This article guides you through the key features, functionalities, and settings of your Eufy HomeBase Professional S1 to maximize your security system’s capabilities.
1. Face Management
Enable facial recognition and management for connected Eufy cameras.
How It Works:
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Captured Faces: Faces detected by Eufy cameras will appear in the Face Management section of the Eufy app. Tag faces to teach the AI to recognize individuals for future monitoring.
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Upload Pictures: Upload photos from your device to add to Face Management. These are stored locally on the HomeBase (not in the cloud).
2. AI Empowerment
Leverage advanced AI capabilities built into the HomeBase hardware for faster processing and privacy.
Key Features:
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Human Detection: Accurately identifies humans in camera footage.
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Vehicle Detection: Detects vehicles within the camera’s field of view.
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Pet Detection: Distinguishes pets from humans to reduce false alerts.
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Self-Learning AI: Continuously learns facial/body features to improve recognition accuracy over time.
3. Storage
Built-in & Expandable Storage Options:
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Built-in Storage: ~32 GB (varies slightly based on firmware size).
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Expandable Storage: Support for up to 16 TB via USB-connected HDD/SSD.
4. Video Archive
Export recordings for backup or review.
How to Export:
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Insert a USB drive into the HomeBase’s USB port.
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Navigate to Video Archive in the Eufy app.
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Select the desired recordings and save them to the USB drive.
Notes for using the Video Archive Function
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Use the USB port on the HomeBase Professional for video archiving
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Support FAT32 and exFAT format extend USB drive or HDD, exFAT is recommended
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Support the time-selecting option
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Don’t unplug the USB drive during video archiving
5. Power Manager
Monitor and manage the backup battery of your HomeBase.
Features:
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Battery Prediction: Estimates remaining battery life based on activity levels.
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Battery Health: Displays battery capacity compared to its original state (lower health = shorter runtime between charges).
6. Data Manager
Configure network connectivity for your HomeBase Professional S1.
SIM Card Activation: Pre-installed and ready to use without activation.
7. Audio Settings
Customize HomeBase alarm behavior triggered by cameras/sensors. Notifications about cameras/sensors connected to the HomeBase must be set up separately in the Eufy app.
Settings:
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Alarm Volume: Adjust the volume to your preference.
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Alarm Duration: Default is 30 seconds (cannot be modified).
Procedures:
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Click on HomeBase Professionalfessional→
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Click on ‘gear’ icon →
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Audio setting
Note: All data stored locally on the HomeBase remains private and is not transmitted to the cloud. Ensure that firmware updates are regularly applied for optimal performance.
