The best HomeKit cameras, compared.
Top pick: eufy Security eufyCam E40 Add-On Camera, Solar Security Camera, Easy set-up Best value: eufy Security eufyCam E40 add-on – Next-highest score, 73, at about £89.99, below Eve Cam and Circle View, with the HomeBase sold separately and HomeKit not confirmed. Updated October 2026.
A HomeKit camera is a security camera you add in the app. It is not a baby monitor, a DVR kit, or a doorbell. You already have an iPhone, and you want clips without a second brand subscription, or a cheap indoor camera that can also appear in. The six amazon.co.uk listings split by recording path. Secure Video needs a HomePod, a HomePod mini or an Apple TV, plus iCloud+. Apple says the last 10 days are kept and encrypted, and the video does not count towards your storage allowance. The eufy and the eufyCam also have a brand app, so a household that is not can still open them there. Clips in when you are out need Secure: a compatible camera, a home hub, and iCloud+. Eve’s listings say the hub and the plan are not in the box. The plan still caps how many cameras you add. A or TV is extra if you do not already own one. iCloud+ and the hub are not added into the hardware score. Its amazon title says weatherproof, the specification says indoor and IP21, ah’s outdoor note keeps the power supply indoors. A new outdoor circuit in England is notifiable under Approved Document P. A USB indoor camera is not that job. Call an electrician if you are fitting a new outdoor circuit or you are unsure about neutral and earth. Do not use the Part P label for Scotland or Northern Ireland. The eufyCam E40 is solar, IP66, and it needs a HomeBase S380 or a HomeBase 2 sold separately. Where the lens points matters as much as the model. Inside your own rooms, data protection usually stays a household matter. If the camera sees a pavement, a shared hall, or next door, the says UK applies: a real reason, no more footage than you need, and a sign. The will not take the camera down for you. Filming staff or tenants sits outside the household exemption. This page is a buying comparison for a camera in your own home. Wi-Fi at the mount is a set-up fact, not a score. Eve says join on 2.4 GHz, with the iPhone on that band during set-up. Logitech’s offline guide says the same, including turning 5 GHz off. The product-security rules ban universal default passwords and require a vulnerability contact and a published update end date. That figure is not the amazon price used here. How to choose is set out in the [HomeKit camera buying guide](/hub/electronic-surveillance/homekit-camera/sub/homekit-camera-buying-guide).
A HomeKit camera is a security camera you add in the app. It is not a baby monitor, a DVR kit, or a doorbell.
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The eufyCam E40 add-on, model T8144, is a 2K solar outdoor camera at £89.99 that needs a HomeBase S380 or HomeBase 2, sold separately, and cannot run alone. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.5 from 200 reviews. Buyers who already own a HomeBase praise a fast add, colour night vision, and solar that held charge through cloudy UK weeks, though one winter pair needed a power-bank top-up. A bullet names Apple HomeKit; a UK review titled “Not compatible with Apple HomeKit” says activity zones grey out after the camera is added back to Home, so Secure Video is not treated as confirmed. The box lists a mounting screw, not the hub. Number plates at 10–15 metres were called unreadable. It is best value on hardware price against the 73 score, not a substitute for Eve’s exclusive Secure Video path.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already own a HomeBase 2 or S380 and want a solar outdoor add-on without a 240 V run.
Less suitable: You have no HomeBase, or you need confirmed HomeKit Secure Video.
Specifications
Common questions
Can the E40 run without a HomeBase?
No. The listing note says the eufyCam E40 add-on requires HomeBase S380 or HomeBase 2, sold separately, and cannot function independently. One UK review that calls it a standalone SoloCam E40 contradicts that note.
Does it work with HomeKit?
A bullet names Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant. A UK review titled Not compatible with Apple HomeKit says activity zones grey out after the camera is added back to Home. Do not treat Secure Video as confirmed.
What is in the box?
Included components is a mounting screw. The HomeBase is not in the box. Power source is solar and batteries required is Yes.
The eufy Solo IndoorCam E220, model T8410, is a USB indoor pan-and-tilt camera at £39.99 that shows 2K in the eufy app and 1080p while using HomeKit. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 from 9,215 reviews, the largest file here, though the review notes include other eufy models so that count is not a pure E220 test. Buyers praise set-up, a stable indoor link, and the 360° follow for a pet or a room. HomeBase is not compatible, which the item highlight states and reviewers who already own an S380 confirm. Local recording on a microSD card is praised; a card is not in the specification block. HomeKit is a second add, capped at 1080p, and a past eufy outage stopped events and HomeKit recording for one long-term user. eufy’s UK page also says indoor only, so the IP65 row is not outdoor permission. It is the top pick because it has the highest score in this set, 79, not because it won a lab test.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a cheap indoor camera that can also appear in Home at 1080p, and you can accept the eufy app for pan and 2K.
Less suitable: You need exclusive Secure Video, outdoor mounting, or a HomeBase camera.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the E220 work with a HomeBase?
The item highlight on amazon.co.uk for B086KZ8X6S says HomeBase is not compatible. Review notes also say it does not pair with an S380 HomeBase.
Is the E220 for indoors, and how is it powered?
The listing says indoor use and corded electric. Batteries required is No. The box lists a USB adapter and a USB cable. The specification also prints IP65; usage is still indoor, and eufy’s UK page says indoor only.
What resolution does the listing state, including HomeKit?
The bullets say up to 2K, and 1080p while using HomeKit. Effective still resolution on the specification block is 3 MP. Night vision is colour, with a stated range of 32.8 feet.
The Eve Cam, model 20ECJ9901, is a USB indoor camera that records 1080p at 24 fps into HomeKit Secure Video, with night vision listed to 5 metres and a 150° field of view. Across 311 amazon.co.uk reviews the line is 3.8, and UK buyers who already own a HomePod or Apple TV praise the Home-app add, the leave-and-return automation, and the lack of an Eve cloud. The same file is blunt about the extras: a hub and iCloud+ are required and not in the box, and one first-time buyer expected a MacBook to be enough. Picture quality is called clear enough for a room, then washed out next to a Logitech Circle View in households that own both. Set-up can fail while the iPhone sits on 5 GHz, even though Eve’s own FAQ allows 5 GHz on this model. Several units go offline until they are power-cycled or re-added, which is why the score already takes three points off. The 220 cm USB lead is in the box; Android is not on the compatible-devices line.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want an Apple-only indoor camera in Home, and you already pay for a hub and iCloud+.
Less suitable: You need Android, or a camera that stays online without a regular reset.
Specifications
Common questions
Does Eve Cam work without a HomePod or Apple TV?
The listing says a home hub (HomePod or Apple TV with tvOS 15) and iCloud+ are required and not included. Live view in Home is the smaller feature; clips when you are out need that hub and plan.
Is Eve Cam indoor only, and how is it powered?
Indoor outdoor usage is indoor. Power source is corded electric at 5 volts. The box lists a USB power supply and a 220 cm USB cable. Batteries required is No.
Will it work with Android?
Compatible devices on the listing are Apple TV, HomePod, HomePod mini, and iPhone. Controller type is Apple HomeKit. There is no Android path in the specification block.
Logitech Circle View, model 961-000490, is a wired 1080p HomeKit Secure Video camera with a 180° view, two-way audio, and night vision listed to 4.5 metres. It is £159.99 with 3.6 from 813 amazon.co.uk reviews. UK buyers like the Home-only QR add, the wide garden view once activity zones are set, and the physical privacy tilt or rear on/off button. The title says weatherproof IP64; the specification says indoor and IP21, and Logitech’s outdoor note keeps the power supply indoors with the cable routed through the wall. Repeated disconnects dominate the UK reviews, including a unit four feet from the access point that was later thrown away. Voltage 220, wattage 3600, and 128 GB SD on the listing are catalogue noise, not facts used here.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a wide, Home-only indoor camera, and you will keep the power brick inside.
Less suitable: You need a camera that stays online, or a true 240 V outdoor floodlight.
Specifications
Common questions
Is Circle View indoor or outdoor?
The specification says indoor outdoor usage indoor and waterproof rating IP21. The title and a bullet say weatherproof IP64. The usage line says amateur, inside, outside. Leave that conflict visible.
Does it need a second app?
Controller type is Apple HomeKit. The title names HomeKit Secure Video. UK reviews describe Home-only set-up with a QR code and no Logitech app.
What is in the box?
Included components is Camera. The title also says a wall-mounting bracket is included. Voltage 220, wattage 3600, a 5-inch screen, and 128 GB SD are listing rows, not treated as shoppable facts.
The black Eve Outdoor Cam, model 20ECA8101, is a 240 V floodlight camera that records 1080p into HomeKit Secure Video, with a 157° view, two-way audio, and a dimmable floodlight. The amazon.co.uk line is 3.5 from 593 reviews, shared with the white ASIN, so that count is one sample. When the link stays up, UK buyers like the 10-day history and the lack of an Eve cloud. The table prints IP65; Eve’s FAQ and the white sibling print IP55, and UK reviews include water in the housing after heavy rain. Wi-Fi dropouts and glitchy playback appear even when the phone shows a decent signal. Wiring uses 240 V terminals, and Eve’s FAQ asks for neutral and earth; a new outdoor circuit in England is notifiable. Audio and picture are called weak for about £200 by more than one UK review.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You already have a HomePod or Apple TV, a 240 V point with neutral and earth, and you want an Apple-only floodlight on your own wall.
Less suitable: You expected USB outdoor power, a proven weather seal, or an Android viewer.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the black Eve Outdoor Cam weatherproof?
The specification block on this ASIN says waterproof rating IP65 and indoor outdoor usage outdoor. UK reviews on the listing include water in the housing after heavy rain. The white sibling table says IP55.
What power and wiring does the listing state?
Power source is corded electric at 240 volts. The box lists a mounting kit and connection terminals. Batteries required is No. Eve’s FAQ asks for neutral and earth.
Are the 593 reviews only for the black camera?
No. The white ASIN B0BMVT99GF uses the same 3.5 from 593 customer reviews line. Do not add the counts.
The white Eve Outdoor Cam is the same 20ECA8101 floodlight as the black listing, at £216.00 instead of £200.46, with IP55 on this table rather than IP65. The customer reviews line is the same 3.5 from 593, so there is no second test. Secure Video, 1080p, 157°, two-way audio, and the dimmable floodlight match the black page. Eve’s FAQ also states IP55, which agrees with this table and disagrees with the black one. UK reviews in that shared file still describe water after heavy rain and cameras that drop off Wi-Fi. You still need 240 V terminals, a hub, and an iCloud plan, none of them in the box. Pay the extra only if you specifically want white; the score stays 55.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the white 20ECA8101 and already have the wiring, hub, and plan.
Less suitable: You hoped white meant a drier or more reliable camera than black.
Specifications
Common questions
How does the white Eve Outdoor Cam differ from the black one?
Both are model 20ECA8101. This ASIN is white at £216.00; the black ASIN is £200.46. This table says IP55; the black table says IP65. The customer reviews line is the same 3.5 from 593.
Does it need a hub?
Yes. The bullets say a HomePod or Apple TV with tvOS 15 and an iCloud plan are required and not included.
Is two-way audio listed?
Yes. The feature bullets name two-way communication with a built-in microphone and speaker. Alert type on this ASIN is motion only.
Scores follow the method dated 19 October 2026. They use the amazon.co.uk listings in this set, review notes from those listings, Apple’s UK iCloud+ and Secure Video pages, Eve’s Outdoor Cam FAQ, Logitech’s Circle View offline note, and eufy’s UK E220 page. This is not a lab test. The black and white Eve Outdoor Cam share one 3.5 from 593 review line, so that count is used once. The top pick is the highest score. Best value is the next-highest score at a hardware price below Eve Cam and Circle View, after the HomeKit-compatibility deduction and the missing HomeBase.
Amazon evidence
30%Star rating on amazon.co.uk, then a deduction when the count is small, when the same review file is printed on two colour ASINs, or when the visible reviews name other models.
Listing fit
35%Exclusive HomeKit Secure Video with a stated hub and iCloud+ scores for an Apple-only household. A HomeKit mode at 1080p beside a brand app scores for a cheap indoor view, then loses points if 2K is sold as the Home picture. A 240 V floodlight scores for a driveway wall, then loses points when the IP line conflicts and the hub is not in the box. A solar add-on scores for IP66 and local storage, then loses points when HomeKit is named and a UK review denies full compatibility, and when the HomeBase is sold separately.
Review outcome
20%UK reviews that finish an indoor add, a floodlight install, or a HomeBase join score higher than a large file of disconnects, water in the housing, or a star line that mixes other cameras.
Value
15%Shelf price in GBP against a camera a UK buyer can actually use in Home. A low price does not score here when the HomeBase is missing from the box. iCloud+ and a HomePod or Apple TV are not added into the hardware score.
Choose the recording path before the resolution. Secure Video keeps clips in Home and needs a hub and iCloud+. A HomeKit mode beside a brand app is a different job, and the Home picture may be 1080p even when the box says 2K. Then decide who else must watch, where the lens points, and how the camera is powered. Prices below are amazon.co.uk shelf prices from 19 October 2026.
A HomeKit camera in this comparison is a security camera you add in the Apple Home app. It is not a baby monitor, a DVR kit, or a doorbell. The six amazon.co.uk listings dated 19 October 2026 split into two recording paths. Eve Cam, both colours of Eve Outdoor Cam, and Logitech Circle View are HomeKit Secure Video only. They have no Android path. The eufy IndoorCam E220 and the eufyCam E40 also have a brand app, so a household that is not Apple-only can still open them there.
Live view is the smaller feature. Clips in Home when you are out need a HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV, plus iCloud+. Eve’s listings say both are required and not in the box. A MacBook is not that hub.
The bullets say up to 2K, and 1080p while using HomeKit. The IP65 row is not outdoor permission. eufy’s UK page says the E220 is indoor only. HomeBase is not compatible.
The listing says the add-on needs a HomeBase S380 or HomeBase 2, sold separately, and cannot run alone. A bullet names HomeKit. A UK review denies full compatibility. Do not treat Secure Video as confirmed.
The first split is where the clips go. Eve Cam, both Eve Outdoor Cam colours, and Logitech Circle View are HomeKit Secure Video only. You add them in Home. There is no Android path on those listings. Clips when you are away need a home hub and iCloud+. The hub is a HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV. Eve’s pages say the hub and the plan are not in the box. Apple says the last 10 days are kept and encrypted, and the video does not count towards your storage allowance.
Who else must watch comes next. Eve and Logitech have no Android path. eufy also has its own app. A household with only Android phones should not buy Eve or Circle View. Pet owners who can accept 1080p inside Home are the E220 buyer. Flat dwellers who want Eve Cam or the E220 should ask before they drill. Power follows the mount. Eve Cam and the E220 are USB plug-in. Circle View is wired.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You already pay for a HomePod or Apple TV and iCloud+, and you do not need Android. Eve Cam is the exclusive Secure Video indoor camera here, USB powered, at about £126.05, with 3.8 from 311 reviews. The hub and the plan are not in the box.
You can accept 1080p inside Home and use the eufy app for pan and 2K. The IndoorCam E220 is the top pick on this score, at about £39.99, with 4.4 from 9,215 reviews. That file names other eufy models. HomeBase is not compatible.
You already own a HomeBase S380 or HomeBase 2 and you want to avoid a 240 V run. The E40 add-on is best value on hardware price, at about £89.99. A UK review denies full HomeKit compatibility, and the HomeBase is not in the box.
In these six amazon.co.uk listings the eufy IndoorCam E220 has the highest score, 79, from 4.4 stars and 9,215 reviews, at about £39.99. That is a listing score, not a lab result, and the review file names other eufy models. Home shows 1080p, not the 2K of the eufy app. Best value is the eufyCam E40 add-on at 73 and about £89.99, below Eve Cam and Circle View, after a deduction because a UK review denies full HomeKit compatibility and the HomeBase is not in the box. Eve Cam, Circle View, and both Eve Outdoor Cam colours sit lower on disconnects, an IP conflict, or water and Wi-Fi notes. The white outdoor camera uses the same 593-review line as the black one.
eufy Security eufyCam E40 add-on
Next-highest score, 73, at about £89.99, below Eve Cam and Circle View, with the HomeBase sold separately and HomeKit not confirmed.
Editorial
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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