Wireless Security Cameras Should Have This - Eufy S220 SoloCam Review

[@JonathanW5444]

As an engineer I love your methodical approach to reviewing these cameras You have been the best source for consistent reviews for my last few cameras. I love that you have the consistent testing for each camera it makes it easy to compare, keep up the good work!

[@tsteele1944]

As a professional bus boy, I also love his methods and am giving my seal of approval.

[@black10kevin]

I honestly think eufy is doing a great job with its cameras .... definitely my favorite system

[@AlexAlex-hy5wz]

I’ve got 2 of them , in uk seems not charging from the sun . When I connect additional sun panel then it’s start charging

[@boboutelama5748]

They are a serious seller in the core market. But they still have the reset button issue that is unnacceptable. They also need ot sever their ties with the chinese mass surveilance machine. The leaked datas in direction of China are a serious issue and could ban them from the market any day.

[@envasive.]

@@AlexAlex-hy5wzthat’s because you don’t get sun in the UK😂

[@markd.songsandstuff7728]

Thanks for another good review. You are helping a lot of people making good decisions about what cams to buy. Some users like myself and brother put their cams under the soffit, under porch roof. As you know this style of cam does not help much when it's not getting much sun, solar panel with cord is the way to go when cams are more hidden from sun.

[@OOO-pc3nb]

I purchased one these the solar panel works great it is always at 98 to 100 percent. The human only motion detection not so great. I literally have to walk up to the camera before it will detect motion.

[@paulcarlin5181]

Excited to try this camera out. I like no subscription fees so if the Eufy is not for me, I am not in too deep cost wise.

[@DamnBoy36]

Just purchased this camera for our front yard. The issue I have with this is, with human only detection, it doesn’t pick up most of the motions. While the all motions setting picks up almost everything even if I turn the sensitivity to the lowest and drains the battery real quick.

[@massimoparisi4149]

Same here. It does not pick all the motions (human detection). I like this camera but it 's not reliable for security. Any suggestions?

[@Bayley4ever]

you have to turn the camera up to high sensitivity, but that sucks if it drains the battery quick.@@massimoparisi4149

[@gt-c-]

1. What is the Home Base 3...? 2. Is the S330 better and why? 3. Can you add more units? What is the maximum number?

[@johnaubin6907]

1. Home base 3 is a product that acts as a WiFi booster or repeater for your security devices. Also it can store your videos 2. I’m not sure in this one however sorry! 3. Yes you can add more units! And I believe max is 14-15 cameras Hope this helps !!!

[@artieartya]

I got into the ring ecosystem crappy resolution, but bloody hell it picks up every single motion, flawlessly thought I would try the Eufy camera system, and 4K was amazing. Resolution was amazing. Everything was amazing but more than half the motions were not picked up. Epic fail. Returned all them sticking with ring for now.

[@beni654]

How long ago was this? I was on the same boat as you except I was just about to purchase the eufy cameras.

[@MH_6160]

Ring is nice but not a fan of the privacy issues that Amazon just had to settle out for.

[@artieartya]

@@MH_6160 what privacy for outdoors? Who cares.

[@stevev1008]

Might be a wifi or wireless issue, I also have a half a sec delay but that's normal unless you wire all cams.

[@artieartya]

@@stevev1008 no not normal. Wi-Fi is an excellent condition. I get over 600 download and upload from my phone my computer is one gig. As I stated the ring, cameras, work flawlessly, and pick up motion instantaneously. All Wi-Fi devices in my home work flawlessly. It was only the Eufy cameras with delays and or not picking up motion. Also wasn’t half a second of the delay were talking multiple seconds of delays and we’re talking completely missing motions entirely.

[@knightbeat]

It's weird that they call it as S220 and S40 at the same time. The main issue I have with this camera is that its motion detection isn't that reliable. I clearly noticed that there were many missed events. Also, the motion detection doesn't work at the edges of the activity zones as expected. I am planning to return it as I already order the E330 set. Even though I have to deal with wires with that, I would like to have 24/7 recordings instead of only recording events when the motion sensor detects something (if it detects something).

[@michaellindborg1510]

S220 is not the same as S40. It is the S230 that is the same as S40.

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

Yes that’s what I want. Better then a ring spot light cam plus

[@JohnDoe-l5m]

Best security reviews online ever

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@sunlee79]

I’ve invested in cameras, doorbell and locks from Eufy. The software is buggy and terrible to say the least. Still have nightmares from “THE DOOR FAILED TO LOCK” when it tries to auto lock a door, which is already locked. I still have issues connecting to my solo cam for a year now, but eufy keeps sending me instructions to restart and move the cameras closer to my router. The ring and Arlo cameras in the exact same location operate without any issues, so why can’t the Eufy? Why would I need a camera close to my router? When cameras with solar panels run out of charge, they use the panel to recharge and reconnect after a couple of days. The eufy solocam just dies and needs to be brought down to recharge. I bet they haven’t fixed it with this version of the camera as well.

[@LifeHackster]

Sorry to hear your experience with eufy..I agree on the software/app part..it needs improvement. I haven’t had issues with the S40 and the eufy cam 3 which I have been using for a while now.

[@sunlee79]

@@LifeHackster that’s what Eufy keeps telling me - that their other customers don’t have any of my issues. 😞 I guess I’m more annoyed with the software issues and battery discharge than the connectivity ones.

[@lasticonoclast]

There are plenty others, including myself, with faulty or dead Solocams. Look at owner reviews at retailer sites. Problems with solar panel delaminating, dead batteries, water leakage, and failed paint, all within 2 years. Eufy will not stand behind these products, so buyer beware!

[@aaronbaird2000]

Would like to see a long term (month+) review of this camera and performance. I was looking to upgrade from my 2C(1080) for my garage and this video made my decision but this camera aside from better pic quality has failed in motion capturing you can walk straight towards it and won't capture anything even in prefect lighting (90%), movement away or side to side from the camera it can capture motion. I'm not sure if I got a dud or what but after contacting Eufy and doing their fix recommendation still failed also put it up against a 2C Pro I bought to replace it with and the 2C Pro preforms perfectly and the s220 still fails.

[@QuattroUK2011]

I am currently in the Ring ecosystem but there seems to be a lack of innovation and other companies have now taken over. I am considering cancelling my Ring subscription on moving to the Eufy ecosystem.

[@ledang9584]

They just release e330 which has 24/7 recording which I love the most. Could you please review ?

[@socialwill]

How does the S220 compare to the 2CPro? I know the 2C has the light and the S220 has the solar panel, but size wise and performance wise? Any reason to switch to the S220?

[@NAHPyboy]

The solar panel on the camera expected to last more than 2 years? Every consumer level solar panel (flood light, garden lights) lose effectiveness and ability to hold charge. With something as expensive as a camera, that's a big replacement cost

[@LifeHackster]

You can always get a separate Eufy solar panel to charge it...or you can do manual recharging... you don't need to replace the camera just because its integrated solar panel oxidized.

[@funlife5458]

I like the camera, but living in northwest you have to charge it at home ones every two months, waiting for more sun to see if it gives better results from build in solar.

[@victorvek5227]

Since everyone already complains about Reolink’s 20-25 frames per second - I can’t imagine 15 frames per second being applauded going forward. Not working in sub-zero temperatures is also a huge issue for those of us in the northeast, where temps can plummet and stay below 0 for weeks at a time every winter.

[@LifeHackster]

Any battery powered cameras will not be reliable in cold weather. Try to get a wired system for reliability and ultimately better performance.

[@Rajonrondoo99]

All my eufy wireless battery powered cameras worked fine for 2 winters in a alberta Canada where it gets very very cold

[@CartCats]

I came back to you because you recommended another eufy camera that I bought and love! We had a well known security co install those awful Google Nest cameras. They’re terrible so I’m looking to replace them immediately.

[@primalpassion]

What's the purpose of the home base? more storage? thanks

[@RafaelCardoso-by8hw]

Hi, thanks for the great review. Is it possible to monitor the camera via its IP in live?

[@APeeKay]

Another informative video, thank you! Has Eufy fixed its issue with manual reset/delete of all stored videos by an intruder? Also getting prompted for pre-booking of their new 4k wired E330. What do you think of waiting for those vs. this one? I know those need electrical wiring, but may be a few of those would be nice. Thanks again.

[@CaydenThyGamer]

I believe they fixed the issue.

[@JardineFlower]

Oh yeah, these are great until you pass the 1 year warranty date! We got all of ours in 2021. Worked great for 9 months. Then slowly started having issues. Fast forward to today, NONE of them work! Eufy doesn't give a shit either. Money literally flushed down the toilet. Mosr these 'reviews" get free product to show. Like salesmen for whichever product they're reviewing. Unless they state that they have NOT received the product for free, it's a biased sales pitch.

[@ProdChikara]

@@yodrewchill damn I was about to buy them too lol

[@itsyurb0ylayy4]

@@ProdChikaralmaooo

[@Drogas3653]

@@ProdChikaraeh ima still buy them. These guys probably just got bad products

[@Jay-pm4er]

Stop crying big baby . Buy a new one

[@thewmreed]

Why wait until after the warranty expires to get it fixed when knew it was going bad? Sorry that's on you mate!

[@sitoudien9816]

Eufy only works on 2.4 GHz. Learned the hard way. I like the ecosystem eufy has built. Compact solar unit. Why no 5 GHz? Now I need to search for another camera. ANy recommendations.

[@LifeHackster]

You can still use Eufy, just add them to the homebase 3. Plug in the homebase to your network.

[@sitoudien9816]

@@LifeHackster I liked the eufy because it didn't need a homebase or fees or cloud. I got off the phone with my internet provider and they said I do have 2.4 ghz. It's dual band. But I can't see my network. Nor my neighbours network. Working to fix this. Thanks

[@jake13122]

I'm trying to find an animal that's been hanging out on my property. Would this be good for that? It usually comes at night.

[@scottperry2541]

You have a ton of great info in your vids. If you had one exterior cam - plug in or battery, what would it be. I'm looking for v good quality.

[@JohnScheppler]

Great review, and I might look into adding this into my system. I don't have a gutter mount suggestion, but I did use the Holicfun Universal Solar Panel Wall Mount for my Eufy Solar camera to get it above the shadows and into the light.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@jcm9698]

I wonder about the Wasserstein gutter mounts? They work for the cameras I have, very happy with them.

[@Captivateitmedia]

I’m new to the whole security camera thing for my townhome… Would you recommend me buy the version 2 without homebase or v3 with homebase. Let’s assume money isn’t an option. Which is needed for capturing video footage if needed to review at a later date…and which is best overall. I say this as I prefer to buy once as to constantly updating products year to year…thx

[@izzknows]

Thanks for this review, already own 2C and home base 2, going to replace one of the 2C with this due to solar charging as the 2C only last 3 months on a charge, hoping this will save me constant charging. Buying separate solar panel plus mount is just not asthetically pleasing

[@RiyadhGhodel]

does it support sd card? thx for the review

[@joannothing]

Thanks for helping me out to create my security system.

[@mrnk7911]

Thank you for the review. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@equinox2713]

I noticed when you mounted some of the cameras to the building is that just to help the securement of the mount I know some of the screws don't look that heaviest for the support. What do you think of the hardware that's a company with the cameras do you like it thank you in advance LH

[@IA-qt1lb]

I think I have a defective unit, I've had it about a week and gets plenty off sunlight and set to solar yet I'm at 65%. Something is off as it'll show solar panel with the yellow sun symbol, sometimes the battery icon will blink charge and sometimes not. I was told by CS it should only show yellow next to solar that's how you know it's charging

[@2001yellowvette]

I have the same issue with overhangs . I still have my blink with external solar panels . I bought the eufy dual doorbell camera from watching ur review and I love it

[@LifeHackster]

Thank you. Thanks for watching!

[@Demy1970]

Take a 2x4 attach and have it stick out, should be fine

[@infotechyeti]

great review with how to install. really wanted to see how the install setup goes.

[@markscopelliti359]

Brilliant review again !

[@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.....

[@stimpen12]

Is it possible to connect to the homebase over wifi? I mean is it sufficient the both are connected to the same network or router?

[@TNG64]

How many of these cameras can be connected to the home base 3?

[@kolakola7727]

What is WYZE Car and what is it used for? Never knew WYZE have a product like that.

[@LifeHackster]

I don’t think I mentioned any wyze car in my video…

[@kolakola7727]

@@LifeHackster - Just asking you as a seasoned reviewer of WYZE products.

[@LifeHackster]

@@kolakola7727 This is the first time I heard of it...and is this released already?

[@kolakola7727]

@@LifeHackster - I'm also suprised too. I think it has been in market for past year.

[@LifeHackster]

@@kolakola7727 Ah now I know what it is... it is the remote car that have a wyze cam on it... they did release a limited units of it a while back.... it is a novelty item...

[@FreDBzH]

Hi, Thank you for the vidéo, Is the Eufy S220 SoloCam Google Nest Nub compatible?

[@briimarie2218]

ARE YOU A SPONSOR?!? for eufy because I JUST SAW YOU in THEIR COMMERCIAL and I feel transparency is important especially when you're making videos that thousands are making decisions based off of

[@LifeHackster]

What you saw are excerpts from my review video which they purchased the licensing fee. I disclose on my videos if it is sponsored or not. Sending me the camera to be reviewed is not sponsorship and I have full control on what I say on these videos.

[@D0TELL]

😮

[@tombetterley1645]

I had the version with the spotlights, The first one failed within a year and it was a hassle to get it replaced. The replacement failed within 6 months. The second one lights just failed after 2 years but the camera still works. i'm not going to purchase again. Looking at reolink POE. or battery w/solar power.

[@joeneighbor]

Funny thing, don't forget to up your YT "Quality" setting while watching these videos. I had mine down low to reduce bandwidth, but it made the recording quality video look much worse than they really were.

[@Samhain2323]

Great video !!! I especially like that your videos are family friendly, we watch without worry !!!

[@skymitch89]

What is the range for connection? I have a Homebase 2 that I would like to connect to, but isn't necessary. I can also simply connect it to wifi, but again depends on range. Can you still connect to the camera from the Eufy app when connected directly to wifi?

[@bahhaziz]

No micro SD card for more storage is a deal breaker 🤷🏻‍♂️ 8gb internal is nothing

[@jmadouse]

Have you found any gutter clips worth trying?

[@KamatchoSport]

What max time video can I recording and download and what about size of video for 1 hour ? 4k ?

[@willnewcomb7927]

What are the charges for this per month? I am trying to buy this today. Thanks

[@LifeHackster]

No monthly subscription needed.

[@raiderville13]

Should I leave the Battery source on battery or external solar for the solar on the camera? Thanks

[@ratedg]

I have trust issues ... I had 3 S40 cameras and all 3 had to be returned for water damage, failing to charge via solar panel, and etc

[@MH_6160]

I hope Euphy comes out with silicone covers for the s220

[@RavansFan-u5j]

What do you mean

[@onemannation4321]

I use the gauter mount snd i add it a thik foam the help it the guater mount to be steady and tight and i have it for my solar panel for 3 years and jts working vrsat so far

[@zidliym9702]

Very well explained thank you for your time

[@davidlockwood444]

Hi LifeHackster, I have a I have a couple of questions for you. I am interested in the following. If you have the Eufy hub, can you see what the cameras recorded say the next day? I want to avoid going and pulling the card from said camera to check what it recorded. #2, If you're not ho, couldcan yct see what was recorded too? I appreciate your time much appreciated.

[@LifeHackster]

You can retrieve and view the recordings on any of the cameras using the eufy app. You can see everything in the events tab or you can view from each of the cameras.

[@SeaSkully]

Can i ask what camera you have that faces your garden but listed as a indoor? looking to do the same thing

[@cameraz99]

When the S220 picks up motion and you have the siren set to go off, is there a siren also on the Homebase 3? (There is on my 1st generation Homebase and Eufy E cams).

[@LifeHackster]

Yes, you will get that option in the security mode settings of the HB3.

[@cameraz99]

@@LifeHackster --Thanks! I'm setting it up now.

[@lilycruz2850]

Can I order just the cameras and not the homebase? Will it work the same without the homebase?

[@MarcBoettinger]

Mine has a failure showing the charging in the app. It also has significant issues with recognizing a human using its AI. Very often nothing is recognized, especially when you have a tree in your garden. It also falsely recognised a fly as human. Eufy is going to send me a new camera because of the charging issue.

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

LH, I hope you already have your wyze floodlight can pro review video in the works 👀👀👀

[@LifeHackster]

Unfortunately, I don't have it.... I'll order/pre-order it when it comes out.

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

@@LifeHackster yikes, wyze didn't send you a unit? Shocking

[@LifeHackster]

@@Compulsive-Elk7103 They probably don't like my reviews lol ;)

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

​@@LifeHackster hey LF, wyze floodlight pro is out

[@abner72]

Did I understand correctly that the camera videos in the device or the homebase can be erased by simply pressing the sync button in the camera? Doesn’t this make it extremely easy to steal?

[@LifeHackster]

Yup. Eufy's achilles heel...

[@palhod]

Is it possible to expand internal storage with SD card ? Is it possible to access the camera directly from a phone? Without a WiFi or home base ? I’m looking a video on really remote location and once in to check the videos when I close to it.

[@stevenmike8382]

Some of the 1080P hd camaras have very clear image compared to this 2K camara with choppy video, maybe even better than some 4k camaras. My question is what determines how clear and smooth the video is ?

[@ReallyGotMotion]

I think frames per second maybe

[@bballerforever]

Very good review. I liked how you demonstrated the feature performance at certain measured distances. Interested in the gutter mount since I hesitate to put holes in my wood.

[@kvblum2007]

The camera was working good for about 1 week. Now I get a “failed to load images” error message. What could be causing this problem? I’m still within the window to return this camera back to Amazon. For me this is unacceptable when compared to other cameras that I have been using for more than 10 years. I have not installed the E340. I may return that as well. Any thoughts??

[@LifeHackster]

This is mostly connection issues. Are you recording to the HB3 or to the camera itself?

[@kvblum2007]

@@LifeHackster Right now I’m recording directly to the camera. Will the HB3 make a big difference? Does the HB3 have an Ethernet port? That is probably a much better connection.

[@kvblum2007]

@@LifeHackster by the way I really appreciate the quick reply.

[@LifeHackster]

In my experience the HB3 connection can reach farther than my mesh WIFI. What you can do to verify the issues you have is because of your connection is to get the camera inside your house or closer to your WIFI and check if it loads faster. Also, test it with your phone in cellular data and not connected to your WIFI.@@kvblum2007

[@LifeHackster]

And yes, you can plug in the HB3 directly to your network@@kvblum2007

[@TeeWreh]

Close but it's missing an alarm.. it's one thing to see what happened but an audible alarm would make this perfect

[@Chechoo2299]

10:12 alarm is shown

[@0xh0m3r]

I have three of these cameras. They stopped working after a year, having many issues with the motion detection, delayed response etc. lacing security features which is their main job to do. After contacting Eufy, they refused to give support as 1 year has passed and tried to force me to buy a new one with a funny (%15) discount. Stay away from this brand as you will put the cameras into trash after some use.

[@batman4751]

I appreciate you I won’t be purchasing their products now. I was planning on getting a whole set for my property but might just pay a little extra and get ring set up or a wired Chinese setup

[@Resist4]

Okay so which version of the Eufy battery/solar is better? I really want to jump on the Eufy team and remove all my Wyze cameras, as I've wasted too much money with Wyze and their disappointing camera's with AI.

[@devonteglenn4520]

LH, is the S220 motion detection more or less reliable when connect to HB3 (bionic AI) vs Wi-Fi?

[@LifeHackster]

I haven’t really tested and compared but based on my experience with the S40, E40, L20…person detection is pretty reliable (WiFi connected)

[@devonteglenn4520]

@@LifeHackster Thanks 😊

[@PostprandialTorpor]

You can’t mix and match with a ring system, correct?

[@nextgenshelbygt500]

really nice review.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks!

[@stargate25645]

Is that choppy audio/video sync normal for Eufy?

[@dsantostv3711]

I’m trying to connect my s220 solocam but it won’t..2 days trying to do it . What is wrong

[@kendricklamar1731]

@LifeHackster can it record without a wifi connection, after setup?

[@artieartya]

I had a really bad experience with the S330 and I just realized I had gutter mounted it with that same gutter mount you showed and I’m curious if the excess wobble messed up resulting in the failed motion detections can you give clarity on that

[@kitito7]

They are compatible with hombase 2?

[@bjnslc]

Not happy with how the Eufy ecosystem has been developing. Without a subscription, my notifcations are often really slow, even with no thumbnail. Access to videos rarely works when I'm on the road. I've had nothing but frustration trying to get my devices working with my Homebase 3 because Eufy doesn't play well with mesh router nodes. Basically Eufy gives me a record of events, but has become less and less useful over the years and despite my upgrades like the Homebase 3.

[@agathamantanes1252]

I have the doorbell and 2 of these wireless solar cameras, and all of a sudden, they disengage, and I am unable to reset them to work. Ufy customer service is nonexistent and useless.

[@pankajnaik2708]

Somebody , damaging my cars and my cars are parked on street . Hence I want to install something inside the car which can start recording as soon as ass*** is near my car to damage it . Pls suggest solution

[@TheMonsieurpolo]

Thx for the review Bro

[@Whiskeyshotglass]

Does this camera also saves video to the cloud in addition to the local eufy drive? Has anyone checked their firewall to see what is being uploaded?

[@LifeHackster]

Supposedly they said..no cloud recording option.

[@Whiskeyshotglass]

@@LifeHackster I use Firewalla it shows me every IP address the camera as well as every device on my network are uploading video or data. I would be interesting to see what the Eufy camera is doing.

[@michaellagattuta5720]

Can you access your Eufy Cameras from a PC if you don't have a smartphone? Older parent still has a flip phone

[@CertifiedTechnicianOttawa]

Still haven't answered my question because it's 2k is it compatible with Eufy 2k not home base 3? Home base 2?

[@aaronheller2836]

My question, on the website they offer a set of 4 cameras or a homebase with 1 camera,. If I get both will all 5 cameras connect to the homebase?

[@GianniNotaristefano]

Is this stopping recording when internet goes down?

[@KamatchoSport]

Can it record automatically and download any interval i need it ?

[@gailsom8681]

Please let me know if it ok in below zero and snow?

[@luisclavel3603]

Will stir work in a cloudy day?

[@iblackfeathers]

while it seems compelling i expect there’s no 24/7 recording in order to conserve battery life.

[@LifeHackster]

No 24/7 in any battery powered camera system.

[@elo7269]

Didn’t reolink come out with a battery camera that has 24/7 recording?

[@joepangit6938]

Amazon reviews sure hate on this camera. They say it misses lots motions. Sigh, off to find something else.

[@rsqwyr]

Is there an outside camera with an automatic alarm so you don't have to trigger it manually?

[@francescopaolosomma1078]

Hi. Does the App allow you to know the machine's IP?

[@dylandeniseger6226]

I am really curious about the Imou Cell Go with panel charging. It looks like a good deal for what seems like a pretty good camera. Anyone used it already ?

[@Mr.C0ffee]

What happened if my wifi doesn’t reach? Can you get POE or do you need to get an extender?

[@Bullseyesniper23]

Is this 24/7 recording or only by motion ?

[@LifeHackster]

Only motion like all battery powered cams in the market today.

[@mitchmcintyre438]

Can I set it up with just a Camera or do I need a home base?

[@abc123fhdi]

Wish it could connect to an NVR from a third party and not require internet to work at least locally, this will allow for better image quality and lower latency as well.

[@beni654]

Do you know of any other brands that support that?

[@abc123fhdi]

@@beni654 Reolink