We tested HomeKit compatible security cameras, Anker eufyCam 2C

It is increasingly common to find security cameras installed in homes for obvious security reasons. Logically, these types of cameras, like the ones we are testing today in soy de Mac They have several security formats established by the manufacturer but there are few or very few that do not have any type of cable, that are compatible with HomeKit and that offer us a autonomy of up to 180 days which is practically half a year. 

It is important to highlight this brutal autonomy for Anker cameras, although it is true that this is not its only strong point. The eufyCam 2C cameras come with a hub that allows us to store up to 16GB of data, they are totally resistant to the outside thanks to its IP67 certification, They are compatible with Apple HomeKit Secure Video, they have a microphone and speakers so you can interact, but what we like the most is the possibility of placing them anywhere thanks to the fact that they do not need a single cable.

Buy your eufyCam 2C here

The eufyCam cameras are not from a new company just hitting the market or from a company with little security experience. For those who do not know it, we can say that Anker is the firm under which eufy is housed. Apple has in its accessories catalog several products of this company so they are really high quality and reliable products.

Also with the issue of security cameras there is a lot of fear for privacy, so in this case the recordings are stored locally and they are kept safe from intruders with a secure, 256-bit encrypted connection. To access the recordings it is done directly from the app and we have up to 16 GB of free storage in it.

The autonomy of these cameras is another of its advantages

Without a doubt, it is the first thing you notice when the pack arrives with the cameras since it indicates it very large in the box, then this will have its nuances but it is true that its autonomy is really good although it will depend on the use you can give the camera.

In our particular case, the cameras have not been charged since the same day they arrived and this has been more than a month ago, logically the security cameras are to make connections with them and above all to see what happens or see when a notification is triggered and this also influences its autonomy. 

The eufyCam 2c have a much higher autonomy than other similar cameras that we have tested in soy de Mac, although it is true that it will depend on the interactions with them whether they are consumed more or less quickly. What is clear is that its autonomy is above average in this type of camera.

What we find in the box

The box of these eufyCam 2c add everything you need for its correct operation just take them out. We can find in the box:

• The HomeBase station
• The 2 eufyCam 2C cameras
• Accessories and screws for installation on a wall
• The micro USB charging cable
• Your AC power adapter
• An Ethernet cable for the HomeBase
• The user manual with a skewer to reset the cameras

So you won't need any extra components to use them. They add everything you need to install and enjoy them right out of the box.

Get your eufyCam 2C kit right here

No subscription required

This is another of the positive points of these cameras Anker eufyCam 2C. The no need to subscribe to any service thanks to 16GB storage space of your HomeBase is appreciated.

Then You have the option to contract Apple HomeKit Secure Video services but it is always optional in this case. In this case, compatibility with the storage service does not mean that we are obliged to do so, but if you want to do so, you already know that to record with 2 or more cameras compatible with this service, 2TB of contracted space is required in iCloud. The price of these plans range from 2,99 euros to 9,99 euros per month, respectively depending on the contract.

But as we say It is not necessary to carry out any type of contracting for these eufyCam 2c cameras since they add what is necessary to store video.

La app is available and totally free for macOS users:

These are some of the main specifications

To perform the correct installation of security cameras eufy Security app required you'll find for iOS and Android devices. Once we have configured the cameras and the eufy HomeBase station, we can use the HomeKit app as the main application from our own iPhone, Mac or iPad.

The cameras have a 135 ° wide angle lens provides a panoramic view and obviously also have night vision. Logically these cameras can be followed Live or view content sharply recorded in 1080p high definition so you won't have sharpness problems. They also add an alarm of about 100dB to warn of an unwanted intrusion.

An SD card is required for local storage and is obviously not included in the box. On the other hand, they have people detection technology with which these cameras intelligently detect human shapes and faces. With this technology we ensure that alert notifications are only sent when another person approaches, and not our pet or any animal that crosses in front of the camera.

Editor's opinion

If you are looking for security cameras that have a high quality and security, without a doubt these eufyCam 2C could be interesting for you. In addition, the option of not having cables of any kind makes them truly versatile security cameras. The best of all is that these cameras are not always active so the consumption is really low and hence they have so much autonomy. You can activate the alarm remotely, you can interact with the microphones, you have the option of taking screenshots from your Mac or iPhone about what the camera sees ... an endless number of security options that will be of great help that it is capable of detecting faces and in this detection high resolution photos are taken to avoid scares and unwanted access.

You can place them anywhere and enjoy the security they offer with their warnings and alerts. In this sense, the only problem that we find with this Anker security camera kit is that its price is somewhat high but the performance and quality of materials are undoubtedly incomparable with other types of security cameras that we can find in the market.