ZDNET’s Key Takeaways

Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 Review

ZDNET’s Key Takeaways

• The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 is available for purchase at $130.
• The S350 indoor camera features dual telephoto and wide-angle lenses with 360-degree motion tracking and optional local storage to avoid monthly fees.
• The only drawback is that there is no button to engage privacy mode manually, but you can schedule it as needed on the app.

A Comprehensive Indoor Security Solution

The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 has become indispensable in my home. What truly makes this indoor security device stand out is that it houses two cameras in one body: one with a wide-angle lens and the other with a telephoto lens. The wide-angle lens camera has a 130-degree field of view when static and records in 4K.

Key Features

• Wide-angle lens camera: 130-degree field of view, 4K recording
• Telephoto lens camera: 2K recording, 3x optical zoom, 8x digital zoom
• Low aperture: f/1.6 for better lighting and low-light recording
• Pan, tilt, and swivel functionality for 360-degree motion tracking
• Local AI in HomeBase 3 for human-pet distinction
• Optional local storage on microSD card or HomeBase 3

Seamless Integration with Home Security System

We paired this camera with our HomeBase 3, which retails for $150. The HomeBase 3 is a hub for Eufy security devices that supports local storage for its cameras, so we can enjoy the full benefit of a security camera without monthly fees. However, you don’t need to buy a HomeBase 3 to use this camera.

Benefits of Local Storage

• Avoid monthly fees
• Live notifications of detected motion
• Supports up to 128GB microSD card for local storage

Real-Time Motion Tracking and Privacy Mode

These pan/tilt indoor cameras are commonly marketed as baby monitors or pet cams because they can track motion in real-time and cover the lens when the privacy mode is turned on. While this camera is perfect for any of these options, I use it as an indoor security camera in conjunction with our security system.

Advantages of the Eufy Indoor Cam S350

• Real-time motion tracking
• High-resolution images
• Private mode for covering the lens
• Compatibility with existing security systems

Conclusion

The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 has become a better solution to my problem of having a separate camera to look at motion detection. It works seamlessly with my existing system and gives me a live view within the same app as the rest of my security devices. I would recommend the Indoor Cam S350 to anyone looking for an indoor security camera, pet cam, or baby monitor camera, as it’s proven capable of performing these tasks with clear, high-resolution images.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use the Eufy Indoor Cam S350 without a HomeBase 3?

A: Yes, you can use the camera without a HomeBase 3, but it will not support local storage.

Q: Does the camera have a button to engage privacy mode manually?

A: No, the camera does not have a button to engage privacy mode manually, but you can schedule it as needed on the app.

Q: What is the maximum capacity of the microSD card for local storage?

A: The maximum capacity of the microSD card for local storage is 128GB.

Q: Can I use the camera as a baby monitor or pet cam?

A: Yes, the camera can be used as a baby monitor or pet cam, and it can track motion in real-time and cover the lens when the privacy mode is turned on.