# eufy SoloCam S340

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/eufy-solocam-s340
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/home-security-cameras
- Placement: #4 of 25 in Home Security Cameras, A tier
- Brand: Eufy
- LP on this board: 740
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T05:08:19.337Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Ranked third: a PCMag top tested pick whose local storage and lack of subscription dependency mean its full feature set cannot be taken away by a server-side policy change.

## For

- Local storage with no subscription dependency keeps the full feature set even if the vendor changes its cloud business
- Solar-assisted design has proven durable in owner reports
- Eufy is the top-rated wireless home security brand in U.S. News' 2026 roundup
- Solar-powered design
- Local storage with no fees

## Against

- Slightly less refined build and imaging than the S3 Pro

## Evidence

Consolidated from 65 cited sources across 56 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| PCMag | - | B | https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-outdoor-home-security-cameras | outlet blocks automated checks |
| r/EufyCam | u/Choice_Database_4650 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/EufyCam/comments/1rbwypv/eufy_solocam_s340/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | François Cl | C | https://www.facebook.com/groups/914734960831787/posts/1202141072091173/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Anthony-Tony Farrell | D | https://www.facebook.com/groups/914734960831787/posts/1149374134034534/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CCTV Info | Jake Williams | A | https://cctvinfo.com/reviews/eufy-solocam-s340 | fetched and confirmed |
| Pcmag | Juhi Wadia | B | https://www.pcmag.com/deals/amazon-deals-of-the-day-save-40-solar-powered-eufy-security-cam-april-30 | fetched and confirmed |
| appletips | richardijzermans | S | https://www.appletips.nl/eufy-solocam-s340-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhphotovideo | Anthony Rated | B | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792849-REG/eufy_security_t81701w1_solocam_s340_outdoor_wired.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Threads | - | B | https://www.threads.com/@iphoneincanada/post/DZdnUIBFeDR/eufy-solo-cam-s-review-a-solar-security-camera-that-runs-itself-if-youve-been/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/EufyCam | u/Awkward-Kaleidoscope | D | https://www.reddit.com/r/EufyCam/comments/1rhkvn5/issues_with_s340_solocam/ | fetched and confirmed |
| La_Palmeraie | La_Palmeraie | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmAXfL1WHu4 | fetched and confirmed |
| TikTok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/discover/eufy-security-camera-s340 | fetched and confirmed |
| WC Safety | Steven Eaton | B | https://wcsafety.com/blogs/product-reviews/eufy-solocam-s340-solar-security-camera-review?srsltid=AfmBOopcMWGn1Yoy6jDBcaDgFkB8D37xV2zWLc1Q1OEhfBOuraIoGBhx | fetched and confirmed |
| Wyze Labs, Inc. | Garrett Bogar Table | C | https://www.wyze.com/en-ca/blogs/smart-home/wyze-vs-eufy?srsltid=AfmBOopLsShKtIhv3vY8clq0AqRDjnxSTZVz3eudA4isAQTaUG5ORjC5 | fetched and confirmed |
| teltarif.de | Dirk-Jan Aschoff | B | https://www.teltarif.de/en/eufycam-test-ueberwachungskamera-solo-s340/news/100835.html | fetched and confirmed |
| The Telegraph | telegraph.co.uk | B | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/tech/best-home-security-cameras/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Home Explorer | smarthomeexplorer.com | B | https://www.smarthomeexplorer.com/reviews/smart-security/eufy-solocam-s340 | fetched and confirmed |
| U.S. News | - | B | https://realestate.usnews.com/home-services/home-security-systems/best-wireless-home-security-systems | fetched and confirmed |
| SmarthomeAssistent | SmarthomeAssistent | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B2da_cCWdo | fetched and confirmed |
| ModernDayTech | ModernDayTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zruc-8ZDO4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Dem Crumblies Tech | Dem Crumblies Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5EFDZ3eOUM | fetched and confirmed |
| Simon's Reviews | Simon's Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DXcz54leMs | fetched and confirmed |
| Eric Hernandez | Eric Hernandez | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgUa_Yigqn0 | fetched and confirmed |
| La_Palmeraie | La_Palmeraie | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmAXfL1WHu4&vl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Justin Reviews | Justin Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gLFZufW_9g | fetched and confirmed |
| Unicorn ToyParty | Unicorn ToyParty | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl2uBVdro-w | fetched and confirmed |
| Berdy Explores | Berdy Explores | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBmsCGFFnls | fetched and confirmed |
| Proper DIY | Proper DIY | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_pSkcomXlA | fetched and confirmed |
| Stu’s Reviews | Stu’s Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNuJGVZHixo | fetched and confirmed |
| DoItYourselfDad | DoItYourselfDad | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MJDZDl5Q9o | fetched and confirmed |
| Simon's Reviews | Simon's Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQKIqIXl6x4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Critical Reviews | Critical Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STaUnOVPGzU | fetched and confirmed |
| Wanderer001 Reviews | Wanderer001 Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOwDVhvvLQ0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Ultratec [Jesse Sanchez] | Ultratec [Jesse Sanchez] | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVMzse5Lvk4 | fetched and confirmed |
| GearUP with Aaron | GearUP with Aaron | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVC99Smv7_4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Tested | Tech Tested | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iOxSXBJdzw | fetched and confirmed |
| all things tech | all things tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIkLcPrNmOM | fetched and confirmed |
| How To For You | How To For You | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUQfMpKTlt8 | fetched and confirmed |
| WhatGear | WhatGear | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuTQG8pFE3M | fetched and confirmed |
| Ultratec [Jesse Sanchez] | Ultratec [Jesse Sanchez] | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MwqqJkKD7w | fetched and confirmed |
| TechMagnet | TechMagnet | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDUtZe6OV08 | fetched and confirmed |
| Kaleidoscope | Kaleidoscope | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nmI2Js-ZI4 | fetched and confirmed |
| This Smart House | This Smart House | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCaUyulJpYM | fetched and confirmed |
| Everyday Home Repairs | Everyday Home Repairs | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og1mjz4Dwag | fetched and confirmed |
| ManShed | ManShed | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzdKh15keZU | fetched and confirmed |
| RaiderDawg Ranch | RaiderDawg Ranch | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4HmluUJBQ8 | fetched and confirmed |
| UK Pro Reviewer | UK Pro Reviewer | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF75I9npfOo | fetched and confirmed |
| Karl Gosling's Tech Reviews | Karl Gosling's Tech Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJhAO9F2zLc | fetched and confirmed |
| TechMagnet | TechMagnet | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr9cPQisoyo | fetched and confirmed |
| Matt Talks Tech | Matt Talks Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mXb-dE32FI | fetched and confirmed |
| Dean | Dean | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmYRet3oaX0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Darbin Orvar | Darbin Orvar | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILV1fD_Rues | fetched and confirmed |
| Loop24Seven | Loop24Seven | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inrg6DPc0fk | fetched and confirmed |
| Securexpert & Tech | Securexpert & Tech | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wdloW2WrAQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Brutal Reviews | Brutal Reviews | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFPwlfdjCAc | fetched and confirmed |
| NTGreen Products | NTGreen Products | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvwKgNEENhI | fetched and confirmed |
| Trustern Review | Trustern Review | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N1TjHTamVQ | fetched and confirmed |
| Lornafinds-Short shopping reviews by Lorna | Lornafinds-Short shopping reviews by Lorna | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJLBskm6AGg | fetched and confirmed |
| Justin Reviews | KQDYMagallaz | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gLFZufW_9g#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital David | fatherluke | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhgbtuhPy1s#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| all things tech | - | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIkLcPrNmOM#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Just A Dad Tips | kanidanieldariusdad | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qhuokf2EbBY#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| LifeHackster | StephenStarkie-w7o | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAAJVJlRFC4#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| PCMag Australia | au.pcmag.com | B | https://au.pcmag.com/home-security-cameras/62257/the-best-outdoor-home-security-cameras | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Home 101 | Smart Home 101 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stXtHk8DQH4 | fetched and confirmed |

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| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | TP-Link Tapo MagCam (C425) | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/tp-link-tapo-magcam-c425 |
| 2 | TP-Link Tapo C120 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/tp-link-tapo-c120 |
| 3 | eufy eufyCam S3 Pro | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/eufy-eufycam-s3-pro |
| 5 | Arlo Pro 6 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/arlo-pro-6 |
| 6 | Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/aqara-camera-hub-g5-pro |
| 7 | Reolink Argus 4 Pro | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/reolink-argus-4-pro |
| 8 | eufy eufyCam S4 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/eufy-eufycam-s4 |
| 9 | Reolink Duo 2 WiFi | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/reolink-duo-2-wifi |
| 24 | Ring Stick Up Cam Pro | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/ring-stick-up-cam-pro |
| 25 | SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/simplisafe-outdoor-camera |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/home-security-cameras.

## What this tier means

- A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best.

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## Image

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