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Apr 20, 2026 7:04 AM

eufy Security SoloCam E30 Kit (4-pk Cameras + Homebase 2)

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Various Retailers have eufy Security SoloCam E30 Kit (4-pk Cameras + Homebase 2, T8171) on sale for $299.98. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Enjoy comprehensive coverage with a wide viewing angle, minimizing blind spots and allowing you to monitor your front porch, yard, or even your driveway.
  • Experience crystal-clear 2K clarity day and night, capturing every detail that matters. With an f/1.6 aperture and 2K Clarity, our product always ensures superior image quality.
  • With a removable solar panel, 2 hours of daily sun keeps the camera charged. SolarPlus technology gives you always-on security and constant peace of mind.
  • Keep your footage private with a microSD card up to 128 GB (microSD card not included), with no subscription fees.
  • Built-in AI instantly detects and automatically tracks people, vehicles, or important events within view, minimizing false alarms and keeping your property secure.
  • Unlock advanced AI capabilities and TB-scale local storage with HomeBase S380. Choose HomeBase S280 for enhanced group control systems and secure in-house storage. Please unbind your device before switching between HomeBases. Supports only 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks for stable wireless performance.
  • UPC: 194644232290

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Various Retailers have eufy Security SoloCam E30 Kit (4-pk Cameras + Homebase 2, T8171) on sale for $299.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.

Available from:
Features:
  • Enjoy comprehensive coverage with a wide viewing angle, minimizing blind spots and allowing you to monitor your front porch, yard, or even your driveway.
  • Experience crystal-clear 2K clarity day and night, capturing every detail that matters. With an f/1.6 aperture and 2K Clarity, our product always ensures superior image quality.
  • With a removable solar panel, 2 hours of daily sun keeps the camera charged. SolarPlus technology gives you always-on security and constant peace of mind.
  • Keep your footage private with a microSD card up to 128 GB (microSD card not included), with no subscription fees.
  • Built-in AI instantly detects and automatically tracks people, vehicles, or important events within view, minimizing false alarms and keeping your property secure.
  • Unlock advanced AI capabilities and TB-scale local storage with HomeBase S380. Choose HomeBase S280 for enhanced group control systems and secure in-house storage. Please unbind your device before switching between HomeBases. Supports only 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks for stable wireless performance.
  • UPC: 194644232290

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The Eufy SoloCam E30 kit stands out as a solar powered wireless camera setup that is easy to place where running wires is impractical, such as an apartment balcony, shed, or temporary mount. The cameras and solar charging are described as working well, and the Homebase setup can record locally. The main tradeoffs are app reliability and wireless security concerns, since the app can crash and Wi Fi based cameras can be disrupted. The fixed solar panel also limits placement in shaded spots, making it a practical fit when flexibility matters more than hardwired reliability.

  • people doing basic surveillance who want solar Wi‑Fi cameras that work well for the camera/solar charging because commenters said the camera itself works great and that for basic surveillance these are "great" (even if they may not stop a determined break-in)

    hpcaubJmoney611

  • apartment balcony or shed setups where you can't run wires because running lines might require hiring someone, and the $300 buys a lot of convenience for a temporary/permission-limited install

    AquaSoda300

  • single-story homes where you can mount the camera so the solar panel gets sun because the gutter-mount style setup can position the panel in direct light and the height works well for a single-story gutter

    komondor

  • buyers who can connect the system to Homebase because one commenter noted it records locally when connected to Homebase, which changes the risk profile versus relying only on app access

    mkdenar

  • homeowners expecting the cameras to prevent break-ins because commenters warned that Wi‑Fi jamming is common practice and that these will most likely be bypassed (even with tools like a FlipperZero)

    oldcomputerJmoney611

  • people who need reliable app playback of multiple events because one user reported the Eufy app crashes regularly and can prevent viewing all recorded events once you try to watch three or more

    hpcaub

  • buyers who want to place cameras in shaded areas because commenters said the affixed solar variants can't really be placed in shade, while wired solar panel models allow more flexible placement

    Klix

  • buyers who want to avoid battery/charging hassle entirely by replacing existing Ring/Wyze devices because a commenter with multiple Ring and Wyze battery devices said they were annoyed with changing batteries but weren't sure the higher price tag would be worth replacing everything

    EfficientLlama8239

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Apr 23, 2026 11:56 PM
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jasonwj322aApr 23, 2026 11:56 PM
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Do these have to hooked up to power? I only have a driveway light that's powered. Is this something I can stick onto a fence?
Apr 24, 2026 4:03 AM
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KlixApr 24, 2026 4:03 AM
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Eufy cams have worked pretty well for me, especially these variants with solar panels. Only problem I have with these compared to other models with a wired solar panel as opposed to these affixed is you cannot really place the cameras in a shaded location. With the cable panels, you can have the cameras wherever and just route cables for the panel to some open area.
Apr 24, 2026 2:42 PM
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AquaSoda300Apr 24, 2026 2:42 PM
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Quote from oldcomputer View quoted comment :
Wireless "security" cameras is like having carpet in the bathroom. It's a terrible idea. Anyone with a FlipperZero or an app on their phone can disrupt the feed frequency. If you're spending this time and money, just wire it for crying out loud. Spend money on a PoE and don't use cloud subscriptions. Done.
agreed, but VERY dependent on user expectations. These could be mounted temporary for any number of uses like an apartment balcony or where running wires isnt something you have permission to do, or a shed where its an acceptable compromise. Running lines might be easy for some but for many it would be a task they would need to hire out and that's a huge factor. $300 and an hours worth of work buys a lot here.
my reolink with a hard drive in a safe was a much larger investment that would be ridiculous for some folks.
I guess my point is, these are hot sellers ( just solar wifi cams in general ) for a good reason even if they don't fit our needs.
Apr 24, 2026 3:38 PM
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RGonApr 24, 2026 3:38 PM
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Does the recording, detection and tracking work without a subscription fee? And how long can the recordings be? The blink system I have can record without a subscription, but for recognition a subscription is needed and recording time is very short.
Apr 24, 2026 8:05 PM
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LavenderThread354Apr 24, 2026 8:05 PM
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my next system will be 4k video capture 2k gets soft when you zoom in.
Apr 24, 2026 8:08 PM
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RelaxedPencil532Apr 24, 2026 8:08 PM
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Quote from oldcomputer View quoted comment :
Wireless "security" cameras is like having carpet in the bathroom. It's a terrible idea. Anyone with a FlipperZero or an app on their phone can disrupt the feed frequency. If you're spending this time and money, just wire it for crying out loud. Spend money on a PoE and don't use cloud subscriptions. Done.
could not said it better myself! these are all just glorified toys made in the same chinese factory! man up and get POE or nothing!woot
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Apr 25, 2026 2:21 PM
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kingfisher1Apr 25, 2026 2:21 PM
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Quote from Jmoney611 View quoted comment :
I own these cams and I actually agree. If someone is planning on breaking in, expect them to use some sort of jammer to wipe your WiFi. It's common practice now and a FlipperZero isn't that expensive nor do you need a ton of knowledge to use one. For basic surveillance, these are great but if you're actually trying to prevent a break-in, these will most likely be bypassed.
I don't think these are designed for hi-tech robberies. It's designed to see if my neighbors dog is pooping in my yard or stealing parcels from my home etc....

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Apr 25, 2026 2:29 PM
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kingfisher1Apr 25, 2026 2:29 PM
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Quote from thebtran View quoted comment :
is the costco one better?
E30 is 2k one lens $75(this deal of 4), s340 is 3k 2 lens $100(costco sale), s4 is 4k 3 lens is $300. S4 you could hard wire and have continuous recording too... with current price range e30 vs s3 are comparable given you could even get a single s3 vs a pack of four in this deal.
Last edited by kingfisher1 April 25, 2026 at 07:38 AM.
Apr 25, 2026 2:35 PM
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kingfisher1Apr 25, 2026 2:35 PM
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Quote from hpcaub View quoted comment :
I have a Eufy solar camera. The camera itself works great. Unfortunately the app crashes regularly. If u try to watch three or more recorded events/movement from the night before, the app crashes after the second one- meaning I can't see all rhe recordings. Bummer because the camera and solar charging work well otherwise.
I don't have this issue. Consider deleting the app and reinstalling. I use in iPhone no issues. I do have a home base 3.
Apr 26, 2026 3:11 AM
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ansonvsApr 26, 2026 3:11 AM
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Quote from oldcomputer View quoted comment :
Wireless "security" cameras is like having carpet in the bathroom. It's a terrible idea. Anyone with a FlipperZero or an app on their phone can disrupt the feed frequency. If you're spending this time and money, just wire it for crying out loud. Spend money on a PoE and don't use cloud subscriptions. Done.
Wifi has encrypted encoding signals. Even when you get those by emulating or jamming, it takes many years to decode.
Apr 26, 2026 3:13 AM
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SlashinhoboApr 26, 2026 3:13 AM
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Quote from oldcomputer View quoted comment :
Wireless "security" cameras is like having carpet in the bathroom. It's a terrible idea. Anyone with a FlipperZero or an app on their phone can disrupt the feed frequency. If you're spending this time and money, just wire it for crying out loud. Spend money on a PoE and don't use cloud subscriptions. Done.
All cameras wired or not are a deterrent. Cameras cant stop anyone who want to steal your shit. Also spending thousands vs $300 is a big difference.

Also poe suffers during a power outage. You would need a good UPS/battery if the power is out for longer than a few minutes.

The total cost you of just 4 hardwired cameras and local storage unit is 1k. I have teleco ran for work and if you want a professional look your looking at 600 to 1k dollars per Running based on the location. Now a battery that size you need at least 2000WH for a dew hrs which is going to coat 600.

These are $300 you can add a homebase which is 150 but not required. The ups for the homebase cost far less because it doesnt use a lot of power so $400 for 1000WH
Apr 26, 2026 1:29 PM
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disownedApr 26, 2026 1:29 PM
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Quote from kingfisher1 View quoted comment :
I don't have this issue. Consider deleting the app and reinstalling. I use in iPhone no issues. I do have a home base 3.
Same, we have home base 2 and no crashes on iOS and android. Really happy with Eufy, especially since there's no subscription.
Apr 26, 2026 1:31 PM
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AronManApr 26, 2026 1:31 PM
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Quote from kingfisher1 View quoted comment :
Consider s340 from Costco $100, 3k multi camera. I feel is much better that e30.
Having a couple of both, I concur with your statement...
Apr 26, 2026 11:56 PM
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s0bvApr 26, 2026 11:56 PM
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I recently bought the e42 but have not set up yet. Would this be better for the price?

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