eufy SoloCam E42
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Ultra HD 4K Clarity: Features true 4K UHD resolution to capture clear, detailed visuals around your home, delivering sharp definition up to 33 ft (10 m) away.
- AI Motion Detection and Smart Tracking: Built-in AI instantly detects and automatically tracks people, vehicles, or important events within view, minimizing false alarms and keeping your property secure.
- Motion-Activated Siren: Protect your home with a powerful, motion-activated strobe light that scares off unwanted visitors and gives you instant notifications about suspicious activity.
- 355° Pan & 55° Tilt Coverage: Pan up to 355° and tilt up to 55° to keep an eye on your front porch, yard, or driveway from a single camera, while AI tracking follows people and vehicles as they move.
- No Monthly Fee: Supports up to 128 GB of microSD storage to keep your footage private—no subscription fees. Note: microSD card not included.
- Solar-Powered with SolarPlus 2.0With optimal sunlight, just 2 hours of direct sun a day keeps your camera fully charged. When sunlight is limited, you can also charge it through the USB-C port. IP65 weatherproof for outdoor use.
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1. What is eufy SoloCam E42?
1. Great for
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Yards and driveways with no outlet nearby — It runs on a 6,400mAh battery charged by the included solar panel, so no power cable needs to be run to the mounting spot. The panel connects by cable and can be mounted on top of the camera or separately where it gets more sun. With optimal sunlight, 2 hours of direct sun a day keeps it charged.
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Seeing details at a distance — It records 4K (3840×2160) video, and 8× digital zoom lets you look closer at people and vehicles.
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Dark areas with no outdoor lighting — Its 250-lumen spotlight lights the scene for color video at night, and infrared night vision covers the rest of the time.
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Deterring unwanted visitors — When motion is detected, it can flash red and blue strobe lights and sound a 103 dB siren, and you can talk to visitors through two-way audio.
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Adding a camera to an existing HomeBase S380 or HomeBase 2 — It works with both, and with HomeBase S380 it adds face recognition, pet detection, cross-camera tracking, and storage expandable to 16TB with a hard drive.
2. Not ideal for
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Using Apple Home without a HomeBase — Apple Home (HomeKit) requires HomeBase S380, and video viewed in Apple Home is limited to 1080p. Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant work without a HomeBase.
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24/7 recording on battery and solar power alone — Continuous recording requires the camera to be on continuous wired power.
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Spots where the solar panel can't get direct sun — eufy recommends against placing the solar panel under trees, under a porch, or indoors. Because the panel connects to the camera by cable, it can be mounted separately in a sunnier spot; the camera can also be charged through its USB-C port.
1. Which eufy SoloCam should I choose: SoloCam E42, E30, or S340?
Choose the SoloCam E42 if you want 4K video on a single-lens pan-and-tilt camera, with a spotlight for color night video, red and blue strobe lights, and a siren; it has 16GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot. The SoloCam E30 also pans and tilts, records 2K video, uses infrared night vision, and has no spotlight. The SoloCam S340 pans and tilts with two lenses, records 3K video, has hybrid 8× zoom and a spotlight, and includes 8GB of built-in storage. All three run on a battery with solar charging.
2. Does the SoloCam E42 have built-in storage?
Yes. The SoloCam E42 has 16GB of built-in storage and a microSD card slot for cards up to 128GB (sold separately), with no monthly fee. When connected to HomeBase S380, recordings can be stored on the HomeBase, which can be expanded up to 16TB with a hard drive.
3. Does the SoloCam E42 support 24/7 recording?
Yes, when the camera is on continuous wired power. Used on its own, it records 24/7 to a microSD card; when connected to HomeBase S380, it records 24/7 to a hard drive installed in the HomeBase. 24/7 recording is not available on battery and solar power alone.
4. Which eufy HomeBase works with the SoloCam E42, and what does HomeBase S380 add?
It works with HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3), HomeBase 2, and HomeBase Professional S1, and it also works on its own by connecting directly to your router. It is not compatible with HomeBase mini. When connected to HomeBase S380, it adds face recognition, pet detection, cross-camera tracking, daily security reports. HomeBase S380 comes with 16GB of built-in storage, expandable to 16TB by adding a hard drive.
5. Does the SoloCam E42 work with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Assistant?
Yes. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant without a HomeBase. Apple Home (HomeKit) requires HomeBase S380, and video in Apple Home is up to 1080p (1920×1080).
6. Does the SoloCam E42 have color night vision?
Yes, with its spotlight. It uses infrared black-and-white night vision, and its 250-lumen spotlight can light the scene for color video. Its f/1.6 aperture lets in more light at night.
7. How does the SoloCam E42 deter intruders?
When motion is detected, it can flash red and blue strobe lights and sound a 103 dB siren, and it sends a notification to your phone. You can also speak to visitors through two-way audio.
8. Does the SoloCam E42 need to be plugged in, and how much sun does the solar panel need?
No. It runs on a built-in 6,400mAh battery charged by the included solar panel, which connects to the camera by cable and can be mounted on top of the camera or separately. With optimal sunlight, the panel can collect and store 450 to 600mAh per day, while the camera uses 150 to 200mAh over a whole day of average use. You can also charge it through its USB-C port with a 5V/2A or 5V/1A charger. For best results, mount the panel where it gets direct sunlight, not under trees or a porch.
9. What Wi-Fi does the SoloCam E42 need?
It connects only to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. You can connect it directly to your router or to a eufy HomeBase.
10. How far does the SoloCam E42 pan and tilt?
It pans up to 355° horizontally and tilts up to 55° vertically, and it can turn to follow detected people and vehicles.
11. Does the SoloCam E42 support cross-camera tracking?
Yes, when it is connected to HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3). The HomeBase identifies people across your cameras and merges related clips into a single event.
Products Comparison
Specs
Field of View
130°, f/1.6
Resolution
4K, 8 MP
Zoom
8× digital zoom
Wi-Fi
2.4 GHz only
Pan / Tilt
355° pan, 55° tilt
Cloud Features
AI Tracking
Spotlight
250 lm
Siren/Alarm
Red and blue strobe lights; 103 dB siren
Power
6,400mAh built-in battery; included solar panel (mounts on the camera or separately)
Waterproof
IP65
Detection
PIR
Night Vision
Infrared night vision; color night vision with spotlight
AI Capabilities
Human, Vehicle, and Motion Tracking
Storage
16 GB built-in storage; microSD card up to 128 GB (not included); or HomeBase™ S380 / HomeBase 2. No monthly fee..
Third-Party Support
Apple Home (requires HomeBase S380; up to 1080p in Apple Home); Amazon Alexa; Google Assistant
Two-Way Audio
Full Duplex
24/7 Recording
Supports wired connection for continuous recording.
Supports HomeBase™ 3:
Cross-camera tracking, facial recognition, daily security reports, and 16 TB expansion.
Supports HomeBase™ 2:
Large connection volume, large capacity.
HomeBase Compatibility
HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3), HomeBase 2, HomeBase Professional S1; not compatible with HomeBase mini