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The Eufy SoloCam E42 is currently $119.97, down from $179.99, bringing the wireless outdoor camera to its lowest price yet, according to price trackers. It covers a lot of the usual outdoor-camera annoyances in one setup—including 4K video with 360-degree pan-and-tilt coverage, local storage, and a removable solar panel, so there is no required subscription and less need to take the camera down for charging. That removable solar panel is especially useful because you can point the E42 toward the area you actually want to monitor while placing the panel where it gets the most sunlight.
The wider coverage also makes the E42 a better fit for driveways, yards, and porches where activity does not always happen in one fixed spot. It can follow a person or vehicle as they move through the frame, and its motion detection can distinguish between people, vehicles, and more general movement. In practice, that should mean fewer false alerts. One thing to know, though, is that some of Eufy’s more advanced artificial intelligence features require the separately sold HomeBase S380, and you will need to supply your own microSD card if you want to record locally.
Beyond recording, the E42 can also actively respond to movement with its built-in spotlight and motion-triggered siren, giving you a couple of extra deterrents when something is happening outside. That said, the main limitation is that it only connects over 2.4 GHz wifi, so it can take a little more work to get running on some newer mesh networks. Still, for around $120, the SoloCam E42 makes sense if you want broad outdoor coverage, fewer charging hassles, and local recording without adding another monthly fee to the household budget.
