Eufy’s New 360-Degree Security Camera Sees Everything at Once
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– Eufy has launched a new outdoor security system featuring a stationary 4K camera that triggers two 2K pan-tilt-zoom cameras to capture detailed images of intruders up to 164 feet away.
– The Eufycam S4 is priced at $299 and includes a solar panel that can fully charge the camera with an hour of direct sunlight, though continuous recording requires a permanent power source.
– It uses radar and a passive infrared sensor for motion detection, along with LED spotlights for color night vision, and offers storage expandable up to 16TB with accessories.
– An AI Core accessory, launching in November, uses on-device AI to analyze footage and detect over 100 behaviors from multiple camera feeds to predict actions and provide faster alerts.
– The AI Core processes footage locally to reduce delays, enabling alerts and deterrence to be triggered in about three seconds for quicker user response to potential issues.
Eufy, the smart home division of Anker, has introduced a revolutionary outdoor security camera designed to capture every angle with precision. The Eufycam S4 combines a fixed 4K wide-angle lens with two motorized 2K cameras that automatically track and zoom in on movement, identifying faces from distances up to 164 feet. This system offers comprehensive monitoring without blind spots, making it a standout option for homeowners seeking reliable surveillance.
Priced at $299, the camera includes a 5.5W solar panel capable of fully recharging the unit with just one hour of direct sunlight. However, advanced functions like 24/7 continuous recording require a permanent power connection. Motion detection relies on both radar and passive infrared sensors, while four integrated LED spotlights enable clear color night vision. Onboard storage starts at 32GB but can be expanded to 256GB using a microSD card or up to 16TB when paired with Anker’s HomeBase S380.
A key innovation is the onboard AI processing, which analyzes footage locally to reduce latency. This allows the system to issue alerts and activate deterrents in approximately three seconds. In a related development, Eufy also previewed an accessory called the AI Core, slated for release in November. This device uses localized artificial intelligence to recognize over 100 distinct actions and behaviors across multiple live feeds, aiming to anticipate suspicious activity. By processing data on-device rather than in the cloud, it minimizes delay, giving users quicker notifications and more time to respond to potential threats.
(Source: The Verge)
