Eufy’s new battery-powered security cameras have local storage and don’t require a hub

Eufy’s new battery-powered security cameras have local storage and don’t require a hub

The Verge·2021-06-03 10:00

The new SoloCam series is available for preorder WednesdayEufy, the Anker-owned smart home brand, is announcing a new SoloCam line of battery-powered security cameras that have local storage and are designed to operate without connecting to a separate hub. The new lineup will include two Essential (standard) cameras, two spotlight cameras, and one solar-powered camera.The standard and spotlight SoloCams will be offered in 1080p or 2K resolution models, and Eufy says that you can get four months of battery on a single charge. All of the cameras also offer 8GB of local storage, which Eufy estimates should hold at least two months of video. Youll be able to preorder all of the models of the SoloCam on Wednesday, but theyll be shipping out at different times over the next couple months. Here are the availability dates and pricing for each of the cameras, as shared by Eufy.SoloCam 1080p Essential (the E20): out in mid-June for $99.99SoloCam 2K Essential (the E40): out in late June for $129.99SoloCam 1080p Spotlight (the L20): available via online channels in mid-July for $149.99SoloCam 2K Spotlight (the L40): available via retailer partners in late July for $169.99SoloCam Solar (the S40): available in mid-August for $199.99Eufy is launching the cameras following a security incident in May that let some users of the companys home security cameras see video from other users homes. In an apology, Eufy said that the issue happened during a software update and that 712 people were affected.

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