eufy Security E220

By eufy Security · Indoor Security Cameras · Cleaning & Smart Home

  • 2K resolution
  • 360 degree pan, 96 degree tilt
  • microSD up to 128 GB
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Lowest price seen
~$59.99 (approx.)
from $59.99 at Amazon

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Summary

The eufy Security Indoor Cam E220 is a 2K pan/tilt indoor camera with on-device AI detection and local microSD storage that needs no subscription. Check your Wi-Fi band before you buy: it connects to 2.4 GHz only, and owners report recurring connectivity problems.

Strengths

  • Sharp 2K video with vivid colors and strong infrared night vision that picks out facial details in near darkness.
  • On-device AI detection for humans, pets and crying, with automatic motion tracking that follows movement.
  • Local microSD storage up to 128 GB with no subscription required, plus RTSP support for NAS recording.
  • Works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
  • Privacy Mode physically rotates the lens away from the room.
  • Easy setup with an intuitive app; PCMag called out its smooth, whisper-quiet pan/tilt.

Weaknesses

  • Indoor-only and not weatherproof; hardwired power restricts placement near outlets.
  • 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only; no 5 GHz support.
  • HomeKit streaming is capped at 1080p, and sound detection, pet commands, activity zones and intelligent motion alerts are disabled in HomeKit.
  • No microSD card included despite local storage being a key feature.
  • No IFTTT support.
  • Owners report recurring Wi-Fi connectivity issues, firmware update problems and pan/tilt motor noise.

Verified specifications

ModelIndoor Cam E220 (T8410X), also sold as Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt and previously as P24/S220.
Resolution2K (2304 × 1296).
Pan/tilt360° horizontal, 96° vertical.
Night visionIR, up to 32.8 ft; 8 infrared LEDs.
Field of view125° horizontal, 57° vertical.
Storagelocal microSD up to 128 GB (card not included), optional cloud, NAS via RTSP.
Recording24/7 and event.
AI detectionHuman, Pet, Crying.
Smart integrationHomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant.
Power5V/2A USB adapter, 6.7 ft cable; indoor use only.
Wi-Fi2.4 GHz only.
HomeKit limitationstreaming capped at 1080p; full 2K only in the eufy Security app. HomeKit also disables sound detection, pet commands, activity zones and intelligent motion alerts.
Two-way audioyes, built-in.
Motion trackingautomatic, follows moving objects.
Digital zoom8X.
Sirenbuilt-in, 73 dB.
Pet Commandplays a pre-recorded voice command when a pet is detected.
IFTTTnot supported.
Privacy Modephysically rotates the lens away and pauses all recording and live streaming.
Dimensions2.97 × 2.97 × 4.21 in (cylinder, 4.2 in high, 2.9 in wide); 0.66 lb.
In the boxcamera, USB power adapter (5V/2A), USB cable, mounting bracket, screw pack, quick start guide. No microSD card.
No HomeBase or separate hub required.
Warranty12 months.
Full research notes and sources

Video quality and night vision

Consumer Reports rated daytime video “about as sharp and clear as we’ve seen” and night video “quite viewable, with a fair amount of brightness and clarity.” PCMag’s test found 2K video crisp and highly detailed, colors evenly saturated and bright, and night video well-lit and sharp out to around 30 feet. TechGearLab scored night vision highly — “crisp facial details even in near darkness” — but noted daytime video was not as strong as other 2K cameras, lacking finer details and washing out yellows and light blues. The camera has no color night vision; it uses infrared only.

Connectivity and firmware

Multiple E220 owners on Reddit and the eufy Community report cameras going offline and requiring power cycles or factory resets to reconnect. One Reddit user described “horrible” Wi-Fi range with cameras going offline for no reason. An eufy Community thread states cameras “still eventually go offline and will not come back online unless you remove them from the app, factory reset them and re-add them.” Firmware updates have left some units with “establishing secure video channel” or “unable to play” errors, and one eufy Community thread reports cameras “bricked by a bad version of the app.” These are anecdotal signals, not defect-rate estimates, but they are consistent enough to warrant attention. eufy’s own troubleshooting recommends checking the power adapter and cable, confirming the 2.4 GHz band, restarting camera and router, and updating firmware.

Privacy and data control

Consumer Reports rated data security “very good” but data privacy “mediocre,” stating “Eufy offers only a mediocre level of control and transparency over your data.” The camera requires the eufy Security app for setup and full feature access. HomeKit activation requires adding the device in the eufy Security app first, then completing activation in HomeKit. No facial recognition is available without a separate HomeBase (sold separately).

Is it worth it?

At $55 or below, the E220 is a strong indoor camera value: 2K resolution, pan/tilt, AI detection, local storage and broad smart-home compatibility. eufy’s US store lists the single camera at $54.99, a 2-camera kit at $99.99, a 3-camera kit at $149.99 and a 4-camera kit at $159.99. Above $70, alternatives with color night vision, outdoor capability or 5 GHz Wi-Fi support become more compelling. The optional cloud subscription is not required for local recording: Basic is $2.99/month or $29.99/year for one camera with 30 days of history, Premier is $9.99/month or $99.99/year for up to 10 cameras. The recurring costs to plan for are a microSD card (not included) and, if you want cloud history, the subscription.

Which model this is

This page covers the eufy Security Indoor Cam E220, model T8410X, also marketed as Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt and previously sold as Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt P24 or S220 Indoor Cam. It is an indoor-only camera made by eufy, a brand under Anker Innovations. Do not confuse it with the identically named Outdoor Cam E220 (T8441Z21), a different weatherproof model. The Amazon listing for this indoor camera is ASIN B0856W45VL.

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