Eufy Indoor Camera 2K Pan & Tilt Review - Unboxing, Features, Setup, Settings, Video & Audio Quality
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Today, we are going to check out the latest 2K video quality, indoor Wifi security camera from Eufy. This is the Eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt and recently renamed as Solo IndoorCam P24. A lot of people have been waiting for this camera. We will be checking out the pan and tilt version which retails for $49.99. To the people that have pre-ordered this camera together with their regular Indoor Cam 2K, it will start shipping in June.
So, we will do the unboxing, check out its features, set it up, check out the settings in the app and we will see how a 2K resolution camera looks like on its video and audio quality in daytime and at night. We will also test out its basic features like motion alert notification speed etc. This camera has on device AI which you will be able to get notified when people / persons/ are detected as well as animals / pets. It also listens and can alert you when it hears crying sound or loud sounds.
This camera is also voice assistant compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Homekit (June 2020).
Finally, after you have seen its features and video quality, you can now decide if the Eufy Security indoor Cam 2K Pan and Tilt (Solo IndoorCam P24) is a good choice for your WiFi Security camera needs.
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I like the fact that you pronounce “Alexa” differently to avoid setting off everyone’s Alexa 😂
Took me a while to realise why he said it like that but he is a genius for doing that.
ya that's smart... didn't think of that
Now I understand the Alex-ei thing😅😅😅
based on your awesome reviews, I have bought the eufy floodlight camera and will now be buying this IP camera too, well done and keep up the great work!
I wish they offered a battery version and integration with homebase
Just get a power pack and do a pass thru.
They now have integration with the home base 3.
That would drain the battery extremely fast
Hadn't seen your productions before but you do an excellent, thorough review and I'll be using your reviews in the future for other products - good job!
You do excellent thorough reviews & you demonstrate all the things we want to see. Thank you.
thx for this review! ended up buying one after watching this detailed video.
The best part of your reviews is when you do multiple tests, Thank you for the review!
Not sure if they paid you to do this video but if not they should have. You nailed it. Thanks for the vid, it totally helped me out.
I really appreciate your reviews. They are very thorough, professional and entertaining along with informational. Thank you so much for making these and giving your honest opinion of these products. I continue to purchase more of eufy products based on your reviews and the quality of their products.
Finally watched your review of this camera since I didn’t want to influence my own. Great review as always! I’m pretty excited for this one and after using it I wish I ordered more when they had the preorder discount.
Cool channel Rey... I'm not really into Homekit though even I use an Iphone and I use Siri a lot :) Let me know whenever you do the Homekit review part of the camera and I'll give you a shout out whenever I will do comparison videos of this camera...
@@LifeHackster THANKS, I'd appreciate a shout out and obviously would return the favor! Perhaps a collab of some sort? I'm waiting for Eufy to officially release the HomeKit Secure Video feature for it's cameras which is still in beta. Ironic, as I just pointed a viewer to your channel for a question asking about this cam on public wifi, I remember you did a video regarding something similar a while back. Do you have a twitter account where I can DM you?
Indoor cameras installed since I was 26 and I’m 45 now. Best decision I made💝
Hello! I just want to Thank you for your help and information about the wyze cam. The camera was a great budget buy and I caught the person whom kept creeping around my house. Help alot..thanks again
Great to hear!
Fantastic review man thank you for taking the time to do this. It's really helpful when trying to make an informed decision
How much time will 128 micro card record. Then does it write over the oldest automatically? Tks
Thanks for the awesome review, just placed an order for one. Also purchased the litom solar lights because of your previous review, just received them and I’m gonna mount them soon. 🤙
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Hi, how do you stop alerts while you re home, without turning it on or off - Also I want to be alerted but no sound?
So if I put this camera in the middle of The room and walk behind it, will it turn around and track me? Or do I have to place it in the corner and walk in front of or?
Can I watch camera away from home? Pls answer thanks.
I just got mine. Easy setup and image quality is really great for the price. My main gripe though is NO TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION!!!! Despite using a very strong account password, this cam is going to the garage and no more until they implement better security. Until then, my wyze cams will stick around just a bit longer.
Is there any word when they are bringing 2FA to the US?
Hello, you can place the camera on the ceiling with the camera facing down
Yes you can..you just have to flip the image in the settings in the app.
Great reviews on all of the Eufy products. For the indoor camera, does it need the Eufy Homebase2 or can it be used as a stand alone unit? Thanks for your efforts!
Can I confirm that eufy living streaming and recording is compatible with Google hub? Any other options if I want to get a screen device for eufy camera?
I usually don´t ever write anything in the comments - BUT - you are sooo COOL (I like your style - you come across authentic and real - also the way you test everything and so on . . .) - based on your review I bought the camera - I live in Germany though so I can´t buy it through your link - anyways just wanted to spend a minute of my time and make you - FEEL GOOD ! ! ! LoL - all the best from Germany !
You are so fast it not in sale yet!! Thank you for great review!!
Thank you.
Thank you for your very thorough review, & especially showing where the micro card goes! ( that wasn't even in their booklet!)
hi. how's the sound compared to others?
Multumim foarte mult , singura problema este ca prea repede explicat și nu putem înțelege mai încet când ne arătați setările camerei din telefon . Crăciun fericit
I also saw this can be used with the home base 3 now.
thank you very much for this video, very complete indeed! I just bought one on Ali express that it's just like this one, also new version on last June so I bet it's the same camera. Can't wait to have it, my dog is getting old, deaf and blind, poor baby, so I'll be much more at ease knowing I can check on her when everyone goes out of the house. pretty impressive video! =D thank you once more!
I didn't read all the comments so please forgive if this was already asked/stated. Seems like the auto tracking would be much more valuable if it also performed autozoom. If it has person motion sensing then it should be able to zoom in at least 2x or more while tracking a moving person so you get much better detailed images from a greater distance. A lot to ask of a $50 camera but hopefully they or another company will get there soon. This would be especially helpful at night when the image quality is significantly degraded at a distance.
This camera doesn’t have an optical zoom..just digital..but as you have seen in my Arlo pro 3 floodlight review, it has a track and zoom but it was jittery and not really useable..
from a privacy standpoint, could someone access the live view of the camera? by hacking the wifi or I dont know
Wooh! Did anyone else notice the orbs during the night vision?
0:50 (Alex A. Compatible) lol you mean Alexa? 😂
Great reviews, definitely helping me in deciding what to buy and how to set up my system. Thank you very much for your efforts. Keep it up! Subscription well deserved!
Wait so you can not just turn off night vision INFRARED (IR) and keep night vision on?
I am using it through window. On Wyze cam I can turnoff IR and keep night vision on.
Also Homekit is avail on June meaning both regular Homekit and Homekit Secure Video?
I hope Eufy is reading this!!
Gary L - I registered my EufyCam Pros with HomeKit, thinking it would be this great thing. Yay, HomeKit connectivity! But the sad truth for me was that HomeKit was a sore disappointment. I bought these EufyCams in part because of the 2K resolution; however, with HomeKit I can only view the images in 1080p. I prefer to have the time hack visible on the footage; however, HomeKit requires that to be turned off. While I prefer Eufy’s Indoor 2K camera’s flexible activity zones, at least the EufyCam Pro lets me set up three separate/overlapping zones; however, HomeKit doesn’t recognize those. So I eventually disconnected from HomeKit, as Apple requires the cameras to be watered down. EufyCams yes, HomeKit no-for me.
Always check out your reviews before deciding on security camera. Two questions which was not covered anywhere:
1) What is the view angle of the lens?
2) If we have the base station, can it record to base station instead of the built in SD card readers?
Did you ever get an answer?
No
Question... there seems to be no battery in the camera... so it is not wireless
Wireless refers to data.
Whenever you do the indoor IR part it reminds me of the show Ghost Hunters. You always have little orbs flying around..lol
You have the best video break down videos lifehackster!...thx for the in depth insights
Thank you. I appreciate it.
How many hours of footage can the camera store on the 128gb SD card before its full?
This is an awesome review, its perfect for apartments. Thanks brother
Great review. You totally sold us on this product.
Good review and great picture quality. I like how the app is responsive to the touch
Yes, it loads up pretty quick and controls are pretty responsive..
Thank you for the great review as usual. Can it be connected to the latest HomeBase?
Can the image and controls be inverted to allow for ceiling mounting?
Yes, In the mounting settings..
@@LifeHackster what about the side wall mounting? or the switch is only for 180?
Is this camera good for when you leave home for several months to another continent and checking in through on your phone through the app?
Great video, and very informative! Looks like the Eufy packs in a lot for such a cheap price too!
Love eufy stuff and would love to add this to my home but I cant find it online anywhere. Sold out... great review as always!
Thank you.
Hi how many user can view the app? Please let me know. Thanks
Yeah.. i have the same question..
Hi, If my home WIFI had an outage , which it does sometimes , can it be used with a phone hotspot or mobile data on?
Getting mine tomorrow 😊
I have the Homebase 1 & 2 and was wondering if I can store into clips from this cam to the SD card in the Homebase?
Not at this time..hoping eufy will integrate it soon..
Thank you for the set up video, very helpful! I would like to know if I could set up the same camera in different places. When I am traveling will work in different homes or hotels?
do you need SDK card to record or does it record on its own? if so what does the SDK card add?
Se puede poner boca abajo y cambiar la dirección del vídeo?
Can you turn it upside down and change the direction of the video?
Great review with real life use cases, thank you!
Fantastic video, very detailed to the point!
In playback, can you to through all video or only the motion triggers. Does it record 24/7?
So cloud storage is not free?
Will I be able to control all the features of this camera like - ''2 way audio'', ''camera on / off'' feature, etc etc, from the ''UEFI security app'' on multiple Android devices and windows computer browser as well. Thank you.
Just on the phone app..
@@LifeHackster how many Android devices can I connect with this camera. And will I have equal control over the camera from the APP on all of those devices ?
@@samratpaul25 you can connect as many android devices as you want + you can download an android emulator for your PC (NOX, for example) and control your cam from your PC
@@strawberryhaze8836 thanks for the Nox suggestion. I can do many more things with this on my PC thank you.
How do you extract a recording from specific timeline? Do you have to remove the SD card or can you extract from the app??
Thank you for this excellent review!
Mine arrived today (11/18/2022). It won't power on. I plug it in and it will not power on. I unplugged and replugged all three of the connections: camera, adapter, outlet several times. When it finally came on, the bluetooth won't connect. My phone's bluetooth says I need a pin to connect. There is no pin. There is nothing about a pin in the app or website or on the camera itself. It won't connect. I unplugged to wait and try tomorrow but then thought I would try again. It will not power on. I unplugged and replugged all three connections several more times and it will not power on. It should be the easiest thing in the world: plug it in and it has power. I am not spending years fighting with this thing that won't power on when I plug it in! I'm very disappointed. I'm returning it. Even if I miraculously got it working, when it's unplugged it will be a problem again. Maybe even when the power goes out. Nothing is worth the fight just to get it to power on. Definitely not this camera.
I notice in your review you go straight to select your wifi network and skip bluetooth. I think it connected to bluetooth so fast, it flew right by it. I saw the bluetooth screen for a fraction of a second.
I have this on pre-order but have not received mine yet when it was first released. I was wondering, Does this do loop record if the Memory card is filled up? I don't think I saw this in the Eufy forums answered.
Yes, it will loop record..
Is it possible to connect this camera to the euvy home security kit to activate recording if the alarm goes. Or use the homebase 2 recording instead of using the sdcard in the camera
Thanks for posting . . . However, you didn't say what to do if the LED doesn't turn solid blue when you first plug it in. Mine is flashing blue with no help that I can find on the ap. You also didn't indicate how to navigate to the "Add Device" pg. So right off the bat, your video had shortcomings.
Another great review, thanks! How has your experience been with configuring it with Alexa and HomeKit?
Does it work with power bank ?
I have several on pre-order, to replace my very old (10 years?) TRENDnet PTZ cameras.
Cool..
Amazing camera. I bought one after watching this very useful video. Thanks for sharing👍
Great review👍. Quick question, does it work when I’m not home? Or do I have to be connected to the same WiFi at home? I have once but every time I’m not home it gets disconnected
Yes..you will be able to access it wherever you have access to the internet on your phone..even if you are on the other side of the globe.
Hey, for this product, will a person who is not at home be able to see what’s going on at home if they are at work?
Yes.
Your reviews are excellent. Thank you
My pleasure!
Great review, would also be good to see how it works with HomeKit though.
Does the “Mounting” menu give you the option to mount it upside down?
Yes it does..a toggle switch to flip the image...
Hi. My P24 won’t connect to my app. It has the solid red light. Do you know why? Thx
What would have louder audio output to speak with someone. This Eufy or the Tapo c210? Thanks!
Preliminary tests show that it works without the WIFI connection just as it does when connected, except of course for the notifications. Once you retain the connection to the camera you can access the stored files, which is good.
Hello
I have no cameras at the moment. Looking to get started with Eufy system after watching ur videos
If I understand correctly this camera is a stand alone Piece of kit that requires no base station just a Wi-Fi signal - power source - and smartphone app.
Can it be linked to a base station if you have one?
Also with the battery outdoor cameras that need a base station what’s the maximum number of outdoor cameras you can have?
Great videos
Thanks
Rich (in the UK)
This camera doesn’t require a base station and it cannot be integrated with eufys base station at this time. I think in the future Eufy will do that via firmware update. As to battery outdoor cameras, you can have up to 16 cameras per base station.
@@LifeHackster
Thanks for taking the time to reply. The max of 16 out door cameras is useful information to know. Thanks again Rich.
Wow this seems like one of the best!! Buying this one forsure
Do you know where to find the stored video from continuous recording on this eufy pan and tilt?
I have a question if I may. I hear the config of the camera is lost if the power fails and requires a full setup again? if not, where does the camera store it's config, is this true, thanks
No it doesn’t lose it. It will automatically re-connects when power is restored with the same settings.
Awesome review as usual. I wish it would tilt away/close when I disarm it and tilt back to record when I arm it - all indoors cameras at the same time.
That is an excellent idea..I have to tell eufy that and I think that will be a pretty easy update.
LifeHackster I’ll be very happy if you could make it happen. Right now I do it all manually with my indoor Arlos.
I'm disappointed there's a lack of stored points for camera locations. I can understand not allowing a constant panning pattern, but there should be a memory. The Reolink E1 series has the same issue (or at least the E1 Zoom does). It's nice to see the video quality better than the Eufy outdoor versions, though I'd be interested in how it looks if you have it placed outdoors such that the grass can create compression noise from the algorithm. I need to see more cameras with HDR, too!
As far as the E1 series from Reolink, I've mentioned in the past that at least with the E1 Zoom, the microphone is inconsistent at best, and the speaker requires you to toggle the volume on the application to go into full volume regardless of what it's started at. This was the case with both E1 Zoom cameras I've tested. That 3x optical zoom is fantastic, but the lack of ability to have 2-way conversations means the E1 Zoom is not worth the money.
I know.. my older Yi Dome 1080p has this feature...I think the Wyze Cam Pan doesn't have this too...I'll try it and see how the video quality looks like outside through the glass setup.. I'll be comparing this camera with the E1 pro pretty soon...
Great video. Still would like to see more time spent on the timeline review (i.e. trying to locate certain videos within the app using their timeline). I think this would beneficial for all camera reviews as this is one of the areas I find frustrating with certain cameras. Nest camera does this great! But, other cameras struggle with this (Trying to find a certain event in the Yi camera timeline for example is quite difficult). Even though that may have event thumbnails, when you get into the timeline of the video is when most camera apps fail. Just thought I would provide some helpful feedback! Thanks for the great review!
Actually, I didn’t show it but aside from the timeline, there is the events tab..which is more of a thumbnail (tiled view) of the events..so you can view recorded footage in 2 different places..
LifeHackster maybe this could be an idea for the next video? A timeline comparison! :) you could record the same footage with the same cameras, then see how easy it is to find that footage with the thumbnails, then see if you can find something that occurred right before or right after the footage was record (without the thumbnails and just using the timeline) and then see how easy it is to download the footage. It could be a shootout video. 👍🏻
great video man, this really helped me make the purchase!
Great videos as always. One issue, when I turn my camera off through the app it won’t give me the option to turn it back on. I had to remove the device and reinstall
What type of SD Card SPECS would your recommend for this camera?
I saw this on an Amazon review from Eufy, "We recommend using a class 10 high-quality SD card; the largest card our IndoorCam supports is a 128 GB SD card"
Can you hook it up to an electrical outlet for power?
Yes, this is wired. It needs to be plugged in.
Not sure how does the storage work, does that mean when the storage hits 128Gb , thats it ? Camera not recording anymore ? Until we do what exactly ?
I have Eufy door bell with door chime plugged in and like this setup. What about the other areas in front home? Thinking getting tilt pan unit and placing in my phoney upstairs window over looking front yard? Should I just pop for two camera system with home base? What is the advantage of a home base. Right now my door bell gets package deliveries or if I hear kids going nuts in front I can record slime balls.
Is this compatible to the Eufy homebases?
It doesn't appear to need/work with homebase from anything I've seen. This one is totally standalone.
This is a stand alone like their floodlight and wired doorbell..
@@LifeHackster thank you Sir. Look forward to more reviews 🤙
I have this camera and I love it ! I just ordered a second one for my dogs !!
Is the pan and tilt loud when in motion....
Great review man. Appreciate your time
How is video quality and application responsiveness and features compared to WYZE Pan and Tilt camera? Which one is better in this regard? How about with regards to EZVIZ C1?
I need to compare..I can tell you though app responsiveness is pretty quick like the EZVIZ app..
Hi there, just want to ask a question. I am about to go on long holiday. Obviously we have someone to take care of our cats. My question is, can we operate/monitor with the camera from overseas through the app? Thanks
Yes, you can.
What does it plug in to? Is it wireless? How do you charge it? Does it have to be plugged in at all times?
This needs to be plug in for power but uses WiFi for its data connection.
How to enable permanent recording? Cyclical.
I found this function, but the camera continues to record only short events. Thank you
My question is can you turn off all notification that sends to my phone. I’m looking at putting one inside for the kids but I don’t want a text alerts or thumbnail every 2 minutes when they walk past?
Yes, you can turn off notifications in the app.
Can view from outside or oversea? Or can only view live stream when you are at home?