Our Take
The Eufy Cam 2 is Eufy's mid-range wireless security camera kit, sitting comfortably between their budget-friendly options and their premium offerings. It's designed for homeowners who want proper security monitoring without the hassle of wired installation or monthly cloud subscription fees. If you've got a modest property—detached house, small flat with a garden, or a couple of key entry points you want covered—this kit gives you the flexibility to add cameras where you actually need them.
In real-world use, the Cam 2 delivers solid 1080p video that's genuinely clear enough to identify people and read number plates from a reasonable distance. The 2-megapixel sensor captures decent detail, and the night vision uses infrared LEDs (no annoying glow visible to neighbours like some cheaper models). Battery life is the real win here—you're looking at roughly 4–5 months per charge depending on activity and weather, which means you're not faffing about with swaps every month. The cameras connect via the HomeBase 2 hub over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with encrypted local storage, so your footage stays on the included 2TB drive without relying on cloud subscriptions. That's genuinely money saved over time.
Compared to Arlo's similar offerings, the Eufy Cam 2 undercuts on price while matching performance—though Arlo does offer slightly better mobile app integration if you're deep in the Apple ecosystem. Ring's wired doorbells are cheaper upfront but require power, which limits placement. A key thing for UK buyers: make sure your HomeBase 2 is positioned centrally to your cameras (it needs clear Wi-Fi line of sight) and check that your garden or driveway coverage matches the 110-degree field of view. The kit typically ships with two cameras and the hub, but verify what's included with your specific order before checkout.
Key Features
1080p resolution, 2MP sensor with F/1.6 aperture for better low-light capture
HomeBase 2 hub with 2TB local storage (encrypted, no cloud subscription required)
IP67 weather resistance with -10 to 50°C operating temperature range
2.4GHz Wi-Fi connectivity with up to 30-second cloud backup option (optional paid service)
Battery-powered with approximately 4–5 months runtime; rechargeable lithium-ion cells
110-degree diagonal field of view with infrared night vision and motion detection (customisable zones)
Our Verdict
Buy this if you want wireless security without monthly fees and battery swaps that drive you mad. Look elsewhere if you need ultra-high resolution, seamless cloud backup as standard, or plan to record 24/7 for months at a time.