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Overview

• The problems with security cameras
• Brands
• Eufy

The problems with security cameras

1. Wi-Fi can be jammed by a cheap jammer. It’s best to use hard-wires.
2. It’s best to use local recording. Most cameras made in China sends videos to China (even though they say they don’t).

Brands

VIDEO: tested:

• Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Gen) - https://amzn.to/4lu7mtv
• Amazon Cloud Cam - https://amzn.to/4cBoycr
• Blink (Amazon) Indoor - https://amzn.to/42jxobz

• Blink Mini 2 - https://amzn.to/42Kyqxj

• D-Link Omna 180 - https://amzn.to/42ivp7p

• Ezviz Mini 360 Plus - https://amzn.to/4lwFvJ8

• Google Nest Cam Indoor (2nd Gen) - https://amzn.to/3GcmJ9Y
• Honeywell Lyric C1 - https://amzn.to/4cF8FSv

• Honeywell Lyric C2 - https://amzn.to/4immw1h

• Ring Stick Up Cam - https://amzn.to/4lB1wGL

• Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) - https://amzn.to/4cBoycr

• TP-Link Tapo C120 - https://amzn.to/3YyeSJW

• Nest Cam IQ Indoor - https://amzn.to/44tlj4R
• Netgear Arlo Q - https://amzn.to/4cCSaX8

Eufy

According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eufy the Eufy company is a smart home brand launched in 2016 by parent Anker Innovations, starting with robot vacuum cleaners.

Both Eufy and Anker operate from Shengen, China.

WARNING: Although Eufy clains “local storage”, it continues to send videos to China “to create thumbnails”. Although “end-to-end encryption” is claims references transmission and not storage on Eufy’s servers, which can be accessed by Chinese political authorities.

VIDEO: Remote Takeover of Chinese IP Camera - IoT Pentesting Basics

Americans keep buying Anker and Eufy through Amazon and Walmart because their brand is known to offer industry-leading features at competitive prices.

https://service.eufy.com/search?q=e30 https://www.eufy.com/products/t8417121?ref=search&variant=44434340446394

https://www.eufymake.com/eufymake-uv-printer-e1?utm_source=web&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=eufyweb&utm_campaign=US_eufyMake_official_launch_V8260_0704&utm_term=ZZ1Ab899&ref=navimenu_6_copy

• Eufy Indoor Cam 2K - https://amzn.to/42O9Tr6 was obsoleted
• Eufy Indoor Cam C120 - https://amzn.to/4lxVTsY

• Eufy Indoor Cam E220 vs Eufy E30 Indoor Security Camera COMPARISON VIDEO by Just A Dad Tips E220 records in 2K. https://amzn.to/42PuOdq

• Eufy Indoor Camera E30 List $69.99 USD, $59.99 on Amazon Latest Generation, 4K UHD Security Camera, Pet/Dog/Baby Camera with Phone app, Color Night Vision, Human/Pet Auto Tracking, 360 Pan-Tilt, Works with Homekit Referral: https://www.eufy.com/referral-new?ref=listing Send out: https://share.eufylife.com/v1/shopping/s/g/tDarUzSqd The camera creates a network named starting with “eufy”. It’s ironic that the camera is 4K resolution but can only connect to a 2.4GHz wi-fi, so you cannot connect directly to newer gateways which have a 5Ghz channel. Connect your Mac to the Wi-Fi network.

Hold down the Option (⌥) key on the keyboard.

While holding the Option key, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar at the top right of the screen.

A detailed Wi-Fi info window will appear. Look for the “Channel” field—if the channel number is between 1 and 14, the Mac is connected to a 2.4GHz network.

Also, look for the “Tx Rate” or “Transmit Rate” field in the window, which shows the current connection speed in Mbps on that 2.4GHz network.

PROTIP: hook up an older hub to your Gateway.

On HomeKit: 3840x2160 @15FPS with 125 degree diagonal FOV

PROTIP: The most thorough video:

• VIDEO eufy Indoor Cam E30 - BEST Indoor Home Security Camera 2024 - 2025? Homekit Compatible (by LifeHackster)
  • VIDEO “Best Smart Home Security Cameras of 2025” “US-based brands have stopped innovating in 2025”.

• VIDEO Eufy Indoor Cam E30 Unboxing & Review | Is This the Best Home Security Camera Under $100? 🔍 by Feelin Tech Today

• VIDEO How To Setup Eufy Indoor Camera E30 / Review.