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Eufy SoloCam E42
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- Eufy SoloCam E42 lists microSD card slot; Wired; 24 7 Video History: When wired to power.
- Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card.
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- Recorded year
- 2025
- Recorded warranty
- 1 year
- Dimensions
- 91.8 x 91.8 x 129.3 mm
- Weight
- 520g
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Eufy SoloCam E42 Quick Features
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Eufy SoloCam E42: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
A microSD card slot is listed, providing an on-device storage option to investigate. Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card. Up to 128GB
View microSD card slot details →A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. eufy-security-client, the library behind the eufy Security custom integration for Home Assistant, lists the SoloCam E42 (T8173) among its supported devices.
View Home Assistant details →Apple Home support is listed as an integration option. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.
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What to consider
Matter is listed as unsupported; check another documented integration if Matter is essential to your setup.
View Matter details →Matter-bridge functionality is listed as unavailable.
View Matter bridge details →Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.
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Questions About Eufy SoloCam E42
Does Eufy SoloCam E42 have a microSD card slot?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check supported capacity, card inclusion and which recording or storage modes use the card. Up to 128GB
View microSD card slot specifications →Does Eufy SoloCam E42 support RTSP?
RTSP is listed as “HomeBase S380 required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Verify firmware, stream settings and recorder compatibility; RTSP alone does not confirm every recording feature. The RTSP stream of the E42 is served through a HomeBase S380: eufy data for E42 cameras paired to a HomeBase S380 carries the NAS (RTSP) switch, an owner plays that stream from the HomeBase in VLC, and eufy-security-client added the E42 stream URL after the HomeBase returned it. | On eufy cameras NAS recording is the RTSP stream itself (Camera Settings > Storage > NAS (RTSP Stream)), and eufy's storage FAQ for the E42 on its own lists only a microSD card.
View RTSP specifications →Is wired power recorded for Eufy SoloCam E42?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check voltage, power supply and installation requirements. Wired power does not establish wired network connectivity. The camera charges over USB-C and can run on a direct power supply, which eufy calls wired mode and requires for 24/7 recording.
View Wired specifications →Does Eufy SoloCam E42 support continuous video history?
24 7 Video History: When wired to power. Verify the power mode, storage destination and plan needed for continuous recording. eufy requires wired mode (a direct power supply) plus a microSD card, or a HomeBase with a hard drive.
View 24 7 Video History specifications →What is the field of view of Eufy SoloCam E42?
Field Of View: 130° Diagonal. Check whether the angle is diagonal, horizontal or vertical before comparing coverage.
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Eufy SoloCam E42 Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
3 of 54 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Storage3 fields
| Internal Storage | NoDetails & conditionsThe camera records to a microSD card. The 16GB of built-in storage, expandable to 16TB with a hard drive, belongs to the optional HomeBase S380. |
|---|---|
| microSD card slot | YesDetails & conditionsUp to 128GB |
| Cloud | NoDetails & conditionseufy's support pages for the SoloCam E42 state that it does not support cloud storage. |
Video15 fields
| Hd Video | Yes |
|---|---|
| 2k Video | Yes |
| 4k Video | YesManufacturer sourceThe camera supports 4K video. Eufy SoloCam E42 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. |
| Hdr | No |
| Black White Night Vision | Yes |
| Color Night Vision | Yes |
| 24 7 Live Streaming | Yes |
| 24 7 Video History | When wired to powerDetails & conditionseufy requires wired mode (a direct power supply) plus a microSD card, or a HomeBase with a hard drive. |
| Video Event History | Yes |
| Offline Video Event History | Yes |
| Powerless Video Event History | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9Details & conditionseufy lists the 4K resolution as 3840x2160. |
| Field Of View | 130° Diagonal |
| Pan Tilt | 360° Pan / 70° TiltDetails & conditionseufy describes 360° horizontal coverage, and its European comparison table lists a 70° vertical tilt. |
| RTSP | HomeBase S380 requiredDetails & conditionsThe RTSP stream of the E42 is served through a HomeBase S380: eufy data for E42 cameras paired to a HomeBase S380 carries the NAS (RTSP) switch, an owner plays that stream from the HomeBase in VLC, and eufy-security-client added the E42 stream URL after the HomeBase returned it. | On eufy cameras NAS recording is the RTSP stream itself (Camera Settings > Storage > NAS (RTSP Stream)), and eufy's storage FAQ for the E42 on its own lists only a microSD card. |
Power5 fields
| Wired | YesDetails & conditionsThe camera charges over USB-C and can run on a direct power supply, which eufy calls wired mode and requires for 24/7 recording. |
|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet | No |
| Rechargeable Battery | YesDetails & conditions44.3 Wh |
| Battery Life | 90 daysDetails & conditionseufy's estimate, based on 300 seconds of recording per day; the solar panel keeps it topped up. |
| Solar Charging | YesManufacturer sourceSolar charging is supported. Eufy SoloCam E42 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. |
Alerts10 fields
| Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| People | Yes |
| Animals | HomeBase S380 requiredDetails & conditionsThe camera recognizes people and vehicles on its own; eufy adds pet detection when it is connected to HomeBase S380. |
| Vehicles | Yes |
| Familiar Faces | HomeBase S380 requiredDetails & conditionseufy adds face recognition when the camera is connected to HomeBase S380. |
| Packages | No |
| Glass Breaking Sound | No |
| Baby Crying Sound | No |
| Smoke Alarm Sound | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Alarm Sound | No |
Connectivity4 fields
| 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi | Yes |
|---|---|
| 5 GHz Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet | No |
| 4g | No |
Features7 fields
| Light | YesManufacturer sourceA motion-activated spotlight is included. Eufy SoloCam E42 manufacturer product page →
Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. |
|---|---|
| Gps | No |
| Talk Listen | Yes |
| Customizable Motion Zones | Yes |
| Privacy Zone | Not recorded |
| Siren | Yes |
| Gestures Recognition | No |
Hub3 fields
| Zigbee coordinator | No |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | No |
| Matter bridge | No |
Included Accessories1 fields
| Micro Sdcard | No |
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Integrations6 fields
| Google Home | Yes |
|---|---|
| Alexa | Yes |
| Apple Home | Yes |
| SmartThings | No |
| Home Assistant | YesDetails & conditionseufy-security-client, the library behind the eufy Security custom integration for Home Assistant, lists the SoloCam E42 (T8173) among its supported devices. |
| Matter | No |
How this device compares
Eufy SoloCam E42 vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 120 cameras in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
4k Video: 28 of 120 known answers are Yes
Video: 23% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Rechargeable Battery: 39 of 111 known answers are Yes
Power: 35% among explicit Yes/No answers; 9 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
microSD card slot: 69 of 119 known answers are Yes
Storage: 58% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 120 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
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