This new Eufy home security camera uses AI to add color to night vision
Eufy just announced the EufyCam S3 Pro, a smart security camera that can see color in the dark thanks to AI.
Even the best security cameras usually have to compromise when it comes to low light. They can use an infrared (IR) camera to record images in black and white, or they can use a spotlight to illuminate the room. This allows the camera to record in color, but may disturb people and pets.
The EufyCam S3 Pro gets around this problem using what the company calls MaxColor Vision technology, which reproduces footage filmed at night in color. This is what a Eufy spokesperson said The edgethe S3 Pro promises “everyday visuals, even in pitch-black conditions, without the need for a spotlight.”
The Verge’s testing of the product at IFA shows that the S3 Pro’s ability to see color in the dark sounds very impressive. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy wrote: “A camera was placed in a completely dark room, sending video to a monitor outside, where I could see everything in the room as if it were daytime.”
The camera can also use AI to distinguish between people, animals, packages and vehicles – and even identify people who visit regularly.
Color in the dark
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 the rechargeable battery and solar panel. According to Eufy, just one hour of sunlight is enough to keep the EufyCam S3 Pro fully charged. Alternatively, you can use a USB-C cable, which allows 24/7 monitoring.
The EufyCam S3 Pro is available now directly from Eufy for $549.99 (about £400 / AU$800). The package includes two cameras and the HomeBase S380 base station, which provides 16 TB of local storage for your recordings without the need for a subscription.
