Eufy’s all-seeing smart home cams can shoot your videos from multiple angles
Smart home brand Eufy is introducing a new range of ‘dual-camera devices’, most of which have a wide-angle and telephoto lens setup, powered by artificial intelligence. You have four models in total: the SoloCam S340, Floodlight Cam E340, IndoorCam S350 and the Video Doorbell E340.
Starting with the headliner, the SoloCam S340 is the option for an outdoor camera that can record video in 3K resolution (2,880 x 1,620 pixels) with a wide-angle lens. The quality drops to 2K resolution (2,304 x 1,296 pixels) at the telephoto, but makes up for this by offering “8x hybrid zoom.” What’s interesting about it the SoloCam is that it can rotate 360 degrees and tilt 70 degrees.
Combine that with the 135-degree field of view of the wide-angle lens and you can virtually let this model look at your front yard itself. Hence the name: “SoloCam”. Plus, you don’t have to worry about finding an electrical outlet because it comes with a mini solar panel. Two hours in the sun gives you ‘all-day power’. The icing on the cake is that it has color night vision.
The Spotlight camera functions similarly as it can also record videos in 3K resolution and pan 360 degrees. There are some important differences between the two. Obviously, as the name suggests, it has a large spotlight on the front that can emit light with a brightness of 2,000 lumens. Unfortunately, the device does not have a solar panel, which requires a “wired installation with (the) AC 100V – 240V” power supply.
Indoor options
Next is the IndoorCam S350, who is perhaps the best performing of the quartet. Firstly, it can record in 4K Ultra HD resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) via the wide-angle lens. Like the others, the telephoto lens shoots in 2K and rotates 360 degrees on a pivot. What sets the IndoorCam apart are its AI-powered features.
You have Smart AI detection to automatically track and zoom in on important subjects such as children or pets. There’s Quick View that allows users to “set frequently viewed areas with custom zoom levels.” So if you want to see if your dog is in bed, the IndoorCam with this feature can stop by and take a look.
Then we finally have the Video doorbell E340. This model lacks a telephoto lens option. This has been replaced by a ‘Package’ lens that faces downwards so you can see if there are objects on the ground. The wide-angle lens still takes photos in 2K resolution, while the package lens records in 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels). It has color night vision, like the SoloCam, with a few lights for illumination.
Cross-camera tracking
Despite all their differences, there is one important connection that connects all cameras: Cross-Camera Tracking. It’s an AI-powered feature that lets you merge clips from multiple cameras, from the IndoorCam to the doorbell and outdoor SoloCam, into one continuous video in chronological order. It tracks individuals or events seamlessly.
Suppose a burglar breaks into your house and then steals a laptop or something. You know exactly where they went, with no blind spots. There’s a catch: you’ll have to… Home Base S380 smart hub to combine the clips.
Eufy’s “Dual Camera Family” is available for purchase at official website of the company. Prices range from $129.99 for the IndoorCam to $219.99 for the Floodlight Cam. For other options, check out TechRadar’s list of best home security cameras for 2023.