eufy · Outdoor camera
eufy SoloCam E42
4K solar camera with microSD recording.
Shopping in United States · USD. Local prices and listings only; confirm stock and the exact variant at the store.
The eufy SoloCam E42 records without a monthly fee (microSD up to 128 GB; HomeBase optional). It lists at $119.99, so three years costs about $120. Power: solar + battery. In our planner it covers about 40 ft by day and 30 ft at night across 130°.
Specs
| Resolution | 4K |
|---|---|
| Horizontal field of view | 130° |
| Night vision | Color with spotlight |
| Power | Solar + battery |
| Local storage | microSD up to 128 GB; HomeBase optional |
| Base station | Optional: eufy HomeBase S380 |
| Works with | Not published |
Manufacturer specs, not our own tests. Checked 2026-09-15. Source (specs)
Subscription: what's free and what isn't
Without a plan eufy cameras record locally (on the camera, microSD or a HomeBase) with on-device AI. Cloud backup is optional; we couldn't verify its price.
Free, no plan
- ✓ live view
- ✓ motion alerts
- ✓ activity zones
- ✓ person detection
- ✓ local playback
- ✓ any recorded video
- ✓ two-way talk
Needs a paid plan
- • cloud backup
3-year cost for one SoloCam E42
$119.99 hardware + 36 × $0.00 (none needed) = $120
Will it cover your yard?
We plan it at about 40 ft of useful daytime range (130° wide) and 30 ft at night. Assumed: sensor width taken as 3840 px from the "4K" label; motion-detection range not published; capped at 40 ft (typical PIR sensor); night-vision range not published; assumed 30 ft. See how we calculate.
Plan my homeExample plans that use it
- Security cameras for every side of a house with an attached garage, for under $1,000
- Security cameras for every side of a house with an attached garage, without running new wires
- Security cameras for every side of a house with an attached garage, with wired cameras
- Security cameras for every side of a house with a garage and side gate, for under $1,000
- Security cameras for every side of a house with a garage and side gate, with wired cameras
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