Eufy is a smart home brand launched by Anker Innovations in 2016. Its headquarters are in Shenzhen, China. Its main products include security surveillance cameras, robot vacuum cleaners, smart lighting, and other smart home IoT products. eufy's products are primarily sold globally through online platforms and offline retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy. [1]
eufy entered the smart home market in 2016. eufy initially launched robot vacuum cleaners, especially the RoboVac series, competing with well-known brands such as iRobot. By 2020, the brand had expanded into home security systems, smart lighting, and health devices such as smart scales. Products include the personal 3D texture UV printer EufyMake E1 launched through Kickstarter,NVR security system S4 Max, and eufy SpaceView. [2] [3] [4]
In 2022, eufy faced scrutiny after it was revealed that some security camera data was uploaded to cloud servers, which contradicted the company's claims of local storage. The brand has apologized and updated its policies, but trust issues remain. The controversy highlighted the data security challenges facing smart home devices and sparked scrutiny from regulators. An update to eufy's website reaffirmed its commitment to privacy, emphasizing local storage and end-to-end encryption, which may help rebuild trust. [5] [6]