Our verdict
The SoloCam S340 runs on a battery topped up by a small solar panel, so you do not need a mains cable to where it is mounted. It has two lenses: a wide one for the overall scene and a telephoto one for closer detail, with 8x hybrid zoom (part optical, part digital). It can pan 360° and tilt 70°, turning to follow what is happening. PCWorld notes 8GB of storage inside the camera, so clips are kept without a subscription, and on-device detection that tells a person from a vehicle. It connects only to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, so signal strength at the mounting spot matters. £129 was the checked UK price for Eufy SoloCam S340 in its Standard retail package version on 1 August 2026.
Buy it if
- You want an outdoor camera without running a power cable
- You would rather keep recordings on the camera than pay a monthly fee
- You want one camera that can turn to cover a whole garden or driveway
Skip it if
- Your Wi-Fi is weak at the spot you want to mount it
- You need continuous 24/7 recording
- The mounting spot gets little direct sun for the solar panel
How it would fit your home
Watching a driveway or garden
The camera can pan 360° and zoom in with the telephoto lens, so one unit can check the gate and the car.
Avoiding monthly fees
Clips are saved to 8GB of built-in storage. A HomeBase 3 can add more storage, and cloud plans are optional.
Wrong fit
If your router is far away or the wall is shaded all day, a wired camera or a Wi-Fi extender may be the better choice.
The details, in plain English
Using it around the home
The S340 has two lenses. PCWorld lists the wide lens at 2880 x 1620 pixels and the telephoto lens at 2304 x 1296 for closer detail. Together they give 8x hybrid zoom. The camera can pan 360° and tilt 70°, so you can turn it from the app. At night it uses infrared for black-and-white video, or a small spotlight for colour footage.
Power and storage
A 2.2W solar panel charges the battery; Eufy says two hours of sun should provide all-day power, and PCWorld reports about three months on the battery alone. Recordings go to 8GB of storage inside the camera, so there is no compulsory subscription. You can add a HomeBase 3 for more storage, or pay for Eufy's optional cloud plans.
Alerts and connection
Motion, person and vehicle detection run on the camera itself, so it can tell you when somebody approaches rather than flagging every moving branch. PCWorld found the motion sensor very trigger-happy until adjusted. The camera connects only to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, which travels further through walls than 5GHz but is slower, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant smart displays.
What may frustrate you
Wi-Fi strength and placement can affect reliability, so check the signal before drilling. There is no 24/7 recording, and some features may need a subscription. PCWorld found pan and tilt slow to respond, the included screws weak, and no way to flip the picture for tabletop use. Camera use also needs careful privacy, notification and household settings, especially if it can see a neighbour's property.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 8GB of built-in storage: recordings are kept on the camera with no subscription needed
- Battery and 2.2W solar panel: no permanent power cable, and PCWorld reports about three months on battery alone
- Viewing range: 360° horizontal / 70° vertical, with wide and telephoto lenses and 8x hybrid zoom
- Useful alerts when somebody approaches, with on-device person and vehicle detection
What to watch out for
- Connects only to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, so signal strength and placement can affect reliability
- Some recording or alert features may require a subscription, and there is no 24/7 recording
- PCWorld found the motion sensor very sensitive until adjusted, and pan and tilt slow to respond
- Camera use needs careful privacy, notification and household settings
The Eufy SoloCam S340's value includes power, where recordings are kept, privacy controls and possible subscriptions, because the cheapest purchase can become the costliest to own. Its built-in storage and solar panel make it cheaper to run than cameras that rely on a paid cloud plan.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Eufy SoloCam S340 (this one) | A good choice if you want a battery and solar camera that records without a subscription, provided your 2.4GHz Wi-Fi reaches the spot where it will go. | £179RRP, RRP recorded 12 Oct 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 |
 Eufy SoloCam C35 | 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 |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review: we have not tested the SoloCam S340 ourselves. We checked the exact product against the independent and official sources listed below. Specifications and findings quoted here come from PCWorld's review.