I would say I'm not a normal user of these security camera's. I purchased a few of these to replace some very old 10+ year old camera's that I had connected to my Zone Minder system via the rtsp web link.I'm here to write completely about RTSP and it works great. The app calls it NAS/RTSP but basically it's a URL that you can use software to access the camera. Most of the camera manufacturers will only allow you access via their app and have you pay to keep recordings of the feed if you need to review it. I purchased these as a few of the reviews indicate RTSP support. I have them connected to my ZoneMinder dedicated computer system, recording all the time so I don't need to pay anything or keep a memory card in them. I have not tried the specific camera features ... MoreI would say I'm not a normal user of these security camera's. I purchased a few of these to replace some very old 10+ year old camera's that I had connected to my Zone Minder system via the rtsp web link.I'm here to write completely about RTSP and it works great. The app calls it NAS/RTSP but basically it's a URL that you can use software to access the camera. Most of the camera manufacturers will only allow you access via their app and have you pay to keep recordings of the feed if you need to review it. I purchased these as a few of the reviews indicate RTSP support. I have them connected to my ZoneMinder dedicated computer system, recording all the time so I don't need to pay anything or keep a memory card in them. I have not tried the specific camera features as ZoneMinder handles recording and motion detection for me. There are specific instructions on how to setup ZoneMinder with these camera's, just google search them. Also as an extra security measure, once you set these up with ZoneMinder you can disable internet access for the camera to make it harder to be hacked (just enable to update the firmware).I took a star away as a few of them have randomly become inaccessible until either I unplug them or after 24 hours they seem to reset themselves. They do not show up in the app, nor does the RTSP feed work.I also cannot ping the camera's during these issues. Being used as a security measure, I want these to be reliable to continuously be available if/when I would need to review the footage. The cameras have not done this continuously so I do not think it's an issue with hardware but I will monitor to see if the same ones have issues.

NOTE: I have been using WyzeCams for almost 2 years now, so my review will be heavily revolving around that comparison.I was looking to upgrade due to the fact that Wyze - against numerous customer requests - has zero intentions of making their cameras compatible with Apple HomeKit. Also, I was over dealing with all the little quirks that came with using WyzeCams (random disconnections, tiny bugs with every firmware update etc.), I don’t need special face detection or pet detection features - for my usage all really I need is streaming video and motion notifications. After looking into what my options were I decided to try the Eufy 2k Indoor Camera since it is HomeKit compatible.The 2K camera is made of plastic, but it has a better finish to it compared to other ... MoreNOTE: I have been using WyzeCams for almost 2 years now, so my review will be heavily revolving around that comparison.I was looking to upgrade due to the fact that Wyze - against numerous customer requests - has zero intentions of making their cameras compatible with Apple HomeKit. Also, I was over dealing with all the little quirks that came with using WyzeCams (random disconnections, tiny bugs with every firmware update etc.), I don’t need special face detection or pet detection features - for my usage all really I need is streaming video and motion notifications. After looking into what my options were I decided to try the Eufy 2k Indoor Camera since it is HomeKit compatible.The 2K camera is made of plastic, but it has a better finish to it compared to other cameras, with a simple, understated but nice looking modern design. Installing the 2k camera is like most others; inside the package you get the camera, a micro USB cables and a standard USB AC power supply. Installation hardware is included, and I like how the camera features a detachable base plate that makes positioning the camera much easier if it’s being wall-mounted. After installing the camera, I downloaded the Eufy security app from the App Store and fired it up.First of all, pairing the 2k camera within the Eufy app literally took seconds to do, and I was up and running in no time. Second (and more importantly) I could see that the Eufy's 2k video quality was much, much clearer than WyzeCams lower-quality HD video. The "live view" video streaming on the 2k was crisp, smooth and never choppy (something that anyone who has used Wyzecams will tell you does happen regularly). Response was quick as well, whenever I went into the camera view it connected with no problem. I have the 2k camera in the exact same location as a WyzeCam that would on occasion take 5-10 seconds to connect to. Speaking of the Eufy app, it has a similar layout when compared to the Wyze app so learning my way around didn't take much time to get used to. I did notice though that when compared to the Wyze app interface, the Eufy app felt much more polished and complete.The best features though for me so far are related to Apple's HomeKit and the Home app. Before, I had to open the Home app to check the status or control any of my smart home products (lights, fans, etc.) and then open the Wyze app separately to check all the Wyze cameras. Because the Eufy 2k Indoor camera is HomeKit compatible, I could now see the camera's live feed directly from the Home app! Also, because the Eufy 2k works with Apple's HomeKit Secure Video, I know all of my video footage is more secure and stored privately. Honestly, I didn't realize how much of an issue having to open multiple apps was until I had the means to view and control everything within one central app on my phone, and HomeKit compatibility makes this possible.So if you're looking for a HomeKit compatible camera that has excellent features, excellent video quality, and effortless setup, the Eufy 2k indoor camera is an awesome choice. Granted, I am still not through trying out all the other features this camera has (person or pet detection, etc.) but as of this writing, I am already a happy customer. I actually went and ordered a second Eufy 2k Indoor camera to replace my other WyzeCam V2, and I'm already planning on buying their 2K Indoor Cam Pan & Tilt cameras to possibly replace my WyzeCam Pans. As much as I liked the low cost and decent features that Wyze cameras gave me, upgrading to the Eufy 2k cameras was an eye-opening experience and a great choice after all. They are only marginally more expensive than Wyzecams but well worth the price!

I bought one of these for $40 or so to try the system out. I've seen dozens of companies online but some of the "nice" ones cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. I figured I'd try this out and even if it's junk I'd only be out 40 bucks. Set it up fairly easily, it's wired so it plugs into a usb wall adapter. It has to have wifi to work and it really seems like something that is primarily meant to be used with a smartphone and app for notifications. It can be programmed to turn on and off based on a schedule or work with your phone to turn off when you're within range, or a number of other options that I don't use. It stores recordings on a micro sd card in the device or can store to the internet / cloud if you pay a monthly fee (I think its around $3/camera or $10 ... MoreI bought one of these for $40 or so to try the system out. I've seen dozens of companies online but some of the "nice" ones cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. I figured I'd try this out and even if it's junk I'd only be out 40 bucks. Set it up fairly easily, it's wired so it plugs into a usb wall adapter. It has to have wifi to work and it really seems like something that is primarily meant to be used with a smartphone and app for notifications. It can be programmed to turn on and off based on a schedule or work with your phone to turn off when you're within range, or a number of other options that I don't use. It stores recordings on a micro sd card in the device or can store to the internet / cloud if you pay a monthly fee (I think its around $3/camera or $10 for 10 cameras for a month of storage at a time, per month). Theyve also got the option of having their security team monitor movement and call you and then 911. I like all this because it gives me the option to 'scale up' if one day I decide I want those extra features, or if I'm going to be gone an extended time. There's also the ability to set it up to sound an alarm if someone is detected. There's also a speaker that lets you be creepy and talk through the camera (wife hates this, so I don't use it). Finally, the night vision is pretty neat, it has IR lights that we can't see, but basically will 'light up' a small room to the camera. I tried it in my bathroom with the lights off and I could clearly see everything. In my main room it can make out the close details even with all the lights out but the other side of the room is faded. Still a really nice option. One last thing, I didn't think it came with a usb power supply or cord, but it does, so that's nice.Basically, for $40 I've got it set up in a location that can view all entrances to my house and send me pictures and a notification to my phone for free. If I ever go on a vacation I can pay for extra features. One downside of not paying for the online storage is that if a criminal breaks in and sees the device, they could just steal it, or unplug it, making it so I lose access to any evidence of them being there (since I'm storing the footage locally on the device's micro sd card, sold separately).For the price, it seems like a great deal for home use, user friendly as well so that's nice.