How to Set Up Your Eve Outdoor Cam

15-25 minutes

What You'll Need

  • Eve Outdoor Cam
  • iPhone or iPad with Apple Home app
  • Existing outdoor light fixture with AC power
  • Neutral wire and ground wire connection
  • HomeKit setup code (on wall plate and manual)
  • Home hub for HomeKit Secure Video (HomePod or Apple TV)

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. Check Wi-Fi Coverage: Before installation, hold your iPhone at the mounting location. Ensure strong 2.4GHz Wi-Fi signal.
  2. Turn Off Power: Switch off the circuit breaker for the outdoor light you're replacing.
  3. Remove Old Fixture: Disconnect and remove your existing outdoor light.
  4. Mount Wall Plate: Install the Eve Outdoor Cam wall plate. Connect wires (hot, neutral, ground).
  5. Attach Camera: Mount the camera to the wall plate in an upright position (microphone/speaker facing down).
  6. Restore Power: Turn the circuit breaker back on. The status LED should turn on.
  7. Open Eve App: Launch the Eve app, go to Settings > Add Device.
  8. Scan HomeKit Code: Scan the HomeKit code from the wall plate or manual. Keep this code safe.
  9. Configure HomeKit Secure Video: Set up recording preferences with your iCloud+ subscription.

Key Features

  • 1080p video with infrared night vision
  • Integrated floodlight (1800 lumens)
  • HomeKit Secure Video with end-to-end encryption
  • Motion-activated recording and lighting
  • Two-way communication
  • 100% privacy - no cloud required for local features
  • IP55 weather resistance

Troubleshooting

  • Must be upright: Camera must mount upright with speaker facing down to prevent water damage.
  • 2.4GHz required: Connect your iPhone to 2.4GHz during setup. Can switch back to 5GHz after.
  • Enable Bonjour/Multicast: Ensure these are enabled on your router for HomeKit devices.
  • Factory reset: Push and hold reset button with paperclip for 10 seconds until LED blinks red.
  • iCloud+ required: HomeKit Secure Video recording requires an iCloud+ subscription.