Our verdict
The SoloCam C35 is a budget battery-powered security camera. Because it runs on a battery, you can put it where there is no power socket, and view it live from your smartphone. Its 130-degree viewing angle covers a wide area such as a driveway or garden. The main attraction is storage choice: T3, reviewing the eufyCam C35, found recordings can be kept on local storage such as a microSD card or Eufy's hub, with cloud storage optional from £3.99 a month per camera. T3 also found 1080p (Full HD) video, colour night vision and IP67 weatherproofing. Your Wi-Fi strength and where you place it affect reliability, and some recording or alert features may require a subscription. The Standard retail package was listed at £39.99 in the UK when checked on 1 August 2026.
Buy it if
- You want to avoid a monthly fee by keeping recordings locally
- There is no power socket where you want the camera
- You want a low-cost way to watch a driveway, garden or side passage
Skip it if
- You need to read number plates or faces from a distance, where higher resolution helps
- Your Wi-Fi is weak at the spot you want to cover
- You are not prepared to set up privacy zones and notifications carefully
How it would fit your home
Watching the driveway
The 130-degree view covers a wide area, and alerts on your phone let you check who has arrived.
No socket nearby
The battery means no cable to run; T3 found the battery lost only 5 to 6% over nearly three weeks in its high-efficiency mode.
Keeping costs down
Local storage means you are not forced into a subscription; optional cloud storage costs from £3.99 a month per camera, according to T3.
The details, in plain English
Picture and night vision
T3 found 1080p video, also called Full HD, which is clear enough to see who is at the gate but less detailed than 2K or 4K cameras when you zoom in. The 130-degree viewing angle takes in a wide scene. Colour night vision shows colours after dark rather than the usual black-and-white, and T3 notes it works without a spotlight.
Recording and subscriptions
You can keep recordings locally, on a microSD card or on Eufy's HomeBase hub (T3 found 8GB of storage on the HomeBase Mini), so video stays in your home. Cloud storage is optional, from £3.99 a month per camera, according to T3. Some recording or alert features may require a subscription, so check what you need before buying. With the hub, T3 found it could tell people, pets and vehicles apart.
Battery, weather and Wi-Fi
T3 reports a claimed battery life of up to a year on one charge, and found it lost only 5 to 6% over nearly three weeks in high-efficiency mode. IP67 weatherproofing means it is protected against dust and rain. It connects to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, which reaches further than 5GHz; your home internet strength and placement still affect reliability.
Privacy and household settings
Any camera that records outside your home needs careful set-up. Check the notification settings so alerts are useful rather than constant, and think about neighbours and passers-by. The Information Commissioner's Office has guidance on domestic CCTV if your camera covers areas beyond your own property. Agree with everyone in your home where the camera points and when alerts go off, so it helps rather than intrudes.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- A choice of where recordings are kept: local storage, or optional cloud from £3.99 a month (T3)
- Battery powered: fits where there is no socket, with no permanent power cable
- 130-degree viewing angle covers a wide area
- Live remote viewing and two-way talk from your smartphone
- Colour night vision and IP67 weatherproofing, according to T3
What to watch out for
- 1080p video is less detailed than 2K or 4K cameras, as T3 noted
- Home Wi-Fi strength and placement can affect reliability; T3 found it connects on 2.4GHz only
- Some recording or alert features may require a subscription
- A microSD card is not included, according to T3
- Cameras need careful privacy, notification and household settings
The SoloCam C35's value includes power, where recordings are stored, privacy controls and possible subscriptions, because the cheapest camera to buy can become the most expensive to own.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Eufy SoloCam C35 (this one) | A good-value battery camera if avoiding subscription costs and choosing where recordings are kept matter more than the sharpest possible picture. | £69.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 TP-Link Tapo C610 solar camera kit | A good fit for an outdoor spot with no power socket and decent sun, if you are happy to store video on a microSD card and only have 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. | £69.99Standard retail package, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Ring Outdoor Cam Plus Battery | A capable, easy-to-place outdoor camera with sharp 2K video, provided you are happy to pay a Ring subscription to record and review footage. | £89.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
 Ring Indoor Camera 2nd Gen | Best for an existing Ring household that is happy to pay for Ring Protect; otherwise compare it with cameras that store video locally. | £39.99RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review. We checked the exact model against Eufy UK and T3's independent review of the eufyCam C35, plus NCSC and ICO guidance. Findings quoted here are T3's; we have not tested this camera ourselves.