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The eufyCam series has been my favorite choice for wireless cameras ever since I first reviewed them with the eufyCam 2C.
The main selling points have been that they do not require an ongoing subscription, unlike Arlo or Ring, and I have found that the battery life is superior to most competing brands, including Reolink (which also doesn’t require a subscription).
I still use the EufyCam S3 Pro, and I don’t think I have ever charged it since installing it, even though one of the cameras is in a bit of a shaded position.
More recently, Eufy launched the new affordable eufyCam C35, which is available as individual cameras that can connect directly to your WiFi, or as part of a pack which includes the new Homebase Mini.
The eufyCam C35 & Homebase Mini is essentially a replacement for the aging 2C and 2C Pro, and it brings many of the advanced features we have seen on newer and more expensive models.
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**Specification**
– **Specification**
– **eufyCam C35**
– **Solar Panel**
– Support External Solar – Yes
– **Smart Function**
– AI Detection – Human / Vehicle / Pet
– Two-Way Talk – Yes
– Smart Integration – Alexa / Google Assistant
– Active Zone – Two, hexagonal zones
– **Hardware Parameters**
– Color – White
– Product Dimensions – 59 × 54.5 × 83 mm
– Power Supply – Battery (6500 mAh), 5 V / 2 A
– Power Port – Type-C × 1
– Button – SYNC × 1
– Storage – Micro SD (up to 256 GB, not included)
– Mounting – Magnetic mount
– **Video Quality**
– Resolution – 1080 P (1920 × 1080)
– Lens – Aperture F1.2
– Image Sensor – 1/2.9″ CMOS
– Color Night Vision – Yes
– IR Night Vision – Yes
– Zoom – Digital zoom
– **Audio**
– Microphone – Built-in
– Speaker – Built-in
– **Alerts**
– Alarm Notification – Yes (manual or automatic trigger)
**Features**
Effortless Security, Anywhere
Install in seconds using the magnetic mount, hanging bracket, screws, or by simply placing it on any flat surface. The compact, wireless camera is IP67 rated for reliable performance both indoors and outdoors.
True Colours, Even at Night
Capture realistic, detailed images in low‑light conditions. PureColor Vision technology delivers full‑color night‑time footage without using spotlights or infrared illumination.
**Local Security, No Monthly Fee**
Footage can be stored locally on the HomeBase Mini, which supports microSD cards up to 1 TB, providing secure storage without subscription costs. The camera also includes a separate microSD slot supporting cards up to 256 GB for direct recording.
Note: microSD card not included.
**Smart Detection, Instant Alerts**
AI technology identifies people, vehicles, pets, activity zones, and recognized faces. Receive instant mobile alerts from the camera for activity detected either inside or outside the property.
**Smart AI Features, Beyond Safety**
Built‑in sound and light alarms actively deter unwanted activity. Cross‑camera tracking allows coordinated monitoring between multiple units for more intelligent protection.
**Centralized Control with HomeBase Mini**
Manage all connected cameras and compatible devices through the HomeBase Mini hub. It provides AI‑powered event filtering, unified local storage, and efficient multi‑camera control from a single interface.
**Stable 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi Connection**
2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi connectivity ensures consistent transmission and prompt notifications. The stable connection supports uninterrupted live monitoring and reliable performance throughout the day.
**Unboxing**
The cameras are quite small and adopt an updated design from previous generations, with a more curved shape to them.
The mounting mechanism has changed for the better and worse. The mounting brackets are plastic, which are then pushed into the socket on the rear. It feels secure, but doesn’t seem like it would be as durable as the typical screw mount you find on most wireless cameras. The mounting bracket is magnetic, giving you flexibility in places to mount it, especially indoors. For outdoor use, there is a separate screw-in bracket that the mount slots into.
The cameras are then charged via USB-C, which should be the standard in this day and age, but some brands still use microUSB.
The cameras have a microSD slot for when connecting directly to your WiFi; alternatively, when connecting to the Homebase, they record to the SD card you use in that. It also has 8GB of built-in storage.
**Set Up / Installation**
As the cameras are sold separately and as part of a bundle, like I received, you need to set up the Homebase Mini, then add the cameras to that.
The setup is similar to most IoT devices nowadays. You go to add a new device from the Eufy app, scan the QR code on the back, and follow the set-up instructions, which include pressing the sync button.
This was the same for the cameras, but with those, you have the option to connect directly to your WiFi (if you don’t have a Homebase) or connect to the Homebase.
**Eufy App**
I have used the Eufy app for years, so I am very familiar with it. I’d regard it as one of the better apps for home surveillance products and find it quite easy to use.
You can see all your cameras on the home screen, and there is a small notification circle showing the number of events that occurred since you last clicked on this icon.
Within the settings menu, you have an extensive range of options to customize things to your liking. In particular, you can change the sensitivity for motion detection, which objects are detected, and set up activity zones.
Under power manager, you have options to prioritize the battery life with shorter videos or to prioritize surveillance with up to 60 seconds of footage.
You can also customize notifications, such as what objects you get notified about, and whether it is a basic notification or one with a thumbnail.
One minor gripe is the small adverts for other Eufy devices. You also get a notification about donating videos to train AI, though, if you don’t mind the thought of training AI on your personal videos, you can get some rewards, and the threshold is quite small to earn a reward.
**Motion / Person / Facial Detection**
The motion detection features have always been one of the strongest features of Eufy cameras. With the Homebase Mini, you get the advanced features that were introduced on the Homebase 3, including facial recognition and cross-device tracking.
Just like most of the other Eufy cameras, I find that the motion alerts for this come through quickly and are reliable, with few false positives.
Then, when it picks up faces, you can see uncategorized people and name them, providing you with much more accurate alerts about who has been on your property.
The cross-camera tracking also works well. In my situation, it mainly uses a single camera, but it links events together when it identifies the same person over multiple events in consecutive time ranges. So, for example, it picked up my partner walking down the drive, into our house, then linked the next event with her coming back out to put things in the bins.
The one caveat to this is that cross-camera tracking is tied to the Homebase. I currently have both the Mini and the Homebase 3, which is attached to the EufyCam S3 Pro. The S3 Pro is facing into my garden at the other end, so cross-camera tracking would have worked well for someone entering through the side gate and walking through the garden out the driveway, but I couldn’t link the cameras as they’re on different Homebases. Obviously, this is a problem that will only affect a small number of users and is easily overcome by pairing the cameras
