The Eufy Security SoloCam S340 is a solar-powered, wireless outdoor security camera designed for users seeking a high-resolution, subscription-free surveillance solution. Notable for its dual-lens system, it offers both wide-angle and telephoto views, making it suitable for various monitoring needs.
🔍 Key Features
- 3K Video Resolution: Captures footage in 2880p resolution, ensuring clear and detailed images. The wide-angle lens provides a 135° field of view, while the telephoto lens offers 2K resolution with 3x optical zoom, allowing for detailed identification of subjects up to 50 feet away.
- Solar-Powered Operation: Includes a solar panel that can be connected via a 10-foot USB-C cable, ensuring continuous power with just a couple of hours of sunlight daily. This feature eliminates the need for frequent battery replacements.
- AI-Powered Motion Tracking: Utilizes artificial intelligence to detect and follow humans and vehicles, automatically panning, tilting, and zooming to keep the subject centered in the frame. Users can also set up four customizable preset positions for quick access to specific areas.
- Color Night Vision: Equipped with two bright LEDs that illuminate the camera’s field of view upon motion detection, providing color video even in low-light conditions. This feature enhances the ability to capture critical details at night.
- Local Storage: Comes with 8GB of local storage, allowing users to save footage without the need for a subscription. However, some users have reported that recordings may be deleted after 30 days, depending on storage capacity and settings.
- Two-Way Audio: Allows users to listen and speak through the camera, facilitating communication with visitors or intruders.
- DIY Installation: Designed for easy setup without the need for professional installation, making it accessible for most users.
⚠️ Considerations
- Motion Detection Sensitivity: Some users have reported issues with motion detection, particularly during nighttime, where the camera may not honor motion settings or detection zones. A firmware update was released to address these concerns.
- Solar Charging Performance: The effectiveness of the solar panel can be influenced by environmental factors such as weather conditions and the placement of the panel. In shaded or overcast areas, charging efficiency may decrease.
- App and Web Portal Limitations: Some users have experienced difficulties with downloading videos from the app or accessing footage through the web portal, particularly when clips are stored in local storage. These clips may be encrypted and require the app for playback.
🛒 Availability and Pricing
The Eufy SoloCam S340 is available for purchase through various online retailers. Pricing may vary based on the seller and any ongoing promotions. It’s advisable to compare prices and check for bundle deals that may include additional accessories or extended warranties.
