eufy Security HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3),eufy Edge Security Center, Local Expandable Storage up to 16TB, Product Compatibility, Advanced Encryption,2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Monthly Fee

The Eufy Security HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3) is a fantastic addition to my home security setup. I love how easily it integrates with my Eufy cameras—installation, configuration, reasonable wifi coverage, and daily use were all straightforward. The system is responsive, reliable, and offers great local storage without subscription fees. I highly recommend this device for anyone building or expanding a Eufy smart security system.

I should note, that I am only a week into usage after my purchase and setup/install of the cameras and Homebase. If anything collapses and my cameras assist Skynet in the takeover on August 29, 2025, then I'll update later.I ordered the S380 Homebase to accompany three Eufy S340 Solocams. Then I ordered a Samsung 870EVO 1TB SSD. Hooking up the Homebase was a simple as a) installing the app on my iPhone 15Pro Max. b) plugging the ether-net cord into my router and then into the Homebase c) plugging the Homebase into a power source and d) following the instructions in the app to gain access to the Homebase and the cameras (pushing the sync button, scanning the QR codes on the base and cameras).I cannot vouch for anyone else's experience, as I have only mine, but the walk-through on the app was straightforward and worked easily. I had no issue getting the Homebase to recognize my router and then getting the Homebase to recognize the cameras. Even after I accidentally turned off the power to it, it was nothing more than ensuring that it was plugged back in. Less than two minutes later, all cameras were communicating with the Homebase again and I could run through the menus and playbacks without a problem.Installing the extra storage drive - on the face of it - was super easy. Just unplug the base, attach the drive and slide it back into the base. The Homebase recognized my SSD right away (Use the app to check the status and whether or not it 'sees' it), and all I had to do after that was format it. Boom, I have enough storage I won't have to worry about it for an extended period.Again, I cannot speak to anyone else's issues, but my set up and experience so far has been seamless. I do wonder if firmware updates have resolved some of the issues other folks experienced. So far so good and I have no complaints at the moment. I do believe that having your router centrally located in your home will help with connectivity. Also, I noted that by simply moving the Homebase out from BEHIND a TV and instead to the left of it and thus closer to two cameras, connectivity improved immediately for one camera. Knock on wood, ALL three cameras are solidly connected.This system was a relatively easy choice for me. I had two people I trust recommend it. It was on par with or a little less than other brands with similar capabilities and features (Nest, Ring, Arlo). There is no subscription fee and with the ability to dramatically upgrade storage, you likely will never need cloud storage if you're just using it for home security (I would say a business might have different needs). Not having to pay a subscription fee will (albeit slowly) offset the cost of the system and SSD I purchased.

The eufy HomeBase S380 is a solid upgrade for any eufy Security system. I love that it supports expandable storage up to 16TB, and the advanced encryption gives peace of mind. Setup was smooth, and it works flawlessly over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Best part? No monthly fees. It integrates perfectly with my other eufy devices — highly recommended if you're building a smart home security setup!

I think this is a great add on for my Eufy floodlight camera for saving my videos. With just a 2TB drive and lots of recordings during the day I still had plenty of storage space. The videos pull up pretty quickly and run very smoothly from the home base. I do not notice any lag or degradation of video quality with it either which is very impressive. I will say that the facial recognition is more of a gimmick than a real thing. Most the time it just calls me human instead of recognizing me showing my picture. You have to be pretty close to the floodlight for it to notice me or my wife. It does recognize my dogs as pets which is impressive. Maybe other Eufy cameras work better for this. All in all I am very happy with it. I will also say that the ease of use for the homebase is also very good. We will see how it holds up.On a side note the only thing I would not recommend is using a Crucial BX500 2TB drive for storage. The drive died in just over 20 days with very minimal use. I could understand if it was being written over and over again but it was not even 20GB written of the 2TB. The drive was pretty warm coming out of the homebase so maybe heat killed it. I am replacing it with a Samsung 870 SSD to see how that goes.