Eufy Launches EufyCam S4 Solar-Powered Hybrid Security Camera

Eufy has begun selling the EufyCam S4, a solar-powered, triple-lens outdoor security camera that combines a fixed 4K wide-angle sensor with dual pan-tilt-zoom 2K lenses to deliver continuous coverage and automated tracking. The camera, announced in September and now available from the company's online store, is being offered as a solo unit and in two- and four-camera kits with the S380 HomeBase hub.

Eufy designed the S4 as a hybrid device that pairs a fixed bullet lens for broad monitoring with a pair of pan-tilt-zoom lenses that lock on and follow moving subjects. The company says the setup provides full 360-degree coverage by using the fixed lens to detect motion and the PTZ module to track targets until they leave the frame. Built-in LEDs and color night vision aim to preserve detail in low light, and red and blue warning lights with a 105-decibel siren provide visual and audible deterrents.

Power is supplied by a detachable 5.5-watt solar panel that the company says requires roughly an hour of direct sunlight per day to keep the camera charged. The panel can be mounted separately to catch optimal sun exposure, and the camera includes quick-swap battery covers for conditions...