Eufy’s ExpertSecure E10 smart home security system pairs the company’s cameras with a base station and an assortment of sensors to help you monitor your home. It’s compatible with most of Eufy’s indoor and outdoor cameras, video doorbells, and smart locks, and it offers up to 16TB of local storage, AI-powered search and object detection, dual-band Wi-Fi, cellular backup, and battery backup. Professional monitoring isn't yet available but will be later this year. At $999.99 for a nine-piece system, it’s a bit more expensive than similarly configured DIY options from Ring and SimpliSafe, both of which offer professional monitoring and have earned our Editors’ Choice award. That said, the E10 is a smart choice if you already use other Eufy devices for home security.

Design and Components: A Modular System Built Around a Powerful Base Station

The ExpertSecure E10 system we tested includes the Homebase Professional S1 base station, one E10 keypad, one E10 key fob, one E220 Indoor Cam, one S340 SoloCam Outdoor, one Video Doorbell C30, one E20 motion sensor, and two E20 door/window sensors. All sensors are pre-paired with the base station before shipping.

Eufy also offers E10 systems that come with PoE (power over Ethernet) bullet or turret-style cameras, or you can buy an S1 base station and build your own system.

S1 Base Station: Brains, Storage, and Backup in One

The S1 base station is the system's brain. It measures 8.6 by 4.7 by 6.6 inches (HWD) and has a white finish with textured accents. The front of the S1 has a 120dB alarm siren and an LED indicator that shines solid blue when the station is properly connected to the internet, solid red when it is disconnected from the internet, flashes red when trying to connect, and flashes red and blue during a firmware upgrade.

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The rear panel holds a variety of I/O ports, including Ethernet, Type-A USB, HDMI video, USB-C, four PoE ports, a power port, and a SIM card slot for cellular backup. Back here, you’ll also find a speaker, a sync/alarm off button, and a reset button. The back panel can be opened by removing four screws, providing access to a removable hard drive tray and a SATA port for local storage (up to 16TB), and a bracket for an optional AI Core card that Eufy claims will offer enhanced AI-powered threat assessment and alerts (at the time of this review, the AI Core card and pricing details are not available).

Inside are 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi radios, a 4G LTE cellular radio, an 8-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of EMMC storage. A 96Wh internal battery supplies up to 24 hours of power in the event of an outage. The S1 can accommodate up to 16 battery-powered cameras, up to 4 PoE cameras, and up to 34 sensors. Built-in AI features include face, human, vehicle, and animal detection, as well as EufyCare GPT, which provides detailed alert notifications. In terms of smart home integrations, the S1 works with the Alexa and Google voice assistants but does not support IFTTT applets or Apple HomeKit.

Sensors and Accessories: Solid Sensor Coverage With Long Battery Life

The entry sensors can be used on doors and windows and are easily installed with double-sided tape or mounting screws, both included in the box. The sensor measures 2.9 by 1.0 by 0.8 inches (HWD), and the magnetic component measures 2.9 by 0.5 by 0.8 inches. The sensor is powered by a single CR123A battery rated to last up to five years before needing replacement. A bypass button on the front temporarily disarms the sensor, and an LED flashes blue when the sensor is triggered or red when the battery is low.

The E20 motion sensor measures 3.3 by 2.3 by 1.8 inches and uses passive infrared technology. It has a range of 26 feet and a 90-degree detection angle, and is powered by a single CR123A battery that lasts up to five years. The sensor can be installed using double-sided tape or mounting screws, both included.

The keyfob has an IP65 weatherproof rating and measures 2.2 by 1.3 by 0.2 inches. It has away, home, SOS, and disarm buttons and a clip for attaching it to a lanyard or keychain. It is powered by a CR2032 battery and has an LED that flashes red twice when a button is pressed and flashes red every 60 seconds when the battery is running low.

The keypad is wireless and has buttons for numbers 0 through 9, home/away mode, enter and back, custom mode, and siren off. A motion sensor is embedded near the top of the keypad, and along the top edge are panic, sync, and reset buttons. Along the bottom edge is a USB-C charging port for the internal battery. The keypad has a range of around 656 feet from the base station.

Cameras and Doorbell: Integrated Surveillance With Smart Detection Features

The battery-powered Video Doorbell C30 features a 2K camera that records video when the button is pressed or when motion is detected. It has a black finish, an IP65 weatherproof rating, and measures 5.7 by 2.0 by 1.2 inches (HWD). The front of the device holds a doorbell button with an LED ring, a motion sensor, a microphone, and an ambient light sensor. Around back, there's a microSD card slot for local video storage, a speaker, a USB-C charging port, and a Sync button. The C30 uses a built-in 5,000mAh battery rated to last up to six months (depending on usage) before requiring a charge.

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Add-on component pricing is a bit more costly than what you’ll pay for Ring Alarm Pro and SimpliSafe devices. Additional Eufy motion sensors go for $34.99 each, compared with $29.99 each for both Ring and SimpliSafe. Eufy entry sensors are $29.99 each, exceeding those from SimpliSafe ($14.99) and Ring ($19.99). Eufy offers several other components, including water and freeze sensors, smoke alarms, smart locks, smart lighting, and numerous indoor and outdoor cameras.

For now, the ExpertSecure E10 is strictly a self-monitored system, which means you’ll have to alert authorities in the event of a break-in, fire, or other emergency. That said, Eufy will offer professional monitoring options in the near future, though pricing and availability dates are not yet available at the time of this review.

App Experience: Intuitive Controls With Deep Customization Options

The E10 uses the same mobile app (available for Android and iOS) as other Eufy devices. It appears in the Security section of the home screen with separate panels for each component. The panels display the component name and its current status (online, closed, or open), and camera panels display the last captured image. Tapping any sensor panel opens a list of activities (motion detected, opened, closed), while tapping any camera panel takes you to a screen where you can view a live stream, play recorded video, view event thumbnails, manually record video, and take snapshots. Tap the gear icon in the upper-right corner to access audio, motion, and video settings.

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The E10 system will record video on any camera when a sensor is triggered. Simply tap the HomeBase panel, select a mode (armed, away, or disarmed), select a sensor, and choose which cameras you want to start recording when the sensor is triggered. Here you can also configure geofencing settings so the system switches modes when you leave and arrive home.

Back at the home screen, there are five buttons at the bottom. The Home button takes you back to the home screen, Events opens a screen with a list of all events, and Service opens a screen where you can subscribe to a Basic protection plan ($4.99/month, $49.99 /year) that extends your warranty and offers 400MB of 4G cellular data for backup connectivity. Tap the Smart button to create groups to control multiple devices at once, and tap Shop to browse and buy Eufy cameras, floor cleaners, lawn mowers, and more.

Installation: Hassle-Free Setup With Minimal Guesswork

As previously mentioned, all E10 sensors are paired with the S1 base station at the factory, which makes installing the system fast and easy, but you’ll have to download the app and create an account to get started. I opened the app, tapped Add Device on the home screen, and selected the HomeBase Professional from the Security list. I tapped Set Up HomeBase, selected my home, and followed the instructions to connect the HomeBase to my router and power it up. When the LED turned blue, I tapped Next and used my phone’s camera to scan the QR code on the bottom of the device. The S1 was immediately recognized, so I pressed the Sync button to add it to the app. After a quick firmware update, I gave the S1 a name and tapped Activate Devices. Following the on-screen instructions, I removed each entry sensor, placed it near the HomeBase, and pulled the battery tab, at which point each sensor was automatically added to the system. I repeated this with the motion sensor and moved on to the keypad.

To set up the keypad, I powered it up using the included USB-C charging cable, tapped Add Device in the app, and selected the keypad from the list of Alarm devices. I pressed the sync button when prompted, and the keypad was immediately added to the system. I gave it a location and created a PIN code to complete the installation. Setting up the key fob was also easy: I selected it from the Alarm device list, pressed the SOS button for 2 seconds, and it was added.

To install the SoloCam S340, I tapped Add Device and selected the camera from the list. I scanned the QR code on the bottom, selected Connect to HomeBase Professional, and pressed the Setup button. I entered my Wi-Fi credentials, gave the camera a name, and moved on to the other cameras. I followed the same process for installing the E220 Indoor camera and the Video Doorbell C30 and mounted the cameras in their assigned positions. With the sensors, cameras, and doorbell all paired and mounted, I was ready for testing.

Performance: Fast Alerts and Reliable Automation in Daily Use

The E10 worked flawlessly in testing. Entry and motion sensor alerts arrived instantly on my phone, and the cameras never failed to record when a sensor was triggered. Moreover, when the outdoor camera’s spotlight was activated, the voice assistant repeatedly said, “Stop, you are being recorded,” as it scanned the area using the pan-and-tilt mechanism.

The keypad and keyfob were both very responsive, and geofencing worked as intended, switching to away mode when I left the house and back to disarmed status when I returned home. Intelligent notifications and face recognition also worked perfectly. The S1’s siren was adequately loud and could be heard throughout my one-story home.