Eufy SoloCam Pro E40 Review - Is It BETTER than the Eufy Cam 2 Pro?

[@paulmiyagishima7655]

Wow! The E40 is quite impressive. The mic on this camera is incredible. At 40ft your voice came in perfectly clear. The daytime video is very good {it helps that you had a beautiful day in Texas!} Thanks for doing the walking towards the camera test! Please continue to do that test. A lot of videos you see on the internet are thieves walking towards the house to steal packages or to break into cars. The earlier a camera can pick up and notify you could be such a huge thing for a homeowner who is worried about intruders. Thanks again for all of your hard work! Now go celebrate the 4th of July!

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you…and yes, I will continue doing the “towards the camera” test from now on.

[@komits41]

Hello, We just got a new eufy system for Christmas. We wanted a 3 camera system to cover our yard so we got the 2 camera eufyCam 2 Pro with base station and a SoloCam E40 which I thought was an add on camera for the base station. After setup I learned the E40 was really a stand alone camera and did not need a base station. Also, the E40 has a polygon activity zone which seems much better then the rectangle zone on the 2 Pro for my odd shaped lot. I am trying to decide to a) keep what I have, b) return the 2 Pro/base station and replace with 2 E40 cameras, c) replace the E40 with 1 true add on camera to the base station. Other Pros/cons: The base station can control all connected cameras with 1 click vs a click for each E40; The 2 Pro (on paper) seem to have a longer batter life vs the E40; Each E40 is another wireless device on my already busy wireless network vs the base station can be a wired device; and finally, 2 E40’s are $100 less then the 2 Pro/base station setup. Are there other pros or cons? What do people recommend? Thanks in advance for any advice and guidance!

[@Marie-ts8rp]

Thanks Sir! Cant wait for the built in solar panel cam!! I ordered a Eufy system via your link!!

[@kennys223]

You’re videos are awesome and helped me make a decision on replacing my Arlo system. Go figure Amazon has a one day deal going on for eufyCam 2 pro 4 can kit for $405. Which is a deal! Keep up the great reviews!

[@shanew7361]

How do you like it? I want atleast 2 cameras that connect directly to wifi with great audio and video, long battery life, easy to charge, zero lag and can work in sub zero temperatures with 24/7 viewing. I'm new to the camera game. Just researched the Arlo Pro 4 and wasn't impressed. Thought I'd check out the Eufy brand, any suggestions?

[@kennys223]

@@shanew7361 I had Arlo for a few years. Initially, I used the free option which I believe was a 4 camera set up with a week recording (motion) and it will overlap. Then I paid for the extra feature and that was not worth it. I found out about Eufy just by doing some research. I can tell you that the options for Eufy is MUCH better than Arlo. With either system there will be lag and @LifeHackster does a lot of videos on them so check them out. Battery life is better on my end as well. Charging is simple, just get an external charger and hang it from the camera, so you don't have to remove the camera itself from the mounting position. As far as sub zero temperatures, I can't give you any pointers on that. With 24/7 viewing you will drain the batteries quick. I set my system up for motion sensor and since I've had mine set up since July and the battery is still at 100%. I use mine from time to time to check stuff but never 24/7 monitoring. If its 24/7 monitoring, you might want to go hardwire or wireless with a plug in. Check out ReoLink. They were the next option for me. Check out @LifeHacksters videos. They are all very informative.

[@TenchiMisaki45]

I'm confused: Why would anyone not want a base station? When it comes to local storage, a thief can break-in and steal my camera by simply unscrewing it from the wall. Local footage is now gone and I'm now clueless as to who broke into my place. With a base station, you can try to hide it or lock it in a secured storage area. Mine I locked it in a server rack mounted high on the wall.

[@gox123]

I was thinking the same. They steal your camera and everything is gone. Is the content locked? Can the thieve reuse the camera easily?

[@mr.c6674]

Same here. I wouldn't want a camera without the video stored elsewhere. I don't understand what good It is to have the footage on the cameras. I went for the Pro cameras specifically for the home base.

[@gox123]

Also the battery is 120 days versus 365 days.... I would totally go with the Homebase

[@marcoontingco5370]

good point. i'm actually hoping that Eufy will eventually allow expandable storage for the homebase.

[@LifeHackster]

That is true but I have a feeling that eufy will offer their cloud service with these models.

[@cameraz99]

Very good review. The SoloCam E40 is a nice camera, but I wish it had several features I have on my Eufy Cam E, like battery life that lasts longer than a year, and a Home Base with an SD card and its own siren. Eufy is always improving its cameras, but I wish it didn't have to remove important features it has on older models.

[@LifeHackster]

I agree. Thanks.

[@CaptainDeebag]

Based on your comments, I assume that this device can ONLY record to internal storage only? It's not compatible with Homebase?

[@LifeCoachLandry]

Will Get the S40 when they launch, want wireless but dont want to have to take them down to charge. Eufy should move to USB C and rid of needing a home base for doorbells. Good reviews, stay Balanced brotha.

[@superbaggio87]

Always top reviews very complete and informative 👍🏽

[@ZLy916]

Thanks for reviewing this. I feel like the E40 is a slightly updated but watered down version of the 2k pro. To each there own but I’m sticking with the homebase w 2k pro cams. I feel like the solo cam isn’t for me but it’s nice to have a choices!

[@hayasammattentertainment8092]

Very good review. been longing to have those cameras too. but no budget yet. More power to your channel. More subscribers too.

[@damien6013]

Perfect testing thanks. Like that you show how long it takes to show on Amazon show. Looking forward to riolink 511wa

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you.

[@ghostraider4312]

So I ordered 2 Eufy SoloCam E40s. Gonna test them out and see what they’re capable of 😊

[@totallyfrozen]

Report back, please. I’m still shopping for security cameras

[@ghostraider4312]

@@totallyfrozen I tested them out. The PIR sensor reaches a detection of about 37FT assuming you set it at max sensitivity. That’s pretty good. 2K image during daytime and at night is okay. A bit better than 1080p. Speaker audio is okay but I think Arlo has that better. 8GB internal memory. 2.4Ghz WiFi. Can continue to record motion without WiFi. Battery Life idk I barely got them.

[@ghostraider4312]

@@totallyfrozen It depends on what you are looking for. But for me I do not want to pay for service like Arlo. Second for me motion detection is important. 2K should be a minimum at least. Personally I think they’re good for what I need.

[@shanew7361]

@@ghostraider4312 Any new updates? How's the motion detection and lag? Battery last long? I ordered the S40, I'm new to the whole security camera ecosystem.

[@ghostraider4312]

@@shanew7361 Its been working fine actually. They have pushed out updates to these cameras every month. For battery idk I use solar panels on all of them so they’re always 100%. S40 is an interesting one :) If you want the best detection possible solar is the way to go as the camera will constantly notify you of motion. All of this can be adjusted in settings.

[@pinoiboi13]

Awesome review. Keep them coming. Wanted to know. When charging, do u have to take the camera down everytime??

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you...and yes to your question unless you hook up a solar panel or watch this video -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooG8aqx6ZrmSea8

[@gbinman]

I bought an E40 recently. I have a Ring Peephole (a gift) that I like except it cannot detect people coming toward it, which makes it pretty useless. I mounted the E40 to view my walkway with a diagonal view. Video is great and detection is pretty good. I setup the activity zone. Easy to do but doesn't work at all. If not in human mode, it alerts on every car that goes by even though my activity zone doesn't include the street. I reduced the zone to be about 10' from the curb no difference. I would be okay with human mode, except that the app says at night it will change to all motion mode. I haven't yet had night mode, but am not happy with the implications.... in night mode it's going to alert my phone and echo show for every car.... that totally sucks. I have looked at support comments, apparently this is a long standing problem. WTF!

[@lobbanreview4u]

Excellent camera, excellent clarity, excellent night vision

[@rubyjinxx]

Thank you for another great video!!

[@garage-guy207]

Battery recharging is always a detractant. Curious to see how the upcoming solar camera works especially if camera(s) is/are mounted under eaves for additional protection from element.

[@LifeHackster]

That might be an issue with the S40..it will probably still needed to be recharged if it doesn’t get the full sun.

[@shanew7361]

I agree I'd like to put under my gutter on the soffit, thus no sun to recharge. Debating on the S40.

[@justfootprints]

Can you do a video on Eufy settings that will actually give usable footage. I'm seeing lot of issues like human detection is not accurate and clips are too short. Sometimes clips start late, I think detection and start of recording time is slower. I would love to see your analysis on human detection settings and clip size tricks that could help. By the way, your videos helped me a lot in making purchase decision.

[@ghostraider4312]

Great review! 😄 For me the motion detection and a lower 2K compression quality really is a sell for me on the SoloCam E40. Other cameras have a subpar motion detection sensor. 2 months of recording is more than enough for my needs. Gonna preorder now!

[@LifeHackster]

Yes..the better motion detection really stands out in this model.

[@shanew7361]

How do you like it? I want atleast 2 cameras that connect directly to wifi with great audio and video, long battery life, easy to charge, zero lag and can work in sub zero temperatures with 24/7 viewing. I'm new to the camera game. Just researched the Arlo Pro 4 and wasn't impressed. Thought I'd check out the Eufy brand, any suggestions?

[@ghostraider4312]

@@shanew7361 Battery life really depends on the amount of motion you get in that particular area. Since mine is in a high traffic area i opted for solar panels. I mean the cameras work fine but these are motion cameras. If you really need 24/7 recording you'll need a wired kind of camera.

[@shanew7361]

@@ghostraider4312 Debating on getting the new S40, however snow. Ice or shade has me concerned about it charging. Front of my house and pretty busy.

[@ghostraider4312]

@@shanew7361 If it can get sunlight at least every couple of days then it shouldn't be an issue. The worst case scenario would be it lasting maybe 21-30 days with high traffic with no charge.

[@tomyoung4913]

After several months with 4 2C Pros, Eufy let me return the entire system due to continual unresolved problems relating to motion detection. The “Human Only” setting is unreliable, and the “Activity Zone” tool is a joke, as the cameras constantly send me alerts of non-human motions OUTSIDE the prescribed activity zones. So I purchased 4 of the new Solocam E40’s, being assured that the AI was improved. It wasn’t. Yesterday I received literally scores of false alerts on my Front Yard camera (set to Human Only.) It would pick up passing vehicles, even though the Activy Zones are specifically adjusted to EXCLUDE the street. I even further reduced the edges of the Zones from the street, but no improvement. Some of the alerts are apparently from wind blowing in the trees, but many times there is no motion whatsoever! I have also adjusted the Sensitivity up & down with no noticeable change. I’m basically giving up on my expectations of any real accuracy of detection; looks like I’m stuck with these Eufy units (again.) If anyone knows of another brand with reliable detection and no cloud storage fees, please reply. Thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

Sorry to hear that. I noticed the E40 is more accurate and I don't get false notifications at night (passing cars) but I don't really have any issues also with the 2C and 2C Pro. Human detection has been pretty reliable on mine. Motion zones are not that reliable though.

[@shanew7361]

@@LifeHackster Between the 2c pro and E40 which would you get? Think these are better than the Arlo Pro 4?

[@GrumpySalmon]

I like what you did with your garden 👍👌

[@Cruzdeonnaify]

I thought the solar one too! I'm so excited to get it I can't wait

[@jimcan9914]

Good one - complete and quick. Question: Can I mount this far from WiFi ...remove it if I sense something suspicious and carry it back to WifFi and review the footage?

[@jimcan9914]

Someone below mentioned 'Trail Cams' .... Yeech?! I went down that rabbit hole. They're not sharp enough (at a similar price) to read a license plate from 15 feet. Jim

[@66racer]

I just can't wait for legit 4k ones from them. I use their Pro 2k cam but really can't wait for better cams in this segment.

[@euphoricmonk]

For 4k streaming, you probably going to have to upgrade your ISP to Fiber optic, you can't get that on regular cable service.

[@infrequentgamer_greg]

Thanks for that video, as it was very informative. I have a few newbie questions for you since I am trying to learn about these security cams. 1) where are the video clips stored...on the on-board memory...or is it streamed to the Eufy website (where one can review, and save them)? 2) since it has a rechargeable battery, do you remove the batteries to charge them, or do you have to remove the camera from the mount, bring it inside for 8 hours to recharge it?

[@marcoontingco5370]

i would say i want that security camera but you showed something with a built in solar panel on it so probably would have to wait for your review on that.

[@pleasantcrew]

I concur

[@raiderville13]

Awesome video comparison! Is the 2 month recording straight recording or motion activated?

[@ghostraider4312]

I would assume it would be just motion activated clips. But idk I'm not sure if there is an option for full day recording. But the fact that the motion sensor seems to work very well I think that's all that matters unless you're interested in monitoring something. Not much information on this atm.

[@LifeHackster]

Motion activated clips.

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@gox123]

The detection zone is software based. They can just update the OS on the 2 Pro camera to have the same detection zone.

[@StreetkillnHD]

im pretty sure its based on the detection chip they have inside the camera. there cams use an onboard ai detection chip, and is not based off cloud service ai.

[@LifeHackster]

It might be a different PIR sensor that is more sensitive but I’m not sure.

[@Yoyoy08]

Im surprised Eufy didnt make another battery doorbell its really lacking motion detection and zone activity problems

[@adik4919]

May be home base has more power to compress video than camera on batteries.

[@benjamintan4035]

hi, i actually bought a E40 because of your reviews. however, i need one of the ceiling mounts, similar to the one you shared in the C210 video. can share a link on where i can find a suitable one? thanks in advance!

[@shanew7361]

What's the best Eufy cam for outdoors in cold climate that has zero lag and long battery life?

[@StreetkillnHD]

i hope u can use eufy cloud storage because 8gbs of storage with no sd seems very low, i have a 64gb card in my outdoor cam that uses about 2-3gb a day from being triggered by motion... so 8gb wouldn't last me a full week until it gets over written.. i wanted a battery powered one aswell because i dont like running many cables around my house.

[@LifeHackster]

I have a feeling that they will offer this option in the future.

[@euphoricmonk]

The compression is much better with this E40 at 2k, then what your Camera has now...it's not the same format it can handle more video.

[@roebuddy01]

I believe the point of 8Gb on board storage is decentralisation of storage. The homebase 2 (hub) has 16Gb of centralised storage for all cameras connected to the hub. The more cameras added to the system, the lower the average storage available per cam. This is also the reason why more severe compression was needed for the Pro2 generation as Homebase 2 was catering broadly for the generational leap between 1080p and 2k cameras, the latter of which would create bigger file sizes and potentially deplete 16Gb of storage quicker. By me replacing just one 2c pro with one Solocam to an existing setup of 2c pros and a wireless doorbell, I'd be relieving the Homebase 2 of responsibility for storing the new Solocam's footage, thereby giving my other cameras that rely on the Homebase more room. And with 8Gb of dedicated storage for 1 camera, Eufy could let loose with less compression. When you think about it, this was an essential move for Eufy. As their cameras are switching to 2k and perhaps in the future 3k then 4k, the homebase's 16Gb was (is) becoming a bottleneck. This is a crying shame as there's little wrong with the Homebase otherwise. Decentralisation of storage to the camera therefore increases the functional life of the homebase therefore. It costs less to buy more memory in bulk (to kit out all new models) than it does to re-engineer the homebase everytime there is a generational increase in camera resolution. Storage at camera and hub level makes sense as does user-changeable microSD card slots / USB storage options at the base.

[@mszh7111]

My brother, I am one of your followers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and I need your advice, which model do you prefer from the external surveillance cameras, from the eufy solar energy s40, S300, or 2 Pro, or there is another model that you recommend, and I apologize for the length. Thank you for your patience.

[@fox655100]

انا افضل ماتشتري الطاقه الشمسه لن احيانا الكامير ماتشتغل على درجه حراره فوق ٤٥ لذلك لازم تحطها في الظل و بسبب الحراره العاليه الطاقه الشمسيه راح تبدا تتلف يعني تعيش معك سنه وبعدها لازم تشيل طبقه من فوق للوح الشمسي . طبعا طلامي فقط اذا انت من سكان الرياض . وافضل تشتري لوح شمسي يباع منفصل من يوفي وتركبه للكاميرا

[@Rockaland2]

My Opinion for owning wyze, Reolink, ring , Blink , swann this camera is pretty good for having 2k and the sound quality is good . for stand lone the 15fps works like 20fps and the solar option charging will be good in sunny parts of placement. I like you to do the new eufy Ptz flood light camera coming out also. How long does it record when it hits motion for? is it 60 secs or longer?

[@LifeHackster]

I noticed with “optimal surveillance”this camera consistently records 1 minute clips which is different from their base station cams..which usually records only 15-20 second clips.

[@Rockaland2]

@@LifeHackster thats good..

[@YMLee-xd9gr]

hi there, (big fan) Please in near future would U test any new products of Foscam. Specifically their new video doorbell & S41wifi spotlight ? Ok Thx.

[@samedyouk331]

So the solo E40 record color video at night according to your video? I just got mine and only record black and white with night version.

[@LifeHackster]

If you have some type of other lights at night, you can toggle to auto night vision to off and it will record in color.

[@user-mu4io2ji6m]

which would you prefer the eufy Security Solo OutdoorCam C24 4k(golf ball) or Eufy E40 ? for low traffic area? I know the older cameras hard wired is quicker with record and notification but it seems like the E40 has taken away that buffer it takes to start recording any thoughts?

[@euphoricmonk]

Just bought 2x E40s (btw anyone remember the rapper?) because I don't have room for the Homebase plug

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

help me decide which eufy to get please. I only need one camera. wanted the solo cam e40. didnt want the footprint of a home base but am concerned about stealing with no saved storage i wasnt concerned until i read some comments, lol). also, is the compression larger of smaller in your comparison? the number is higher but you said the e40 compression was better at the end. also, did you get to pair with your echo show? if it wont pair, thats a no go for me. thanks.

[@UVBlackLights]

Have you had an issue where in night vision it looks foggy? It was working fine when the sun went down and switched to night vision, but then now looks foggy? I have two of these s40s and the other isn’t foggy and is clear at night?

[@davidk180]

Are you downloading the video quality directly from the app ?

[@rolog6771]

Can you monitor with multiple phones? I never used this type of cameras before. Thanks!

[@craiglist4447]

Yes

[@carll2222]

120 days only? No thanks. The 2C cams I have had since Dec 2020 are rated for 6 months but I'm only getting 2 and 3 months for the two cams at the front of the house. That's too many trips up a ladder particularly in the winter here in Canada. The 3rd cam is at the back of the house where it does not get much traffic and I get 4+ months from that one. I've been using your power bank hack which works well. I thought maybe charging on the Homebase put more energy into the batteries than using the power bank but now I'm not so sure. I'm looking to buy a spare cam so that I always have one fully charged in order to have one trip up the ladder on the day the cam needs charging. However, I'd like to get the Eufycam 2 Pro stand alone cam but they seem to be unavailable on Amazon.

[@LifeHackster]

I also have a feeling that this will not last as long as their base station dependent cameras because when you try to browse and view the stored footage, it will use the batteries unlike in the cameras with base station..you are only accessing the footage that is stored in the base station.

[@carll2222]

FYI... one of the Front Cams that was charged to 100% on the Homebase alerted today it was at low battery state. Checked - 15%. It was charged fully on June 12th and today is July 6th. This is not good.

[@elad3880]

Which is the best wireless cam that doesn’t require a subscription and save the recording for a bit???

[@Jeremy-tu8kc]

Hi There, can you think of doing a comparaison between eufy cam2 (1080) and ezviz bc1 (1080) and compare their homebase as well?

[@williamb15010]

Are these better then the 2c pro?

[@sc5102day]

Is there a video on setting up and Eufy system? I am in a new house with a long driveway with a gate, can solo cam run on a different wifi network ? My gate is so far away I have a different wifi router by the gate. Trying to see what is the best and most cost effective system to use, What is the difference in a Homebase system vs. a solo system? thanks

[@rinaldodelucca8073]

In my opinion the E40 has better image (I have both cameras), but battery life is really inferior compared to the eufyCam 2 pro. No way the battery will last even a month, I don't know how someone can expect it to last 4 months. That being said, I have the E40 installed in the backalley and it has been recording videos more than 10 or 15 times a day.

[@robtoole5341]

We unfortunately have none of these models in Aus, not even the EufyCam 2 Pro. Had to settle with the 2C Pro, but contemplating importing a 2 Pro since i already have a base station. Would love a comparison between the 2 Pro models (2c vs 2 Pro) or a link if ive missed it lol. After watching this video though, maybe its better to maybe try import a solo E40. Do you know if it can be joint to the homebase 2 system i already have by chance? Thanks for any advice!

[@jacquesb5248]

looks good. pity no lan/nas storage option

[@wardlawSL]

Worth noting that the E40 and L40 are essentially the same camera except the L40 has lights built in. But the E40 has 6,700mAh lithium-ion batteries bit the L40, because of the lights, has 13,400mAh battery storage. So if you don’t need the lights to come on all the time (B&W night vision is very good without lights - lights only needed for night colour recording) then I’d suggest going for L40 for the better, probably longer, battery recharge period, if you don’t want to use a solar charger

[@chrisban8310]

Thanks for this comment! I was trying to decide between the two and the L40 is actually cheaper on Amazon right now. Good to know it has a bigger battery!

[@jonboz7585]

Will the E40 work locally (like a LAN) with JUST the camera and a cell phone’s WiFi, or is a separate router and Internet connection also needed?

[@rgmur]

How about an update about displaying on an Echo show?

[@LifeHackster]

I will try whenever it can connect to it. At time of testing, it doesn’t.

[@Sanwizard1]

So no wifi, no way to get to recordings right? I need a solution for a dock about 1000 feet from the house.

[@euphoricmonk]

It clearly is WIFI with no wires for power it's awesome

[@hm3mouretsu962]

Can you mix and match solo cams with homebase cameras using the same app? Are there any difficulties in setup if you use both types in your home? What about if you want to use the Eufy security system?

[@jurgenjanssens9135]

Apparently not. According to Eufy the solocam won’t work with the home base. So it’s impossible to connect these cameras to your security keypad.

[@shanew7361]

@@jurgenjanssens9135 That is stupid and sucks.

[@chemdog73]

What is the battery life? I m disappointed with my reolink battery life

[@LifeHackster]

120 days as per eufy…will be testing these in my front garage area and we will see.

[@chemdog73]

@@LifeHackster keep me posted

[@jeffreylieberman1668]

E-40, isn't that some kind of rapper?

[@LifeHackster]

:)

[@twinenk15]

Will the App manage 2 different models? E20 + E40

[@TheMattchooo]

i love your videos man. very informative. i currently have the iegeek ZS-GXS2 which is mounted to the top corner of my front door, but like the 2 pro in your video here, it doesnt detect human or vehicle motion till you are right in front of it. i have tried software updates, firmware updates, reinstalling the app, everything. nothing works. not even messing with the zone marking or sensitivity. did you find the same issue with the ZS-GXS2?

[@markushast6715]

Is it possible to backup footage from the E40 to cloud if you go with an paid eufy subcription? This would be good if someone steals the camera.

[@rmcf3972]

Yes, for 30 days it is on the eufy cloud.

[@wlam3]

Would you get this with solar panel if it's $50 cheaper altogether vs s40?

[@LifeHackster]

I think so…I will eventually compare both of them..performance wise, it seems like the E40 is better in motion detection..but we will see in the comparison.

[@wlam3]

@@LifeHackster thanks! The only reason why I've asked is because of a sale. I already own a NVR system and max out on camera. Just wanted two extra cameras in two areas and this seems to be a good fit! Thanks again!

[@thewolf61691]

The whole I'm like what would E-40 think? Is it good YEP? NOPE?

[@hasanwidodo5118]

How about subscription it's forever free?

[@samham9426]

Can you keep this camera connected to power so it’s always charged or is it only battery and solar powered

[@heathhardie616]

Yes.

[@mikeyou7225]

Hey is it like ring camera when theres an intruder will trigger the alarm or no Tgabks

[@killalkk]

Does this work with home kit

[@tonynguyen9466]

How can you share device camera an other phone....

[@LifeHackster]

Go to the share management option in the app.

[@hfdbuffalo]

Purchased e40 month ago. Talkback is terrible. I get a ringing echo no matter where it mounted or how far away I am. Customer service is terrible. No matter what info you send, they need one more thing. And you better do it fast, this app will kill your battery in a matter of hours.

[@garlicdawg]

could i just keep the charger cord plugged in all the time so I wouldnt have to recharge the battery...?

[@eerwee]

Can this camera save data directly to the home base?

[@MYT2024]

Does it support homebase for saved footage

[@EliasPerez-cf5gp]

Nice

[@tonyperez2690]

How does the camera connects? Bluetooth? 2.4 Ghz? 5Ghz?

[@phillipbrown9730]

he sts 2.4 in video

[@lukethejohnson]

Any idea which camera gets better battery life in real world scenarios?

[@ghostraider4312]

If there is a lot of traffic or a lot of detection, then really none will have great battery life. You will need to consider a solar panel add on or the eufy s40 with built in solar panel. Otherwise a wired outdoor camera.

[@erre6914]

Do you lose waterproof with solar plugged in??

[@heathhardie616]

No, the solar panel comes with weather sealent plugs to remain waterproof while plugged in.

[@chriskim7004]

Can the video data stored in the local storage of SoloCam E40 be downloaded to another device? Or can this camera save the video data directly to the homebase?

[@ghostraider4312]

SoloCam series bypass the homebase I believe. You can download the footage directly to your phone or use cloud storage.

[@victorballero6491]

Is this one better then the c

[@nateitscake88]

This S40 looks top notch but why is it cheaper?

[@ghostraider4312]

8GB of built-in storage and independent from home base. But probably to move people to switch to SoloCam series. At some point cloud recording will be announced.

[@Deepster23]

Did anyone have any issues setting up the E40? I keep getting the message failed to connect to the network despite me having 5 P24’s already connected.

[@EliasPerez-cf5gp]

So its 4x the size but I dont see any difference in image quality

[@LifeHackster]

Yes..there is but not noticeable.

[@DustyRolle]

Does it still record if wifi connection goes down?

[@LifeHackster]

I haven’t tested it but I think it will.

[@cochise3051]

dwayne johnson giving a review is refreshing

[@Honda1k]

I doubt that the motion zones actually work and if they do after an update they won't.

[@GeneralRock114]

If I buy an S380 and attach my E40, will my videos be stored on the S380?

[@heathhardie616]

Yes, once the solo cams become compatable which on the eufy website say should be before 2023.

[@patriotsleepercell4060]

Cant decide between S40 or E40 on my side yard

[@heathhardie616]

This is probably too late but I have both the s40 and e40 and if I could do it over again I would just get the e40 as it seems it can detect motion almost twice as far as the s40 and starts to record much faster especially with motion going towards the camera which is the most important feature as a wireless camera is only has good as its motion detection in my opinion.

[@RajKumar-zm4ll]

What happens if an intruder cuts a cable that supplies your wifi. The cameras will not work i think?

[@rmcf3972]

Someone commented that the e40 can still record footages to its local storage even without wifi.

[@markh8921]

Good wireless cam..still too expensive ...

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Maybe someone can help me. I bought a ring doorbell and after calling ring and going through the setting a million times, it still missing random motion. I adjusted all the settings to be as sensitive as possible and to catch everything, but it never fails it misses a couple events a day, even if I stand in front of it for 20 seconds then walk in, I hear this is a common issue with ring and they said try to adjust setting or return it.. I gave up. Does anyone know if it’s jsut the cheaper rings that have the random motion being missed or is it all of them?

[@jcm9698]

I've never had an issue with any of my Ring's. Maybe set up motion zones, and high sensitivity. Mine picks up everything, even my neighbor opening their garage door - never misses a beat. I had the very first Ring when they came out, then upgraded to the Pro, and now I have the Pro 2 and love their doorbells! If you are having intermittent problems, exchange it. Their doorbells work very well, that my neighbors are getting them as well. For floodlights, I'd forego the Ring and get the Eufy 2k floodlight! The light output (cleaner white, brighter), audio/video, the overall build is superior in my opinion.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@jcm9698 idk i see alot of complaints og the intermittent motion detection issues. Its not settings that the issue

[@LifeHackster]

I’m assuming you have a Ring battery powered video doorbell. Try changing the motion frequency to frequent. Cool off period and having a PIR sensor to detect motion that is coming towards the camera makes a battery powered camera not as reliable as a wired or plug in WiFi cameras.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@LifeHackster I adjusted all the settings. Me and ring we over all of them and they “adjusted settings only they had access to” and it still missed it... so basically it’s a nature of this type of beast? It won’t ever be perfect and they will all most likely do this? If it’s not defective then I’ll keep it. I guess. Can u respond to let me know if this is what I should expect?

[@LifeHackster]

@@AverageReviewsYT yes for a battery powered camera. If you can get a wired one, you will not this issue plus it will record 3-6 seconds before motion has been detected..so the recording starts before the person appears in the cameras field of view…the ring pro, pro 2 and their ring doorbell wired will be better options.

[@champagnelake]

My house is located on a few acres of land so the entrance to the driveway is VERY far from the WiFi router in my house. I want a camera in my driveway in case something suspicious happens. If I set up the camera with the WiFi router, will I be able to disconnect the camera from WiFi so it is recording on local storage and if I need to get the video footage, then I will get the camera and view the footage on WiFi? Can this work? Will I still get 2K and AI technology?

[@ghostraider4312]

I'm assuming it should record without Wi-Fi. My understanding is that the camera has 8GB built in. Wi-Fi is used to access the camera and look at the saved footage or to access a live stream. Eufy will also release their own subscription plan so that videos are uploaded to the cloud using Wi-Fi. 2K and AI are built onto the camera so that shouldn't change. But I would wait before preordering so you get the best information.

[@markd.songsandstuff7728]

You might buy a trail camera, check them out. Or Reolink has a Go camera that is not wifi but operates by cell phone data. But they only work with certain providers.

[@vincecvn]

Can this record without WiFi like the s40?

[@henryhenry9593]

Are they compatible with Apple HomeKit?

[@shanew7361]

Yes

[@timtaylor8557]

I don't like that some of their devices are 'stand alone' you have to set them to 'away' mode seperately which is a pain.

[@ghostraider4312]

I believe this will be fixed in the future. I'm sure Eufy is aware of this.

[@bobb8972]

Standalone vs home base

[@LifeHackster]

That can be a video topic in the future.

[@eerwee]

@@LifeHackster like to see that one

[@rodneyp5421]

So what camera is better??

[@heathhardie616]

I would say the fact that the e40 can detect motion almost twice as far as the 2c pro is enough for me to pick the e40.

[@Syncopator]

It's not "stand alone" if it's tied to a custom app, or worse, a subscription service. Also, you should evaluate these on how well they work through windows. Given the IR features, windows reflect IR such that the IR needs to be turned off if using the camera through a windows. A proper test needs to show what kind of low light capability a camera has (if any) when used in this fashion. Otherwise, the review is incomplete.

[@LifeHackster]

Just FYI and I have shown these on multiple videos in my channel…PIR cameras which all battery powered cameras are will not work through glass. Please research first before commenting in my channel.

[@Syncopator]

@@LifeHackster I've got several PIR cameras that work through glass by turning off the IR illumination. I've clearly done far more research than you have.

[@LifeHackster]

Let me see..do they detect motion from the outside? Yeah good luck with that. You can only use them on live view but they will not detect movement.

[@LifeHackster]

Just google this “ do PIR sensors work through glass”..yeah that easy.

[@Syncopator]

@@LifeHackster Sure they will, the motion detection is optical, and those optics still work through windows, motion detection works just fine. IR is not required for that, only sufficient illumination.

[@moialder252]

unfortunate these cams still shoot very slow frames per second. 15 FPS it said? so sluggish. At least 20 FPS but better if 25-30fps

[@ghostraider4312]

Creating a high resolution security camera will increase the cost. At least maybe $300 for 1 device. If you need a high quality security camera I think you have to look for another brand.

[@neilli2157]

The main issue is they are battery powered. I cant find any wire free cam go beyond 20fps. If they want the camera to last at least a few months, they have to limit both the CPU capability and the data being transfered via wifi.

[@jango71]

My Eufy is triggered by a cat passing, is that the same for you?

[@HikingGMa]

Can other family members living in my home and using my wifi able to view the videos of these cameras? Yes they have the password to be able to use the wifi. I want to be the only one that has access to the cameras recordings