STACK #265 November 2026

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Someone at the gate? Movement in the driveway? These smart security cameras follow the action, capture the details, and help you keep tabs on your home – even when you’re not there. Words Scott Hocking HOME SECURITY THAT DOESN’T MISS A MOVE

HomeBase 3 or HomeBase Mini?

Both hubs bring cameras together in the eufy app, with local recording, AI recognition of familiar faces, and cross-camera tracking to help piece together what happened. Neither hub requires a monthly cloud-storage subscription for local recordings.* The biggest difference? Storage capacity. HomeBase 3 (S380) Included with the S4 and

E42 kits, this Homebase has 16GB built in, expandable to 16TB with a compatible HDD or SSD (sold separately). Customisable 24/7 Smart Snapshot takes images at intervals for a quick timeline catch-up. HomeBase Mini Included with the C37 kit, the mini offers 64GB built in, expandable to 1TB via microSD (sold separately).

eufyCam S4 2-Cam Kit with HomeBase 3 (S380) Best for: Wide driveways and front yards where you want the big picture and a closer look. Why settle for one view? The S4 combines a wide-angle 4K camera with a clever tracking camera that zooms in when something catches its eye. Two views, one clever camera A car pulls into the drive. Someone walks towards the door. The S4’s triple-lens setup combines a fixed 4K wide-angle view with a lower dual-lens 2K pan-tilt-zoom camera that uses 360° AI tracking. Never lose the plot Bullet-to-PTZ tracking switches movement from the wide view to a close-up. Auto-framing zooms in on one person, then pulls back when others appear, giving you context and detail. Sound the alarm Custom detection zones, red-and-blue warning lights, and a 105dB siren help to deter intruders. Radar and PIR detection help reduce false alerts, while a detachable 5.5W solar panel helps top up the battery in suitable sunlight.

* If you choose to use cloud-based features such as cloud storage or push notifications with thumbnail previews, videos or thumbnail previews will be sent to the cloud as needed to provide your selected features.

eufyCam C37 4-Cam Kit with HomeBase Mini Best for: Townhouses, compact yards, and narrow side paths. Small yard? Awkward side passage? The C37 kit brings four clever tracking cameras to those tricky spots that a fixed camera might miss. Small spaces, big coverage Each C37 cam captures in 2K and uses 360° AI tracking to follow movement. Position the four cameras around entrances, side access, and the backyard to cover more ground. Keep an eye on the night A built-in spotlight supports colour night vision, while AI detection distinguishes between people, vehicles, and pets. The spotlight and siren can give unwanted visitors a good reason to move along. Follow the sun Detachable 3W solar panels let you aim each camera for the best view and position its panel for better sunlight exposure. IP65 weather resistance helps outdoors, while HomeBase Mini stores footage locally.

eufyCam E42 4-Cam Kit with HomeBase 3 (S380) Best for: Larger properties needing sharp 4K coverage from four positions. Four cameras, four vantage points, and sharp 4K detail. The E42 kit helps you keep tabs on more of your property, without missing anything. Four sets of eyes Side gate, driveway, backyard, front entrance: give each E42 camera its own job. Each can capture 4K video and use 360° AI tracking to follow people and vehicles beyond a fixed angle.

Piece it together When an alert arrives, the extra detail helps you work out what happened. HomeBase 3 can link related clips with cross-camera tracking, so you can follow movement between cameras. A not-so-subtle warning Red-and-blue strobe lights and a siren help discourage unwelcome visitors. SolarPlus 2.0 supports battery charging in sufficient sunlight, while IP65 weather resistance helps the cameras handle the elements.

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