Customers consistently note the excellent camera quality, long battery life, and ease of use of the SoloCam S40. The solar panel is a frequently praised feature, enabling convenient and continuous operation. While some users experienced issues with notifications and concerns about water resistance, the positive feedback on features like night vision, motion detection, and the spotlight significantly outweighs the negative comments. The built-in storage, eliminating subscription fees, is another highly valued aspect.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great outdoor security camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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The battery on the camera last for a long time. It does not record 24/7, it only records when motion has been detected. Notifications to the phone are inmediatly. Great quality for a security camera.
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This is an initial impressions review as it has been operational for 3 days now.
I've been shopping for 2 years to find exactly the right security solution and eufy Solocam S40 is it! It was nice to be able to buy just one so I could try it out and add more later if I liked it.
- solar powered, no wires or battery that needs manual recharging
- uses WIFI, no hub, or cables
- local storage, no monthly fee
On taking it out of the package I liked the build quality of the camera. It is a little on the large and heavy side. It is supported by a plastic mounting bracket that seems like the weak link for such a large unit. Initial impression of the directions was that they were vague and imprecise. However, in practice they were sufficient as set up was VERY quick, easy and straight forward. I had it mounted and operational in about 45 minutes. Camera clarity is great in the day and the night. Sound quality is excellent. Can hear birds chirping. App seems responsive. Solar keeps the battery charged easily. So far I am 100% impressed and will buy more.
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I already own several Eufy products. This wireless security camera is good. The quality of the videos are clear. Had no issues with initial setup and connection. As with other security cameras and most IoT, this one also connects to the 2.4 GHz frequency. I placed my camera on the southern end of our property where it gets sunlight during the day when it's not raining or when it's not cloudy. I like that it charges itself via the solar panel. No need for external solar panels to juice up the battery. I did find it a little bulky and it sticks out like a skin tag on your neck. But, it's really not a big deal since you kinda want strangers to know that you have cameras and they are being watched so they won't do idiot stuff to your property. I recommend this SoloCam. Wait for it to go on sale because that's when i bought mine.
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Image is nice, There are some nice features. Battery life could still be far improved. Mine get all day sun and battery still ends up dying in about a week. They take quite a few hours to recharge on a plug. They will not fully charge in a reasonable time with Sunlight. I turned mine off in the settings and 2’days later I am only at 47% battery. Roughly 20% charge per day on Solar. Not nearly what they claim! Same issue with the S330 model. Supposed to be sending me 3 new ones. This is with settings at 2K for resolution and motion sensitivity around 7 (options are 1080 or 2k and sensitivity 1-7) Streaming is set to Auto. I had to set up motion zones to try to decrees false notification due to wind, but that has barely made a difference. Shadows, Trees and bushes will still set it off. There is no ability to do constant recording. The max is 120 seconds per motion trigger. With a 5 second cool down trigger between events. They are far better than some other name brands I have used though. Just at a higher cost.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid surveillance option
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Clear video and straight forward setup. The app is solid and gets the job done. The reason this is not a five star review is because the battery life is not as impressive as my previous Eufy spotlight cam which would go for months without a charge. I don’t have this camera in an optimal place for solar charging, but I thought it would last more than a month.
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One of the easiest and simplest wifi cameras I've ever setup. I recommend this camera to all my clients. The battery life with solar is almost never ending even with the settings set to max!
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I’ve used two competing cameras Bl!nk and G00gle Nest and these so far are superior! They have a built in spotlight for night time. The 2k quality is great too. No need to go with 4K unless you really want to see the nitty gritty. The no monthly subscription is also a deciding factor that make these the best camera to choose for someone looking for home safety. Choose these and stop looking for other cameras!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Home Security Camera
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I already had a Eufy camera system but I wanted to add this carmera for the spot light feature. The solar panels do a great job as i have mounted it in a suboptimal location. After several weeks the battery is still in the mid 90s compared to my other cameras that i just had recharged in their mid-50s battery percentage. The video quality is excellent and i am very happy with it. I just wished i could have more but the locations i had to mount my cameras would not take advantage of the solar panels.
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This is a nice solar outdoor camera which is easy to install. The security camera captures clear pictures and transmits them to our phone. But the night time pictures are not the best. We will buy it again .
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This was the absolute easiest camera to install and hookup from start to finish. Yes, i was worried about the weight but it has not budged or drooped since being put in place. It charges itself and you have free instant access on the app to motion videos. You do not need to take out a memory card and watch on a computer. I love it. Got it on sale, which i loved even more. I have owned many other cameras and this was a no brainer all the way. The night vision is also very crisp.
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I switched from arlo to eufy and i can tell that was the best decision i did!we have around 11 devices from eufy and we love it !!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great system
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Excellent this is the best system by far, I have tried other systems and the set up for for 1 is not as user friendly nor the quality or longevity of others.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Solar panel
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy it
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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Great camera the audio quality thru the camera is a bit spotty and delayed so you may need to repeat yourself but none the less Great for day and night use thanks to the night vision as well as the light on it. Great feature to have is the solar panel even in a state that doesn't get much sun might stays charged all the time. As well as the app on the phone works fantastically
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It’s excellent no need for extra outlets. The solar charging works great and the quality of the video is great. It’s a must get security camera with easy to use app.
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Works great; but one small problem. I’ve had it for 3 weeks and it’s working great, but there’s a small problem. If you really need the 2 way talking, I’d go with a different product, you barely hear anything (from the camera) if you’re trying to speak (from the app). Speaker, alarm, mic, camera, lights, and solar panel work great!