Eufy outdoor camera
Do you want to properly protect your home or business, but are you afraid of pulling cables and complicated settings? Then a Eufy outdoor camera is often exactly what you are looking for. You hang up the camera, connect it to the app and you're done. Many models run on battery, solar power or Wi-Fi, and you can expand them with a HomeBase 3 for extra storage and smart features.
Whether you want to keep an eye on your driveway, garden, shed or back door: below you will discover which types of Eufy outdoor cameras are available, what the differences are and which choice best suits your situation.
What makes a Eufy outdoor camera so popular?
Eufy is especially popular because it is user-friendly and because you often do not need a subscription to view your images. In addition, the cameras are smart enough to send useful notifications, so you don't have to look at your phone every time you rustle a leaf.
A few benefits that customers often mention:
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Sharp image (usually 2K or 4K depending on model)
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Quick notifications via the Eufy app
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Wireless options (useful in places without power)
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Expandable with HomeBase 3 on many models
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Choice of power supply: battery, solar panel, or wired / PoE
That may sound technical, but in practice it is simple: choose what suits your place outside.
Types of Eufy outdoor cameras
In this category you will roughly see three “routes”: WiFi & solar, 4G, and wired/PoE. Each with its own advantages.
1) WiFi outdoor cameras with solar panel: low maintenance
A good example is the Eufy SoloCam S340 WiFi camera with PTZ and Dual Lens + Solar.
PTZ means that the camera can pan and tilt. Dual Lens means that you often have both an overview and extra detail. And with solar you don't always have to think about charging.
In this category you will also see the SoloCam S220 Solar (2K) and the SoloCam E30 (PT) with solar panel (also as a 2-cam kit). These types of cameras are ideal if you want to get started quickly and want little hassle.
Useful for: driveway, backyard, fence, shed door.
2) Eufy 4G outdoor cameras: for places without WiFi
Do you not have stable WiFi at the gate, stable, shed or holiday home? Then the Eufy 4G LTE S330 Outdoor Camera is interesting. It can work via 4G, and (with this type) often switches intelligently between 4G and WiFi if available. In the product text you can also see that it is aimed at “off-the-grid” use with a solar panel and a large battery.
Useful for: outdoor areas, construction sites, yards, places where WiFi does not work.
3) Wired/PoE outdoor cameras: stable and “always on”
Do you want maximum stability and 24/7 recording without being dependent on WiFi or battery? Then you end up with PoE camera systems (Power over Ethernet). This category also includes PoE add-on cameras such as:
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Eufycam S4 8MP 4K PTZ PoE Add-On camera
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Eufycam E40 8MP 4K Bullet PoE Add-On camera
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Eufycam E41 8MP 4K Turret PoE Add-On camera
Please note: with these types of PoE add-ons it is clearly stated that they are extensions for a PoE system (and not for HomeBase). So this is especially interesting if you already have a Eufy PoE recorder system or are considering that route.
Useful for: business premises, warehouses, locations where you always want an image.
HomeBase 3: when do you need it?
Some Eufy outdoor cameras work standalone (separately, via WiFi). Others work best when paired with the HomeBase 3, which acts as the focal point for storage and smart features.
In this category you will, for example, come across add-on cameras that explicitly state: HomeBase 3 required (such as the Eufycam E330 Add-On camera wired or certain Eufycam extensions).
Practically speaking, this means:
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Do you already have a HomeBase 3? Then you can easily expand.
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Don't have a HomeBase yet? Then choose a model that works standalone, or go straight for a set with HomeBase (depending on your plans).
Eufy camera with lamp
Sometimes you want more than just filming. Then a camera with lighting is ideal. In this category you will find, for example:
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Solar Wall Light Cam S120 (camera + lamp, standalone)
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S100 Wired Wall Light Cam (wired, camera + powerful lamp)
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Floodlight (floodlight) cameras, such as the Floodlight E340 and a Floodlight Camera 2K
This is especially nice in a dark driveway or back path. Light is frightening, and you immediately see color and detail.
Practical example:
Think of a back entrance that people walk past in the evening. With a floodlight cam, the light turns on when there is movement and you immediately have clear images. That simply feels a lot safer.
Which Eufy outdoor camera suits you?
If you want to choose quickly, you can keep this:
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No power, but WiFi → SoloCam with solar panel (such as S340, S220 or E30)
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No WiFi (or unreliable) → 4G LTE outdoor camera (like S330)
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Maximum stability and 24/7 → wired/PoE (add-ons for a PoE system)
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Dark places → wall light cam or floodlight camera
Are you in doubt? Come visit our showroom in Gorinchem. We are happy to show you what PTZ exactly does, how large the image is and which installation is most convenient for your home