Anker Eufy’s Security Kit Offers First-Time Free Face Recognition. Here’s What Else I Liked

Most face recognition or familiar face tech requires a subscription, usually around $20, to enable — or a pricy DIY setup if you want to do your own platform work, which is out of reach for most users.

Anker Eufy is at the forefront of companies offering localized, free AI features like face recognition, without fees or worries about sending biometric data to the cloud.

Note that you don’t need the full security system to get this kind of face recognition.

I’ll again remind buyers that the Anker Eufy Essential kit includes a smaller hub that won’t support free face recognition unless you upgrade.

It gets much better if you’re willing to add a camera, and is one of the only ways to currently get free face recognition if you’re willing to upgrade the hub, too.