Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought two of these.. the S230. This is probably the same one. Network connections are spotty, even with the cameras adjacent to the router and the router working fine with other devices. Neither will hold a charge even on sunny days.. the devices get plenty of sunlight. Maybe I can wire them to an outlet. It would be nice if they worked. Also, the Eufy Android app is cluttered with marketing.. it's hard to even get the battery status because it is buried in useless adware.

Does not send alerts to my phone or record. Live view quality great. But pointless if it wont detect people or record when motion is sensed.

This was a backup camera so I went with this old version. I should have bought the newer version because this stopped working after 2-3weeks. Unfortunately, I was not able to return it on time because I was working out of state.

Is not user friendly....need to have 24.G a d most people have 5 g...i am taking it back

Doesn't hold a charge long I wouldn't recommend buying them

Not my first camera, so I think I have some perspective. This camera offers many benefits and one minor issue, which is common among most external cameras. The image equality is excellent, both in the daylight and at night. Recording starts almost immediately when the moving object or person appears in the field of view. Notifications from the app are almost instant once an event is being recorded. There is a whole bunch of options regarding the quality of the video. Within the app you can add multiple camera activity zones or areas where the movement should be tracked. Regarding the solar battery I have the camera placed in a location that receives about 8 hour of direct sun, my charge has been consistently reported as 100%. The build is sturdy and looks quality. My experience with Eufy cameras has been better than with other manufacturers, who I also acquired over the years. I chose this camera because I did like how the Eufy app works. Everything is easily accessible and there is no wait if you want to access either the recording or the live view. The only gripe I have is the mount that is unsecured. What I mean by that is that anyone can grab the camera and easily remove it from the mount. But this is not unique to Eufy, all other cameras I had a chance to look had the same issue. Overall I am happy with my choice, would definitely recommend it.

When I went to install it and hook it up.I could not hook it up to my EUFY system.It kept kicking out It was very difficult to set up to my home base it wouldn't connect and my homebase is homebase2 which is compatible with these cameras???go figure

This Camera is awesome! Super clear and has notifications everytime someone walks by.

Unable to connect to my 2.4gb WiFi. Supposedly because WiFi network has a space in its network name. ??? My Blink, Roomba, Honeywell, Jandy, RainSoft and other devices have no problem. Other Eufy camera set I bought has same problem. Don’t expect Eufy customer service to solve the problem. You are on your own.

How fast the battery runs out on the camera. The Solar part of the camera is a hit or miss is sometimes charges

Totally worthless security camera, all three cameras got damaged by wind. Front camera has poor sealant and comes off easily with heavy wind. I do not recommend anyone to purchase these cameras for home security.

Unable to install device with Eufy app as the qr code wont read. Call the Eufy customer service and got a runaround followed by an email asking for the same info I gave the live rep. Never could install the camera so returned it.

Solar battery does not charge even in cloudless day. Returned for replacement, secont camera is the same. When connected to outlet it only charges 2% per half an hour. I will never buy Eufy product again.

I don't like this camera. I am going to return it because the connection with the internet is so weak and the videos are choppy.

Our advisor and home expert was spot on. He is very knowledgeable and courteous and he is a great asset to the company. We made the purchase because of him. Kudos to Randall McCarty.

eufy - Security Spotlight Cam Solar 2K Solo Cam S40 review I will start out by saying that I have owned or tried pretty much all of the major companies’ security cameras on the market (except for Eufy). For the last couple years, I have been using one of the big ones and I have been very happy with it. But recently they released a new line of sub-par cameras and their new app has turned horrible so I was looking for something new. I jumped at the chance to give this camera a try since I have never used and Eufy products before, but I have heard good things about them. Right out of the box I found it to be a nice hefty camera that seems very solidly built. I have no doubt that this will be able to handle the elements. I live in southern Wisconsin so I will definitely be able to see how it works in the extremes of all seasons. Setting it up was fairly easy, although I did have a little trouble getting it connected to my router. These only work on 2.4Ghz bands and my router is dual band. So by default it tries to connect to the 5Ghz network which wasn’t working. I ended up setting up a guest network and that one was strictly 2.4Ghz to use for this camera. After getting that figured out, the camera was set up and ready to go in a matter of minutes. Mounting it was fairly easy. It comes with a bracket that you screw into the wall with the included 3 screws and then you put the camera on the threaded end and you are able to position it how you need to. The mount is plastic, so im hoping that will hold up, time will tell. I was also a little concerned that there was no kind of locking screw or anything to keep the camera on the mount. Someone could easily come and unscrew the camera from the mount. But you would get them on video doing that. Thankfully I am mounting mine high enough that someone would need a ladder in order to do that. They recommend charging the battery fully before mounting which I did. Mine will be in direct sunlight for most of the daytime. After a few days use, the battery on my camera was still fully charged. We have probably 10-20 events a day that it records, so hopefully I will never have to take it down to charge it. Going into the app I found it a pleasure to use after coming from that other companies’ app that I had been using. Its not perfect, but its very good. I walked in my yard to test out the notifications. It easily picked me up when I came into view and it took about 6 seconds for the notification to show up on my phone. I was able to see a still image in my notification window showing me what the camera saw. By default that option was turned off, so I had to turn it on. We have a bunch of plants in our backyard that were setting off false notifications when the wind blew, but after tweaking the sensitivity settings in the app a little bit I was able to get it dialed in perfectly. I found the video to be very clear and I was easily able to pick out fine details during the day. I was also anxious to see what the night would bring. I am happy to report that the light on the camera easily lit up my whole backyard (its roughly 30’ x 50’) the full color night vision was amazing! Something that I had been lacking with my previous system that just had black and white. I was able to see a lot more details (with the spotlight on) and it was much clearer than my other system. Obviously at night it’s a lot more grainy, but its by far the best I have seen in a camera to date. I found the notifications also worked very well at night. It was able to pick me up when I walked in the frame just as well as during the day. Using the color night vision without the spotlight it pretty useless though, its so dark you can’t see anything. It would be nice to have the black and white on all the time and then the color kicks in when the motion is detected and the light comes on. Then you would always be able to see what is going on without having to switch back and forth between black and white and color. Overall, I have been very impressed with this camera. Not to mention you get all of this with no monthly subscription fee!! Although there are some subscription and monitoring available if you choose. I was so impressed that I actually ordered their doorbell camera as well as their pan/tilt floodlight camera as well. I cant wait to get them installed and try them out as well. I’m hoping I can switch to an all Eufy system and get rid of my other system altogether! A couple small things in the app that I didn’t like is that when you first open the app, there are still images of the last video event that was recorded (or live view) I think it would be nice to show the current live video on all cameras instead of having to open each one up individually. Even better if the current live video could be displayed on all the cameras so you can get a complete view of everything happening. Also, my experience with the Google Home Hub was not that great. I was getting 15-20 seconds before the video would come up on the screen when I went to view a camera. I was also getting a stream unavailable message a lot as well. Not sure if that’s Googles fault, Eufy’s fault, or a combination of both. Would be nice if that was a little quicker. Not sure if that could be fixed or not though. Overall, I have been VERY impressed with this camera and I highly recommend it. I can’t wait to get my other Eufy cameras and get my whole system set up. If you are currently unhappy with your security system or have a major company that just released sub-par cameras and are forcing you to switch to an app that doesn’t work as good. Give these a try!!

…………….. Not even a year and it stopped changing….

The Eufy Spotlight SoloCam S40 is an all-in-one self-contained wireless video solution, with its best application being for outdoor surveillance. It can serve as a camera, motion-activated spotlight (using smart features), security camera, and communication device based on your needs. The S40 is a behemoth when put next to other cameras, but NONE are also solar integrated with a large battery. The field of view is a little tight, so you may need to adjust once you see your camera feed. The IP67 weather-proof build offers excellent protection from the elements, so you can set it and forget it. The setup process is quick and easy using an intuitive app-based approach. In all, Eufy knows how to do security right and ALL without monthly fees AND using ONBOARD AI. With this solution, you essentially get a camera with an unlimited battery so long as you give it a few hours of sunlight per day. Otherwise, you will have a 4-5 month battery life as most other cams in their lineup. Setup As an existing Eufy user, I added another device using the app as you would have done in the past. If you're new to the Eufy ecosystem, go to your app store and download Eufy Security, create a login, then add the device to your account - easy as that. I first like to test and place the camera in the general area to ensure solar charging and good video coverage. Everything you need to mount is provided for you in the box for a standard install. Long screws and also a set of wall anchors with screws to match are provided in this kit. If you are in the market for smart security, Eufy is where to start looking first! After installation, a quick check of the footage, and you will be ecstatic about the camera quality! I would say that is the best feature. It has HDR to help with bright situations, and the resolution and clarity are excellent in low light and daylight shots. License plates and faces are visible, which is a must in this industry. Strengths and Weaknesses The app and setup process is straightforward to use. The camera itself is a self-contained IP67 weather-proof BEAST. I like that there are NO FEES, local video storage, and it integrates well with Alexa and Google. With my Alexa ecosystem, I can use it as a trigger to turn on a light or send a notification through any of my Alexa speakers. The inclusion of onboard AI reduces false alarms and alert times while doing a great job of filtering people from the rest of the alerts. Below are a few thoughts I'd like to share regarding my likes and dislikes with the system. +Easy setup using the app and QR Codes +Just 2 hours of direct sunlight each day is enough to continuously power +Strong solid connection +AI onboard to detect people in just 200 milliseconds to minimize false alerts and keep your phone quiet. +Built-in storage 8GB claiming two months of storage encrypted under AES128 military-grade encryption to protect your privacy. +600 lumens of focused light with color temperature control and color night vision! +Alerts are almost instant! +No monthly fees! +Weatherproof IP67 +90dB siren built-in with flashing light and 2-way communication all in a self-contained easy to use and install solution. +Solar panel integrated for near-endless power. -Hard to conceal, starting with the color and size. It's a lot larger than other solutions out there. -Must enter "Power Manager" for an exact battery percentage and charging details. -There are moments with buffering, but usually, they work themselves out after a few seconds. -Planned obsolescence - Batteries not removable or replaceable. When it dies, you must buy new hardware. Onboard storage is not removable or upgradeable either - two pretty essential points of failure on wireless security cameras. Verdict This system is excellent, and I recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to pay monthly fees, charge their outdoor cameras, or pay for overpriced cameras out there. Eufy has created a sweet spot in the home surveillance market where the saying you get what you pay for doesn't ALWAYS have to be true!

Eufycam i have nothing but problem with these cameras sent I bought them. Trying to return them is a run around.

2K video quality combined with solar charging makes the Eufy Security Spotlight Cam Solar a great security camera. I have been using the camera for the last week. It's sitting near 100% or at 100% charge all the time. Zone mapping has worked great. The camera's software was easy to set up and the AI detection does a good job distinguishing between cars and people. The experience hasn't been perfect, solar charging built-in comes with its own drawbacks, but the experience has been pretty good. I'm happy with the camera and I can easily recommend it to others. To use the camera, you will need to download the Eufy Security App and set up an account. From there, setting up and initializing the camera was relatively easy. You will need to fully charge and update your camera before you mount it. Mounting is both easy and difficult. The camera needs a good amount of direct sunlight to charge. That means, you can't place the camera directly underneath an easement or guttering. You need an area with direct sunlight for the camera to work its best. Even when the camera gets direct sunlight, the camera doesn't appear to be that efficient with its solar charging. I've had the camera out for a week now. Most days had direct sunlight, but I only showed a 1 or 2 bars solar charge when the device was charging at its most efficient. The Eufy app states that 300 mAh is required to charge the camera 2%. Even on the sunniest of November days, I peaked at around 170 mAh according to the app. Despite not charging as efficiently as I would like, the camera maintains its charge. But I have the camera out in the sunlight all day. I don't believe the camera would stay charged with just one or two hours in the sun. But even if there is a slow drain, it will still be a long time before I actually have to take the camera down and charge it with a cable. I looked into gutter mounting options. If you consider a gutter mount, you should know that despite being a Eufy camera, the Solar Cam 2K is quite a bit heavier than other Eufy cameras. Make sure any gutter mount you pick-up is sturdy and can accommodate the extra weight. But the solar does appear to be working. I'm not sure it works as well as Eufy advertises, but it has worked well enough for me so far with the way I have the camera mounted. I just recently installed a new WiFi 6 mesh network and so far I haven't had any coverage problems with the Solar Cam. It's not the strongest device on my network, but so far, the 2.4ghz connection has worked well. Ai detection has done a good job distinguishing people and objects. So far, I haven't had any false alarms. The notifications and the recordings have only been triggered by people. I could change that setting if I wish, but my phone gets enough notifications. So far, I am really happy with the camera's software. The built-in speaker and microphone work well. I've had conversations with people. At first I pretend to be God, and then when that schtick fails, I explain that I am testing a new camera. And so far, I have had no problem hearing them and they have had no problems hearing me. The spotlight works well, but keep in mind that using the spotlight too much will drain your battery all the quicker. I like this camera. The video quality is great. If you have the camera mounted in a well lit space WITH good WIFI coverage, I believe your experience with the camera will be positive. Recommended 4.5/5