EBO Air 2: A Smarter Way to Keep an Eye on Things at Home
The EBO Air 2 looks like a toy. It isn't. It's a small, treaded robot with a 2K camera, built-in mic, and speaker that can quietly roll around your home while streaming live video to your phone. It's designed to help you check in on pets, people, or just the house itself without being stuck in one spot like a typical camera.
This version adds a few smart upgrades over the original EBO Air and SE. The camera now has a wider field of view with 137 degrees diagonal, 115 degrees horizontal, and 60 degrees vertical. The video quality is sharper, and the upgraded night vision helps it see more clearly after dark.
It still fits under most furniture, and the tread design helps it handle low obstacles and gentle slopes without tipping over. You can drive it manually from the app or schedule it to patrol on its own. There are two movement modes: Steady for slow and quiet and Sport for something quicker and more responsive. Built-in sensors help it avoid bumping into things, and it's durable enough to hold up against curious pets.
There's more personality this time, too. You can customize the robot's face with dot-matrix expressions. Depending on how you set it up, it can wink, smile, or flash emoji-style lights. It's a small touch, but it makes it feel more like a companion than a tool.
One of the most valuable features is how it handles alerts. If EBO detects motion, it starts recording and sends a notification to your phone. You can watch in real-time, talk through the mic, or listen in with clearer audio thanks to upgraded noise cancellation.
If you have pets, it goes a little further. There's a built-in laser pointer, sound effects, and a few preset movement patterns meant to catch your pets's attention. You can activate those manually or from anywhere using the app. Since the video is stored locally, you don't need a subscription just to rewatch something funny your pet did.
Privacy is a clear priority. One tap on the app shuts off both the camera and mic. You can share access with other family members or a pet sitter and set full or limited permissions.
The EBO Air 2 comes in three glossy colors: Dove White, Robin Pink, and Jay Blue. It's about the size of a grapefruit and blends in easily on a desk or shelf when it's not on the move. If you want something more interactive than a fixed camera and a little more playful, this one's worth a look.
