eufy Security SoloCam S40 Solar-Powered Outdoor Security Camera

Zozee Nonee: Great piece of security must have in house hold, no worries about charging or running wires around the house, all it needs is a wi fi .

Canada on Sep 14, 2023

Blendi: The eufy Security Outdoor SoloCam S230 has redefined my perception of home security cameras with its outstanding performance, sleek design, and user-friendly experience. As someone who values both safety and convenience, I can confidently say that this camera is a game-changer in the world of outdoor security.

Right from the moment I opened the box, I was impressed by the attention to detail in the packaging and the clear setup instructions. Setting up the SoloCam S230 was a breeze; it took me no more than a few minutes to have it installed and ready to go. The package included all the necessary mounting hardware, and the process was so straightforward that even a beginner would feel comfortable installing it.

What truly sets the SoloCam S230 apart is its impeccable image quality. The 2K resolution delivers incredibly sharp and vivid footage, capturing every detail with exceptional clarity. Whether it's daytime or nighttime, the camera's advanced night vision technology ensures that even in low-light conditions, I have a clear view of my surroundings. The difference in quality compared to other cameras I've used in the past is truly remarkable.

The wireless...

United States on Aug 04, 2023

Gordon MaxwellGordon Maxwell: Great camera apart from not being able to charge below zero degrees Celcius. Company should really state this is their technical specifications. I will be returning for a full refund.

Update, company got back to me and have offered me a replacement UefyCam 3, I already have a Homebase so the loss of built-in storage is not a big deal for me. I’ll update this review once I have tested the replacement unit.

Canada on Feb 27, 2023

Amazon Customer: Pros: Ease of set-up
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!

Canada on Nov 06, 2022

Brennan Raposo: I've had Eufy Cam products for about 3 years now. Overall, I'm pretty happy. The build quality has been hit or miss. I've gone through 1 camera and one base station in 2 years. Prior to Eufy, I had a Nest cam for 5 years that never skipped a beat.

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...

Canada on Oct 10, 2022

Lawrence: So it's been 4 months since the deal lured my purchase. I've already been using the "wired" 2K Doorbell with the Homebase and haave been very happy (after wasting time and money on a Ring Pro).
I find the Customer Service experience, though not planned, was a pleasant experience which compliments the overall quality of the product purchased. No long wait time, no unnecessary dialogue before my situation was understood, and no hesitation with providing an amicable solution to resolve the issue.

There are two important factors that I believe should be highlighted to people considering the product, which leads to my 2-removed star rating.
The first, is somewhat multifaceted... this is a standalone product. Aside from access to the internet via wifi, it requires and depends on nothing else (aside from sunlight for power). While this is touted as a feature, one must consider the fact this is still over 200CAD (typically after taxes, even when on sale).
This means it's vulnerable to vandalism/theft. You have to think of the intended purpose of the device... to capture usable video, you're either looking for faces, or at the very least, ability to have reference to height...

Canada on Aug 10, 2022

Last Days Scotty: I have 3 of these. The great functional use of the first one, prompted me to buy a second and then a third. Give me another payday, and I will get a forth.

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,...

United States on Jun 05, 2022