Eufy S120 Solar Wall Light Cam Review

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025

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  • @reggie2803
    @reggie2803 Рік тому +43

    Aside from the notification delay, eufy is becoming really innovative. I wish I could say the same about Ring. Thanks for bringing us this review.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      @reggie2803...Thanks for watching!

    • @scorporsupremacy7948
      @scorporsupremacy7948 Рік тому +1

      My issue is that it doesn’t save the recording of the detection.

    • @eliasrodriguez8234
      @eliasrodriguez8234 Рік тому

      @@scorporsupremacy7948I have not had any issues with the wall light cameras,I did notice that I had to turn the motion sensitivity up in settings to get recordings hope this helps

    • @johnlang2293
      @johnlang2293 8 місяців тому +1

      I found if I turned off the thumbnail on notification, its comes through real time. Email system delays issue, not so much a camera issue.

    • @Robodie
      @Robodie 2 місяці тому

      ​@@scorporsupremacy7948 Wait, what? It doesn't?

  • @JustenHarden
    @JustenHarden 11 місяців тому +13

    Have watched so many of your videos in the last week as I look to secure my new (first) home for my family. Just wanted to say thank you so much for being such a great resource!

  • @Gravage
    @Gravage Рік тому +61

    This would be cool if you wanted cameras around your home that weren't obviously cameras. Eufy really needs to work on that notification delay, though.

    • @scorporsupremacy7948
      @scorporsupremacy7948 Рік тому +3

      My issue is that I get notifications but it doesn’t always record the detection.

  • @johnmaciver
    @johnmaciver 5 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for this video. We recently bought 2 of these. One for the front and one for the back of our house, based on your recommendation. We are really impressed with the build quality, the app and the fact that there’s no monthly subscription. I’d definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for simple, discreet security.

    • @nickedge2599
      @nickedge2599 3 місяці тому +1

      I'm going to get one for my back garden after the doorbell has impressed me for the last year!

  • @robertespinoza7654
    @robertespinoza7654 10 місяців тому +3

    Dude i love your reviews! You always break everything down 🙌. Keep up the good work and thank you. I want to buy one of these next. I already bought the S340. Doorbell and one of the indoor ones. Great system.

  • @salvadorraya2118
    @salvadorraya2118 Рік тому +6

    Love seeing your reviews to eufy products, your videos are very informative and answer most of the questions I have on the products. Keep up the good work. Your reviews are the reason I got myself a eufy product and now plan on getting this light camera.

  • @adriand83
    @adriand83 3 дні тому

    Best camera reviews. Really appreciate your reviews and format. Keep up the great work!

  • @JimBruerjim12957
    @JimBruerjim12957 Рік тому +25

    Looks like the best I've seen so far for a wireless, self powered no subscription needed camera and light.
    The audio and video quality are impressive.
    Thank you so much for the review.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      @JimBruerjim12957...Thanks for watching!

  • @dev4you23
    @dev4you23 Рік тому +4

    I bought 4 plus one free. 3 of them worked perfectly. One would not update the firmware and another one would not charge past 80%. Eufy is replacing both. It would be nice to be able to adjust the camera lens, up or down at least. I like them.

  • @andreasprokscha6357
    @andreasprokscha6357 Місяць тому +2

    Dude, you really do very cool reviews, thank you so much and greetings from germany! :)

  • @robertjohnston8531
    @robertjohnston8531 Рік тому +2

    Thank You! I was days away from buying the more expensive and more obvious and intrusive S220. This is cheaper and way more discrete!

  • @SevenSixTwo2012
    @SevenSixTwo2012 Рік тому +15

    Eufy makes good products. I have experience with their wired doorbell and a few of their S100 wired wall light cams. The human detection AI is very good, preventing false alerts. It's no replacement for a wired 24/7 surveillance system with an NVR (nothing is), but comes pretty close.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      @SevenSixTwo2012...Thanks for watching!

    • @D0TELL
      @D0TELL Рік тому

      What nvr system would you recommend? For a home

    • @SevenSixTwo2012
      @SevenSixTwo2012 Рік тому

      @@D0TELL Personally, I think Reolink NVRs and cameras are the best bang for the buck. Excellent quality, simple to set up and a very competitive price. Amazon often has their NVRs and cameras on sale, as well as entire surveillance kits (NVR and cameras bundles).

    • @eliasrodriguez8234
      @eliasrodriguez8234 Рік тому +1

      Eufy is coming our with their professional cams by the 15th of September those will have 24/recording!

  • @tspice11
    @tspice11 Рік тому +3

    Yes, been waiting on this review. Thanks!

  • @terryrobins3867
    @terryrobins3867 Місяць тому

    Excellent review technique's, thanks for taking the timeout to do this 👍🏻

  • @mocobb4791
    @mocobb4791 Рік тому +2

    If I wasn't so heavily invested in Ring, I would switch over to Eufy. They have come out with some very unique products. Ring just does minor updates on previous products.

  • @pauledwards9493
    @pauledwards9493 Рік тому +5

    Worth it just for notifications and you can add these to your main systems blind spots

  • @bikeny
    @bikeny Рік тому

    I thought I subscribed the last time I watched one of your videos. I like your measurement routine. I am now subscribed. I'm moving later on this month. This might be a good addition.

  • @IsleFlow0r
    @IsleFlow0r Рік тому +1

    Great thorough review. Integrating to HB3 , fixing the notification delay and making white an optional color to appease my strict Association will convince me to make this an add on to my arsenal of Eufy cameras for extra security.

  • @RichardWadeUK
    @RichardWadeUK 10 місяців тому

    A very thorough review, well done

  • @tiskenyt
    @tiskenyt Рік тому +2

    Great video! Do you know if it can do continued recording?

  • @DJAYPAZ
    @DJAYPAZ Рік тому +2

    I already have a HomeBase 2 with cameras. If Eufy makes the camera compatible with HomeBase 2 then I am interested.

  • @Chris-rs4bh
    @Chris-rs4bh Рік тому +2

    Has been integrated with hb3 yet

  • @JRB33169
    @JRB33169 Рік тому +14

    A 12 second notification delay is way too long. A lot can happen in 12 seconds. Deal killer for me.
    Thank you for another awesome review.

  • @Cvdonn
    @Cvdonn Рік тому +13

    I've been waiting on this review for so long! Thank you for providing detailed information about the Solar Wall Light Camera. I may in the future purchase this item. Not sure if the camera angle will work in my favor, that's my only worry.

  • @peupeuguy310
    @peupeuguy310 9 місяців тому +2

    Hey life hackster , did an update somewhat fix the notifications delay?

  • @kendovich3093
    @kendovich3093 Рік тому

    Thanks for this very thorough review with the many scenario tested

  • @sorrysirmygunisoneba
    @sorrysirmygunisoneba 9 місяців тому

    Excellent review man, very in-depth with the testing.

  • @IA-qt1lb
    @IA-qt1lb Рік тому +1

    I'm tempted to try this, but worried about sunlight exposure as I have the S220 and it drains a lot, with 2 hrs exposure it does not keep up at all, can you do a review comparing the S220 and S230 please

  • @extendedp1
    @extendedp1 Рік тому +2

    Wow, great review, very thorough.

  • @adamfranklin6904
    @adamfranklin6904 Рік тому +8

    This will work for me. But Eufy can do better with those delays. Hopefully a software update can fix it. Thank you for the review. It answered all my questions about it.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      @adamfranklin6904...Thanks for watching!

  • @alexelevate_8295
    @alexelevate_8295 10 місяців тому

    Great review, thanks (from the UK)! 😊

  • @travelingfit2032
    @travelingfit2032 11 місяців тому +1

    Any idea when this will support home base?

  • @gjordan8800
    @gjordan8800 Рік тому +3

    I have Eufy Doorbell camera notification delay is terrible I found that to be true on all the Eufy cameras.

    • @jimk59
      @jimk59 Рік тому

      Same and often missed people leaving packages right in front of it. Switched to the AOSU and it is much much better.

    • @desupernoodle
      @desupernoodle Рік тому

      The notification on my eufy cameras are near instant, maybe you have yours set to send a message and thumbnail at the same time. Mines sends them separately.

    • @LakritsPappan
      @LakritsPappan Рік тому

      iOS or Android?

  • @RedLee-us9zr
    @RedLee-us9zr 8 місяців тому

    It's been hectic in analog years future 😕 😔
    😅ooexperience to see eufy camera in 2k years of joy thanks brother love.o

  • @ce010ce
    @ce010ce 13 днів тому

    Are you still using this s120? Can you see recoding clips between 11pm and 12am? Do you experience missing clips 1 hour period several times a day?

  • @dsantostv3711
    @dsantostv3711 5 місяців тому

    How to set factory settings, mine won’t connect because I erased it and it won’t connect back

  • @Rockaland2
    @Rockaland2 Рік тому

    i like it the concept .. i had this idea about 3 years ago and eufy made it. its good cause your nose bag neighbors cant complain about cameras if they think its a solar light. 12 sec delay the crook already made off with your lawnmower. eufy please fix that.. audio and video is good . this would be good to stick on a wooden fence and nobody would know the better.. great stealth product .. might get one..

  • @niravniel561
    @niravniel561 2 місяці тому

    Hi, why there is no option for geofencing and only away and home ???

  • @davidgomez5116
    @davidgomez5116 9 місяців тому +1

    Idk why they don't make more cameras like this with cameras hidden within the light fixtures so it still looks more like a light than a huge spotlight ring cam.

  • @SwagSo7fly7
    @SwagSo7fly7 Рік тому +1

    I would use this camera on the side of the house basically before the trash can 12secs is a long time for the main camera but integrated in a system I don’t think it would be that bad I have the doorbell/lock/ camera and a couple wired camera lights all eufy so adding this 80$ motion light cam just to the side of the house to me isn’t bad at all

  • @MrAbdulHaque
    @MrAbdulHaque 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the vid, what's the vertical field of view?

  • @mackjsm7105
    @mackjsm7105 Рік тому +2

    Great Vid!! TY!! Do their reg cameras work off of Mesh networks.. of do you have to use their access point?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому +2

      This one has no issues with my Eero network.

    • @mackjsm7105
      @mackjsm7105 Рік тому +1

      TY I got 4 EERO pro6E Will upgrade!! @@LifeHackster

    • @33CEdwin
      @33CEdwin Рік тому +1

      No issues with my Google or Linksys mesh networks either

    • @mackjsm7105
      @mackjsm7105 Рік тому

      ty@@33CEdwin

  • @gavinrebtoy3375
    @gavinrebtoy3375 7 місяців тому

    What I really need to know is how much sun is to much. I live in Phoenix.

  • @killarha18
    @killarha18 Рік тому

    For those wondering what size drillbit that they can use, I ended up using a 9/64 drillbit size for the screws on the exterior of my house. Wood exterior to be exact.

  • @zahirkhan778
    @zahirkhan778 5 місяців тому

    I wish this was 4k. Looks like this handy for tight spaces

  • @JShoCo
    @JShoCo Рік тому +2

    Love your thorough reviews! Any way you can review cameras from Alibi Security? Thanks!

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      @JShoCo...Thanks for watching! I have to check it out.

  • @jorge5724
    @jorge5724 Місяць тому

    Hi what eufy camera has the longest detection

  • @pinklori13
    @pinklori13 9 місяців тому +1

    Looking for a security camera for my friends house she recently had a scary encounter but financially she can not get a heavy duty security/subscription camera im hoping to find a better camera that is solar powered she does have a patio that might need a different camera not much sun hits her door and the pillars are cement

  • @elscarface1
    @elscarface1 Рік тому

    Have they added the integration to homebase 3???

  • @Diablo97810
    @Diablo97810 6 місяців тому

    I see that this is an older video (10 months) but i was wondering what the width is of that alleyway besides your house. I can determine whether the light is good for my purpose.

  • @efekt24
    @efekt24 7 місяців тому

    does the lamp have the function of turning on only the light if we are in the twilight sensor field?

  • @posgarden8828
    @posgarden8828 Рік тому

    You should install a board paint to match on top of where you screwing these in and out. Will be cheaper and easier to replace vs. repairing or replacing parts of your trim

  • @imdavid1876
    @imdavid1876 2 місяці тому

    Can you add a solar panel to this camera? I want one for under the deck.

  • @DesertILI
    @DesertILI Рік тому +2

    @LifeHackster Thanks for the review. Do you have the measurements for how high you mounted the camera and how close to the mounting point that you can see the ground? I'm trying to find that angle. I'm looking to add a couple of these to my Eufy system and haven't been able to find that. One of my locations would be mounted up a little bit higher (about 10') and I want to make sure it won't push the picture too far out. Thanks!

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому +1

      The camera is angled down at 25 degrees…I installed it at 7.5 feet and if I stand a couple of feet in front of it, you will see half of my body..

    • @DesertILI
      @DesertILI Рік тому

      @@LifeHackster thank you!

  • @joge5884
    @joge5884 Рік тому

    Would a steady-on security camera with motion detection for brighter on interfere with this eufy? Thanks for the informative video.

  • @drualdi4362
    @drualdi4362 10 місяців тому

    Had you tested how far is the range from the router for it to have good connection?

  • @ce010ce
    @ce010ce 11 місяців тому

    Montion detection stop working within 1 week, even I was jumping in front of the camera within 5ft, it couldn’t detect. 😢

  • @Dustysa4
    @Dustysa4 9 місяців тому

    I also wish they'd sell a non-camera version, with just the motion light.

  • @Dan-x8f3u
    @Dan-x8f3u 3 місяці тому

    I just bought 2. Will return if it’s NO BUENO. And I Know You Do HOW FAR it SEES but YOU NEVER SAY HOW WIDE I know u say the 120 or 150 whatever. But In Your yard. I’d have loved to know HOW WIDE it sees.

  • @JP-nz4em
    @JP-nz4em Рік тому

    Wow your reviews are amazing

  • @georgebrodie9795
    @georgebrodie9795 7 місяців тому

    Lifehackster one question with the wife solar wall mount camera light if I mount this over my side door will it pick up motion at the door itself. Thanks for your video

  • @Makingdifference100
    @Makingdifference100 7 місяців тому

    Does this camera use sd cards? If so, where is the SD card located, and what is its capacity? Thanks a lot!

  • @pleasantcrew
    @pleasantcrew Рік тому +2

    You shouldn't have to do this...but if you want quicker notifications, change the notifications settings to "efficiency“ mode

  • @king_Charles501
    @king_Charles501 Рік тому

    You seen the eufy e340? Waiting on your review

  • @mapleaf6672
    @mapleaf6672 6 місяців тому

    On the average, how much data does it use monthly? I have a hot spot I will be using.

  • @niravniel561
    @niravniel561 Рік тому

    Hi, thanks for the video, what would you recommend, this camera or the new wyze cam battery pro? Which one is better?

  • @jondabond
    @jondabond 10 місяців тому +1

    Can you add an additional solar panel to it? Because I would have to face the camera north but the sunlight I get is facing south.

    • @brnmcc01
      @brnmcc01 9 місяців тому

      Yes they have one that attaches to the USB-C port. There's some aftermarket ones that will work as well.

  • @RichZigo
    @RichZigo Рік тому +1

    So there is no anti-theft detection? Do you know if eufy plan to enable that once it can be connected to Homebase?

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      No anti-theft and I’m not sure if this has the sensor or if they will plan to add it in the future.. I have a feeling they won’t because it has a security screw (small Phillips) already…but we will see.

  • @VyllenceGaming
    @VyllenceGaming Рік тому

    I wanted you to test the Google home integration on this camera, I bought one but for some reason Google assistant sees the camera as a light and I cannot turn it on or off from home. Wanted to know if that's just me

  • @peTeMelster
    @peTeMelster Рік тому

    So it's hard to read text or catch details of a person's face if they are running?

  • @alexsd858
    @alexsd858 Рік тому +1

    I like it. Thanks for this review.

  • @stevenbuchholz8865
    @stevenbuchholz8865 Рік тому

    So can you review these cameras from your phone without the homebase? And not being here are you connected to Wi-Fi?

  • @edlim2122
    @edlim2122 Рік тому

    I wonder if the plastic material can last in the hot Australian sun?

  • @itfben
    @itfben 2 місяці тому

    this one caught me out. {I bought with a s3 pro cam kit. I didn't realise this one wasn't homekit compatible.

  • @lisaskywood
    @lisaskywood 8 місяців тому

    How to turn on the siren? Or it will be triggered?

  • @ledang9584
    @ledang9584 Рік тому

    Can you review e330 cam?

  • @FitnesskochTim
    @FitnesskochTim 3 місяці тому

    Can the S120 Wall Light now be coupled with the Home Kit 3?

  • @davidpavshak330
    @davidpavshak330 Рік тому

    What camera would you recommend to put on a shed? Do you think this camera would be good enough or a regular eufy camera such as a 2c or cam2 pro?

  • @walthue8353
    @walthue8353 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video. Does eufy make or recommend an extender for cameras not connecting? I have an s120 that has no connection and it has very similar distance as another s120 cam. It’s behind a couple of walls. Any suggestions.

    • @terryrobins3867
      @terryrobins3867 Місяць тому

      You could try a WiFi extender plugged in closer to the lamp location if it's possible

  • @belgiovthedoby
    @belgiovthedoby Рік тому

    Great video ad usual! Can you decide whether to use it only as a light or both?

  • @majikulmanz
    @majikulmanz 7 місяців тому

    Hello does this support Homebase 2?

  • @howardpm411
    @howardpm411 Рік тому

    Just installed one. Its inexcusable after a 3 month delay there is no HB3 support to start.

  • @D0TELL
    @D0TELL Місяць тому

    I'll wait for the $65 sale

  • @user-sn5eb9vk9n
    @user-sn5eb9vk9n Рік тому

    Just bought this and cannot connect it to my WiFi!
    On my Eero pro 6, switched off 5GHz and even put in legacy mode but no luck.
    Switched off Eero and connected it directly to the router's 2.4GHz freauency but still no luck!
    Eventually resolved using a non WiFi 6 phone to connect the device to the WiFi!

  • @Stealther
    @Stealther Рік тому

    @Lifehackster one thing that would be nice to know if your future reviews is if the IR LEDs on cameras are visable to the human eye (850nm) or if they are the less visible 940nm LEDs. Thanks!

  • @jnlin85
    @jnlin85 Рік тому

    @lifehackster I got a dark shaded side of the house that barely gets sun. How do you use an external solar panel to charge it if the USB port is on the back of it and it is still hanging on the wall bracket flush to the wall?

  • @aliciawang-u2g
    @aliciawang-u2g Рік тому

    Well I think the video quality at night is pretty great!!

  • @Lacharib
    @Lacharib Рік тому +1

    Wish the camera angle could be adjusted more down. It would have been great to place over top of entrance ways, but the angle looks like one could be stealthy and hug the wall, like in the movies, and possibly evade detection.
    Being able to angle the camera down more, you would be able to see faces as someone attempted to open your door or see delivered packages on the front porch.

    • @LifeHackster
      @LifeHackster  Рік тому

      I agree.. and this also the same thing with their wired wall light cam, you cannot adjust the camera lens.

    • @Lacharib
      @Lacharib Рік тому +1

      @@LifeHackster it is weird as they have the indoor cam that can more 360, and tilt up and down. I actually have one and really like it.
      For these, to save on costs, they do not need to be electric, even manual pan and tilt would be better than stationary.

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 Рік тому +1

    Thanks L.H.

  • @friedryce
    @friedryce Рік тому

    Can you do a video comparing the video quality of this vs the S220?

  • @kristy4251
    @kristy4251 Рік тому

    Great review LifeHackster! I want to be as stealth as possible that it's a camera, and I am wondering if the unit would still function if you covered up the flashing blue light? Maybe a tiny piece of black weatherproof tape cut just so it only covered that dang blinking light?

    • @kristy4251
      @kristy4251 Рік тому +1

      Figured it out, you can turn off the blue LED in settings....Good call Eufy!

  • @gavproductions
    @gavproductions Рік тому +1

    Have updated the software to have the dim/low light mode until motion is detected?

  • @yousuff1
    @yousuff1 Рік тому

    I have no notification delay on wifi, I wonder if it's the thumbnail generation or mobile network that's causing the delay.

    • @brnmcc01
      @brnmcc01 9 місяців тому

      It's a combination of both, I found you can get much faster push notifications if you set it to "most efficient" where it sends you the notification without the thumbnail. Thumbnail is too small anyway, and you can just tap the notification to quickly open the app anyway.

  • @jimbovankooten4027
    @jimbovankooten4027 Рік тому

    Ist Biep or Piep ? The sound

  • @MrTerryTurtle
    @MrTerryTurtle Рік тому +1

    Can use a external solar panel

  • @MrZoitch
    @MrZoitch Рік тому

    How can I set the light to stay on?

  • @dakenzs3331
    @dakenzs3331 Рік тому

    Is home Base 3 compatible??

  • @skaterdude14b
    @skaterdude14b Рік тому

    Does it record Sound events?

  • @selw0nk
    @selw0nk Рік тому +2

    From the thumbnail I thought it was a solar mailbox. Lol

  • @deelowco
    @deelowco Рік тому

    Great video , can you use this camera by itself or do u need the tower ?