SoloCam S220, Outdoor Camera Surveillance, 2K Resolution, Outdoor Surveillance Camera, Battery, Solar, 2.4GHz WiFi, No Subscription, No Monthly Costs, Free Use

Since I left the review below Eufy have reached out to help solve my problems with this camera , I have been so impressed with the time and care Eufy have spent on resolving my problems that I have now added to this review. Thanks to the help from Eufy my camera is now working as it should the quality of this camera was never in doubt the fix is is about the positioning,the height ,the angle ,the settings and trial and error, I really enjoyed getting this right , so I would recommend this camera and Eufy as a company I was surprised that they had read my review and acted on 5 stars all round. Had this for 2wks now ,good points easy to set up and install ,battery life seems to be very good and picture is excellent. It is very good quality and seem very robust, but it misses more events than it gets. I have tried everything in the settings on the app every tips on the internet but it seems this is a common flaw , I’ve had it a different heights ,moved it to different positions,different angles, straight on , to the side ,tilted up tilted down but make no difference ie it can pick up a small sparrow flying past but not a car driving past , does not pick a person until halfway down my driveway regardless of how I set it up, I had a cheat tapo camera which picked up every event so I’m a wee bit disappointed,nevertheless it is a good camera and a deterrent and maybe a future update will fix the flaws so I’m keeping this camera

Theses cameras are great and well worth the money. Easy to set up, no wires and work perfect if in direct sunlight for a few hours a day. If not you can buy a separate solar panel ( although will need a Eufy one for it to work properly). The free App is also impressive, easy to use with many features.

Excellent camera quality, easy to set up and install, charge within 5 hours which is great. The downside is the solar during winter time does not really charge it up so deduction in battery life for me is roughly 15% a day and maybe a 2% at best solar charge. Mines been up for 3 weeks and its ready to be taken down for its 3rd charge. So have them accessible with a ladder to take them down. My area is high traffic so my battery will deplete more than areas that may be quiet. They look great and it gives me a peace of mind after a friends van was stollen from outside my house. My internet provider is Plusnet and no issues with connecting.

I recently purchased the eufy Security SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera, and it’s a fantastic bit of kit—especially for a wireless, solar-powered setup. The installation is incredibly easy. It’s completely wire-free, so you can mount it pretty much anywhere, and it connects quickly to Wi-Fi with no hassle. The app is very simple to use as well, making setup and day-to-day use straightforward. The solar panel is one of the best features. With just a few hours of sunlight a day, it keeps the camera charged, so you don’t have to worry about taking it down to recharge. This makes it ideal for long-term use without maintenance. The video quality is excellent too, with clear 2K resolution and solid night vision, so you can see everything clearly day and night. The motion detection works well, sending alerts when someone is detected, which adds peace of mind. Another big plus is that there are no monthly fees. Everything is stored locally, which is a huge advantage compared to other brands that charge subscriptions. Overall, this is a great product—easy to use, reliable, and very convenient thanks to the solar charging. It’s perfect if you want a simple, no-fuss security camera that just works. I would definitely recommend it.

So easy to set up and use. The picture quality is amazing. Great value for the money.

So I’ve had this up exactly 3 months (31-10-24 to 31-01-25) throughout winter months so only around 8/9 hours daylight and even less sun. When I installed the camera it had 72% as I didn’t have the patience to let it fully charge first. 3 months later, it still has 31% left and this is with no power saving modes activated and fully optimised for surveillance. It was really easy to install and has a good picture quality and great sound quality. It can be taken down and charged by mains but I think as soon as longer sunnier days come the camera will soon top itself back up and charge a lot more than it has been. It’s definitely helped us feel more secure in our new house and just helps make sure we don’t miss anyone coming to the house etc. It can sometimes be delayed sending notifications and has in a few cases not picked up any movement at all. From tapping on a notification it generally loads up within 5-10 seconds but can be slower depending on internet connections. I do have this installed with the solar panel facing the sun (south) for best results. Overall I really like this camera and for a camera that is completely wireless and doesn’t need to be taken down for charging I think it performs really good and is excellent value for money. I’d like one for my rear garden however that doesn’t get sunlight and so I don’t think this camera would be suitable for that just for reference. Unless you didn’t mind taking it down and charging every few months. *UPDATE* Had this camera up for 472 days now and it’s still working as good as the day I got it, seen high temps, very low temps, drenched by weeks of rain, covered in snow and still had no issues. Not once! I’ve never had to take it down to charge it, it gets fairly low by the time winter is over but soon charges back up with a bit of sun! I’m very very impressed by this camera! Excellent purchase. (I added an updated screenshot too) Camera is currently on 37% mid Feb, and I think was last on 100% in October

The eufy Security SoloCam S220 has impressed me from the moment I set it up. Installation was quick and straightforward, and the built-in solar panel is a game changer. As long as the camera gets a bit of daylight, it stays fully charged — no cables, no battery swaps, and no maintenance. It really does offer continuous power just as advertised. The 2K resolution is excellent, producing crisp and clear video both during the day and at night. Faces, car number plates, and movement are all easy to identify. The motion detection is responsive without being too sensitive, and notifications come through quickly on the app. One of the biggest advantages is no monthly fees. All footage is stored locally on the device, and I can view it anytime without worrying about subscriptions — something many other brands don’t offer. The camera connects via 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, which provides a stable connection, and the eufy app is easy to use, with intuitive controls and good customisation options for detection zones and activity alerts. Overall, the SoloCam S220 is a top-quality outdoor security camera that delivers great performance, energy efficiency, and peace of mind. If you want a reliable wireless camera that you can set up and then forget about, this is a fantastic choice.

Real review time - and yes, this does have built in storage OR could use a Homebase 3 for expanded storage. As a longtime Ring and Kasa user i've been thinking about trying a Eufy camera for a long time. TBH i was put off by the revelations earlier this year and their patchy track record on honouring feature promises. This came out, and given that it is compatible with the Homebase 3 or can act as a standalone unit i was interested. Combined with the built in solar panel (a saving of £50 when looking at other manufacturers) i went for it. First thing to do upon receiving is was to charge it up via a mains charger, then create an account on the app. Wall mounting was easy thanks to the mounting template, although it doesn't like brick. Initially i stuck to Eufys guidance of a 15 degree angle on the camera - but changed that a day later. I found it took a day for the solar panel to register it's receiving enough energy to charge, however i put it up in the afternoon in my garden which doesn't get great sun coverage at that time. So far the camera has performed well; signal strength is great although it's only 8m from the router. Motion detection is very good, as is motion alert speed. Image quality is miles better than my 4+year old Ring spotlight cam. It has all the basics an then some; motion detection sensitivity, privacy and activity zones. In short it's great value even without the solar panel, add that in it's ideal for a camera to keep an eye on a quiet-ish area. I'd debate that wifi cameras are not real security cameras given the rise of wifi signal jammers, but this is a good piece of kit in the first 2 days of ownership. Put it this way, Eufy has potentially released a battery powered 2K wifi camera that you never need to take down to charge. At the same time Rings latest innovation was to release a 1080p camera where the only change was a plastic manual privacy cover - i'll update as it ages. A few tips on this though: 1. Angle the camera to 35 degrees, rather than 15 degrees - it's the optimum solar panel angle for the UK (Eufy seem to think everyone lives in Texas or California). 2. You'll need to clean to solar panel occasionally; a simple wipe with a damp cloth is all it'll need 3. A south facing mounting location is idea for the solar panel, but may not be practical 4. Assume your data is being sent or processed in China; Eufy are a Chinese company. This is more important if you are using the Homebase 3 where it can use AI detection/facial recognition. I mean not a problem if you are on TikTok, and frankly it's only a little worse than it being sent to the US.

Enkel att installera och fungerar perfekt.

it’s really efficient

Great addition to ourdoor security. Motion detection is good, slow to load video after notification some times but this may be due to distance from WiFi. Solar charging is great, have it installed over a month and battery hasn't gone below 95%. Easy install and set up.

Ik heb hem direct aan de voorgevel gehangen, en hij geeft prima beeld. Deze camera is ook goed aan te sluiten op de home base bij alle andere camera’s.

Excellent article, facile à monter et d'une résolution impeccable !