eufyCam S330 (eufyCam 3) 4-Cam Kit, Security Camera Outdoor Wireless, 4K with Integrated Solar Panel, Face Recognition AI, Expandable Local Storage, Spotlight, No Monthly Fee

I would like to take this moment to say this camera system is definitely worth the cost. This is based off of the quality of service, ease of operation, and variety of features! I was impressed at the price I got it, since it was on discount, because I wanted a system that still offered a base for local storage without having to pay for a subscription! After using it for some time now, the quality of the images and videos are amazing and have a variety of recording settings. The app and website are get features included with this setup and work great! Allows me to customize the setup however I please and without a problem connecting to the hub! There are so many great features I could mention but since I’m limited I’ll say that the last favorite feature is the alarm setup when there is motion or if someone is trying to move your cameras!

After six months of using this surveillance system, I can confidently share my experience, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations. My initial motivation for an upgrade stemmed from the outdated, cumbersome head end of my old hardwired camera system under the front porch. The struggle was real, especially with the lack of support for newer Windows OS. My expectations for the porch camera were initially low due to its lack of direct sunlight. To my surprise, the built-in solar panel proved to be a game-changer, keeping the camera consistently charged with ambient sunlight. Despite the limited sunlight, it only triggers 1 to 2 alerts a week, showcasing impressive efficiency. Contrastingly, the garage camera, basking in direct sunlight, handles 10 to 20 alerts daily. Even as fall reduces daylight, it maintains a solid 70% charge. Considering my home's 12-inch thick insulated concrete walls, the impeccable signal strength from the home unit inside the kitchen pantry is noteworthy. The garage camera, facing 2 interior walls, 1 exterior wall, and the garage door, experiences no signal issues. The AI recognition feature is commendable, excelling at detecting individuals from various angles, not just head-on views. Night vision performs well, falling between good and spectacular, with room for improvement in IR light coverage. While the camera's IR lights are effective within a close range, additional IR repeaters can enhance night vision for broader coverage. The daytime picture quality is truly spectacular, and the well-crafted app enhances the overall user experience. Setup is a breeze, and the app's speed, even on mobile networks, is praiseworthy. Motion detection sensitivity can be adjusted, a handy feature for my garage camera dealing with wind-induced false alerts. The ability to draw a detection zone is a great feature, although adjusting points on the phone's outer edges can be cumbersome. A PC interaction option would be beneficial for certain tasks, as some actions are more convenient with a mouse. A notable feature request would be a scheduler to define "do not disturb" periods, especially during high-traffic times when unnecessary alerts are a hindrance. Lastly, the camera mounts require a firm tightening to prevent movement over time. Despite this, I highly recommend this system and plan on purchasing more units.

GOOD STUFF!!! So far I have had an awesome experience with this new system. Eufy customer service is the best I have ever experienced. They answer quickly and provide real support and stand behind their product. I can't stress enough how the support and responsiveness has exceeded my expectations. Some things to note.. if you have a larger home 4000+ sf and have stucco/brick exterior you will likely need a second homebase unit. Do not expect one homebase3 to cover 6 exterior cameras around the perimeter of your home. I had multiple communication issues and camera offline issues until I split cameras between 2 homebase3 issues one toward the back and one toward the front of the home. After adding second homebase3 no issues. Cameras pull up quickly on the phone app. Motion detection and recording is flawless. The app is excellent and allows you to fully customize when and what gets detected on which cameras etc. You can also easily filter out areas of the camera field of view to avoid nuisance detection...excellent implementation. The ability to store all recordings locally on honebase is a huge plus..love it!! Love the solar panels. Love the AI that can learn and recognize family members and distinguish from strangers.. so cool. This company is really working on cutting edge features that I really appreciate and will leverage. NOT AS GOOD The mounting brackets don't seem as robust as I would like.. they work but the eufy3 cams are pretty heavy and you really have to tighten things pretty hard to keep the cameras secure and prevent it from shifting under the weight of the camera. Not a huge deal but would like something with a little more strength and adjustability. I ordered a solar panel for one of the cameras that is mounted in an area where it can't get sun. I wanted to be able to run a power line from the camera to a solar panel outside the patio to pick up sun and charge the camera. I ordered the panel from amazon but it came without a water resistant gasket for my model of camera.. the gasket keeps moisture out of the area where the usb c power cable from the solar panel connects to the camera. I called Eufy and they sent me a new panel which I was told would include the gasket.. there was also no gasket in the replacement panel from Eufy.. so long story short I still have no good way to use the exterior solar panel and I am hoping that Eufy will soon make these gaskets available for the eufy3 camera.

UPDATE: We had problems with one camera within 30 days. We reached out to product support and they said they would send us a replacement camera. 5 months later, STILL NO REPLACEMENT CAMERA. They even had us send the broken one back, which they received in July. All we get is the run around. We escalated it. Still nothing. It’s mid October now. They said they are having challenges shipping one camera yet they sell a whole set online. I can even buy one camera from their store directly without issues! This is ridiculous. For this hassle, get something else. Very frustrated. Ladies and gentlemen, let me regale you with the tale of the eufyCam S330, a true champion in the realm of home security! Picture this: a fortress of four cameras, each standing guard with the might of solar power or rechargeable lithium batteries – the choice is yours, dear comrades! Now, let me address the elephant in the room – the one camera that decided to nap instead of keeping watch. But fret not, for when the call for aid reached the ears of the valiant support team, they answered with unparalleled grace and swiftness! A broken soldier was sent back to its maker at their expense, and a shiny replacement marched forth to fill its place, free of charge! Bravo, eufy, bravo! But let us not dwell on the past, for the glory of the eufyCam 3 shines brighter than a thousand suns! With a storage capacity fit for kings – a whole terabyte, if you please – and AI technology so sharp, it can distinguish friend from foe with but a glance. No subscriptions, no hidden fees – just pure, unadulterated protection for your homestead! Ah, and the night vision! Like a silent guardian cloaked in shadows, the eufyCam S330 sees all, even when the world is shrouded in darkness. And as for motion detection alerts, well, Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither are the perfect settings for our vigilant sentinels. But fear not, fellow guardians, for with time and patience, we shall master this art! In conclusion, dear seekers of safety, if you seek a security system that's both formidable and friendly, look no further than the eufyCam S330. It's not just a product – it's a partner in protection, a stalwart companion in the battle against the forces of darkness. Raise your banners high and let the eufyCam S330 stand as a beacon of safety in these uncertain times!

I replaced my Arlo Pro (HD, 1080p) outdoor cameras with these Eufy S330 (4K) cameras. The Eufy cameras were compatible with my old Arlo wall mounts, so that made the mounting much easier. The Eufy cameras have a crisper image and can zoom in between 2x and 8x (see note at the end of this review). The facial recognition is a plus in that when I get a text notification, instead of saying a person has been detected it tells me the name of the person detected and I don't feel the need to quickly review the recording to see who it is. The AI assistant continues to learn as each recording is made. You're asked to confirm if the person is in fact the one Eufy thinks it is. You don't need to answer, but it helps the AI improve itself. The setup is pretty simple and it's best to charge the cameras before setting everything up. There is a USB to USB C cable included for charging the cameras. I had an additional USB to USB C cable to charge my MacBook Pro, so was able to charge two cameras at a time. The cameras come with about 70% charge already on them. Even so, it took about 2.5 hours to fully charge each one. Once the cameras were charged the setup was fairly simple. At a point in the setup the home base emits a tone that is heard by the camera and completes the camera connection to the home base. Be aware that the home base tone is made with the speaker located under the home base and the camera's microphone is located on the front of the camera, so during this part of the setup it helps to tilt the base back and place the camera mic near it, so it can clearly hear the tone. Once the camera is recognized by the home base you'll need to name the camera (Porch, Gate, Garage...) and you can set other camera features in the settings. The Eufy home base 3 comes with 16GB of storage that can be expanded to 16TB by installing a 2.5" internal hard drive into the home base. I went with the Seagate Barracuda (model #ST2000LMZ15) 2TB drive (more on that in the notes at the end of this review). The installation was simple and, using the Eufy Security app, the home base reformatted the drive and showed 2028 GB available. During the home base setup an ethernet connection is necessary from the home base to your router. Once the setup is complete, following the app instructions, you can have the home base connect to your WiFi, then remove the ethernet cable, unplug the home base and move it to a location more central to your cameras where you can plug it back in. I have had two instances where one of the cameras lost its connection to the home base. The first one seemed to reconnect on its own. The second one, mounted on my barn (12' high) had to be taken down and re-setup, but seems to be working fine once again. The furthest distance I have placed a camera from the home base is probably around 60' with one or two walls between them and the camera still shows full bars in the connection. One of the features I liked about my Arlo cameras, that my Eufys don't have, is that when they recorded an event they would start the recording a few seconds before the event occurred. The Eufys start immediately when or a few milliseconds after the motion is detected. When a car pulls into my driveway, by the time the camera starts recording, the license plate is out of view. NOTES: 1) The 8x zoom feature only works when viewing through the cameras live. Viewing recorded video will only allow 1.5x-2x zoom. If you have a recorded event where a crime was committed on your property this is when you MOST need to be able to identify a person and/or license plate. This needs to be addressed by Eufy Development Department. I found a workaround that seems to solve this issue. If you download the recorded event to your phone or laptop photos app you can use the zoom in that app to further magnify the image to 8x. 2) After installing my 2TB hard drive I came across information that the original 16GB storage is enough to store the recordings of 4 cameras, based on 500 seconds (8 minutes and 33 seconds) of recording per day, for 2-3 weeks. Based on the information, my 2TB drive will hold roughly 15 years of recordings before it is full. A bit of an overkill I think. So, if you need more than 2-3 weeks of recordings maybe look at a 100GB-200GB drive.

Best camera kit ever! No wiring required — just mount the bracket on the wall and you’re done. The video quality is excellent, and I really like that it records only when events are detected. Customer service is outstanding. I had an issue with one of the cameras, and they quickly sent me a replacement without any hassle. Great job! Now I’m planning to add the doorbell and expand storage by installing a hard drive.

I have many Eufy solar cameras around my property. I also have wired wall cameras at a front door and back deck door. I also have a wired spotlight camera on my garage. These solar ones were easy to set up, the picture quality is great. So far the battery life has been great, exception to one, but buying and installing a wider solar panel through Eufy did the trick. Depending on your wifi signal, the connectivity works great as well.

Already had the Eufy duel doorbell cam (No Fees) Model T8213 with Homebase2 local storage (No Cloud Storage) and very pleased with this product. I added four S330 4K resolution solar powered cameras outside my house after reading and watching YouTube reviews. Got the four cam set on Cyber Monday for $430, regularly $699. They were easy to set up (even for seniors) and mount, but didn’t realize they connected to my existing Homebase2. Was easy to transfer connected devices and archived files to the included Homebase3 which has an expandable 16 TB memory capability that I have not used yet. The mounting brackets are awesome and versatile and easy to mount, the included Philips screws are junk and can strip out if you don’t pre drill mounting holes depending on density of material. They all have strong signals from Wi-Fi even though they are outside and some over 100’ from driver. Built in solar charging is working great. Even with cloudy days they recover well when sun is out. Only need 2 hrs of sun per day to maintain. Found it better to mount about 10-12’ high to get the required 5 deg tilt and on corners of buildings not over doors to take advantage of field of view. Amazing wide angle coverage. Anti-Theft setting will alarm and alert you if cameras are tampered with. Local indoor storage device secure the footage if someone destroys or steals cameras. If you have outdoor lighting you can use the black and white night vision setting instead of the color setting to be more battery efficient and recording will be in color. Have not used the AI for people and vehicle identification, because in rural setting with not much activity. All in all this is a quality easy to install, set up, and maintain security system solution for any home or business with secure local storage . Thinking about putting Wi-Fi and Homebase on power inverter for 24/7 coverage even during power outage or organized home invasion if someone cut utility power. Would recommend and buy again! Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. Psalm 17:8,9