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+ Sharp 4K image quality with solid night vision for real identification, not just vague silhouettes

+ PoE wired setup is stable and powers cameras over a single cable, no Wi‑Fi dropouts or batteries

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HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3),eufy Edge Security Center, Local Expandable Storage up to 16TB, eufy Security Product Compatibility, Advanced Encryption,2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Monthly Fee

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