Wireless Security Cameras Should Have This - Eufy S220 SoloCam Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- Today, we are going to review and test out the Eufy S220 SoloCam. A 2K security camera that has in integrated solar panel and when installed where there is some sunshine, you will have forever power and not needing to recharge the camera anymore. The main difference compared to Eufy's S40 or the S230 SoloCam is that this S220 doesn't have spotlights. We will check out its features, do a quick unboxing, setup, install and check out its video and audio quality and run our usual tests and see if this is a good option for your home.
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 Features
02:05 Unboxing
03:09 Setup
03:59 Installation
04:43 Settings
06:11 Video Quality
07:47 Testing
10:33 Thoughts
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Thanks. Hey your almost at 200k subs ! Excellent 😊
Yes…thanks for watching!
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.
Brilliant review again !
Thank you for the review. Greetings from the Netherlands
Thanks for helping me out to create my security system.
Very well explained thank you for your time
great review with how to install. really wanted to see how the install setup goes.
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.
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!
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.
Great video !!! I especially like that your videos are family friendly, we watch without worry !!!
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.
Thanks for watching!
I wonder about the Wasserstein gutter mounts? They work for the cameras I have, very happy with them.
I honestly think eufy is doing a great job with its cameras .... definitely my favorite system
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
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.
@@AlexAlex-hy5wzthat’s because you don’t get sun in the UK😂
Yes that’s what I want. Better then a ring spot light cam plus
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.
I believe they fixed the issue.
They just release e330 which has 24/7 recording which I love the most. Could you please review ?
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.
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.
U might be onto something bro , got my solo cam s40s (4) and they are all beginning to become faulty right at the warranty timeline
@@yodrewchill damn I was about to buy them too lol
@@ProdChikaralmaooo
@@ProdChikaraeh ima still buy them. These guys probably just got bad products
Stop crying big baby . Buy a new one
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?
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
Worth the money!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
@lifehackster I love all you videos and your voice lol…do I need to buy a homebase if I buy outdoor cameras from eufy? I have a doorbell from eufy but I do not have a homebase. Should I buy one?
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
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
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.
Hi, Thank you for the vidéo, Is the Eufy S220 SoloCam Google Nest Nub compatible?
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.
Same here. It does not pick all the motions (human detection). I like this camera but it 's not reliable for security. Any suggestions?
you have to turn the camera up to high sensitivity, but that sucks if it drains the battery quick.@@massimoparisi4149
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.
How long ago was this?
I was on the same boat as you except I was just about to purchase the eufy cameras.
Ring is nice but not a fan of the privacy issues that Amazon just had to settle out for.
@@MH_6160 what privacy for outdoors? Who cares.
Might be a wifi or wireless issue, I also have a half a sec delay but that's normal unless you wire all cams.
@@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.
Can i ask what camera you have that faces your garden but listed as a indoor? looking to do the same thing
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
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.
Should I leave the Battery source on battery or external solar for the solar on the camera? Thanks
Hi, do you know if the eufy homebase 3 can record 24/7 to the wired floodlight cameras yet?
Cant find anything online and dont want to upgrade my homebase if its still not supported
Is there an outside camera with an automatic alarm so you don't have to trigger it manually?
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?
Nice review, we thought of getting eufy but went with ring instead. You should review arid new security system and the smart myQ garage door company came out with a video doorbell keypad. Should look at both of them and do a review
LH, I hope you already have your wyze floodlight can pro review video in the works 👀👀👀
Unfortunately, I don't have it.... I'll order/pre-order it when it comes out.
@@LifeHackster yikes, wyze didn't send you a unit? Shocking
@@Compulsive-Elk7103 They probably don't like my reviews lol ;)
@@LifeHackster hey LF, wyze floodlight pro is out
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.....
Is that choppy audio/video sync normal for Eufy?
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).
Yes, you will get that option in the security mode settings of the HB3.
@@LifeHackster --Thanks! I'm setting it up now.
How many of these cameras can be connected to the home base 3?
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
Thank you. Thanks for watching!
Take a 2x4 attach and have it stick out, should be fine
Thanks L.H.
Thanks for watching!
Dear Lifehackster i ❤ all of your video's i think you should design a security outdoor camera light with all the bells and whistles l would be your first Customer.
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
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 ?
@LifeHackster can it record without a wifi connection, after setup?
Can I order just the cameras and not the homebase? Will it work the same without the homebase?
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.
good day i enjoy your videos could you find a security camera for rving ( traveltrailer) something that would record from inside just in case the cameras get stolen and i would have footage of the recordings thank you for your time
If you have constant WiFi in your RV, then any WiFi cameras can work…but if not, then you can use a 4G LTE cameras and I have reviewed a few before…they are a bit slower than WiFi cameras though.
Can I set it up with just a Camera or do I need a home base?
Thanks again for the video very much appreciated. Do the most ip-camera use pir sensor? And what does it mean or do? Does that helps speeding up the motion sensor detection?
All battery powered cameras use a PIR sensor which detects heat movement compared to a true wired in power one which uses camera based detection or what the camera sees. Wired in cameras are more reliable than battery powered ones. -> ruclips.net/video/cPp4IzIk6YI/видео.html
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).
S220 is not the same as S40. It is the S230 that is the same as S40.
I hope Euphy comes out with silicone covers for the s220
What do you mean
Can you access your Eufy Cameras from a PC if you don't have a smartphone? Older parent still has a flip phone
Is this stopping recording when internet goes down?
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?
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.
Do you need homebase to access any zone settings and ai motion detection?
LH, is the S220 motion detection more or less reliable when connect to HB3 (bionic AI) vs Wi-Fi?
I haven’t really tested and compared but based on my experience with the S40, E40, L20…person detection is pretty reliable (WiFi connected)
@@LifeHackster Thanks 😊
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
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.
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.
Please let me know if it ok in below zero and snow?
can the onboard storage be expanded from 8GB? is there an SD Card expansion slot?
Can these be easily intergrated into a system with the older Home Base 2?
I have the HB2 also setup and didn’t appear in selection during setup which I guess it is not compatible and I’m not even sure if Eufy will make it compatible.
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.
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?
Yup. Eufy's achilles heel...
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?
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 !!!
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.
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.
You can’t mix and match with a ring system, correct?
Still haven't answered my question because it's 2k is it compatible with Eufy 2k not home base 3? Home base 2?
Have you found any gutter clips worth trying?
Hi. Does the App allow you to know the machine's IP?
Are reolinks cameras motion detection reliable
I may have missed it,,but can this thing do rolling recording?
Yes.
Can I use my Arlo gutter mount with this?
What happened if my wifi doesn’t reach? Can you get POE or do you need to get an extender?
Will stir work in a cloudy day?
Hi. I have a question. Is Eufycam 2C compatible with a Homebase 3 ? Thanks
Yes
Question I got eufy but I don't have half the settings you have I don't have privatization zones or record length nothing
Make sure the camera's firmware is updated.
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.
Would have liked a review focused on wifi performance since most folks getting a solocam would likely use it without a homebase. Still appreciate your review though.
Thanks for watching. Please watch my S40, L20 and my SoloCam E40 review and all of them were WIFI connected.
Does anyone know if the recordings are able to go to the cloud like the other cameras? I have the Eufy Solo Cam E20 but I want to try this solar camera.
Yes they do. They connect to a homebase 3.
Are there any battery cameras that don't need a wifi connection?
What if I want put camera indoor patio but need too run solar panel wire which camera is there
I’m trying to connect my s220 solocam but it won’t..2 days trying to do it . What is wrong
Do you need super strong Wi-Fi coverage to outside?
Yes. I use eero mesh network.
But Winters. How is it during the winter
Does this camera have the standard 1/4 threaded hole? Looking at 3rd party mounts for this.
Yes.
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.
You can still use Eufy, just add them to the homebase 3. Plug in the homebase to your network.
@@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
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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.
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.
@@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.
I underestimated the actual true size of this camera until I saw it in real life today. It is absolutely tiny.
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?
Supposedly they said..no cloud recording option.
@@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.
Will this be compatible with homebase 2?
Close but it's missing an alarm.. it's one thing to see what happened but an audible alarm would make this perfect
10:12 alarm is shown