Eufy has just unveiled the EufyCam S3 Pro, a smart security camera that can see color in the dark thanks to AI.
Even the best home security cameras usually have to make a compromise when it comes to low lighting. They can either use an infrared (IR) camera to record footage in black and white, or they can use a spotlight to illuminate the area. This allows the camera to record in color, but can disturb people and pets.
The EufyCam S3 Pro tackles this issue with MaxColor Vision technology, which recreates images filmed at night in full color. A Eufy spokesperson told The Verge, the S3 Pro promises “daylike footage even in pitch-dark conditions, without the need for a spotlight.”
According to The Verge’s testing at IFA, the S3 Pro’s ability to see color in the dark is very impressive. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy wrote, “A camera was positioned inside a completely dark room, sending video to a monitor outside, on which I could see everything in the room as if it were daytime.”
The camera can also use AI to differentiate between people, animals, packages, and vehicles – and even identify people who visit frequently.
The EufyCam S3 Pro is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, allowing it to work with the rest of your smart home devices.
The camera can be used wirelessly thanks to its rechargeable battery and solar panel. Just one hour of sunlight is enough to keep the EufyCam S3 Pro fully charged. Alternatively, you can use a USB-C cable for 24/7 surveillance.
The EufyCam S3 Pro is available now direct from Eufy for $549.99 (about £400 / AU$800). The package includes two cameras and the HomeBase S380 base station, which provides 16TB local storage for your recordings with no need for a subscription.