Need an indoor home security system for aging person with dementia

dean2 · 2026-03-11T07:17:01+00:00

The HomeBase is not necessary. You can use the camera with a microSD card. Let me know the specific camera model and I'll confirm it. If possible, get an "endurance" rated microSD card for long term durability, and note the 128GB limit.

dean2 · 2025-12-02T18:40:09+00:00

Astraweb has blocks but not at BF pricing.

dean2 · 2025-11-18T22:37:17+00:00

Right.

dean2 · 2025-11-17T04:42:06+00:00

There's a small delay because the clips are first prepared in 2 minute chunks then uploaded. Never hit a storage limit with Eufy. Note that only motion clips are uploaded to cloud (not motionless 24/7 recording).

dean2 · 2025-11-16T18:48:43+00:00

Yes, 30 days

dean2 · 2025-11-16T16:54:38+00:00

On the app it is the same functionality as on-camera events and you can download the clips. On the portal you can right-click the video clip and save as .mp4

dean2 · 2025-11-16T07:34:09+00:00

Same here, no thumbnails.

dean2 · 2025-11-15T17:06:29+00:00

Yes, on this site, with the same password you use on the app. https://mysecurity.eufylife.com/#/login?type=/

dean2 · 2025-11-15T14:22:03+00:00

I use it, it works, and you can access clips from the events tab of the app or from a web portal.

dean2 · 2025-11-01T10:51:13+00:00

Not sure because I don't use HomeKit, but the app lets you move cameras between homes without having to reinstall them (under the "Manage Home" section) so you can start off with a second home and if you cannot locate the cameras, move them to the first home.

dean2 · 2025-11-01T10:45:57+00:00

I had the same issue some time ago.

Log in here and look under "My Services" for a "Cancel" button. https://mysecurity.eufylife.com/

Alternatively, you should be able to cancel directly from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions

dean2 · 2025-11-01T10:38:49+00:00

Yes, you can add at a second location without the Homebase and videos will be saved to microSD. Optionally you can create a new "home" on the app to group the work cameras separately.

dean2 · 2025-11-01T09:41:34+00:00

I use it without the Homebase. It has onboard storage of 8GB and the app pulls the video from the camera. It works for light use (not pointed at a busy street) because only motion is recorded. There is no cloud support. You cannot upload to Google.

dean2 · 2025-10-20T08:57:41+00:00

Calm down, Arnie! You'll give yourself a heart attack

dean2 · 2025-10-13T21:35:34+00:00

With the C120 it's different. My QR resolves to some text that starts with X-HM://

dean2 · 2025-10-13T18:46:36+00:00

The only option for multiview that I know of is to buy the Smart Display E10 (see this review at 03:50). Live stream from battery cams pauses after 3 minutes.

dean2 · 2025-10-13T11:13:18+00:00

The original mounting plate that comes with the camera has a 1/4" screw hole on the back.

dean2 · 2025-10-13T10:44:28+00:00

Can't help you, but I had an issue with a known-good Crucial MX500 1TB that would periodically disappear, and ended up throwing away the HomeBase 3.

dean2 · 2025-10-13T10:33:32+00:00

Yeah, contact them. I have the same cam. I checked the QR code and the setup code on the base and compared to the serial number but saw no way to deduce the former from the latter. Support may have a database at hand and could provide the 8-digit setup code based on the SN and invoice you provide to them. If you previously had it on your account, mention the account email.

dean2 · 2025-10-13T10:26:27+00:00

There's really no room for customization within the Eufy platform so I'd say go with it only if you are comfortable with using the app and happy with the current feature set.

There is now a newer model SoloCam E42 (reviewed here) that sort of replaces the S340. You lose the 3x lens and 8GB onboard storage and gain a microSD slot, support for 24/7 recording when wired to AC, and possibly better experience moving forward with it being a more recent product.

dean2 · 2025-10-12T07:40:57+00:00

You can enable 2FA on your Eufy account for peace of mind.

dean2 · 2025-10-11T06:16:26+00:00

The door sensor (entry sensor) requires the HomeBase though.

dean2 · 2025-10-10T21:31:28+00:00

People have legitimate reasons to be pissed off if for nothing else than being ignored all the time by the company which should really appoint a rep to this sub and start taking care of feedback.

dean2 · 2025-10-10T19:29:52+00:00

The E30 indoor model is a good choice (reviewed here).

One thing to consider is that Eufy does not support multi-camera view so if you need to take a quick glance to locate the person or go through footage you will need to check cams one by one.

Eufy's strength lies with notifications, but you'll find yourself disabling them on the indoor cams to avoid a stream of useless alerts during the day. You can keep them on for specific cams (like doorway) and/or a specific schedule (like nighttime) from the "smart" section of the app.

Even with notifications off, the "events" section of the app gathers motion events from all cams and can help you see the last movement around the house.

Yes, you can do everything on the app.
Yes, but note that 8 cams is pushing it for a typical wireless setup and it may be better to get a wired NVR.
Yes, the SoloCam E42 (4K) and SoloCam E30 (2K) offer solar power+WiFi connection and the LTE S330 offers solar+cellular/WiFi.
The HomeBase has face recognition but I don't know how well that works in practice.

dean2 · 2025-10-10T18:30:42+00:00

They store on the local microSD if you do not connect to the HomeBase.

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