eufy Skill

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 | bash

Or 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:

1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. 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

1. Navigate to mysecurity.eufylife.com via Playwright MCP
2. Click "Log In" button
3. Enter eufy credentials
4. Handle 2FA if enabled
5. 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:

1. Document eufy Security app changes
2. Update selectors for new layouts
3. Track new product features
4. Monitor HomeBase updates

Notes

• Local storage with HomeBase
• No monthly fees for basic features
• Alexa and Google compatible
• Anker company product line