Eufy eufyCam C35 & Homebase Mini Review

The eufyCam series has been my favourite option for wireless cameras ever since I first reviewed them with the eufyCam 2C.

The main selling points have been that they do not require an ongoing subscription, unlike Arlo or Ring, and I have found that the battery life is superior to most competing brands, including  Reolink (which also doesn’t require a subscription).

I still use the EufyCam S3 Pro, and I don’t think I have ever charged it since installing it, even though one of the cameras is in a bit of a shaded position.

More recently, Eufy launched the new affordable eufyCam C35, which is available as individual cameras that can connect directly to your WiFi, or as part of a pack which includes the new Homebase Mini.

The eufyCam C35 & Homebase Mini is essentially a replacement for the ageing 2C and 2C Pro, and it brings many of the advanced features we have seen on newer and more expensive models.

This includes true-colour night vision, AI human/vehicle/pet detection, facial recognition, solar panel support, and cross-camera tracking.

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Specification

Features

Effortless Security, Anywhere
Install in seconds using the magnetic mount, hanging bracket, screws, or by simply placing it on any flat surface. The compact, wireless camera is IP67 rated for reliable performance both indoors and outdoors.

True Colours, Even at Night
Capture realistic, detailed images in low‑light conditions. PureColor Vision technology delivers full‑colour night‑time footage without using spotlights or infrared illumination.

Local Security, No Monthly Fee

Footage can be stored locally on the HomeBase Mini, which supports microSD cards up to 1 TB, providing secure storage without subscription costs. The camera also includes a separate microSD slot supporting cards up to 256 GB for direct recording.
Note: microSD card not included.

Smart Detection, Instant Alerts

AI technology identifies people, vehicles, pets, activity zones, and recognised faces. Receive instant mobile alerts from the camera for activity detected either inside or outside the property.

Smart AI Features, Beyond Safety

Built‑in sound and light alarms actively deter unwanted activity. Cross‑camera tracking allows coordinated monitoring between multiple units for more intelligent protection.

Centralised Control with HomeBase Mini

Manage all connected cameras and compatible devices through the HomeBase Mini hub. It provides AI‑powered event filtering, unified local storage, and efficient multi‑camera control from a single interface.

Stable 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi Connection

2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi connectivity ensures consistent transmission and prompt notifications. The stable connection supports uninterrupted live monitoring and reliable performance throughout the day.

Unboxing

The cameras are quite small and adopt an updated design from previous generations, with a more curved shape to them.

The mounting mechanism has changed for the better and worse. The mounting brackets are plastic, which are then pushed into the socket on the rear. It feels secure, but doesn’t seem like it would be as durable as the typical screw mount you find on most wireless cameras. The mounting bracket is magnetic, giving you flexibility in places to mount it, especially indoors. For outdoor use, there is a separate screw in bracket that the mount slots into.

The cameras are then charged via USB-C, which should be the standard in this day and age, but some brands still use microUSB.

The cameras have a microSD slot for when connecting directly to your WiFi; alternatively, when connecting to the Homebase, they record to the SD card you use in that. It also has 8GB of built-in storage.

Set Up / Installation

As the cameras are sold separately and as part of a bundle, like I received, you need to set up the Homebase Mini, then add the cameras to that.

The setup is similar to most IoT devices nowadays. You go to add a new device from the Eufy app, scan the QR code on the back and follow the set-up instructions, which include pressing the sync button.

This was the same for the cameras, but with those, you have the option to connect directly to your WiFi (if you don’t have a Homebase) or connect to the Homebase.

Eufy App

I have used the Eufy app for years, so I am very familiar with it. I’d regard it as one of the better apps for home surveillance products and find it quite easy to use.

You can see all your cameras on the home screen and there is a small notification circle showing the number of events that occurred since you last clicked on this icon.

Within the settings menu, you have an extensive range of options to customise things to your liking. In particular, you can change the sensitivity for motion detection, which objects are detected and set up activity zones.

Under power manager, you have options to prioritise the battery life with shorter videos or to prioritise surveillance with up to 60 seconds of footage.

You can also customise notifications, such as what objects you get notified about, and whether it is a basic notification or one with a thumbnail.

One minor gripe is the small adverts for other Eufy devices. You also get a notification about donating videos to train AI, though, if you don’t mind the thought of training AI on your personal videos, you can get some rewards, and the threshold is quite small to earn a reward.

Motion / Person / Facial Detection

The motion detection features have always been one of the strongest features of Eufy cameras. With the Homebase Mini, you get the advanced features that were introduced on the Homebase 3, including facial recognition and cross-device tracking.

Just like most of the other Eufy cameras, I find that the motion alerts for this come through quickly and are reliable, with few false positives.

Then, when it picks up faces, you can see uncategorised people and name them, providing you with much more accurate alerts about who has been on your property.

The cross-camera tracking also works well. It my situation, it mainly uses a single camera, but it links events together when it identifies the same person over multiple events in consecutive time ranges. So, for example, it picked up my partner walking down the drive, into our house, then linked the next event with her coming back out to put things in the bins.

The one caveat to this is that cross-camera tracking is tied to the Homebase. I currently have both the Mini and the Homebase 3, which is attached to the EufyCam S3 Pro. The S3 Pro is facing into my garden at the other end, so cross-camera tracking would have worked well for someone entering through the side gate, and walking through the garden out the driveway, but I couldn’t link the cameras as they’re on different Homebases. Obviously, this is a problem that will only effect a small number of users and is easily overcome by pairing the cameras to the same Homebase.

Day Time Video Quality

With 4K cameras being relatively affordable nowadays, the video quality of these cameras is OK. The one issue I found was making out the features of people walking down my garden path. Most cameras are not great at this due to the low FPS, but the lower resolution of this makes it a bit worse.

That being said, considering the affordable nature of this camera, I think the overall quality is good enough.

Night Time Video Quality

While the resolution is not the best, the low-light footage is better than many competing affordable options due to the true colour night vision capabilities. This allows for colour footage to be recorded without the need for spotlights.

My garden is not the best example to show off this technology as we have very bright street lights.

So, while you may not get fine detail for people’s faces as they walk by, you at least have a good idea of exactly how they look, and what colour clothes they were wearing.

Battery Life

One unusual thing I have noticed about this camera is that Eufy have made no comment about its battery life. They normally make a big deal about the cameras lasting 6 months or 1 year.

So far, in the 8 days, the camera in my front garden, which is set to optimal surveillance, has still reported 100% with 140 detected events and 80 recorded events.

The camera in my back garden, with the same settings, has dropped to 96% with 150 events and 26 recorded events.

The main difference between these two is that the front garden camera has a very strong WiFi signal, while the back garden has a slightly weaker connection.

Based on this current usage, the camera in the back garden would last 96 days, or over three months. The front garden camera is difficult to estimate, but I’d expect well over six months at this rate.

Price and Alternative Options

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The Eufy eufyCam C35 2-camera kit with the HomeBase Mini has an RRP of £170, but at the time of writing, it was available for £130.

Eufy appear to be marketing this as the successor to the eufyCam 2C and 2C Pro.

Amazon lists the 2-camera 2C kit as £127, but available for £112, and the Pro at £145.

There is also the eufy S300 / eufyCam 3C, which is available for £230 for a two-camera kit, and this includes the HomeBase 3, which has the AI detection features.

There is not much to compete with the C35 at this price. The Reolink Argus 3 Pro is worth considering, costing around £60 per camera, including a solar panel on the Reolink website. This has a superior 2880 × 1620 resolution, and the included solar panel will help it last longer, but it lacks the colour night vision or advanced features like face detection.

The Reolink Atlas is superb but costs £110 per camera.

TP-Link as the C420S2, which is typically available for £130, this is a 2K Starvis camera sensor, it is not quite true colour night vision, but it managed to provide colour night footage in my moderately lit front garden at night. Annoyingly, some features like AI detection are walled off into a subscription.

For lesser-known brands, the Baseus S1 Security Camera was good and is available for around £50. It has a 2K camera and a tilting built-in solar panel, which can provide significantly longer battery life. Image quality was good, but it relies on spotlight for the colour night vision.

Overall

As always, when I review an Eufy product, I think the eufyCam C35 is excellent.

While the video quality isn’t up there with the best, it is decent for the price point, and the true colour night video makes this better than most cameras at a similar price.

Then, the motion detection features, especially the facial detection, make this outclass most other similarly priced products.

While I have not had the camera long enough to provide an accurate assessment of the battery life, during my time with it, the battery has barely dropped and I would expect this to last several months at least.

Overall, I think the eufyCam C35 is an ideal solution for anyone wanting an affordable surveillance system that needs reliable notifications and an excellent battery life, but doesn’t need the absolute best image quality.

James Smythe( Editor-in-chief )

I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.

As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.

In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing. This advanced study also included Cisco CCNA accreditation, further demonstrating my commitment to understanding and staying ahead of the technology curve.

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