eufy Security HomeBase 3 (S380): features, specs and who it suits

The eufy Security HomeBase 3, also sold as the HomeBase S380 (model T8030), is a hub that connects compatible eufy Security cameras and devices and stores their footage locally. Instead of sending every clip to a cloud service, it keeps recordings on hardware in your home, and it adds AI recognition and an alarm siren to the system.

What a hub does

A security hub sits on your home network and acts as the central point for the devices connected to it. Compatible eufy Security devices link to it, and you monitor them together through the eufy Security app. eufy describes this as a unified system for watching the whole home. Because the hub handles storage and analysis, individual cameras typically need less on-board capacity.

Local storage

The hub has 16GB of built-in storage, and eufy says it can be expanded to 16TB. It promotes this as local storage with no monthly subscription needed for the hub's core features. As a general guide, how long footage lasts depends on the number of cameras, the video quality and how often they record, so larger storage means a longer history. Check the manual for the supported drive types and how to install them.

BionicMind AI

eufy says its BionicMind AI delivers 99.9% facial recognition accuracy, so the system can recognise friends and family and flag unfamiliar faces, alongside smart AI tracking. That figure is the brand's own claim, and real-world performance can vary with lighting, angle and distance. Facial recognition also involves personal data, so look at the privacy settings and any local laws on recording people.

Encryption and privacy

eufy describes dual-layer protection using AES-128 and RSA-1024 encryption, with data accessible only to the user. In general terms, AES encrypts the data itself, while RSA is commonly used to protect the keys. Keeping footage on a local device is a design choice some people prefer for privacy reasons.

Siren

The hub includes a 100dB alarm siren. eufy says motion detected by AI tracking on connected devices can trigger the alarm automatically, for an immediate response and as a deterrent. Think about where the hub will sit, since a siren inside the house will be heard best nearby. Check local rules on alarm volume.

Connection and size

The hub uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It weighs 1.5 lb (about 0.7 kg). The size shown in the listing's dimensions line looks like packaging dimensions, so check the manual for the actual unit size.

What to check before you buy

• Which eufy Security cameras and devices are compatible with this hub, and how many it supports.
• Your Wi-Fi band: this hub uses 2.4 GHz.
• Where you'll place it, and whether it needs a wired network connection.
• What storage you'll add for the history you want, and which drives it accepts.
• Which features require the app or particular cameras, such as facial recognition.
• Local rules on recording, facial recognition and alarms, and your household's privacy preferences.

The short version

• A local security hub for compatible eufy Security devices, controlled from one app.
• 16GB built-in storage, expandable to 16TB.
• BionicMind AI with 99.9% facial recognition accuracy, as claimed by eufy.
• AES-128 and RSA-1024 encryption and a 100dB siren.
• Connects over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.

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