I’ll admit it—I’ve always wanted a little robot sidekick. Maybe it’s the Star Wars fan in me, maybe it’s the fact that I trip over my actual pets more often than I care to admit. So when the Enabot Ebo Air 2 rolled into my living room, looking like a cross between a security cam and Wall-E’s younger cousin, I knew I was in for some fun. What I didn’t expect was how quickly this rolling ball of tech would sneak into my daily routine—and occasionally crash into my coffee table.
This isn’t just a toy. The Ebo Air 2 is pitched as a smart home companion, part pet camera, part security robot, part “aww, that’s cute” gadget. Think of it as a Roomba that doesn’t clean your floors but stares at you with a blinking LED eye while livestreaming 1080p video to your phone. Intrigued? Let me take you through my week with it.
Living With the Ebo Air 2
The first thing I did when unboxing the Enabot Ebo Air 2 was let it loose in my apartment like a proud new pet owner. Within minutes, it was rolling around, bumping into my couch, and startling my cat—who promptly gave it the same death stare she reserves for vacuums.
Controlling the Ebo Air 2 is surprisingly intuitive. Through the companion app, you get a live camera feed and a joystick-style interface to drive it around. The experience feels like playing a remote-control video game, except the stakes involve not running over your dog’s tail.
Over a few days, I used it in different scenarios. While working from home, I set it to “patrol mode,” and it zipped around the apartment at random intervals, sending me short clips whenever it detected motion. At night, I propped it near the door as a pseudo-security guard, half expecting it to yell “Intruder alert!” in a robot voice. (Sadly, it just records quietly and sends push notifications—less dramatic but more useful.)
Travel was where it really surprised me. I left town for a weekend and used the app to check in on my pets. Watching my dog snooze on the couch through a rolling robot instead of a static security cam felt oddly reassuring. And when I used the two-way audio to call her name, she tilted her head in confusion like I had just invented teleportation.
How It Actually Works (In Plain English)
The tech behind the Ebo Air 2 is straightforward but clever. Imagine a security camera that’s mounted on wheels instead of a wall. It streams live video in 1080p, has night vision for low-light snooping, and includes motion detection so it can alert you when something moves.
The magic trick is mobility. Unlike a Nest Cam or Ring Doorbell, you don’t have to pick one corner of your house and hope it covers the right angle. The Ebo Air 2 can roll into any room, peek under beds, or follow your dog into the kitchen. It connects via Wi-Fi, so as long as you’ve got a decent network, you can control it from anywhere in the world.
Battery life? Around two hours of active use in my testing, which is enough for patrols and random check-ins. When it’s low, it drives itself back to its charging dock—sometimes gracefully, sometimes like a drunk Roomba trying to find its way home.
Quirks, Flaws, and the Occasional Faceplant
As much as I enjoyed my time with the Ebo Air 2, let’s be clear: it’s not perfect. For one, the wheels aren’t built for thick rugs or uneven flooring. Watching it try to mount the shag carpet in my bedroom was like watching a toddler attempt a rock climb. Spoiler: it didn’t make it.
The camera quality, while decent at 1080p, won’t replace a dedicated security cam. It’s fine for monitoring pets or checking if you left the stove on, but don’t expect cinema-level sharpness. The night vision works, but everything looks like a 2002 camcorder recording of a ghost hunt.
Then there’s the app. It works, but the UI feels like it was designed by someone who really loves buttons. Too many menus, too many icons, and sometimes a lag that makes driving the robot feel like you’re operating a Mars rover with a three-second delay.
Also, let’s talk about noise. The Ebo Air 2 isn’t loud, but it’s not stealthy either. When it rolls across hardwood floors at night, it sounds suspiciously like someone wearing squeaky sneakers. Not exactly the silent security guardian you might want at 2 a.m.
The Competition: Where Does It Stand?
The Enabot Ebo Air 2 isn’t the first rolling robot camera, but it’s one of the more polished ones I’ve tested. Compared to stationary cameras like the Nest Cam or Wyze Cam, it offers flexibility and personality, but loses points on simplicity and video quality.
Against its predecessor, the original Ebo Air, the new version feels smoother, with better battery management and more reliable connectivity. That said, if you already own the first-gen model, the upgrade isn’t life-changing—it’s more refinement than revolution.
Rivals like the Moorebot Scout offer similar features, but the Ebo Air 2 has a friendlier design. Where the Scout looks like a piece of lab equipment, the Ebo has charm. It’s not just a tool; it’s a little character rolling around your home. That personality goes a long way when you’re deciding which robot you want living with you.
Should You Buy the Enabot Ebo Air 2?
Here’s the thing: the Ebo Air 2 isn’t a must-have gadget, but it is a delightfully weird one. If you’re a pet owner who travels often, it makes sense. Being able to check in, interact, and even follow your pets around offers peace of mind that a static camera can’t. It’s also a fun conversation starter—everyone who visited my apartment wanted to play with it.
But if you just need basic home security, a standard camera will do the job better and for less money. The Ebo Air 2 is more of a lifestyle gadget—a quirky blend of pet-sitting assistant, mobile nanny cam, and robotic buddy.
After a week of testing, I found myself oddly attached. Not because it’s perfect (it isn’t), but because it has personality. When it trundled back to its dock after a patrol, I caught myself saying, “Good job, little guy.” That’s not something I’ve ever said to my Ring camera.
So, should you buy it? If you’re tech-curious, love gadgets with character, or just want a rolling robot to spy on your pets, the Enabot Ebo Air 2 is worth considering. It won’t change your life, but it might just make it a little more fun—and isn’t that what good gadgets are supposed to do?