Home security cameras watch your house. The Enabot EBO Air 2 Plus FamilyBot does something a little different: it inhabits it.
Priced at $400, the EBO Air 2 Plus blends a mobile security camera, telepresence robot, AI companion, and family communication hub into a single package. It patrols autonomously, streams 3K video, tracks people and pets, displays your face on its animated eye screens during video calls, and even chats using ChatGPT-powered AI.
It’s one of those products that’s difficult to categorize because it isn’t trying to compete directly with traditional smart home cameras. Instead, it’s focused on creating a stronger sense of presence when you’re away from home. After spending time with it, we came away impressed by just how successfully it delivers on that goal.
Design & Build Quality
The EBO Air 2 Plus is compact, rounded, and sits low to the ground on a tracked-wheel drivetrain that gives it a distinctive appearance. The design is immediately approachable, feeling more like a small robotic companion than a security device.
Its defining feature is the pair of animated eye screens mounted on the front. These displays serve as the robot’s face, showing expressive animations during normal operation and displaying live video of whoever is calling in during two-way video sessions. The eyes can follow movement, display custom images, and even show the time, giving the robot a surprisingly lifelike personality without feeling overly gimmicky.
Available in Lunar White, Nebula Purple, and Orbit Grey, the EBO Air 2 Plus looks modern enough to blend into most homes.
Build quality is solid throughout. The chassis feels durable, the wheels grip well on hard flooring and carpet, and navigation proved reliable during everyday use. The robot can handle slopes up to 15 degrees and obstacles up to 10mm tall, allowing it to navigate thresholds, rugs, and the occasional charging cable without much trouble.
The included charging dock is compact and unobtrusive. Auto-docking uses infrared guidance and worked consistently throughout testing.
Setup
Setup requires the Enabot app, an Enabot account, and a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi connection. From unboxing to first patrol, the entire process took less than 15 minutes.
One feature families will appreciate is multi-user support. Multiple household members can access the robot simultaneously, each with their own permissions and access controls. Parents can establish time restrictions and manage privacy settings directly within the app.
Patrol route creation is simple. Drive the robot through a desired path once, save it, and EBO can replay the route autonomously whenever needed. Up to ten patrol routes can be stored, and scheduled patrols can be configured to run automatically.
Camera & Video Quality
Video quality is excellent, producing some of the clearest footage we’ve seen from a robot in this category. Live streams remain smooth over a stable connection, while recorded footage stored on the included 32GB microSD card captures plenty of detail.
Night vision performance was equally impressive. Whether monitoring a dark hallway or checking in on a sleeping child, the camera maintained clear visibility without excessive grain or blur.
The standout capability, however, is Enabot’s two-way video implementation.
When initiating a video call through the app, your face appears directly on the robot’s eye screens inside the home. Rather than simply speaking through a camera mounted on a shelf, you’re effectively represented by the robot itself. Children, elderly family members, and even pets can see you while you see them.
That seemingly small difference creates a far more personal interaction than a traditional smart camera.
Features & Performance
Auto-tracking worked reliably throughout testing, following both people and pets as they moved through rooms. Our dog noticed the robot almost immediately and spent a good portion of the first day cautiously shadowing it around the house.
The built-in ChatGPT-powered AI chat feature was surprisingly entertaining. EBO can answer questions, tell stories, respond conversationally, and interact with children using various voice effects. While it won’t replace a dedicated smart assistant, it adds a playful dimension that helps distinguish the robot from purely surveillance-focused products.
Battery performance was solid. The integrated 5,000mAh battery consistently delivered a full day of moderate activity, including patrols, video calls, monitoring, and AI interactions. When power ran low, the robot automatically returned to its charging dock without intervention.
Adaptive sleep modes help extend runtime during periods of inactivity, reducing unnecessary battery drain.
Smart Home & App Experience
The Enabot app serves as the command center for everything. Patrol scheduling, privacy controls, access management, video playback, notifications, and robot settings are all managed from a clean interface that remained stable throughout our evaluation.
Privacy controls deserve particular mention. The camera and microphone can be disabled with a single tap, and access rights can be customized for individual users.
Local storage is included thanks to the pre-installed 32GB microSD card, which means footage can be stored without requiring a subscription. Optional cloud storage is available for those who prefer off-site backups.
One area where EBO feels somewhat isolated is broader smart home integration. There is currently no advertised compatibility with Alexa, Google Home, or Apple Home ecosystems. This is very much an app-first experience.
Value
At $400, the EBO Air 2 Plus occupies an unusual position in the market. When viewed purely as a security camera, it’s expensive. Viewed as a mobile telepresence robot with autonomous navigation, AI interaction, pet tracking, two-way video communication, and subscription-free local storage, the pricing becomes much easier to justify.
There also aren’t many direct competitors. Most smart cameras remain stationary, while most telepresence robots cost significantly more.
The EBO Air 2 Plus effectively creates its own category somewhere between smart home device and family companion robot.
Verdict
The Enabot EBO Air 2 Plus FamilyBot isn’t for everyone, and maybe that’s why it works.
People looking for a simple security camera can spend far less. Those looking for genuine interaction, remote presence, and a more engaging way to stay connected with family members, pets, or elderly relatives will find something genuinely unique here.
The combination of 3K video, face-on-screen communication, autonomous patrols, AI-powered conversation, reliable auto-tracking, and subscription-free local storage creates an experience that feels far more personal than traditional home monitoring.
For the right household, the EBO Air 2 Plus isn’t just watching the home. It feels like it’s part of it.
