Unboxing and Review: Eufy SoloCam S340 Dual Lens 360 Camera - A Game-Changer?

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  • Eufy Security SoloCam S340 Dual Lens 360 Solar Powered Camera: Unboxing and Review.
    Eufy Security SoloCam S340, Solar Security Camera, Wireless Outdoor Camera, 360° Pan & Tilt Surveillance, No Blind Spots, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, No Monthly Fee, HomeBase S380 Compatible
    - Enhanced Dual-Camera Clarity at 50 Feet: Capture every event that occurs around your home in ultra-clear 3K resolution. See exactly who is approaching your home with 8× zoom.
    -Solar-Powered, Install Once and it Runs Forever: Experience constant peace of mind with this solar-powered security camera that's easy to set up and always on, thanks to its removable solar panel.
    -360° Guardian, No Blind Spots: Say goodbye to blind spots with full home coverage. Enjoy 360° Pan & Tilt Surveillance , check your front porch, monitor your backyard, and keep an eye on the driveway with ease.
    -Versatile Installation, Effortless Setup: Experience the convenience of a 5-minute installation with its compact size and wire-free design.
    -Local* Storage, No Monthly Fee: One-time purchase. No monthly fee or hidden costs.
    Chapters:
    00:00 - Preview
    00:27 - Intro
    01:36 - Unboxing
    02:35 - Solocam S340 Price & Specs
    04:50 - Eufy App Integration
    11:38 - My Review (Pros)
    14:12 - My Review (Cons)
    16:30 - Final Thoughts
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  • @markthomson809
    @markthomson809 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I watch your video all the time, and I learn a lot from you. Thank you very much you are the best.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci +1

      So glad you’re enjoying our content. You’re welcome and thank you for watching.

  • @dangreenberg1096
    @dangreenberg1096 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Another great review, George!

  • @daveanddianethrowingcautio5707

    Ok question. We have a chunk of property where we will be on 6 months per year (RV property) and while there we will have wifi, while gone there will be no wifi. Solar powered preferred. Good cell service in the area. OK it's your property what do you pick? On a budget what do you pick? Thanks

  • @markthomson809
    @markthomson809 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much my brother One love everything gonna be all right👏👏👏👍👍👍🎸🎻🎤

  • @josephpuchel6497
    @josephpuchel6497 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Hey this camera is very nice and 2 lens , solar pan & tilt feature. Cameras with speaker have been out for sometime and just can’t get how there’s a glitch with something in the operating system in a near perfect product. example crystal clear speaker. It’s nice to be able to project your voice at someone in the wrong. I might try one.
    Excellent video

  • @TechWithTony
    @TechWithTony Před 8 měsíci +1

    Any feedback with eufy SoloCam S340 into hoobs to get this into HomeKit?

  • @markthomson809
    @markthomson809 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much you are the best🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci +1

      You’re very kind and you’re welcome. 🙏🏻😊

  • @danhood404
    @danhood404 Před měsícem

    I have 2 of these cameras. Today, i found out the hard way that when you are in live view, the cameras will not auto record an incident. Is this normal on all eufy cameras?? Is there a setting to change this??

  • @thepatrickgarner
    @thepatrickgarner Před 7 měsíci +1

    Through all the wireless cameras that you’ve tested, which ones would you buy today? I want the 24/7 recording. I currently have Nest but looking to maybe change. Thoughts? Thanks!

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 7 měsíci +1

      The camera in this video would be my favorite overall right now, but for 24/7 recording, Nest Aware can’t be beat.

  • @DanZimmerli
    @DanZimmerli Před 8 měsíci +3

    Impressive that you are still considering Eufy. I still use the PTZ cameras but the Aqara doorbell I prefer over Eufy due to the Apple Home integration and not so negative PR about privacy. Great video regardless. Keep it up George!

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci +6

      They were 100% dead to me after their initial response to those privacy issues. But it’s been nearly a year (maybe over a year) since that situation occurred & they’ve gone above and beyond to fix the issue since. So I decided to stop being stubborn & let go of my grudge. lol

  • @guitarhero9592
    @guitarhero9592 Před 4 měsíci

    Thx for the video and info. It was very informative .I didn’t catch it but did you say it was connected to the homebase? If so I wanted to know if there’s any difference or better performance having it connected or not.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You’re welcome. Thanks for watching! I did NOT have this camera connected to the HomeBase. Performance wise, no real difference.

  • @larrypetty4575
    @larrypetty4575 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I watched both your REOLINK TrackMix WiFi and this one on the SoloCam S340. If you had to pick one to buy today, which would you choose? I'm looking at both and having a hard time deciding.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci +2

      I would pick the Eufy camera. More Smart Home integration and a broader Ecosystem.

    • @larrypetty4575
      @larrypetty4575 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I ordered a bunch of Eufy stuff. Problem is the estimated shipping date is Jan 6. I'm tempted to cancel and get the Reolink. 😢

    • @BobbyLeeCarroll
      @BobbyLeeCarroll Před 8 měsíci

      If you can wait you may be better pleased. I don't know anything about Reolink, but I copied 2 comments from a forum and here they are; "Reolink literally doesn't have smart detection (human, pet, etc). Just motion detection. No motion zones. Wind and branches and rain trigger recordings all the time."
      "I have both in the house. The eufy app is much better (eg can send rich notifications, better ux timeline view). Eufy also has better out of the box homekit integration (reolink needs to go through homebridge and is not as fast there). Reolink however is better for exterior 24/7 recording using a NVR if you can run wires." Regardless, good luck!@@larrypetty4575

  • @clamshack5116
    @clamshack5116 Před 5 měsíci +1

    very good video

  • @vaporwareproducts
    @vaporwareproducts Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks, what would you say the field of sensor for image tracking is in degrees? Like you said, if the camera is panning over here it may not get over there. Does the pan/tilt “center” itself for max coverage for image detection and tracking or is that done through the 4 preset zones that you,mentioned? Sorry trying to make sure I get coverage. I saw it was 360 but trying to see if that’s true and or how the tracking coverage works. I have an area down side of house and would be great if this one unit could cover the backyard and rotate around to get the unobstructed side house view every so often kinda deal…

    • @vaporwareproducts
      @vaporwareproducts Před 5 měsíci

      Or are the “sensors a totally separate part and are always on 360 to detect?

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci +1

      The normal FOV for this camera is 135 degrees. For your purpose it would be a good idea to have a second camera. As I’ve said in other videos…in a residential situation, I would never 100% rely on a pan tilt camera (or the tracking feature), it’s way too easy to miss something.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci

      This camera is great for situations where you definitely only need one camera. In that case it gives you great bang for your buck. But on a house, where you’re trying to get multiple sides, I’ll always suggest multiples.

    • @vaporwareproducts
      @vaporwareproducts Před 5 měsíci +1

      Awesome thank you very much!!!!@@GeorgeLangabeer

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci

      You’re welcome.

  • @gilleslafreniere
    @gilleslafreniere Před 8 měsíci +2

    Looks like a good choice; I wonder about ice, snow, hail, rain, sunbleach resistance throughout the seasons. Also, I'm looking for a cloud video saving solution, or, is the local saving solution good?

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Yeah, I haven’t been able to test it in conditions other than minor cold and rain. So only time will tell as far as harsh weather goes. As far as storage goes, Eufy gives you options. You’ve got the built-in storage on the camera, but you can also use this camera with their new HomeBase for additional storage.

    • @gilleslafreniere
      @gilleslafreniere Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you. @@GeorgeLangabeer

    • @stevecraig3004
      @stevecraig3004 Před 8 měsíci +1

      The new Homebase lets you install up to 16GB SSD; that'll store decades of video clips locally.

    • @gilleslafreniere
      @gilleslafreniere Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you for the information; I'll have a look at SSD hardrives@@stevecraig3004

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci

      I don’t know about “decades”, but it’s a decent amount of storage.

  • @Yo-HoLD-mY-WeeD
    @Yo-HoLD-mY-WeeD Před 8 měsíci

    Can you use this s340 cam with the homebase 3 that comes with the s300 cameras? Thank you.

  • @justforthetv
    @justforthetv Před 3 měsíci

    Just my opinion.. can you prioritize the camera feed more than you talking to us.. just so we can see the camera footage you're showing us fully. Either way great video

  • @Whitepinoy
    @Whitepinoy Před 8 měsíci +1

    Should be able to add to homekit if you had the homebase from eufy

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci

      It’s compatible with Eufy’s newer HomeBase and that HomeBase is not Apple Home compatible.

  • @rolandperez4284
    @rolandperez4284 Před 8 měsíci

    what happens when you have a few days of heavy clouds especially during the winter?

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Well, this camera is new & hasn’t made it through a winter cycle yet. But Eufy is claiming this new solar panel needs less light than others and continues to charge in inclement weather. It’s been overcast several days during my testing & it still works great. But again, can’t say as far as the winter goes.

    • @leonardharview4577
      @leonardharview4577 Před 5 měsíci

      The S340 only needs about 2 hours of sunlight and will collect enough power during an all-day overcast. I got this info from other review videos.

  • @gormangraphics
    @gormangraphics Před 4 měsíci

    You said you lived in a apartment. Do you have a video on the installation far as wiring thru theapt

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 4 měsíci +1

      For this camera? There is no wiring. That’s the benefit of the solar panel.

    • @gormangraphics
      @gormangraphics Před 4 měsíci

      @@GeorgeLangabeer oh okay i get it. And how about the eufy tower to have more storage space. Do you recommend it. And one more thing if you go the ethernet how is that cord ran?

  • @GregScott-lm8xj
    @GregScott-lm8xj Před 8 měsíci

    Looks like something I would like, what about below zero weather as I live in Wyoming??

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci

      I haven’t got to personally test it in freezing temps yet. It hasn’t been that cold here. But Eufy rated it -4 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit.

    • @GregScott-lm8xj
      @GregScott-lm8xj Před 8 měsíci

      @@GeorgeLangabeer looks like a decent camera but I routinely have -20 to -30 every winter here so I don't think it would survive if it's only rated to -4.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci

      @GregScott-lm8xj For those temps a GOOD wired NVR system is the only way to go. The Alibi System I like is rated -40 to 140 Fahrenheit & that’s if it was those temps everyday. Theres not a WiFi camera out there, that’s made for those temps (unfortunately).

    • @GregScott-lm8xj
      @GregScott-lm8xj Před 8 měsíci

      @@GeorgeLangabeer I would be very interested in that but I'm in a rental and not really sure what something like that would cost. I would probably have to have help with install with something like that as well, that's why I have been looking around for awhile and thought that wireless would be the way to go.

  • @cyprianskiba8768
    @cyprianskiba8768 Před 5 měsíci

    My S340, when I do a live view, it will start at my chosen preset place and then pan to the right and down and stay there no matter what I do. It’s annoying

  • @enzopeace2921
    @enzopeace2921 Před 5 měsíci +1

    You're very deep in the security camera market, given your own business & all of your reviews.
    I agree with a lot of the sentiment that this is a great camera, but that's only taking it into account as a standalone camera.
    As part of a broader security setup (& particularly having multiple cameras, in which case you'd most likely go for Eufy all round) - what's your take on the fact that Eufy STILL, in 2024, don't support multi-cam viewing?
    I'm curious because this is a fundamental feature of security camera systems that has been around for well over a decade & one that's supported by almost every other competitor on the market, yet Eufy keep refusing to add the functionality.
    Personally, I think without this feature it forms a fairly redundant part of a security system, given most situations in which you might need security cameras you want to be able to live view rather than just watch back events at a later date.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci

      I think the lack of multi-cam viewing is definitely a con. I also think that you have to hit a “play” icon to see your stream is a con. But that’s the way MOST (not all) WiFi cameras work. If you want a robust camera system with multi-cam viewing and an automatic stream, my recommendation will always be a good wired NVR system.
      But I think Eufy in particular could benefit from multi-cam viewing, especially since they like to sell their cameras in multi-camera packages.
      So you have a great point here.

    • @enzopeace2921
      @enzopeace2921 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@GeorgeLangabeer thanks for the solid & rapid reply! Much appreciated.
      There are obvious short-comings to a WiFi (and battery) based system, in comparison to POE setups - they will never be comparable but are obviously designed for different use cases.
      In my case, I'm a renter, so I can't drill holes through things to run cabling & thus have to resort to WiFi cameras at least, but also typically solar/battery cams.
      I know I'm never going to get full NVR flexibility with this type of setup, but I think multi-cam viewing is a fairly basic one that could be applied without the need for POE cameras or an NVR. This appears to be a software limitation within Eufy's app more so than a hardware limitation of any of their devices.
      Anyway, I guess we'll keep pushing Eufy to add the feature for another 3 years & hope for the best!
      Thanks for the great videos though.

  • @User-is2kf
    @User-is2kf Před 7 měsíci

    what is the cable length on the solar ?

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 7 měsíci

      About 1 foot. It’s short

    • @User-is2kf
      @User-is2kf Před 7 měsíci

      @@GeorgeLangabeer is there an option to buy a longer cable

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 7 měsíci

      Not that I know of.

    • @leonardharview4577
      @leonardharview4577 Před 5 měsíci

      There is a longer cable for the solar panel. I saw it on another review. I imagine one could contact eufy to inquire.

  • @LonestarTrent
    @LonestarTrent Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have the eufy 2c cameras on solar panels there great with Apple home

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci

      The 2C held the title of my favorite WiFi camera for quite awhile.

    • @LonestarTrent
      @LonestarTrent Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@GeorgeLangabeer there great cameras I’m worried thst a lot of the camera manufactures are going to skip Apple home secure video for the money they will get for there own subscription plans

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 8 měsíci

      @LonestarTrent Yeah, me too.

    • @bryancobb4222
      @bryancobb4222 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@GeorgeLangabeerWhat’s your favorite battery / solar outdoor Wi-Fi solution that can be integrated in Apple Home? Replacing an OG Blink camera setup.

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci

      My favorite battery/solar combo for Apple Home would be the Eufy 2C Pro (with solar panel).

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    @markthomson809 Před 8 měsíci +1

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  • @JamieReneeVonTeez
    @JamieReneeVonTeez Před 8 měsíci +1

    Is it Alexa compatible ? Great video!!

  • @kimw6946
    @kimw6946 Před 6 měsíci

    Is there no power plug in the package? Can you use a power plug from another Eufy camera, Eufy cam pan tilt?

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci

      This camera is specifically designed to be used with the solar panel, but you can use any higher powered usb-c power brick if you’d prefer to power it that way. I powered one inside my apartment without the solar panel & it worked great.

    • @kimw6946
      @kimw6946 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@GeorgeLangabeer thanks for your reply, nice to now..

    • @GeorgeLangabeer
      @GeorgeLangabeer  Před 5 měsíci

      @kimw6946 You’re welcome

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