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I have had four solar panels on my four Eufy2 Pro for four months and I can say it’s a set it and forget it. I haven’t had any issues since installing. Very happy.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the info Shane! I just installed 3 Eufycam Pro 2 cameras and 2 of them are in high traffic areas that like you have, don’t get much sunlight. I think that I will give the solar panels a try.

Yeah I just got the 2CPro. Definitely need to get a solar panel!! Thanks for the review as always.

Always love your videos! So helpful!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Alex!

I watched your vid and purchased the solar panel, thanks! One of my EufyCam 2 Pros went completely drained just a little over a month! I live in Tokyo, so you can imagine the kind of foot traffic I get here with HomeKit Secure constantly recording.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, yea I bet that battery drains fast for you. Hopefully the solar panel solves that!

Great video on an interesting product. Well done, Shane!

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom! 👊

Thanks for the informative video Shane. I installed one just yesterday…hopefully will work as well as it has done for you.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Good luck with your solar panel!

WOW, what a great solution! Constantly having to take down your battery powered security cameras can be such a hassle and time consuming. Thanks for the review Shane!

Great video as always, keep up the good work

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! 🙏🏻

Hi Shane, Always great content on your channel. Can you go into some detail as to how you ran the cable behind your siding? Thanks.

Great Video, thank you! Curious how this has held up over more Wintery months?

This is really nice. Hope to see you revisit this at the 1 year mark. There’s a corner of my house that I’ve been wanting to place a camera but been putting it off due to no power outlets there. This could be the answer I’m looking for. That corner can get around 10 hours of sunlight all year long as I live in the tropics.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

I've been using it for over 6 months and it's been good so far. With that much sunlight, I'm sure it would work great for you.

After watching your video I got a solar panel for my Eufy Cam2 overlooking my front door. This one gets A LOT of traffic, its in HKSV and the battery was draining like crazy. The panel has been great! No issues. Only I notice the battery level gets a little low when traffic increases and it’s not possible for the camera to charge as fast. Just this Saturday it recorded over 100 events!! (That was nuts) But a couple of sunny days and low traffic solve that problem. When we had very hot and sunny days the battery fluctuated between 93-98% Lately I’ve had a rather cloudy and rainy week so my battery is ‘down’ to 86%. I’ve been using the panel for 2 1/2 months now and I’m very happy with my purchase. My second camera is inside the house overlooking my garden and I don’t mind taking it down for a recharge every 3 months. I used the magnetic mount on that one

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks for sharing!

Great overview/review Shane. I’m one of the guys who’s been pretty critical of any battery-powered camera systems. I just don’t see the hassle of recharging as being something I’d be OK with… This seems like a pretty decent alternative. Totally worth the cost. - While your install looks good…not sure how much I’d like having all the extra stuff hanging on the house tho. It’s just not a solution that I’d describe as ‘elegant’. But. That’s just my $0.02. 😀 I think I’ll stick with my PoE cams for now. Anyway. Good stuff as always. Thanks for the video.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad!

First class video/review my friend..

Probably stays at 80% to preserve the longevity of the battery

@63GBPackerfan

2 жыл бұрын

All four of mine are at 100%.

@LeeWilsonJr

2 жыл бұрын

@@63GBPackerfan same for me

Great vid. Does the solar panel mention any temperature or weather-related restrictions?

Nice descriptive video.i just subscribed

Hey Shane, great video! Have you tried this with the new eufy cam S330? One of my solar cams doesn’t get enough light and I was hoping to use this with a micro-USB adapter to USB-C for the new model. Worried about the weather guard though 🤔

Any tips or recommendations for the placement of the basestation? I might have one camera placed in front of house over garage area, and another one on opposite side of house covering backyard area. Do you just connect homebase to a satellite wifi station or to the router itself? Ok...I just pulled trigger on this setup...I have been sitting on fence about buying various systems. Now maybe with this, I can record myself actually sitting on the fence. ;). thanks for all the great reviews/tips.

I much prefer that new mount on the pro. I have the old version that’s only 1080p. So might upgrade and use the spare some where else

Does anyone know if you can adapt the Ring Spotlight Solar Panel to the Eufy 2c Cam? I found the correct adapter but I see wattages and Volts are stronger on the ring solar panel than the Eufy Solar Panels. I have an extra Ring Solar Panels and I just wanted to take advantage of it if I could. Thanks for all your replies.

Great review, thank you Shane 2 questions I hope you can assist with: 1. I’ve read that nighttime disables the ‘Human’ detection and instead reverts to ‘Detect everything’ - is this the case? I’m concerned that my dog and local possums would set it off all over the place!? 2: The Eufy HomeBase 3 has just been released and I know you can use it with previous Gen cameras, but, will it still support HomeKit Secure video? Thanks again, great stuff!

Awesome videos as always, love these cameras. Would love to see a walkthrough on how you set yours up in the settings to get the best out of them.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! I think it really depends on each use case. Unless you have a solar panel attached, the battery life will largely depend on traffic, motion zones, HomeKit, the working mode, etc. So it depends on what is most important to you to “get the best out of them.” You may prefer to optimize for battery life, or you may prefer to optimize to get the best surveillance. I prefer “optimal surveillance” usually, but that can drain the battery faster, especially in high traffic areas.

@gilley6730

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates I see it has geofencing but is there a way to set up that at night it starts back up again? My kids play outside all day long on weekends and just constant notifications and was wondering if I should change it to the geofencing option but wasn’t sure if the night thing was an option

Saw one that looks like this branded as Ezviz, are they the same?

Though I use and love my Logitech Circle View cameras, I also like Anker so anything by them is fascinating.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

I also love the Circle View cameras

I have two Eufy 2c cams installed and I have the same solar panel installed on each. One gets full sun from dawn to dusk and stays at 99-100%. The other is similar to the one you showed and does not get a lot of direct sun. It stays between 89-99% depending on weather and season.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, thanks for sharing!

Is there also a cable version for these types of cameras?

My Eufy 2C Pro just records short clips in HomeKit but long clips in the Eufy app. Did installing your solar panel help that? Some seem to think that HomeKit is trying to conserve battery and causing that problem.

Can you use eufy Solar Panel for eufy security outdoor pro wired 2k camera

Hi, I'm using the S340 solocam for a few weeks now. It's working is fine, but I think the solar panel is not working suffient because my battery looks like its draining (below 75% now and no signs of charging in the dashboard whatsoever). My setup is just like yours with the panel in early morning sunlight, the power source is external solar panel. Got some insights for me to possibly solve my power problem? [PS: when I set the power source to battery, what is the use of the solar panel right then? Does it charge the battery or somethink like that?]

Great video again, Shane! Congrats! I’m waiting your review of Eufy 2K indoor (which I already have) and a comparison about the Eufy 2K pan&tilt vs the new Aqara G3. I can’t decide the best one to be my panning indoor camera between these 2 babies. :) Already have 2 G2H over my house, but I want a central camera with pan feature to be in my living room. What do you think? Go for Eufy, which is cheaper, or get the new G3 and have all cameras from Aqara, which I can expand the zigbee range around the house??

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻 It’s hard to answer that since I haven’t been able to use the G3 yet. There are probably some added benefits, especially if you have other Aqara stuff. I have been using the Eufy Pan & Tilt and the Vicolinc Pan & Tilt cameras for a while. I may do a video on all of them eventually. Looking forward to seeing how the G3 performs.

Is there power management in these panels to protect battery health in the camera? Like apple uses with their chargers.

Once camera is charged with solar panel. I’m I supposed to disconnect it??? My camera stopped working and I’m not sure if that is why

it is not 3 months if you are watching your cams on monitors. Can you run 2 panels together or are they limited?

How did it do over the winter?

Hi, I did buy my Dufy security camera, 120-day battery life, but it doesn't come with home base. where can I buy it. thanks.

My cameras say they can’t be both on HomeKit and the eufy app? I’m not sure what my issue is but I can’t tell it to use solar

Is this system still worth it in late 2023? I’ve been hunting for HomeKit compatible wifi cameras, and it seems to me the options are fairly limited.

I buy my but battery life only 120 days, and it doesn't come with home base. model:E8131J21, I would like to know,i need t home base to stall. please give me advice. thanks.

It works with SoloCam L40?

Thoughts on the new Eufy Solocam S40? New vid perhaps?

To my understanding, it stays around 81% to preserve battery health. As we know, the more lithium ion/polymer battery cycles, and higher it cycles, the faster it deteriorates. When we pick the solar charging mode, it restricts max charging levels, to ensure it doesn't charge beyond a safe threshold.

Why you dont tell that whne switch to solar the icon of charing dont move but in battery mode its charning?

Could you test, if the panel puts out steady regulated 5 volts or if it's just the typical light dependant voltage of a solar panel which has to be regulated inside the camera?

@logicalmisery3737

11 ай бұрын

Because the panel terminates in a USB plug, it would have to be a regulated 5V coming out. Any 5v regulated solar panel will work, there is nothing exclusive about Eufy's marked up product.

Shane I know this is an older video but hoping you’ll still get notifications of a ? I’ve been working on Apple Controller automations and alerts you focused on lately. One automation I’m doing for my goodnight id like to trigger my indoor Eufy tilt which is turned off “while we are home” from location settings to record after my Good night Scene starts but not finding out how best to accomplish. Any ideas there?

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

Hey Marty, unfortunately we still don't have the option in HomeKit to change recording modes through automations.

Great video, I’m looking to expand my outdoor and indoor camera lineup and have been looking at this camera and the 2C Pro. Currently outside facing I have the Logitech Circle 2 using the super handy window mount. Wish they still made this camera. As well as the Ring Doorbell Pro and floodlight camera. Indoors I have a Circle View in my garage and an Ecobee Smart Camera, love this one a lot. I am looking to mount something on some of the very large birch trees in my backyard for additional coverage. This seems to be a very good option when paired with the Solar Panel. What’s your thoughts on weather resistance? We go from plus 40 degrees to -40 degrees and when it rains it’s torrential. Indoors I have been looking at the Aqara, more ecobee’s, Eufy 2K with pan and tilt and more Logitech. I like the field of view on the Logitech and ecobee. Anything you think should be thought of? Oh and I bought the ring devices expecting HomeKit support lol, whoops.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

haha, most of us have had to learn the hard way... never buy a product based on a homekit "promise." These outdoor Eufy cameras do very well against the elements. It doesn't get too cold here, but I've seen many photos of them covered in snow and ice and have heard good things regarding that. And they claim the solar panel is "ready for any weather" so I think you will be good with this option.

@dannybroddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates that’s great, I like the features, especially the additional onboard storage. I also like that you can add additional cameras to the base station.

Do you know if Eufy cams expose motion sensor to Apple HomeKit? If not, is it possible to get access to it from third party apps, like Eve app?

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does expose a motion sensor to HomeKit.

Great Video Shane. My Eufy pro battery drained in about 2 to 2.5 months. Since I installed the solar panel the batter stays a a constant 86%, so that must be normal.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! Appreciate the comment. Sounds like you are having similar results. How long have you been using the solar panel?

@bobvoorneveld3556

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates I have had the panel for 3 months. it's in the front of the house with 2 hours of direct sunlight daily.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Sounds like it’s already done it’s job…lasting longer than the 2 months you were previously getting out of the battery.

Dude my car window got smashed about a month ago and I’ve been trying to figure out which cameras to get. My only issue with the eufycams is that there is no two-way audio homekit support. The circle view would be my go to option but so many reviews on Amazon say it continuously disconnects from wifi at least once a day and requires a reboot to reconnect. If that’s the case, I’d prefer the reliability of the eufycams without the two way audio homekit integration. Have you experienced issues with logitech’s cameras going offline? Or with the eufys?

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tommy, sorry to hear about your car window. I've had almost no issues at all with my Circle View. I've been very happy with it.

Hi, I recently bought the Arlo floodlight camera, and also the solar panel and they work like a charm, but I have an issue that hopefully you can help me with, the camera works flawlessly in the Arlo app but even though it's exposed to HK, 99% of the time is not responding, any ideas? have you tried any Arlo camera?

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching. Sorry, I don’t have any experience with the Arlo cameras. That’s one that I haven’t used. Interesting that it works well in your Arlo app, but not in the home app.

@sunshineprogamer

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates You know what, I figured it out, I connected the Arlo base station directly to one of my mesh nodes (Deco M9) and that was causing the issue, now is connected to my Ethernet switch in my basement and everything is working smoothly, thx anyways!!

Thoughts on hardwiring the Eufy cameras? If you could purchase that plug cover that comes with the solar panel kit it could work. Essentially the battery would just work as a backup for outages. I’m going back and forth between Eufy 2 and 2C. Costco seems to have deals occasionally for kits.

@peebs2424

2 жыл бұрын

Also any plans to review the Netatmo Outdoor camera? It looks awesome but that price tag hurts…

@SteveBlues87

2 жыл бұрын

If you get a power outage the cameras won't work. The HomeBase 2 needs power and wifi connection for the cameras to do anything.

@EastAngliaUK

Жыл бұрын

@@SteveBlues87 a cheep back up ups might solve that

Does HomeKit show up anything about the battery life and whether it’s charging or not like say a door and window sensor does?

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Great question! Thanks for asking (can't believe I forgot to mention that). Yes, in the camera's setting in HomeKit, it does also show you the current battery level % and whether or not it is currently charging (with a 'yes' or 'no').

@michaelthompson657

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates Excellent! Don’t worry about it, even the best of us forget things! That works exactly like I assumed it would thanks. Are these eufy cams the ones which need the base station? Or whatever you call it 😂

how many people or accounts can you share the camera access w the homekit and doorbell? so far so good, very easy integration, just having trouble sharing devices with others (family) on my network.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if or what is the limit. I'm sharing mine with 4 others at the time in HomeKit.

@livedoom

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates figured it out, have them create an account w the client and then have admin send invitations to 'share devices' via email account. Thank you all the same for the review.

Great product!

Over the long-term, I’m curious if the dust build-up might lower the solar panel’s effectiveness. But the solar panel solution is easier than running electric lines to the location. I’d probably watch 15 KZread videos on the subject, buy all the supplies, install it all, and still end up with my house on fire at 2 AM.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

😂 yes, definitely better than a house fire at 2am!

@LeeWilsonJr

2 жыл бұрын

I setup my Eufy solar panels two days after they came out. I haven’t had any issues with dust or pollen build up. The panel surface seems to shed water and any collected dust and pollen when it rains.

I would like to see a video of dismantling this solar panel

Eufy Solar Panel Update - Bad News! (MA tech), after viewing, decided not to purchase. Not sure who is correct, accurate or right? Decided to not bother. Thanks Shane.

I have a pair of E40 with solar panel. worked fine for almost 3 months. Now one of the cameras doesn't charge from the solar panel. Also starting to drop connection. 2nd pair of Euphy's I've had problems with. I don't have a lot of faith in Eufy anymore. I've switched my E40's to see if its the panel of the camera. It's only been about an hour, but the troubled camera has not moved from 93%. The other "good" camera remains at 100%. I think it's the camera and not the panel. It should have moved up from 93% by now. Another return coming up.

One question is how do you get the percentage to show on the app? Mine just shows the solar panel and battery icon.

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

If you go into the camera’s settings and tap “power manager” it should show you the percentage at the top.

@63GBPackerfan

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates I see it now. I thought you had it on the main settings screen. All mine are at 100%. The Cali sunshine, you know. 😂

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

I plan to install this in a "not so much traffic area" I wonder how is the battery life if i connected to HK, can anyone here share your experience??

@ShaneCreates

Жыл бұрын

I have one without a solar panel installed in a lower traffic area. I can usually get a good 3 months battery life, maybe a little more, while using with homekit.

@FooHenky

Жыл бұрын

@@ShaneCreates thanks shane, that's less than my expectation. I thought i can get like at least 6 months or something with HK

Are all eufy products HomeKit compatible

@junrosamura645

2 жыл бұрын

no. Check the website to see which models are. Some are Homekit Secure compatible which is much better.

I've bought a non-eufy solar panel for mine, we'll see how it goes. I just can't imagine how it would damage the battery, it's not like they offer a Eufy specific charging plug to charge them and claim you can only use their plugs, same principle I guess, I dunno.

@FooHenky

Жыл бұрын

How's it going?

Im using a 10ft micro usb it depends and im using a kasa wifi plug lol

Gear info. Have you had any snow in SC since installing the panel? I would imagine even if you did the panel wouldn’t be covered long enough to allow the battery to run down. Sounds like I’m answering my own question, sorry about that…😂

@ShaneCreates

2 жыл бұрын

Haha good question, no worries! And no, we haven’t had any snow. Even if we do, I highly doubt it would ever be enough to be a problem. At least here it wouldn’t.

Who would mount ANYTHING down to roofing ? Wow

In the U.K. this has proved to be a terrible unworkable option. Binned it after 5 weeks.

isn't the sun amazing!!!

Who came up with that name eufy

Public service announcement: watch this dude on 1.25x/1.5x speed. Slow as heccc.

Omg .........Don't be ? Fooled ,,,,,,, Not A Joke.......Help I want a Security Eufy Camera System Working on My Pc. Windows 10 11 Or Even Windows 7.......... Not A Phone ..Nor Tablet ....... No i want it on my Laptop or Pc... NOT A MAC ,,,,,,,, .Help ☺☺

You get robbed buying these things through resellers. Buy them direct unless you want to prop up amazon's profit margins. There ALL made in China, all of them. I paid less than £30 for a similar single cam setup including delivery.