- The Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24 was my pick
for this year's best wireless camera.
It's chock full of features,
shoots in 2K video, and only costs around $40.
I enjoyed my time testing this little camera
for our best wireless cameras video,
and I wanted to dig in a little deeper.
After all, how good can a $40 camera be?
So today, we'll take a close look
at the installation, video and audio quality,
its best features, and the settings in the Eufy app.
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The Eufy Solo IndoorCam costs around $40,
making it the cheapest in Eufy's lineup.
And it was my personal favorite out of our lineup
for our best wireless security cameras for this year.
But there's something I missed in that video
that is worth mentioning here,
that sparkly 2K quality requires a microSD card to work.
Take a look at the eufy's 1080p video.
And now, in 2K.
It has a 105-degree field of vision,
which isn't spectacular.
The average field of view is around 110 degrees,
but we've seen others that can see up to 160.
But mount this thing to the wall
and you can see the entire room pretty easily.
It's got a powerful infrared night vision
that sees up to 30 feet in the dark,
and it works with most smart speakers out there,
including Apple HomeKit.
It's an indoor-only camera that needs to stay plugged in
at all times, which can be a deal breaker for many.
But it makes up for that with a few great indoor features
for parents and pet owners.
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Installing the Eufy Solo only took me a few minutes,
and it follows a lot of the same steps
as other IP cameras like it.
Plug it in and add the device on the app.
Then follow the instructions from there.
Once you enter your Wi-Fi password,
listen for the voice prompt and you're good to go.
Now, you don't have to mount this camera to the wall,
but it's a pretty simple process.
And it gives you a much better view
of the area you're watching.
It only took a few steps and the Eufy Solo Indoor
comes with everything you need right in the box.
Once you're done, you can see the entire room
from just this little camera.
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Like I mentioned before,
that sparkling 2K video quality only happens
when you add a microSD card into the camera.
Here are a few clips I caught in 2K.
Its night vision is also crisp,
and I was able to see everything clearly
in complete darkness.
Recording video in the app only takes the tap of a button
and once you're done,
the footage saves directly to your phone
or the microSD card inside.
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One of my few complaints about this Eufy camera
is its audio quality.
Anytime I tested the two-way audio built into it,
I had issues with the speaker.
Hearing folks on the other side of the camera
was a piece of cake,
but getting the full sentence out took some practice.
(Through camera) "What the Eufy Solo IndoorCam sounds like."
You really have to hold down that speaker button
to make sure that the sound goes through.
But if you aren't near the camera,
it's kinda hard to tell if anyone can hear you
on the other side.
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This camera comes with a free trial
to Eufy's cloud service.
And that ranges from $3 to $10 every month,
and it's a great way to get started,
but I do really recommend adding a chip to this camera.
You get better video quality, 24/7 recording,
and you keep those video clips offline
and out of the way.
Plus, this Eufy camera works with microSDs
up to 128 GBs, which can record for 12 days continuously.
Local storage like this is honestly my preference.
It's cheaper than cloud storage
and keeps recorded videos offline for anyone else to see.
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The Eufy app is well-organized
and really easy to navigate too.
If you want a full tour of this app,
let us know in the comments.
But for now, I'll stick with my favorite things
I found while exploring.
So, I'll cover things like live view, crying detection,
pet commands, notification settings,
and security modes.
Chances are, you'll spend most of your time
in the live view checking in on your home,
but you can find features and adjust settings easily
from that menu.
From the live view,
you can record and take screenshots
and talk and listen through the camera.
It's also got a built-in siren that you can set off
if you see someone up to no good.
(alarm sounding)
From that live view,
you can switch to playback mode
and see events that the camera recorded in the past.
And you see those little numbers?
That tells you how much bandwidth your camera is using.
If the camera feed feels a little laggy,
you can use those numbers to decide
if you need to adjust the streaming quality.
You'll find that option in the video settings.
I kept mine on auto during the test,
but you can switch at any time.
Then there's a crying detection feature
that is great for new parents.
It listens in for crying babies,
making it a smart addition for your nursery.
Next, there's a pet command feature
that lets you zone off areas in view
where you wanna keep your pet away from.
In this menu, you could record commands
that trigger when your pet goes into that forbidden zone.
(from camera) "Toki, get off the couch."
I also really liked
how customizable Eufy makes their notifications.
You can adjust how quickly notifications come to you
and for what kind of motion alerts.
The Eufy app can send you thumbnails
so you get a preview of what your camera saw
before you rush off and check your feed.
And finally, there's security modes.
I believe this is something that all Eufy cameras have,
but I thought it was really neat
and definitely worth mentioning.
These pre-made settings allow you
to treat your camera like a standalone security system
with modes like home and away or on schedules.
You can tell the camera to sound the siren
and send you a notification if it sees someone
while you're away,
or you can link it to your phone's location
so it changes these modes automatically
when you come home or leave.
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Okay, so here's a quick recap of what I liked
and what I didn't like
about the Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24.
This camera is a great budget pick
for anyone who needs a camera inside their home.
It's easy to set up and mount to the wall,
and its settings are really customizable.
And while it can shoot in 2K video,
you will need a microSD card inside to make that happen.
Its features like crying detection and pet commands
are really useful for pet parents and human parents alike.
And the security modes act as a substitute security system.
But it might not be the camera for everybody.
It needs to stay plugged in at all times to keep working,
and it isn't weatherproof.
So if you're looking for an outdoor camera
or one that isn't tethered to the wall,
this isn't the best pick for you.
And again, that whole 2K thing is a little deceptive.
You'll need that SD card to get that feature going,
but if you wanna skip the cloud storage fees
and still record 24/7,
it's not the worst thing to spend a couple bucks on.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with the Eufy Solo IndoorCam.
It's a reliable little camera
with a lot in store for only $40.
And despite a few drawbacks,
it's among the most headache-free cameras
I've tested so far.
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