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eufy Security Outdoor SoloCam S230(S40), Solar Wireless Security Camera, Battery Camera, Integrated Solar Panel, Spotlight Camera, 2K, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Monthly Fee, Motion Only Alert
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Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor Security |
Brand | eufy Security |
Model Name | SoloCam |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Special Feature | Lighted |
About this item
- Forever Power, Solar Style: Sunlight each day is enough to continuously power SoloCam S230, so you never have to worry about changing the battery. And when the sun sets, the built-in battery keeps the juice flowing.
- Light Up the Night: The ultra-bright 600-lumen spotlight switches on as soon as motion is detected, shining a light on any unwanted guests, while the color night vision picks out details in the darkness up to 8 meters away.
- The Key is in the Detail: Capture every event that occurs around your home in ultra-clear 2K resolution.
- No Hidden Costs: SoloCam is a one-time purchase. There are no monthly fees or hidden costs. Everything is done on-device for complete security and transparency.
- Relevant Recordings: The built-in AI ensures SoloCam S230 only records when a person is present, rather than an animal.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Night vision | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Motion detection | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 3.8 | 3.7 | — | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | EufyHome | EufyHome | EufyHome | EufyHome | EufyHome | 3link-HY |
power source | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Battery Powered,Solar | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
video resolution | 2K | 2K | 2K | 4k | 2160p | 1080p |
wireless tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Protruding | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
alert type | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | Motion Only | — | Motion Only |
number of channels | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
low light technology | Night Color | Night Color | Night Color | Starlight | Starlight | Night Color |
Product Description
Forever Power, Sustainable Security
Just 2 hours* of direct sunlight each day is enough to continuously power SoloCam S230 with its integrated solar panel, so you never have to worry about changing the battery. And when night rolls up or a rain shower strikes, the built-in battery keeps the juice flowing.
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See Detailed 2K HD
See exactly what's happening around your home in crisp 2K high-definition video.
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Built-In Smart Detection
S230's built-in AI is 5× faster than the cloud, and you get it included—all for no monthly fee.
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Speak Commands
Use Alexa or the Google Assistant to keep tabs on SoloCam when your hands are full, anywhere.
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Customized Activity Zones
Only receive important alerts. Set up to 2 activity zones to cover the vital areas of your home.
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Know What's Happening
SoloCam S230 learns as it goes, improving accuracy to 99% and reducing false alarms.
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Customer Reviews
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Monthly Fee
| No | No | No | No | No | No |
Battery Life
| 4-Month Battery, Solar Power | 1 Year / Forever Power | 3 Months Battery,Solar Power | 6 Months | 3 Months Standalone | 3-Month Battery, Solar Power |
Local Storage
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Video Resolution
| 2K | 4K | 2K | 4K | 2K | 3K |
Spotlight
| 600 Lumens, Adjustable | Yes | NO | Yes | No | Yes |
Color Night Vision
| Yes | Yes | No (Infrared Only) | Yes | No (Infrared Only) | Yes |
Field of View
| 130° | 135° | 135° | 135° | 135° | 135° |
Alexa/The Google Assistant
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Alexa/GVA |
Human/Face Detection
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi Connection
| 2.4 GHz Only | - | 2.4 GHz Only | - | 2.4 GHz Only | 2.4 GHz Only |
1. Does SoloCam S230 support Apple HomeKit?
No, it supports Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, but it doesn’t currently support HomeKit.
2. How does storage work? Does SoloCam S230 support HomeBase2? Can I use cloud storage or NAS/RTSP?
SoloCam S230 is a standalone battery camera, and all videos can be stored locally on the camera. HomeBase2 and NAS/RTSP are not currently supported, but there will be a supported version in the future.
3. How do I set up SoloCam S230 in the eufy Security App?
Please use SoloCam S230 to scan the QR code in the eufy Security app to link with your account.
4. What's in the box?
eufy Security SoloCam S230, USB-C Charging Cable, Screw Mount, Screw Pack, Quick Start Guide.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.35 x 4.49 x 1.97 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
ASIN | B098X8XZFS |
Item model number | T81241W1 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #194 in Bullet Surveillance Cameras |
Date First Available | July 8, 2021 |
Manufacturer | eufy |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
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Customers like the image quality, and ease of setup of the security camera. They are mixed on charging, motion detection, performance, connectivity, value, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the security camera. They mention that it delivers a clear image to their cell phone, the footage is much sharper and nicer than the Google camera, and the night time picture quality and sensitivity are good. The video quality is fantastic, and it's easy to use. The S40 has a lot to offer, including great resolutions, motion detection, and high quantity color video. However, some customers report that the camera fogs up often in their humid climate.
"...They looked good. Insofar as the mounts, visually I found item to be barely up to task - they looked cheap or like a hastened afterthought...." Read more
"...’s data transmission/video streaming to be fast, smooth and with clear footage, even at night particularly when changed (in app) from default B&W to..." Read more
"...The 2K camera is clear and crisp, night vision is very good, the spotlight is bright..." Read more
"...From its exceptional image quality to its intelligent motion detection and seamless wireless capabilities, it has redefined what I expect from a..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the security camera to be easy. They mention that the design is cool, the app is good and easy to use, and the camera is easy to mount. Some appreciate the convenience and function of the product.
"...The camera is so easy to set up and install ...." Read more
"...Installation is dead simple and the app is mostly intuitive..." Read more
"...included all the necessary mounting hardware, and the process was so straightforward that even a beginner would feel comfortable installing it...." Read more
"...The app is very easy to navigate. The cameras have local SD storage with more storage available via the cloud for a fee...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the security camera. Some mention that it performed well while it worked, functions flawlessly, and has no issues at all. Others say that it's virtually useless, stops working, and is not reliable.
"...But beyond that in the street where our vehicles park, it struggles. I HAD use use supplemental IR lighting in certain areas to get usable imagery...." Read more
"...has redefined my perception of home security cameras with its outstanding performance, sleek design, and user-friendly experience...." Read more
"...The bracket included is cheap, thin, weak with a tiny ball socket that wobbles, doesn’t catch and hold to allow for positioning the camera’s angle,..." Read more
"...Had no issues at all even caught a thief once! And his shameful return of my stolen possession 😂..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the charging of the security camera. Some mention that it recharges very well, while others say that it depletes 30% charge everyday. Some customers also report that the battery won't hold charge even when it's charged by cable.
"...I was out of town for a month over the holidays and the battery use was barely depleted...." Read more
"...are not as advertised, are defective, don't solar charge or hold a charge well, recording of activity is sporadic and limited in size to mere..." Read more
"...Integrated solar charging is great and cheaper than adding their stand alone panel to a different cam..." Read more
"...Built to withstand the elements, the SoloCam S230 boasts a rugged construction that has weathered rain, wind, and varying temperatures without a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the security camera. Some mention that they are pleased with the quality, charging, light, applications on the phone, and that they have very good cameras with high quality videos. However, others say that it totally went offline and that it constantly went offline due to a defect.
"...In short the the S40 is a very good outdoor cam if you have the right need for it...." Read more
"...Right from the moment I opened the box, I was impressed by the attention to detail in the packaging and the clear setup instructions...." Read more
"...Insofar as the human detection AI, it is not perfect. Sometimes it misses people altogether. Oftentimes it mistakes cattle for humans...." Read more
"...models with only a single activity area to specify, the S40 cameras are much better and more flexible..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the motion detection of the security camera. Some mention it's very good and can distinguish between general motion and human motion. They say it records virtually any motion and has the ability to fine-tune alerts. However, others say that it't the best and it just senses all motion.
"...I could not access events using the app 2) Camera sporadically picked up movement 3)..." Read more
"...motion detected gathers the most reliable evidence as it records virtually any motion...." Read more
"...The motion detection isn't the best either...." Read more
"...Customizable activity zones, sensitivity, brightness, schedules, so you can really dial it in how you want..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the security camera. Some mention that it was easy to set up and connect to their wireless network, while others say that it hasn't been connecting good and hasn’t been working well. Some customers also mention that the camera has trouble connecting to a guest WiFi network and that the connections drop and re-attach.
"...I could not access events using the app 2)..." Read more
"...WIFI connection quality is very important, so even in that open full sun area, the camera needs a good connection to your router/ mesh..." Read more
"...The wireless setup was seamless, and the camera has maintained a stable connection to my network since day one...." Read more
"Initial setup was good. It did have trouble connecting to a guest wifi network (which is where I usually put all these types of items)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the security camera. Some mention it's a great product for the price, worth the purchase, and has second-to-none quality. However, others say that the price doesn't justify the cheap quality of the total package, and that the camera is not worth the money long term.
"...live in an age where such technologies exist for consumers at a reasonable price. It works as intended more often than not...." Read more
"...The bracket included is cheap, thin, weak with a tiny ball socket that wobbles, doesn’t catch and hold to allow for positioning the camera’s angle,..." Read more
"...Integrated solar charging is great and cheaper than adding their stand alone panel to a different cam..." Read more
"...This is a great product for the price." Read more
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Mechanically speaking: Upon receiving my cameras, I found them to be well assembled of high quality components. They looked good. Insofar as the mounts, visually I found item to be barely up to task - they looked cheap or like a hastened afterthought. The nylon lock washers all had loose fitting threads that felt like they're ready to strip when tightening. It was a dicey step in the mounting process. This was the case on all three cameras I bought. The base of the mount is thin and easily cracks when tightening the screws, so be careful. Regardless, the mount did not allow the camera's aim to move in recent 65 mph winds! I was surprised.
The 2K picture is very good (not great) and clear once the cameras are fully "awake". They do not enlarge well. When the cameras are awoken out of their slumber, the picture quality sucks until it finally clears up. This wake up time varies from just a second or two, to a very irritating many seconds. Sometimes you only get just a few seconds of usable "footage" of an offense, and if the sleepy camera hasn't cleared up the image enough, the offense is not well captured. One of the greatest things of the 2K quality are the family videos that occur whilst everyone is behaving naturally. Verses everyone posing, putting on the forced smile or locking up from camera shyness. That alone is good reason to get one. Be advised, it'll also show the world the bald spot on top of your head that you didn't know was there.
The IR night vision covers our small yard very well at night - about 35 feet. But beyond that in the street where our vehicles park, it struggles. I HAD use use supplemental IR lighting in certain areas to get usable imagery. People walking laterally to the camera are rather blurry in very low to no light conditions. Note, I have the white spot light turned off. The color vision works well as dusk or dawn get underway. I am pleasantly surprised by the level of color captured when things are in that in between zone, between daylight and night time.
My biggest PERSONAL disappointment is not having the ability to take still photographs with it. Just videos.
The date/time stamp is white. Therefore if the date/time stamp are in a portion of the image that covers a white building or sky, it cannot be seen at all during certain times of the day. Too bad the stamp did not give options for color and/or shadow effects for better clarity.
Insofar as the human detection AI, it is not perfect. Sometimes it misses people altogether. Oftentimes it mistakes cattle for humans. Sometimes, even trees, a watering pail, or even a closed umbrella. One day, I had a hundred videos of a "human" that was a watering pail with an top opening resembling a smile. So I had to move the pail. Nonetheless, I am happy that I now live in an age where such technologies exist for consumers at a reasonable price. It works as intended more often than not. And for the price, I am very happy.
Insofar as when "motion" detection is selected, it will detect any motion within the selected sensitivity setting and within the "activity zone" that you select. Using motion detected gathers the most reliable evidence as it records virtually any motion. HOWEVER, that leaves you with the task of going through allot of videos. If you chose not to go through the videos and do a mass delete because you don't think anything happened, you could be sorely wrong. We have found people acting truly mental or even criminal when we didn't think anything happened.
Occasionally, a video disappears when "downloading" to be put on another drive. Such was the case this morning when I had a large spider that looked like it was "Zip Lining" from my eaves, across the lawn, and onto my car in the street. That video disappeared during downloading. Like other infrequently lost videos, it wasn't important, but it was really cool. I think spiders invented Zip Lining.
Having said all that, I'm certainly not going to hyper criticize a technology so new - consumer technology that it wasn't attainable just a few years ago. Therefore, I heartily give it a 5. A couple more years down the road, it'll be comparatively obsolete like everything else in consumer technologies. But for the here and now, I well pleased with my affordable and high quality Eufy S40 cameras.
The camera is so easy to set up and install . Fortunately I have a workaround for 2.4 GHz frequency devices like this camera; particularly when using a dual band router like Nighthawk, which offers both 2.4 & 5 Wi-Fi networks, but doesn’t have the capability to select one or the other when installing 2.4 devices. The fix is to go outside with the device until your phone goes from 5 to 2.4 (long range) and the device immediately connects – like the Eufy S40 did. I find the Eufy’s data transmission/video streaming to be fast, smooth and with clear footage, even at night particularly when changed (in app) from default B&W to color. The Eufy app offers a lot of features, some of which I initially found difficult to locate like; the function to designate specific areas for the camera to pick up. I was able to figure out everything due to the plethora of support videos offered by Eufy. The lag-time is minimal (delay from real time) at around 2 seconds; which is better than my high end Ring cameras. Last of all, this camera’s built-in solar panel provides impressive battery life. I was out of town for a month over the holidays and the battery use was barely depleted. Overall, this camera is the closest thing to "plug & play and walk away" worry free. A great camera that I highly recommend and a company offering superb support; again a shout out to Thomas!
Addendum: I meant to include the following: if you receive a replacement camera make sure to remove the defective camera from the app before attempting to add the new one.
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No monthly subscription
You can view live picture from a desktop or laptop
The battery lasts and the solar panel does a good job of topping it off. Not much sun in winter so will see how long it lasts.
Cons: you can’t view events on desktop or laptop unless you have a cloud subscription.
There’s a bit of ghosting for night videos of animals or people.
Overall a decent camera, bought it on sale so definitely a good purchase. Still on the fence on whether to buy more for my property as this is the first winter since I purchased it.
Definitely worth considering!
Overall, I am pleased with the purchase and the quality of the product.
Battery life is really bad. (Not much of charging from sun unless direct sun all day)
Only work for 3days If you are in canda winter.
You have to take this down charge for that.
Over a 1 year and half battery is died and can't charge.
Emailed service center ' warranty is over so nothing they can do, I need to buy a new one from them with 15% off' :)
Never buy product from this companies again.
Bad warranty and quality. Looks good on the paper work side
I got this unit as the front of my house is almost always in constant sun and I had planned on buying the optional solar panel for my existing Eufy Camera. "Thankfully" my existing Eufy camera battery decided to stop holding a charge, so I decided to buy the S40.
The built in solar panel has been awesome on this camera. It has only dipped below 100% on 2 occasions when we had 2-3 days of overcast/rain. It jumps back up to 100% as soon as there's a sunny day. Theoretically, I should never have to charge this camera. Winter will be the real test with both a cold battery and fewer sunny days.
Where my complaints begin are with the motion detection. I followed the installation instructions and set the camera at a height of about 8 feet and the proper angle. I have the motion detection sensitivity set to 100% and "all motion" set in the settings. Unfortunately, I've been alerted by neighbours asking If I happened to have a different angle of a certain incident or person/car that's driven by or stopped. And I've gone to check the recordings at the time they said only to find nothing at all. I live on a relatively active street with families walking their children/pets all day. And some days I would just 1 or 2 recordings. Usually of my car leaving the house in the morning, and returning in the evening. It's impossible that not a single car or person passed my house within a 10 hour period.
For some reason, the motion detection will not reach the street in front of my house no matter what I try. I'm able to get to the end of my driveway, but the sidewalk seems to be where the detection ends. Sadly, the camera doesn't offer much purpose if it can't capture the sidewalk or the street in front of my house.
On the plus side, there are constant updates being pushed to the camera. I'm hoping it's a software limitation and not a hardware limitation and that it'll some day be rectified.
Overall, the image quality is excellent, the night vision is perfect. The included LED spot light works well and the alarm is loud as heck.
If it captured 100% of the motion in front of my house, It would be a perfect camera!