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.
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!
@@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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
@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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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..
@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?
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!
@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!
Wish they didn't put the Eufy name on the light cover. And wish the 4000k was adjustable to be a more warm light. And no dust to dawn is odd, every outside like should have that.
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.
They are making 4k cameras now. Why are they going backwards? They could have easily made this 4k. I seen all their new products. I think i seen they are coming with a 24/7 recording set of cameras, thats what i need.
The issue I have with this camera is it's so easy to GRAB it and RUN OFF with the footage, it still can't be connected to Home Base 3! Nothing holding it, just clips.
Hey, lifehackster, just out of curiosity.. what model router are you currently using? ... as I'm still on wifi 5 and wondering if that will affect live feed load speeds when using wifi cameras..
I have eeros with my main router the eero that is built in on the Ring Alarm pro… it is not the type of WiFi speed that will affect the performance but the WiFi signal that’s in the area where you installed the camera is more important..it needs to be strong and reliable..which mesh networks works because it envelopes your house with little to no dead spots.
Its so weird because I just got me one of these wall lights for my backyard shed and when I got the camera it came with two different backplates one that's flat and then another that's angled but what's weird is my dad has the same lights and his didn't come with two different back plates and from seeing in this video yours didn't come with two back plates either. Another thing I'm kind of confused about is you can connect an external solar panel to this wall light but how do you get the cable to fit between the camera and the mounting plate it at the same time cuz it seems like it wouldn't fit or you wouldn't be to scew in the bottom screw that secures camera to the mounting plate?
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.
My issue is that I get notifications but it doesn’t always record the detection.
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!
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.
@reggie2803...Thanks for watching!
My issue is that it doesn’t save the recording of the detection.
@@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
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.
@@scorporsupremacy7948 Wait, what? It doesn't?
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.
I'm going to get one for my back garden after the doorbell has impressed me for the last year!
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.
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.
@JimBruerjim12957...Thanks for watching!
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.
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.
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.
@SevenSixTwo2012...Thanks for watching!
What nvr system would you recommend? For a home
@@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).
Eufy is coming our with their professional cams by the 15th of September those will have 24/recording!
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.
Thank You! I was days away from buying the more expensive and more obvious and intrusive S220. This is cheaper and way more discrete!
Worth it just for notifications and you can add these to your main systems blind spots
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.
@JRB33169...Thanks for watching!
Yes, been waiting on this review. Thanks!
@tspice11...Thanks for watching!
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.
@CRY407...Thanks for watching!
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.
@adamfranklin6904...Thanks for watching!
I already have a HomeBase 2 with cameras. If Eufy makes the camera compatible with HomeBase 2 then I am interested.
Hey life hackster , did an update somewhat fix the notifications delay?
You shouldn't have to do this...but if you want quicker notifications, change the notifications settings to "efficiency“ mode
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
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.
Could you paint it?
Thats the one thing I hate about this camera. You can quickly walk or run directly towards it and it won't pick you up until your gone
That's the weakness of the PIR sensor which all battery powered camera uses.
Sure but blink seems pretty good @LifeHackster
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.
I have Eufy Doorbell camera notification delay is terrible I found that to be true on all the Eufy cameras.
Same and often missed people leaving packages right in front of it. Switched to the AOSU and it is much much better.
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.
iOS or Android?
Great video! Do you know if it can do continued recording?
Has been integrated with hb3 yet
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
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.
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.
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
Any idea when this will support home base?
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
@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!
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..
@@LifeHackster thank you!
Thanks for this very thorough review with the many scenario tested
A very thorough review, well done
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.
I agree.. and this also the same thing with their wired wall light cam, you cannot adjust the camera lens.
@@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.
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.
Great Vid!! TY!! Do their reg cameras work off of Mesh networks.. of do you have to use their access point?
This one has no issues with my Eero network.
TY I got 4 EERO pro6E Will upgrade!! @@LifeHackster
No issues with my Google or Linksys mesh networks either
ty@@33CEdwin
Hi, why there is no option for geofencing and only away and home ???
Excellent review man, very in-depth with the testing.
How to set factory settings, mine won’t connect because I erased it and it won’t connect back
Can you add a solar panel to this camera? I want one for under the deck.
Love your thorough reviews! Any way you can review cameras from Alibi Security? Thanks!
@JShoCo...Thanks for watching! I have to check it out.
Wow, great review, very thorough.
@extendedp1...Thanks for watching!
Great review, thanks (from the UK)! 😊
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.
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.
Yes they have one that attaches to the USB-C port. There's some aftermarket ones that will work as well.
does the lamp have the function of turning on only the light if we are in the twilight sensor field?
I wish this was 4k. Looks like this handy for tight spaces
I also wish they'd sell a non-camera version, with just the motion light.
So there is no anti-theft detection? Do you know if eufy plan to enable that once it can be connected to Homebase?
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.
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
Does this camera use sd cards? If so, where is the SD card located, and what is its capacity? Thanks a lot!
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
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..
Had you tested how far is the range from the router for it to have good connection?
So can you review these cameras from your phone without the homebase? And not being here are you connected to Wi-Fi?
Would a steady-on security camera with motion detection for brighter on interfere with this eufy? Thanks for the informative video.
Have they added the integration to homebase 3???
Can the S120 Wall Light now be coupled with the Home Kit 3?
On the average, how much data does it use monthly? I have a hot spot I will be using.
So close to a good camera for me. The delays and non-adjustable camera is unfortunate for me. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching!
So it's hard to read text or catch details of a person's face if they are running?
Thanks for the vid, what's the vertical field of view?
Hi, thanks for the video, what would you recommend, this camera or the new wyze cam battery pro? Which one is better?
What I really need to know is how much sun is to much. I live in Phoenix.
Have updated the software to have the dim/low light mode until motion is detected?
Nope. Just motion activated at night.
@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?
You seen the eufy e340? Waiting on your review
Many of the issues can be fixed with a firmware update. I will give it a shot when they start selling them two for $99 :-)
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?
I wonder if the plastic material can last in the hot Australian sun?
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!
Montion detection stop working within 1 week, even I was jumping in front of the camera within 5ft, it couldn’t detect. 😢
It's been hectic in analog years future 😕 😔
😅ooexperience to see eufy camera in 2k years of joy thanks brother love.o
@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!
Thanks L.H.
@ronm6585...Thanks for watching!
Just installed one. Its inexcusable after a 3 month delay there is no HB3 support to start.
Great video ad usual! Can you decide whether to use it only as a light or both?
Wish they didn't put the Eufy name on the light cover. And wish the 4000k was adjustable to be a more warm light. And no dust to dawn is odd, every outside like should have that.
How to turn on the siren? Or it will be triggered?
Wow your reviews are amazing
Can you do a video comparing the video quality of this vs the S220?
Well I think the video quality at night is pretty great!!
this one caught me out. {I bought with a s3 pro cam kit. I didn't realise this one wasn't homekit compatible.
Hello does this support Homebase 2?
I have no notification delay on wifi, I wonder if it's the thumbnail generation or mobile network that's causing the delay.
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.
They are making 4k cameras now. Why are they going backwards? They could have easily made this 4k. I seen all their new products. I think i seen they are coming with a 24/7 recording set of cameras, thats what i need.
🤔 much longer delays compared to other Eufy battery cams. They’ll probably fix that in a software update, hopefully.
I like it. Thanks for this review.
Thanks for watching!
From the thumbnail I thought it was a solar mailbox. Lol
Looks like one..lol
The issue I have with this camera is it's so easy to GRAB it and RUN OFF with the footage, it still can't be connected to Home Base 3! Nothing holding it, just clips.
Can you review e330 cam?
Hey, lifehackster, just out of curiosity.. what model router are you currently using?
... as I'm still on wifi 5 and wondering if that will affect live feed load speeds when using wifi cameras..
I have eeros with my main router the eero that is built in on the Ring Alarm pro… it is not the type of WiFi speed that will affect the performance but the WiFi signal that’s in the area where you installed the camera is more important..it needs to be strong and reliable..which mesh networks works because it envelopes your house with little to no dead spots.
How can I set the light to stay on?
Ist Biep or Piep ? The sound
Does it work while charging?
Its so weird because I just got me one of these wall lights for my backyard shed and when I got the camera it came with two different backplates one that's flat and then another that's angled but what's weird is my dad has the same lights and his didn't come with two different back plates and from seeing in this video yours didn't come with two back plates either. Another thing I'm kind of confused about is you can connect an external solar panel to this wall light but how do you get the cable to fit between the camera and the mounting plate it at the same time cuz it seems like it wouldn't fit or you wouldn't be to scew in the bottom screw that secures camera to the mounting plate?
Does it record Sound events?
Is home Base 3 compatible??