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The Eufy SoloCam S340 is an outdoor camera with two lenses, a motor and a solar panel. One lens is a 3K wide view; the other is a 3x optical telephoto for detail. It pans 360 degrees and tilts 70 degrees to follow motion. Expert Reviews calls it its favorite outdoor security camera.
I have not owned the Eufy SoloCam S340. This review is built from the maker’s published specs and independent reviews, linked below. For more picks, see the Security Cameras hub .
Key specs
| Eufy SoloCam S340 | |
|---|---|
| Lenses | 3K wide, 3x optical telephoto |
| Movement | 360 degree pan, 70 degree tilt, motion tracking |
| Power | Built-in solar panel; mount on the camera or remotely with a 10 ft cable |
| Storage | 8 GB onboard |
| Subscription | Not required |
| Optional hub | HomeBase S380: more storage, face recognition |
Sources: PCWorld , Expert Reviews , The Ambient , Eufy Community , WhistleOut .
What reviewers like
- Wide view plus zoom. The telephoto shows detail that a single wide lens cannot.
- It follows what moves, so one camera covers a whole yard.
- Solar and local storage. WhistleOut’s verdict is sunset and forget.
What to watch for
- Pan and tilt response is not instant, per PCWorld and The Ambient.
- Dual-view recording quality is less ideal than the single views.
- 8 GB fills up in a busy yard; the HomeBase S380 adds space.
Who should buy it
Buy it for a yard, a driveway or a side of the house where you want coverage and detail from one solar camera. Skip it if you need a fixed view that never moves, or deep Google or Apple Home integration.
How the two lenses work
The wide lens catches movement anywhere in view. When something moves, the camera can pan to follow it, and the 3x telephoto zooms in for a face or a plate. PCWorld calls it twin-lensed, solar-powered security, and that combination is rare at this level.
Solar in practice
The panel can sit on top of the camera or on a 10 foot cable to a sunnier spot, per PCWorld. Placing it separately is useful when the camera needs to be under an eave but the sun is on the wall above.
HomeBase or not
The S340 works on its own with 8 GB onboard. The HomeBase S380 is optional and adds encrypted local storage, expandable SATA drives and AI features such as face recognition, per The Ambient and the Eufy community. If you plan several Eufy cameras, the HomeBase makes sense. For one camera, skip it.
Privacy
Video stays local by default. As with any camera, set privacy zones so it is not pointed into a neighbor’s yard or windows; a camera that pans can drift into places you did not mean to watch.
Alternatives
- Reolink Argus 4 Pro. Fixed 180 degree view in 4K, also solar.
- Wyze Cam v4. Wired, cheap, single angle.
- Nest Cam (battery). Best in Google Home, subscription for history.
Quick answers
Does it need a subscription? No. Recording, tracking and detection work locally.
Does it record at night? Yes, with infrared night vision and a spotlight for color. The spotlight uses more battery.
Will it work in winter? Shorter days mean less solar charging. Expect to top it up now and then in cloudy months, depending on where you live.
Can I place the solar panel away from the camera? Yes. The panel can sit on the camera or on the 10 foot cable, so you can mount the camera in shade and the panel in the sun.
Is the Eufy SoloCam S340 on sale for Black Friday?
It is one of the products I am watching this season. I do not list sale prices here because they change by the hour and differ by color, bundle and store. Compare against the price you see in the weeks before the sale, and check whether a bundle adds things you will not use.
Our take
AI Score note: research-based, not hands-on. The most flexible solar camera in this group, with slower tracking than you might hope. This is my editorial read of published reviews, not a rating.
Check today’s price before you buy: See the Eufy SoloCam S340 on Amazon .
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