EufyCam S330 (eufyCam 3)
VERDICT
If you hate monthly fees and charging batteries, this is the camera for you. The 4K resolution provides license-plate-reading clarity. The integrated solar panel works surprisingly well even on cloudy days. It creates a private, local smart home security network where your data stays in your house, not on a server.
The Big Picture
Most cameras are dumb recorders. The S330 uses BionicMind™ AI to differentiate between family members and strangers. It sends you a notification saying "Ahmed arrived home" instead of "Motion Detected." This drastically reduces false alarms and makes the security system actually useful.
☀️ Forever Power
The Tech: Integrated Solar.
Performance: The top of the camera is a high-efficiency solar panel. As long as it gets 2 hours of sunlight daily, the battery stays at 100% year-round. No cables, no ladders.
💾 HomeBase 3 (Local Storage)
No monthly fees.
Value: The system comes with a central hub (HomeBase) that stores videos locally on a hard drive (expandable up to 16TB). Your footage is encrypted and accessible anywhere without paying a subscription fee to cloud providers.
✅ The Pros
- Resolution: Stunning 4K video quality day and night.
- AI: Recognizes faces, pets, and vehicles accurately.
- Durability: IP67 weatherproof rating.
- Privacy: Data stays in your home (Local storage).
❌ The Cons
- Price: Expensive upfront cost (~$550 for 2-cam kit).
- No 24/7 Recording: It only records motion events (to save battery), not continuous video like wired cameras.