Eufy S220 SoloCam Complete Guide: A Cost-Effective, Solar Security Camera

[@ThisSmartHouse]

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[@naveeenx]

This was the most comprehensive video I found on the C220. Thank you

[@pamelarobarge7978]

Thank you soooooo much. I was having all kinds of problems trying to install this camera. I'm 62 and I thought it would be easy because I've been around computers since the 70's. Yeah, right. I should have looked you up before going through 4 hours of trying myself. 😀

[@ThisSmartHouse]

What issues are you having?

[@aslamsean]

What happens if camera goes out of range from WiFi or if camera is broken or stolen? Is the footage gone since it’s using onboard storage ?

[@MrMrsteve01]

The problem is you can't view "events" from your home PC for better clarity. You can't see anything on the phone.

[@matthewb.7172]

What’s to keep you from taking the sd card out and popping it into a USB adapter?

[@touringolem9657]

Why can't you? I can.

[@aliciawang-u2g]

Great video and every aspect in detail!!

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Glad it helped.

[@Realroyrogers]

Never have had to recharge but if I do I will hook up a extension cord out to the camera, better for me not to lose the camera while charging and just plugging in the cord is a whole lot easier than taking the cameras down and then remounting it

[@Shawnbzilla]

Hey Can I use the solo with my eufy Christmas lights without the base? So they turn on when someone comes in the yard?

[@stimpen12]

Can I connect the camera to the homebase through the home network wifi? The same network the homebase is connected to. Or do the camera need to be connected directly yo the home base?

[@fernandoah19]

Can you turn it at a 90 degree angle? I would like to install it on the side of the house. BTW, nice review!

[@ThisSmartHouse]

When you say turn it at 90 degrees, do you mean does the ball mount allow you to turn it flat against the surface you mount it to (hard to explain). No it looks like it only goes about 50 degrees or so back. But you could easily purchase any outdoor rated camera mount to use with it. It has a 1/4 20 thread on the back, which is the standard for camera mounts (even tripods).

[@fernandoah19]

@@ThisSmartHouse that is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks!

[@D0TELL]

​@fernandoah19 I found after market mounts on Amazon. That will do what you're asking.

[@paulcarlin5181]

Awesome review! I ordered this because I only need one camera at a certain time during the day. It is great to know that I can turn it off and on from the app. I might not be able to post it where it gets sun, but I imagine I would easily get 6 or more months of power from a full charge. I only need it on 20 minutes a day tops. And this will be a test to see if I want Eufy to replace Ring. Thanks again.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Glad it helped. Now when you turn it off from the app, I am assuming it is not completely off (because you can turn it back on). But I am sure it would use hardly any energy because it isn't recording or detecting motion.

[@she4u2]

I need a basic outdoor security camera for a rental duplex. I don't live there and don't have access to WiFi. What are your recommendations?

[@shitanshusarode4379]

Very good explanation thanks 👍🏻

[@LATRICHAhouston]

I’ve received my 4, so far so good.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Nice!

[@basdfgwe]

I have the other Eufy camera... and I haven't had to manually charge it at all. I've had it for probably over a year.

[@ProdChikara]

Any update? Have they died on you or still working?

[@basdfgwe]

@@ProdChikara they are still going strong. Have had no issues.

[@ProdChikara]

@@basdfgwe that's good to hear, mind sharing the model?

[@basdfgwe]

@@ProdChikara eufy security app states it's a s330. I think Ive gone through probably two winters, overcast and raining ... And the battery has hardly dipped. Late last year the police actually came to my house to check one of the security cameras - it was pointed at my car and part of the street. Not sure what they were looking for but part of it appeared to help them which was a video of car driving past. Since it perpendicular to the street it didn't get the lic plat but that was enough for them.

[@teaglet]

I have three on the way, arrive tomorrow can I angle the cam like 90 degrees, looking down my siding? They are here charging now. I’ll add them to my homebase.

[@kloqueman]

After a 40% increase in my RING subscription, I've just cancelled it and ordered one of these instead. It'll pay for itself in 18 months!

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yeah I am done with ring. I have one camera left that I have just been too lazy to remove.

[@terryn111]

So you link it to your router first then you link it to the homebase right?

[@denisclement4139]

Hi, I’m planning to install this camera under the eaves of my house, high up. Can it be plugged in continuously to avoid needing to recharge it? Thank you!

[@ThisSmartHouse]

You can if you want, a better idea might be to pair it up with an external solar panel and mount that to the gutter or roofline. This is what I did at my cousin's house. Because the main solar panel is always in shade.

[@Leba2006]

I've been buying eUfy cams slowly. Is the Homebase 3 compatible with all the eUfy cams?

[@rodana2]

Does it work with home base 2 thanks

[@frysimulation]

Thanks for sharing. Do you know if you purchase those clips on Amazon for connecting to vinyl siding will work with this?

[@NangOuchacambodia]

The problem is with crazy recording function

[@RatKindler]

Can you access the camera video and settings via the internet?

[@paulcarlin5181]

Yes I am able to watch video live from online. I am not able to change any settings though. At least from what I could find. Not sure if adding the Homebase changes things, but this satisfies my needs for now.

[@mariopopesco]

Not working for me on Windows, has Web portal but I got "Wrong email or pasword" message, no matter what.

[@AleraRealty]

If the HomeBase loses power do you have to re-sync the cameras when power is restored?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Nope. The cameras reconnect if they are in range.

[@marilyn8700]

What do you think about the solar panel degradation on this Eufy camera? I bought 3 of these for my house and I'm worried about the flaking others have reported. Do you spray yours with a UV protector? This may be for another video but I'm specifically asking about it for this camera.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I haven't added any UV protectant on any of my solar powered cameras. My EufyCam 3's show no sign of wear. The S220 I move to my cousin's house, but no sign of wear so far.

[@bookreader1474]

Thank you for this. How can I activate the local storage? Can I make Edge connetion without HomeBase 3? How can instal in order to record to the embedded storage on the camera?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

If you don't set it up with a home base 3 it'll automatically record to the onboard storage. You should be able to access the camera from outside of your house with out a home base as well.

[@tamaramashburn4930]

How long do recording last? And am I understanding correctly if you have a homebase you can't get the recordings on your phone? If I am out of town I would not be able to see recordings??

[@barbaravanslett1364]

Thank you. Great video. I have a question. This camera detects faces. Will it record a bear if it comes to my deck to steal my bird feeder? I'd love to at least see her do it.

[@Sam-yu4ve]

So can you access recordings from the app if you are using the camera without the homebase?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes. You have access to footage without the homebase.

[@cindyandben1]

What do you do when the sd card is full?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It just overrides the next oldest video.

[@cindyandben1]

Thank you

[@ThisSmartHouse]

You are welcome! Glad to help!

[@fredehaley7652]

Can this camera connected to the first generation Home Base?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

If I am interpreting the table right on the support page, it looks like it is not compatable. support.eufy.com/s/article/Compatibility-Between-eufySecurity-Devices

[@H30273]

Can the Eufy s200 be used with the stand alone accessory solar panel Have just purchased the outdoor s220 has a solar panel built in does the accessory solar panel SKU T8700021 configuration suit the s200

[@paulcarlin5181]

Is the threaded hole underneath the camera 1/4 inch? I am trying to find 3rd party mounts for this. Thank you.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I would assume it is. Let me verify and get back to you.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Confirmed, it is 1/4 - 20 (standard for all cameras / tripods).

[@ThisSmartHouse]

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[@robertdalga128]

I'd like to see how easy (or not) it is to connect to Home Assistant.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

There is a project for Eufy and home assistant but it isn't supported right now. I think development stalled as my last 2 Eufy devices are not supported.

[@jacquesvandermerwe8750]

How do you still record when motion is detected, but disable notification's to your phone? Would be great if you can set it in ARMED mode, only then to receive notifications when motion is detected. Right now, it continuously send motion detected notifications to your phone. You can snooze it, but that doesn't fix the problem. Any idea?

[@imrnp]

you can do it in the app

[@raulgarcia-gb6vf]

Would you recommend to get the homebase with it? Or isn’t worth it ?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I definitely think it is worth it. A couple of my neighbors picked it up on prime day.

[@jackelineocasio13]

@@ThisSmartHousewithout the home base will it still have past moments saved?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It really depends on your recording settings. And how busy movement is in front of the camera. You are limited by the space on the device.

[@Thomas-nz4uh]

I'm interested in purchasing this security camera but I need to know if there's a feature in the app settings for the camera to continue recording motion activity when I turn off my cell phone or close the app? Also will it continue recording activity when I'm out of wifi range and when I get back home I can check the video clips?. Any help would be appreciated.....

[@richweadon9376]

Eufy solar powered cameras do not offer continuous recording.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Correct, no battery powered camera will record 27/7. @Thomas-nz4uh The camera will record independent of your phone. But it will only record after motion.

[@damirjalali]

Thx for the video. Only support 2.4GH, what's gona happen to 5 or higher GH

[@ThisSmartHouse]

If you only have a 5ghz network, then the camera won't connect.

[@paulcampbell6001]

Most likely your local network also broadcasts on 2.4ghz as well (unless you turned it off). You need to look on your router settings and when pairing it, temporarily disable the 5 ghz network so the syncing works. After you are done syncing the camera you can turn the 5ghz back on. I performed similar steps when connecting it to my local network. Without temporarily disabling the 5ghz signal during setup, it was unable to add it to my network. After it should be able to find it fine.

[@imrnp]

the motion detection only seems to work within a few feet with this cam sadly

[@GarySparkes-v9z]

Can I connect the S220 to a solar panel as well?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes, I Believe so. I gave this camera to my cousin but I am going to have to put an external solar panel on it because of the location.

[@myahmyah]

Can use this cam in a window? I see people saying theirs was stolen on other channels. I need it to face my driveway.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

No, because if you did then you wouldn't get good sun for solar and the IR would reflect back. If you are concerned about getting stolen, then can you install it higher up?

[@JelleSchaffie]

How can I download clips from the homebase to my laptop?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Check out this help article, I think it should work to download clips: support.eufy.com/s/article/How-to-View-eufySecurity-Cameras-on-a-Computer

[@donhgr]

What does local streaming over RTSP mean?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It means you can send the video stream to any other application like Home Assistant or VLC.

[@donhgr]

@@ThisSmartHouse so can I stream live video from work on my phone if I want?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

If you are using the Eufy Security app, you can view your video from anywhere. RTSP just lets you send a video stream to another device inside your house. (Like to an NVR for long term recording).

[@Globetrotter000777]

@@ThisSmartHouse Could you write what is exact stream end to view the video ? is this /live0 or /Live1 or another one ? Should I connect with this for example ? rtsp://ipcamera/live0 ? Did you check it out ?

[@vietboy4ever1]

Even though it says you can only connect to 2.4ghz, I was still able to connect it to my 5ghz wi-fi 😁👍

[@shanegrauer]

How did you do it?

[@Laphoot]

So, basically just unscrew, take the camera & homeowner will have no footage or evidence left? (without homebase)

[@colinbobbyphillips6003]

Can you use two cameras without the homebase?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Yes. You can just use the on board storage / SD card. Both will show in the app.

[@geo555]

will it work if wifi goes down?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Their SoloCam line has onboard storage, so it should record a motion even if you wifi is down.

[@harveywalker1560]

Thanks for the info, I got one ordered to replace a ring camera that i been very disappointed with, I will let you know what i think of the s220 after i had it up and running for a week or two

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Awesome, sounds good! I only have one Ring camera left, my flood light cam. I have a Wyze cam to replace it, just need to get on the ladder...

[@成田2002]

Used eufy product 3 years ago, the new firmware was downgrade in capture action only 20% that mean 80% no video capture or action

[@conniespellman4405]

Thank you!

[@teemmm538]

So.... not really good for those who live in the midwest?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Nope, works great here! The temperature isn't as big of an issue.

[@Valor4Christ]

If i use the home base, i dont need wifi?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Correct, the HomeBase3 will create its own WiFi access point.

[@Valor4Christ]

@@ThisSmartHouse how much distance does it have?

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It all depends on what material you are going through. I had mine in the basement and it wouldn’t reach my back yard (20ft through concrete). Moved it to my 2nd floor and it reaches front and back.

[@oringreen1097]

Am in trouble am not a computer person to much info for me to understand 🤪 I will have to find some one to help me understand the info !

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Let me know what questions you have!

[@barbyboy123]

like your video!☺

[@BigSmonster]

If I don’t want to do home base, where will my videos be recorded? I also don’t want to pay for subscription.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

It will record to the embedded storage on the camera. Unfortunately it is not expandable, unless you use a HomeBase.

[@vinaysandeemvinaysan]

@@ThisSmartHouse Can I watch and download 8 gb recordings using the app?

[@DestinyLee-iu3pk]

The camera said that it couldn't connect. Does that mean my router is not working correctly 🤔 ❓️

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Do you have a dedicated 2.4Ghz wifi network? Sometimes folks only have 5GHz activated.

[@supernova655]

We need a camera like this but with 4G/5G

[@ThisSmartHouse]

There are some out there but they are typically larger due to having larger batteries and solar panels.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Get the S220 for $70 on Amazon!! Limited time Memorial Day Sale. a.co/d/b7f6I64

[@Mike-01234]

I doubt RTSP will ever work in a solar camera it has to go to sleep to save the battery.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Actually the eufyCam3s support RTSP. The only one I have seen.

[@SamBiggy]

Did your dog jumped the fence hahahaha

[@mariopopesco]

Solo cam S220 has many problemes: - worst ever wall mounting set, when you try to tighten the nut near the wall, the screw near the camera opens. Almost imposible for a single person to fix at the desired angle. Not possile to fix it at 90 degrees from the wall, very important sometimes because you need sun exposure. - web portal acces (for laptop view) not working , at least in my country. I enabled acces from app, it generated a code, but I always got the wrong email or password message. I tried different browswes, not working - once you connect it to the network, it stays connected, even if you turn it off from app. A lot of internet traffic shown in my router from it. It is not possible to turn it off, it has not a physical button. Maybe the chinese guys can hear you if they want to. I have only chinese cams, but you can turn them off , by unplug them. This one has a battery for 1-2 months, it stay on some time I have 4 different camera types (Amcrest, Foscam, Tapo, Eufy S220), I do not recommend Eufy S220, explore another options.

[@ronking9640]

Why does the cat look like it has broken back legs

[@ThisSmartHouse]

What cat?

[@zeetrain9625]

Just an Update: Still the WORST camera ever, Don't waste your money cause this camera sucks, buy a Reolink..

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I am curious what you didn’t like about it?

[@zeetrain9625]

@@ThisSmartHouse it takes forever to connect and view live cam and good luck trying to see recordings. My camera is less than 10 feet away from my mesh 6 router, yet when I open the app and click view, it takes anywhere form 2 to 5 minutes to connect if your lucky.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

Geeze. Have you contacted Eufy to see if maybe they will do a warranty swap. Could be a bad unit.

[@rfcbass6810]

I got mine. Connected flawlessly. Then everything went to all shit. Jesus.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

What happened?

[@rfcbass6810]

@@ThisSmartHouse fixed! I will post what I did.

[@friedchicken]

Sorry no eufy products for me

[@zeetrain9625]

STAY AWAY, this is the worst camera ever. It will never connect, even if you have the router next to the camera. Do Not Buy this junk..

[@vincentpickering6568]

Nonsense, just set mine up today, took 10 minutes..wonderful camera.

[@zeetrain9625]

@@BartholomewTheMidgetSlayer I have tried everything, when it works it's good. Only when it works, other than that this is the worst camera on the market today. I spread the word all around, do not buy this junk..

[@karimbaker9482]

Did you try replacing it, you might of just had bad luck with a defective one

[@mr.k3676]

Nope mines work outstanding. Might need to return yours.

[@mtyson0001]

Mine is awesome. Been 2 months

[@Toliani4]

How does the battery hold up in real life? Not on paper.

[@ThisSmartHouse]

I gave this one to my cousin and she had it in the shade (no sun) and I think it lasted 6 months. My EufyCam3s (also with embedded solar) have only had to be charged once. That was because it wasn't in sun for more than an hour in the winter. Now they never have to be charged.