This is one reason that I don't like these kinds of internet/cloud devices. We have no Siri/Alexa/Google speakers in the house, no internet-enabled camera, etc. We do have an internet enabled thermostat which is about the only item of this kind we have except....a weak spot in our system is we do have "Hey siri" turned on for the iPhones and iPads which, I suppose, is akin to having internet-enabled speakers. I have trusted Apple with privacy issues, but wonder if I need to rethink all of this...
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Though you can use the HomeKit motion area notifications where you define an area and get notified when there's movement there.
I have just bought 4 cameras from Eufy, the eufyCam 2C, and were directly installed in Homekit via the bridge, no other app is necesary. I’m so happy with them.
Yeah but that's not possible on modern devices, where you have to give consent before the port acts as anything but a charger.
That’s not true. Notifications are excellent trhough Homekit by movement, discerning pets from persons perfectly.
It's beginning to seem like the IoT world isn't designed so much for the person who buys the devices as for the companies that make the devices (and anyone who can hack into them).
Are eu f’yng kidding me? 
Yes. I purchased the Logitech Circle View Doorbell from the Apple Store and it worked just using the Home application to set it up. It was very easy and worked like adding a smart plug to the network.
For folks looking for more details, there this thread over in the Eufy Security forums.
If folks haven’t already, you might consider reporting their app to Apple for violating terms of service and incorrectly describing their privacy policy and “Privacy Nutrition Label.”
If folks haven’t already, you might consider reporting their app to Apple for violating terms of service and incorrectly describing their privacy policy and “Privacy Nutrition Label.”
I agree. While I might like the convenience of remote access, I don't think any manufacturer can be trusted. Those that aren't flat-out crooked are still careless and sloppy when it comes to data protection and security.
But note that even a switch our outlet from an unscrupulous vendor may still have a hidden mic or camera. Most of us aren't going to be interested in buying units to tear-down, so we have to rely on reviews from trusted sources, and there aren't a whole lot of them.
Sounds good, in theory, but in this case, the device is using Amazon AWS servers for cloud connectivity. If you block all of the AWS servers worldwide, you stand a good chance of breaking many other things, including web sites you may find yourself accessing.
For whatever it's worth, I can't recall a case of Apple lying to the public about their security/privacy policies. There have been bugs, some with serious consequences, but they were later fixed.
Which is a lot better than Facebook/Meta/Google/Amazon and others who have been caught flat-out lying to the public on various occasions.
the eufy cameras i have (which are the little indoor ones with the AI subject tracking) can be enabled for homekit. you have to do this in the eufy app. they lose some functionality under homekit (lower resolution) but it's fine.
Why can't I find that option in my Eufy app. Maybe my camera doesn't work with it. I have the new smart lock from them with a camera on it. The Video Smart Lock.
Precisely why I block all direct network access at my router after setting up accessories with HomeKit. I’m sure Apple has it’s own leaky data issues though.
Depends on the model. Some have native Homekit support, some don't, and some are said to be coming (which I won't believe it till I see it).
I have my router to block the camera's IP from internet access. Although the Eufy app can't access the live feed, Homekit can. Without the app, you might lose some features, but it's a sacrifice I can take.
not leaked to public, just Chinese gov
