Confirm compatibility
Check controller model, available port/channel, storage, firmware and PoE topology before ordering or entering the roof.
System application assessment
Approved only with the right housemate.
This PoE Cam E40/T8P00 is not the separate battery eufyCam E40/T8144. It needs Ethernet PoE, compatible control and a configured storage path. No controller is included.
NVR S4Compatible controller/recorder route / sold separately
NVR S4 MaxCompatible controller/recorder route / sold separately
HomeBase Professional S1Current eufy list marks T8P00 supported / sold separately
Application declined: standalone Wi-Fi, HomeBase 2, HomeBase 3/S380 or an unsupported third-party NVR. Confirm current controller firmware, PoE topology and storage requirements.
The night-before timeline
Somebody has receipts.
The household's panic clean lasts one evening. Correctly configured continuous recording can cover the whole day without waiting for a motion alert to decide which part matters.
REMINDER FOUND. Inspection email was beneath fourteen takeaway offers.
OVEN OPENED. Archaeological period established as "previous tenant".
CEILING FAN. Ladder fetched. Optimism formally withdrawn.
E40 CONTINUES. Compatible storage, power and settings permitting.
Contains determination, microfibre cloths and the last clean sponge in the Southern Hemisphere. No compatible NVR included.
Photo evidence / three useful frames
The condition report with pixels.
Sharp footage is not a legal time machine, but it is considerably more useful than "I'm pretty sure that dent was already there."
3840 x 2160 through a 4K single lens, with 20 fps listed on eufy support.
Marketed 122-degree field of view. Aim it during installation; this camera does not mechanically pan or tilt.
Five-times digital zoom for closer review of recorded detail, not an optical or PTZ mechanism.
EVIDENCE BOUNDARY: detail depends on distance, lighting, motion, angle, compression and installation. No camera guarantees identification, event capture or a particular legal or insurance outcome.
Inspector's feature findings
Things that actually pass.
Unlike the rangehood filter, the E40 passed on the first attempt.
One cablePoE carries power and video data through suitable Ethernet.PASS
Night modesStarlight colour, spotlight colour and infrared, with HDR listed.PASS
RecognitionPerson, vehicle, pet and stranger categories, subject to system and software.PASS
Two-way audioFull-duplex talk with AI noise-reduction support.PASS
Visible/audio responseWhite, red-and-blue warning lights and siren functions where configured.PASS
PTZ movementNone. This is a fixed-position bullet camera.NOT INCLUDED
Entry condition report / parcel edition
New camera. The carton moved out.
New No Box means a new and unused PoE E40 camera separated from a genuine eufy kit, supplied with all standard functional boxed contents in protective non-retail packaging, without an individual retail carton. It is not refurbished, Manufacturer Renewed, Open Box or used.
1x eufy PoE Cam E40T8P00/T8P00121-family add-on camera.
1x mounting bracketAttached camera mounting hardware.
1x screw packIncluding wall anchors.
1x waterproof cover packFor the Ethernet connection.
1x Ethernet cableConfirm the supplied cable length before installation.
1x Quick Start GuidePrinted setup guide.
CONDITION, REPEATED: new and unused, kit-separated stock with all standard functional contents except the individual retail carton. Protective packaging can show ordinary repacking or handling marks.
Installation inspection checklist
Four tasks before the agent arrives.
Plan the real route
Choose the covered area and compliant cable path. Measure the full run with service loops, not the straight line seen from the kitchen.
Pull and protect
Use suitable Ethernet, seal the connection, add a drip loop and follow local outdoor and in-building cabling requirements.
Adopt and tune
Connect, add the camera, aim the fixed view, then configure recording, zones, alerts, night mode, audio and warning responses.
Cable-distance note: eufy's NVR guidance specifies Cat5 or Cat6 and up to 100 metres for a direct run. Longer arrangements require an appropriate powered PoE-switch topology. Cable quality, conductor type, PoE budget, surge protection and local rules still govern the job.
Schedule 4K / product clauses
The lease you should actually read.
Everything material, before money changes hands or somebody drills a hole.
Brand / modeleufy PoE Cam E40 / T8P00 / T8P00121 family
ConditionNew No Box / new and unused / complete boxed-version contents minus retail carton
TypeFixed-position PoE bullet camera / add-on camera
Resolution4K UHD / 3840 x 2160 / 8MP / 20 fps listed
Lens / viewF1.6 / 2.8 mm / marketed 122-degree field of view / 5x digital zoom
Power / dataPoE Ethernet / one suitable run carries both
Recording24/7 capability through compatible controller and configured storage
Night / HDRStarlight colour / spotlight colour / infrared / HDR listed
Audio / responseFull-duplex two-way audio / AI noise reduction / lights and siren functions
WeatherIP67 in eufy's product bullets; one official panel says IP65; see note
Smart assistantsAmazon Alexa and Google Voice Assistant listed / Apple HomeKit not listed
Required controlCompatible NVR S4, NVR S4 Max or HomeBase Professional S1 / sold separately
Not compatibleStandalone use/Wi-Fi / HomeBase 2 / HomeBase 3/S380 / unsupported third-party NVR
Weatherproofing remains an installation task. Seal the connector correctly, use a drip loop and suitable cable entry, and follow local requirements. A camera rating does not establish the protection of a badly sealed cable joint; follow the installation instructions.
Follow-up from the property manager
Questions marked urgent at 4:58.
Can the E40 work by itself?
No. It needs a compatible separately sold controller, suitable PoE cabling and configured storage.
APPLICATION GATE: no compatible controller means no complete working camera system.
Does HomeBase Professional S1 work?
Yes, according to eufy's current compatibility list. PoE Cam E40/T8P00 is marked supported. Confirm the current S1 setup, PoE, storage and firmware requirements.
CURRENT RECORD: older E40 product copy may still call NVR S4 the exclusive route.
Does HomeBase 2 or HomeBase 3 work?
No. They are not supported routes for this PoE camera. Do not confuse T8P00 PoE Cam E40 with T8144 battery eufyCam E40.
Is a controller included?
No. NVR S4, NVR S4 Max and HomeBase Professional S1 are separate products. This parcel contains the kit-separated camera and its standard boxed accessories.
What cable length is supplied?
Check first. Confirm the cable length supplied with this parcel before ordering. A different permanent cable length or route may be required for the installation.
Does it record continuously?
It supports 24/7 recording through a correctly configured compatible controller and storage path. Power, storage, firmware and settings matter.
Is it a PTZ camera?
No. It is fixed-position. The listed 5x zoom is digital, not mechanical pan, tilt or optical zoom.
Is a monthly subscription required?
No monthly cloud subscription is required for the listed core functions. Footage records to compatible local controller storage. Optional services and future feature changes are separate.
What does New No Box mean?
New and unused kit-separated stock with all standard functional boxed contents in protective non-retail packaging, without the individual retail carton. Not renewed, refurbished, Open Box or used.
What warranty applies?
CamGuard provides a 12-month in-house warranty for covered faults. It is not a eufy manufacturer warranty and sits alongside Australian Consumer Law rights.
How do shipping and returns work?
Australia Post Express is included free on every order, with no minimum spend. Same-day to one-business-day dispatch is typical from Townsville; busy periods can take longer. WA buyers should usually allow 2-4 business days. Local pickup is available.
Message CamGuard first for a return or remedy so we can direct the quickest correct path. ACL rights always apply.
Will the agent inspect the top of the fan?
Nobody knows. That uncertainty is what gives the ceiling fan its power. The fictional rental inspection on this page is not included with the camera.
PARODY: no real property, agent, tenant or inspection event is depicted.
Bond-quality clarity
CamGuard documents the important bits.
Genuine eufy stock, Australian support from Townsville and no mystery about condition, contents or compatibility. Ask before ordering if your controller setup is unclear.
A short compatibility check beats installing a cable route for the wrong HomeBase.
Genuine stockAuthentic eufy product; new and unused.
12-month warrantyCamGuard in-house coverage plus ACL rights.
Australia Post Express is included free on every order, with no minimum spend.Typically dispatched same day to one business day.
Real supportMessage us first for compatibility, a return or remedy.