To start off, it’s worth clarifying that the Eufycam 2 is a wireless outdoor camera. It’s IP67 rated to survive below-freezing temperatures and constant deluges of wet and winter weather. It’s an elongated, all-white camera that’s a seriously tough piece of equipment. The cameras are easy to set up and are weatherproof too, so they'll keep on working even in the rain and snow Use the 2-way audio to tell the delivery guy where to leave your parcel without getting off your sofa To scare away threats, there's an integrated spotlight and loud siren that gets triggered by motion or noises

Without cords or wires of any kind, eufyCam 2 installs in-doors and out with ease to surveil your home for 365 days on a single charge.

A quality home security camera

According to Eufy, the EufyCam 2 Pro’s battery will last up to one year before it requires recharging. As we’ve already mentioned, this figure is based on recording 20 videos per day, each at 30 seconds in length. We can’t confirm this ‘typical use’ figure since our testing involved heavy use of the camera over a short period of time. Overall, if you are looking to go with a neutral but high-quality camera or doorbell system, I think EufyCam 2 and related accessories are fantastic. They are easy to use, feature advanced features other systems don't have, there are no hidden costs or monthly fees, you control your data, and I haven't had any issues at all. Extrapolating our test data, we’re looking at over a year’s worth of battery life from a single charge, supporting Eufy’s claim. That said, it’s obviously a your-mileage-may-vary situation so don’t take our numbers – or Eufy’s – as the absolute, definitive battery life, but this should be able to help you set some expectations. Installation is a breeze. The kit comes with all the tools you need including a small mount and screws. I attached one camera to my house directly through the siding, and the other right onto a tree (high up, you need a ladder to access it). Video quality is good, not 4k good but good. It does get blurry when zooming in, and when it takes a picture of someone's face.

days in and having the camera. The "front door" camera is needed to be charged for a second time now. The mobile app (Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.2+) is well-organized and easy to manage, though not as feature-deep as the Arlo app. The one major problem I have with the EufyCam app is the division of motion-detection controls into two separate sections of the app. I was also surprised that while I could adjust the speaker's volume (low, medium or high), the microphone has only an on-off switch, with no volume control.

Customer reviews

It knows a person as opposed to a dog and notifies you which one it has spotted....which my husband is amazed by! However, how often motion is detected, how many times the live feed is viewed, and the number of times the two-way microphone and speaker are used, will all affect the rate at which the battery depletes. If you’re looking for a simple and cheap way to keep an eye on your rental property that you only visit once every few months, the Eufycam 2 is a great solution thanks to its all-weather durability. It sports a 365-day battery that should be able to run for months without being charged. Who’s it not for… Without cords or wires of any kind, eufyCam S221 (eufyCam 2 Pro) installs indoors and out with ease to surveil your home for 365 days on a single charge.