Customer Ratings & Reviews

Ah, the Eufy Security SoloCam Outdoor Wireless 2K Solar Spotlight Camera, also know as the Eufy S40, a device that seems to have a rather ironic relationship with the great outdoors. It's an outdoor camera that's about as waterproof as a sugar cube. My first encounter with this camera ended with it developing an unexpected fear of water. It started malfunctioning due to water leakage. Yes, you heard it right, an outdoor camera that can't handle a bit of rain. It's like a fish that can't swim, a bird that's afraid of heights, a... well, you get the drift. So, I did the sensible thing and contacted the manufacturer. They agreed to replace the faulty unit. "Fantastic!" I thought, "A second chance!" But oh, how I was mistaken. The replacement unit arrived and, for a while, it seemed like everything was going to be okay. But less than a year later, it too started leaking. It seems this camera has a shorter lifespan than a mayfly when faced with a bit of moisture. I reached out to the manufacturer again, hoping they'd be reasonable. But no, they told me I was out of luck. Apparently, their warranty is as leaky as their cameras. So here I am, stuck with an expensive brick that's supposed to be a state-of-the-art outdoor security camera. If you're considering buying this product, I'd suggest you also invest in a tiny raincoat for it. Or better yet, save yourself the headache and look elsewhere.

I purchased this security camera with high hopes, especially given its advertised waterproof feature. Unfortunately, my experience has been far from satisfactory. Within a year of use, water managed to seep inside the camera, causing irreparable damage. This is particularly disappointing considering the camera was marketed as solar waterproof, which should have provided peace of mind for outdoor use. While the camera’s features may be appealing, their significance dwindles when the product’s longevity is severely compromised. It’s frustrating to invest in a security camera that doesn’t hold up to its core promise of being waterproof. The short lifespan of the camera has left me feeling like I wasted my hard-earned money. In the future, I hope the manufacturer addresses the durability issues and takes a closer look at the waterproof claims. While the features might be enticing, they lose their shine when the product fails to endure as expected. As it stands, I cannot recommend this camera based on my experience. Buyer beware.

Floodlight went out within 3 months immediately after the first snow fall in Colorado. Order number from Eufy is needed for filing out the support form so strongly advise purchasing the Geek Squad support due to the support issues even with a Eufy order number and the only on line issues described about this is the suspicions about these solo cams actually being waterproof.