r/homedefense • u/No_Pause_9558 • 6d ago

Do not buy eufy security camera

Bought a eufy s220, turns out it does not work at all. Worst camera I ever bought. No video saving to NAS, only if you buy their expensive home base, and even cloud backup requires a home base.

No third party protocol supported, phone app tries to force you quit video stream every minute by poping a video claim “this consume the battery fast”, desktop web view crashes randomly. And there is no desktop app

The camera just do not work, there no way to stably record a video stream unless you spend $$$$ on this company

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u/TheThreeLaws 6d ago

Seems like you bought a camera without researching its features vs your desires? I've had Eufy cameras for over 3 years without major issues, but I wanted easy to install battery cams without a subscription model. If extensive recording and long term playback were a priority, I'd have gone with a wired system like Reolink.

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u/Pretend_Dig_6872 6d ago

This was your fault. What did you expect from a consumer battery camera?

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u/KornInc 6d ago

Of course. That's not a professional equipment but standard consumer smart camera.

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u/jimyjesuscheesypenis 6d ago

Any recommendations for professional equipment?

I’d like a ubiquiti network and camera system but the cost is ridiculous.

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u/piernut 6d ago

Reolink is decent for a budget brand

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u/KornInc 6d ago

Look for Axis, Bosch, Mobotix, Ajax

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u/Possible_Ad_2754 5d ago

My Cove system is garbage with the Eufy cameras. Cameras don't charge and always having connection issues. Cove is for people who don't know what a real security system is like.

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u/2lovesFL 6d ago

I have this solar cam. its only runs on 2.4g you need to change the router to run a lower (older) wifi.

also the solar is only good for about 1-2 hours after sun stops hitting it. I did add a micro sd card so it does save some videos. (playback works)

otherwise its fine. (LOL) (very happy with Reolink)