Eufy EufyCam S3 Pro

Pros

• Local storage option convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 5.0
  Owners praise the HomeBase S380 hub for providing generous local storage, with 16GB built in and expansion up to around 16TB via an internal drive, letting the system hold months of footage and enabling a truly subscription-free 4K setup that keeps recordings on your own hardware with optional backups over USB if desired.
• Video resolution & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 5.0
• Color accuracy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Reviews highlight the S3 Pro’s MaxColor night vision for producing highly accurate, natural-looking colors in both day and night footage, avoiding the oversaturated or washed-out tones common to many color night cameras, and some users note that its color accuracy can look more realistic than comparable Ring cameras in very dark scenes.
• Notification speed ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Reviewers say alerts from the S3 Pro arrive quickly after motion is detected, with no notable lag between an event and the phone notification in typical use.
• Detection features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.9
  The S3 Pro’s combination of radar, PIR, and on device AI recognizes people, pets, vehicles, and familiar faces, and reviewers say that while face recognition is not perfect, it works well enough to label events and, together with the dual sensor hardware, helps focus attention on meaningful activity instead of generic motion.
• Low-light performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  Owners report that the S3 Pro maintains detailed, usable video in very dark or near pitch-black scenes, with its image processing and color night vision keeping people and movement clearly visible without relying solely on extra floodlighting, and extended autumn testing with long night-mode runtimes still produced clear low-light footage.
• On-device processing (AI) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.9
  The S3 Pro’s onboard AI and HomeBase processing recognize people, pets, vehicles, packages, and familiar faces locally, enabling advanced detection, clip stitching, and smart alerts without a mandatory subscription, and the app can label known visitors versus strangers so owners can quickly decide which knocks or events deserve attention.
• Night vision brightness & detail ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.9
  Previous tests praised the S3 Pro’s MaxColor night mode for making dark scenes look almost like daytime, and reviewers add that color footage stays bright and legible even when ambient light is scarce, so clothing details and faces remain easy to recognize at night without descending into the murky, grainy look common to many security cameras.
• Power options (solar panel) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.8
  Earlier feedback noted that the S3 Pro’s integrated and optional solar panels can keep the large 13000mAh batteries topped up with modest daily sun, and new tests confirm Eufy’s claim that about an hour of direct sunlight can offset a full day of use, with the extra standalone panel more than doubling charging speed and making shaded camera placements practical.
• Installation ease ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
  The system is widely described as very easy to install, with the app providing step-by-step and even spoken guidance, straightforward pairing to HomeBase, camera mounts that simply screw in and clamp without wobbling, and a mostly wireless design that lets owners get the cameras up and running quickly using only a couple of mounting screws.
• Battery life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  The S3 Pro’s large 13000mAh battery is designed for long runtimes, and reviewers say the cameras hold their charge steadily in normal use, with one test showing only a 15 percent drop after 1,148 4K clips over three weeks with the solar panel covered, projecting roughly 130 to 140 days of operation on a single charge, especially when paired with solar charging.
• False alert filter effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  Reviews note that Local AI and the dual radar plus infrared sensing do a notably good job of ignoring snowflakes, bugs, swaying branches, and passing shadows, and with activity zones available to exclude busy streets, owners report far fewer nuisance notifications compared with typical motion only cameras.
• Cross-camera tracking ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Owners report that AI clip stitching can follow a person or animal from one camera to another, combining the footage into a single seamless event so it is easier to review movement across different parts of the yard.
• Customizable motion zones ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Reviewers appreciate that customizable motion zones let them carve out busy areas like streets or neighboring yards so the camera focuses alerts on their own driveway and front door, filtering out distractions such as passing cars or constantly waving flags that would otherwise trigger unnecessary recordings, and they note that the roughly 120-degree field of view and up to 40 feet of range give plenty of flexibility when shaping these zones.
• Notification management ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Owners appreciate that notifications from the S3 Pro include AI generated summaries that indicate whether the camera saw a person, pet, or other activity, making it easier to triage alerts without opening every clip.
• Power options (battery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.6
  Owners like that the big built-in rechargeable battery frees the camera from wired power runs while still handling heavy motion recording and cold weather, and recent testing shows that even after a full day in a deep freezer the battery level barely moved, reinforcing that the S3 Pro’s battery design is robust for year-round outdoor use when supported by solar, and reviewers also appreciate that battery power lets them mount cameras in spots like decks or yard posts where no outlets are available.
• Weather resistance rating (IP code) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  With an IP67 rating, the S3 Pro cameras are built to withstand tough outdoor conditions, including heavy rain, pressure washer spray from a sensible distance, and even brief submersion in several feet of water, and testing shows they keep operating in sub-freezing environments, though their specified minimum operating temperature of 14°F may limit reliability in the harshest winter climates.
• Field of view ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  The S3 Pro’s 135 degree field of view gives broad coverage of driveways and yards while avoiding the heavy edge warping that some ultra wide lenses introduce, keeping the whole scene usable.
• Mobile app reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  The Eufy Security app is described as smooth and intuitive, with reliable access to live feeds, recordings, and settings and no major glitches reported during normal daily use.
• System scalability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  The S3 Pro system scales well for larger properties, with HomeBase managing multiple cameras and AI features like cross camera clip stitching, and this review reiterates that HomeBase 3 can host up to 16 cameras plus motion and door or window sensors, letting the two camera kit grow into a more comprehensive security setup over time.
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Owners describe the S3 Pro kit as feeling premium and well constructed, with sleek white cameras and sturdy mounts that resemble higher-end consumer tech rather than generic budget gear, and reviewers note there is no noticeable sag or wobble once the cameras are clamped in place.
• Durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviewers find the S3 Pro hardware feels solid and well put together, and long-term testing, including stress tests like a full day in a deep freezer, suggests the cameras can withstand rough handling and demanding outdoor use without shutting down or developing obvious issues.
• Included accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The two-camera S3 Pro kit is praised for its thoughtful accessory bundle, pairing the S380 HomeBase hub with two 4K solar cameras and an extra standalone solar panel with a long cable so users can power cameras placed in shade from a sunnier spot without adding bulky or awkward hardware.
• Lens distortion correction ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Owners note that despite its wide angle lens, the S3 Pro keeps barrel distortion in check so straight lines and edges look relatively natural across the frame.
• Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Although the S3 Pro kit sits at a higher upfront price than many rivals, reviewers generally see it as strong value thanks to its sharp 4K video, solar power, and local storage that eliminates ongoing subscription fees.
• Privacy zone masking ease ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The S3 Pro lets users define privacy zones to block out parts of the frame from recording, which reviewers find especially useful when the camera view includes a neighbors property.
• Speaker volume ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The S3 Pro’s speakers can drive a loud 100dB siren and custom voice warnings, giving homeowners enough volume to startle and deter unwanted visitors at the camera location.
• App controls & settings ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.4
  The Eufy app is widely described as powerful yet approachable, offering granular options for zones, sensitivity, storage, AI settings, and performance modes while still making it easy to talk through the camera, browse clips from the HomeBase hub, quickly switch between multiple live feeds, and even use call-style doorbell features for added flexibility.
• Audio recording quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers say the S3 Pro’s two way audio is clear, with built in noise reduction helping voices remain understandable from roughly 20 to 25 feet away when speaking through the camera.
• Smart home integration (Alexa ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  The S3 Pro works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant as well as Apple HomeKit, giving buyers flexibility to tie the cameras into their preferred voice assistant and smart home automations.
• HomeKit integration ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.0
  Owners like that the S3 Pro can tie into Apple HomeKit Secure Video for encrypted iCloud recording, and this review reiterates that while resolution drops to 1080p and requires a paid iCloud plan, it is an attractive option for households already built around HomeKit.
• Spotlight features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.0
  Reviewers say the built-in spotlights provide extra illumination when needed to pull out more detail in low-light scenes, even though the MaxColor night vision is often bright enough that the lights are not always necessary.
• Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 3.9
  Earlier reviews framed the two-camera S3 Pro kit as pricey but strong overall value thanks to sharp 4K video, advanced AI, and subscription-free local storage, and more recent testing notes that for about $549 buyers get a complete solar-powered system that can undercut a year of fees from competing services while delivering robust performance for many homes, though owners who already have other security cameras may find the incremental benefits harder to justify.