How do you set up a Eufy IP camera with HomeBase?
Set up your EufyCam in 5 steps
Note: do you have a camera without a base station, such as the Floodlight? You'll find an explanation for this at the bottom of this article.
- Step 1: charge the battery and connect the base station
- Step 2: download the Eufy app
- Step 3: set up the base station
- Step 4: add cameras
- Step 5: choose the recoding mode
Step 1: charge the battery and connect the base station
To start, charge the battery of your wireless Eufy Camera. This way, the rest of the setup will go smoothly. Connect the base station of the EufyCam to the modem of your provider. You can do this by connecting the network cable to the yellow connector on your modem. Next, connect the main station to the power grid. When the light of the home base turns blue, you're ready to continue.
Step 2: download the app
While the base station boots, install the Eufy app. You can find the app in the app store of your smartphone or tablet. Once it's installed, you have to create an account. When you're done, you can log in and start the setup.
Step 3: install the base station
In the Eufy app, tap 'Add Device'. Select 'HomeBase', which is the top option. This way, you add the base station. Is your main station fully booted? Tap and hold the 'Sync' button for 2 seconds. The base station will let you know that it's ready for setup. Tap 'Next' and the app will connect with your HomeBase. This can take a few minutes. Finally, you can give your main station a recognizable name.
Step 4: add cameras
After the main station is set up, tap 'Keep adding devices'. Choose 'Eufycam' to add the camera. Next, tap the 'Sync' button on top of the camera until you hear a sound. The app will now connect to your camera. This may take a while. Did it find the camera? Give it a name, such as 'Garden'. Repeat these steps to add additional cameras.
Step 5: choose the recording mode
The app gives you 2 options for the camera mode. Choose 'Optimal Battery Life' if you want the battery to last longer. The camera will record for a shorter time. The built-in battery lasts about a year as a result. Don't want to miss anything? Choose 'Optimal Surveillance'. In this mode, the camera records up to 1 minute. This way, you can be sure that you don't miss anything.
