- name
- eufy
- description
- Control eufy smart home devices including cameras, doorbells, and robot vacuums
- category
- smarthome
eufy Skill
Overview
Enables Claude to interact with eufy for managing security cameras, video doorbells, robot vacuums, and other smart home devices with local storage focus.
Quick Install
curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/eufy/install.sh | bashOr manually:
cp -r skills/eufy ~/.canifi/skills/Setup
Configure via canifi-env:
# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash
canifi-env set EUFY_EMAIL " [email protected] "Privacy & Authentication
Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.
Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)
If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:
- Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
- Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
- Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password
Option 2: Environment Variables
If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:
canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.
Capabilities
- View camera feeds and recordings
- Control robot vacuum cleaning
- Manage video doorbell settings
- Check device status and battery
- Configure motion detection
Usage Examples
Example 1: Camera Check
User: "What did the eufy camera record today?"
Claude: I'll check your eufy HomeBase for today's recorded events.Example 2: Vacuum Control
User: "Start the eufy robot vacuum"
Claude: I'll start a cleaning cycle on your eufy RoboVac.Example 3: Doorbell Events
User: "Show me recent doorbell rings"
Claude: I'll check your eufy doorbell for recent visitor events.Authentication Flow
- Navigate to mysecurity.eufylife.com via Playwright MCP
- Click "Log In" button
- Enter eufy credentials
- Handle 2FA if enabled
- Maintain session for subsequent requests
Error Handling
- Login Failed: Retry authentication up to 3 times, then notify via iMessage
- Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
- 2FA Required: Wait for code via email
- Rate Limited: Implement exponential backoff
- Device Offline: Check HomeBase connectivity
Self-Improvement Instructions
When encountering new UI patterns:
- Document eufy Security app changes
- Update selectors for new layouts
- Track new product features
- Monitor HomeBase updates
Notes
- Local storage with HomeBase
- No monthly fees for basic features
- Alexa and Google compatible
- Anker company product line