eufy-original eufy Security Security & Privacy Scorecard

eufy-original eufy Security

com.oceanwing.battery.cam | Version 6.0.03_21739 | Analyzed: 2026-03-26

What This Means for You

Camera feeds and device data travel over connections that may not fully protect home footage on unsecured networks. Usage data is reported to Firebase and the Tuya IoT platform. Personal information and activity within the app are handled with several unresolved data protection issues that place user privacy at risk.

Recommendation: Use With Caution

Best For: Home security camera monitoring
Avoid If: Users who store sensitive footage on shared networks

Key Findings

Data Security - 4 findings (2 critical, 1 high, 1 medium)

Network Security - 6 findings (2 critical, 2 high, 2 medium)

Code Safety - 0 findings

Privacy - 1 finding (1 medium)

Privacy Concerns

What Data is Collected

The app collects device identifiers, usage patterns, and behavioral data generated during use of the app. This information supports analytics, error tracking, and core service functionality.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Data is shared with the following third-party services:

• ThingSmart/Tuya IoT Platform - Core device communication and cloud infrastructure
• Firebase Analytics - Usage and behavioral tracking
• Firebase Crashlytics - Crash and error reporting
• Firebase Cloud Messaging - Push notification delivery
• Firebase Realtime Database - Cloud-based data storage
• Google Maps SDK - Location and mapping features
• Google ML Kit - On-device processing for intelligent features
• RxAndroidBLE - Bluetooth device communication
• MMKV - Local data storage

Understanding the Scores

Positive Security Features

• Data collection practices are minimal, limiting the amount of personal information gathered during normal use.
• Third-party data sharing is well-controlled, with strong limits on how much information is passed to outside parties.
• User controls over data and privacy preferences are robust, giving users meaningful choices about their information.

Areas for Improvement

• The app's connections for transmitting camera footage and device data have significant weaknesses that increase the risk of exposure on shared or public networks.
• Data transmitted between the app and its cloud services lacks adequate protections, leaving home footage and personal data at greater risk on networks outside the home.
• Several data handling practices within the app do not meet current standards, putting personal information at greater risk than necessary for a product handling home camera footage.

About This Analysis

This scorecard reflects automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. Findings represent the state of the app at the time of analysis and may not reflect changes introduced in later versions.

App Details

• App Name: eufy-original eufy Security
• Package ID: com.oceanwing.battery.cam
• Version: 6.0.03_21739 (build 21739)
• Analysis Date: 2026-03-26