion inside the house. This is why, for larger homes, more than one motion sensor would allow for better protection and peace of mind; Eufy’s kit only comes with one. However, it does come with two entry sensors that can be mounted to your entry points, such as the front and back door. In the event of a break-in, a 100dB siren will be triggered on your HomeBase and you’ll receive a notification from your Eufy security app.

A downside of the Eufy’s Home Alarm Kit is that there is no option for professional monitoring. Without this, there is no option for police and fire dispatch or live alarm monitoring from a team of professionals, as most other home security system companies offer.

Conclusion

Eufy is a brand that has successfully carved a niche in the competitive world of smart home technology. Their commitment to privacy, user-friendliness, and high-quality products has made them a favorite among homeowners seeking to transform their spaces into smarter and more convenient places to live. With Eufy, the future of smart homes is just a click away, and it looks brighter than ever.

Eufy is still relatively new to the home security market and currently offers just one home security package – with options to purchase additional pieces. Unlike most other providers, Eufy doesn’t offer a monthly professional monitoring plan, but customers can monitor their home security system with their home security app.

The company receives good customer reviews and its home security package is reasonably priced. All pieces of equipment can be installed by homeowners and provide a good level of security for small and medium homes. Larger homes may wish to purchase additional pieces of security equipment.