eufy Security SoloCam E42 Camera | Manufacturer Renewed (Excellent Condition)
Sale price
$255.00
Regular price $349.95
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eufy Security SoloCam E42 Camera | Manufacturer Renewed (Excellent Condition)
Sale price
$255.00
Regular price $349.95
CamGuard Australia
Independent eufy specialists · Townsville QLD
Manufacturer Renewed · Excellent Grade
eufy SoloCam E424K solar · standalone
A 4K camera with its own solar panel in the box, running on your router with no hub in the middle. Everything on a forecourt eventually needs a fill. This one has never pulled in.
Standalone camera. It pairs straight to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. No HomeBase is required, and no HomeBase is included in this listing. The E42 kits bundle a HomeBase 3, but this is the single camera.
Today's Grades
CamGuard Forecourt · Renewed- U91 Fair The honest workhorse. Marks you can see from the driveway, and priced like it. Not this unit
- P95 Good Noticeable signs of use. Light scratches or scuffs on the housing, all cosmetic. Not this unit
- P98 Excellent Minimal to no visible marks. The cleanest renewed grade we sell, and the one you are looking at. This unit
- 0.0 Solar Litres this camera has ever used. It runs on sunlight, so it has never queued behind the bloke with the jerry cans. Always lit
No 4c/L docket required
What the grade actually means
All three grades are the same camera. Each one was used by somebody else first, then went back through eufy and Anker's own renewal programme, where the manufacturer inspected it, tested it and restored it to full working order before it was graded for resale. The grade describes cosmetics, not function.
This one is graded Excellent: minimal to no visible marks, and you would have to hunt in good light to find anything at all. It arrives in renewed packaging rather than the original retail box, and it is covered by our in-house 12-month CamGuard warranty, which is a CamGuard warranty and not a manufacturer warranty, on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
The numbers on the pump
Every figure below comes off eufy's own published specifications for this model.
4KUHD, 8 MP
130°field of view, f/1.6 lens
Solardetachable panel included in the box
250 lmspotlight
IP65weather rating, rated to work from -20°C to 60°C
$0/molocal storage, no subscription required
It has never once pulled in for a fill
The solar panel comes in the box, along with its own mounting bracket, positioning sticker and screw pack. It is detachable, so the panel can go somewhere sunny even when the camera has to go somewhere useful.
eufy calls the system SolarPlus 2.0 and quotes two hours of direct sunlight a day to keep the camera charged for continuous, maintenance free operation. The battery inside is a built-in, non-removable rechargeable lithium cell, and eufy quotes up to 90 days at 300 seconds of recording per day, while stating plainly that battery life varies with how often motion is detected, how long it records and the temperature it lives in.
There is a USB-C port on the body for the weeks when Townsville decides to be a rainforest. The cable is included. A 5V wall charger is not.
4K at 3am, which is when things happen
True 4K UHD at 8 megapixels through a 130° f/1.6 lens, with infrared night vision after dark and a 250 lumen spotlight on board. The PIR sensor covers a motion zone out to about 10 metres, and eufy recommends mounting between 2 and 3 metres up.
eufy publishes the AI as Human, Vehicle and Motion Tracking, plus AI Tracking, so the camera follows what moves instead of holding one fixed frame. That is the point of a tracking camera: no fixed blind spot sitting permanently in the middle of your driveway.
For active deterrence, eufy's own FAQ describes it this way: when an intruder is detected, the camera activates red and blue strobe lights and a siren, and you get a notification on your phone. We are not going to print a decibel figure, because eufy does not publish one for this model.
The card slot is on the camera, and the fees are nil
There is a physical microSD card slot on the camera body, next to the USB-C port and the sync button. It takes a card up to 128 GB, footage stays local, and there is no monthly fee for recording, alerts or playback. The card is not included, so pick one up with the milk.
One correction worth making, because it is all over the internet: if you have seen "16 GB built-in" attached to this camera, that figure belongs to the HomeBase 3, not to the E42. The camera's own storage is the microSD card you put in it.
Two-way audio is full duplex, so you and the courier can talk over each other properly, the way you would in person. It also works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
"It runs on sunlight, so it never pulls in, never queues behind the caravan, and never comes back out with a pie it had no intention of buying."The vibe, in one sentence
The Small Print
Printed at the bottom of the docket, where nobody reads it.
Read it.
01
It was used before
This is a Manufacturer Renewed unit, not new stock. Somebody owned it, then it went back through the manufacturer's renewal programme to be inspected, tested and restored to working order. Excellent grade means minimal to no visible marks, which is a cosmetic description and not a promise of a flawless surface. It ships in renewed packaging rather than the original retail box. If you need factory sealed, this is the wrong listing and we would rather you knew that now than at the letterbox.
02
One camera. No hub in the parcel
The E42 kits bundle a HomeBase 3. This listing is the single camera, so there is no HomeBase in the box. It does not need one, because it runs standalone on your router, but if you were expecting a hub to fall out of the packaging, it will not.
03
24/7 recording has conditions attached
eufy's answer is yes, but only when the camera is on wired power and connected to a HomeBase 3 with a hard drive installed. On battery and solar it records motion events, not a continuous stream. A solar camera that recorded 24/7 on sunlight would be a very different physics.
04
No memory card, no wall charger
The microSD card is not included and the published ceiling is 128 GB, so do not buy the 512 GB one on special. The USB-C charging cable is in the box. The 5V wall plug is not, on the theory that you already own eleven.
05
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi only
It will not join a 5 GHz only network. Most routers broadcast both bands, and it is worth confirming yours does before the ladder comes out, not after.
06
The 130° is the lens, not a 360° claim
You will see 360° attached to this model in plenty of places. The field of view eufy publishes for the lens is 130° at f/1.6, and eufy publishes no pan or tilt figure for the E42 at all, so neither do we. We would rather be the boring listing than the one you quote back at us later.
07
Solar needs actual sun
eufy's figure is two hours of direct sunlight a day. Deep under an eave that is not going to happen, and you will be doing USB-C top ups instead. The panel is detachable and has its own bracket and screw pack, so it can be sent somewhere brighter than the camera.
08
Temperature has an opinion
eufy's operating range is -20°C to 60°C, and eufy states the camera shuts down automatically above 60°C. Charging wants an ambient 0°C to 45°C. IP65 is a weather rating for rain and dust, not an immersion rating, so it is not going in the pool.
End of small print · Thank you, come again
Why buy it from CamGuard?
12-month CamGuard warranty
Our own in-house warranty on every unit we sell, renewed included. It is a CamGuard warranty, not a manufacturer warranty, and it sits on top of your Australian Consumer Law rights.
Serial photographed at dispatch
Every unit's serial number is photographed and logged before it ships, so your warranty record exists from the day the parcel leaves.
eufy is all we do
Independent eufy specialists. Hub questions, mounting-height questions, "will this reach the back shed" questions. Ask before you buy, not after.
Dispatched in 1 business day
From Townsville QLD, with tracking on every order. Same time zone as most of you, same postcode as the cyclone warnings.
P98
Specifications
Fixed to the side of the pump · Model T8173
| Model | eufy SoloCam E42 (T8173) |
|---|---|
| Condition | Manufacturer Renewed, Excellent grade. Used, then professionally refurbished and tested by the manufacturer |
| Resolution | 4K UHD, 8 MP |
| Field of view | 130°, f/1.6 |
| Night vision | Infrared night vision |
| Spotlight | 250 lm |
| Siren and strobe | Siren plus red and blue strobe lights. Loudness is not published by eufy, so we do not quote one |
| AI detection | Human, Vehicle and Motion Tracking, plus AI Tracking. PIR motion sensor |
| Motion range | Up to 10 m (32 ft). Recommended mounting height 2 m to 3 m (7 ft to 10 ft) |
| Power | Solar. Detachable solar panel included, SolarPlus 2.0, two hours of direct sunlight daily per eufy |
| Battery | Built-in non-removable rechargeable lithium. eufy quotes 90 days at 300 seconds of recording per day, and notes it varies with detections, recording time and temperature |
| Charging | USB-C. Charging cable included, 5V wall charger not included |
| Local storage | microSD card slot on the camera body, cards up to 128 GB. Card not included |
| 24/7 recording | Only with wired power and a HomeBase 3 with a hard drive installed |
| Hub | None required. Standalone on your Wi-Fi. HomeBase 3 (S380) is an optional upgrade and is not included |
| Two-way audio | Full duplex |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz only |
| Smart home | Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Weather rating | IP65 |
| Temperature | -20°C to 60°C operating. 0°C to 45°C while charging |
| Dimensions | 91.8 x 91.8 x 129.3 mm |
| Weight | 520 g, camera only, without the solar panel |
| Subscription | None required |
Anything eufy does not publish for the E42 is not on this sticker. That includes battery capacity in mAh, siren loudness in dB, panel wattage and any pan or tilt figure.
Will it fit your setup?
Check the nozzle before you squeeze the handle.
YES
Standalone on your router, with the free eufy Security app. No hub, no bridge, nothing else to buy.
YES
Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are all listed as supported by eufy.
YES
microSD cards up to 128 GB, in the slot on the camera body. Card not included.
YES
HomeBase 3 (S380) as an optional upgrade, if you already own one or add one later. eufy lists it as adding cross-camera tracking, facial recognition, daily security reports and 16 GB of built-in storage expandable to 16 TB. It is not included here and it is not required.
NO
5 GHz only Wi-Fi. The camera needs a 2.4 GHz network. Nearly every home router provides one.
NO
24/7 continuous recording on battery. That combination needs wired power and a HomeBase 3 with a hard drive in it.
NO
microSD cards above 128 GB. 128 GB is the published ceiling for this model.
NOTE
HomeBase 2 owners: you do not need it for this camera, because the E42 runs standalone. We are not printing a HomeBase 2 pairing claim in either direction until that pairing has been checked on our own bench, and we would rather say that out loud than guess.
NOTE
The eufy Security app is free on iOS and Android. Alerts, live view, playback and settings all live there.
Probably not for you if
- You need a factory sealed unit in its original retail box
- You want 24/7 continuous recording without wiring power and adding a HomeBase 3 with a hard drive
- Your home Wi-Fi is 5 GHz only
- You need more than 128 GB of storage on the camera itself
- The only mounting spot is in permanent deep shade and USB-C top ups sound like a chore
- You were shopping for a kit and expected a hub in the box
Perfect for
- Sheds, carports, driveways and fence lines with no power anywhere near them
- Renters who cannot run a cable through a wall they do not own
- Anyone who wants 4K without a monthly bill attached to it
- A north-facing wall that cops sun most of the day
- HomeBase 3 owners adding a 4K camera to what they already have
Four steps at the bowser
Roughly fifteen minutes, most of which is choosing the spot.
1
Get the app
Download eufy Security on iOS or Android and make a free account.
2
First charge
Top it up indoors with the included USB-C cable. Any standard 5V wall charger will do, since one is not supplied.
3
Pair it
Add the camera in the app over your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. There is no hub step, because there is no hub.
4
Mount both parts
Camera 2 m to 3 m up per eufy's guide, aimed at the area you want covered. Panel wherever the sun actually lands. Positioning stickers for both are in the box.
What is in the parcel
Renewed packaging rather than the original retail box, containing:
- eufy SoloCam E42 camera
- Camera mounting bracket
- Positioning sticker for the camera mount
- Screw pack for the camera
- USB-C charging cable
- Solar panel
- Solar panel mounting bracket
- Positioning sticker for the solar panel mount
- Screw pack for the solar panel
- Quick start guide
Not included
- HomeBase of any kind. It is not required for this camera, and it only ships with the kits
- 5V USB wall charger. The cable is included, the plug is not
- microSD card. Up to 128 GB, your choice of brand
- Original retail box, because this is a renewed unit
Shipping, warranty and returns
Express as standard
Australia Post Express included on every order over $99.00. Under $99.00 it is $9.95 flat tracked, or $12.95 for the Express upgrade. Dispatched in 1 business day from Townsville QLD, tracking on every parcel.
12-month warranty
Our in-house CamGuard warranty, which is not a manufacturer warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Faulty and warranty returns are always free.
30-day returns
Changed your mind? Return it within 30 days of delivery. The buyer covers return postage and the original shipping is not refunded. Have the serial number handy when you start a return.
Questions, itemised
Tap a line to open it. Every answer is on the docket, none of them cost anything.
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Townsville QLD 4818
Served by: a human, same day, same country
Does it need a HomeBase? NO CHARGE
No. The SoloCam E42 works standalone on your own 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and eufy's own setup guide lists adding a HomeBase as an optional step. The E42 kits bundle a HomeBase 3, but this listing is the single camera and no hub is included. If you already own a HomeBase 3, you can add the camera to it for cross-camera tracking, facial recognition, daily security reports and 16 GB of storage expandable to 16 TB.
What does Manufacturer Renewed mean? NO CHARGE
The unit was previously used, then went back through the manufacturer's official renewal programme, where it was inspected, tested and restored to full working order before being graded for resale. Expect a fully working camera. Cosmetically, minor marks are possible, and at Excellent grade that means minimal to none. It ships in renewed packaging rather than the original retail box, and it is covered by our in-house 12-month CamGuard warranty, which is a CamGuard warranty and not a manufacturer warranty, on top of your Australian Consumer Law rights.
How clean is Excellent, honestly? NO CHARGE
It is the top renewed grade: minimal to no visible marks. At worst you might find a faint handling mark if you go looking in good light. Once it is 3 metres up on a wall you will be looking at footage, not at housing. If a unit had marks you could see from the driveway it would be graded Good or Fair instead, and priced accordingly.
Is the solar panel really included? NO CHARGE
Yes, and so is its own mounting bracket, its own positioning sticker and its own screw pack. It is a detachable panel, not one moulded into the camera, so you can mount it somewhere sunnier than the camera itself. eufy's figure is two hours of direct sunlight a day to keep the camera charged.
Do I need a memory card? NO CHARGE
Yes, if you want footage saved on the camera. There is a microSD card slot on the camera body and it takes cards up to 128 GB. The card is not included. Ignore any spec sheet that says this camera has 16 GB built in, because that number belongs to the HomeBase 3.
Can it record 24/7? NO CHARGE
Only in one specific configuration. eufy's answer is yes when the camera is on wired power and connected to a HomeBase 3 with a hard drive installed. Running on battery and solar, as this one is designed to, it records motion events rather than a continuous stream.
Will it join my Wi-Fi? NO CHARGE
It needs a 2.4 GHz network and will not connect to a 5 GHz only one. Most routers broadcast both bands under the same name, so it usually just works. If setup stalls, that band is the first thing to check, and we will happily walk you through it.
Are there monthly fees? NO CHARGE
None required. Recording to the microSD card, alerts, live view, two-way audio and playback all work without a subscription. eufy's own wording for this model is local storage with no monthly fee.
Does it do face or number plate recognition? NO CHARGE
The AI eufy publishes for the camera itself is Human, Vehicle and Motion Tracking, plus AI Tracking. Facial recognition is listed by eufy as a HomeBase 3 feature, not a camera feature, so on its own the E42 tells people and vehicles apart rather than identifying individuals. We will not claim more than eufy publishes.
How do warranty claims work? NO CHARGE
Message us with your order details and the serial number. Every unit's serial is photographed and logged at dispatch, so the record already exists on our end before you go looking for it. Faulty and warranty returns are free, under our 12-month CamGuard warranty and alongside your Australian Consumer Law rights.
Does it come with a wall charger? NO CHARGE
No. The USB-C charging cable is included, but a 5V wall plug is not, which is standard for this model. Any ordinary phone charger will do the job.
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Total payableNO CHARGE
Save 4c/L on your next fill
Void. This camera does not fill, does not idle at the pump and has no fuel card. What the docket is actually good for:
30 days to change your mind from the day it is delivered, with the buyer covering return postage and the original shipping not refunded. Plus a 12-month CamGuard warranty, ours and not the manufacturer's, with free returns if the unit is faulty.
Expiry: none · Conditions: the ones above · Redeem: message us
Thank you, come again
Item specifics
| Brand | eufy (by Anker) |
|---|---|
| Model | eufy SoloCam E42 |
| MPN | T8173 |
| Condition | Manufacturer Renewed, Excellent grade |
| Packaging | Renewed packaging, not the original retail box |
| Type | Outdoor wireless security camera, solar powered |
| Resolution | 4K UHD, 8 MP |
| Power source | Built-in rechargeable battery with included detachable solar panel, USB-C charging |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Storage | microSD card slot, up to 128 GB, card not included |
| Hub required | No. Standalone camera |
| Hub included | No |
| Number of cameras | 1 (single camera) |
| Custom bundle | No |
| Modified item | No |
P98 is lit. Pump 4 is free.
Order today and it leaves Townsville within 1 business day, serial photographed and logged, warranty running from the moment it lands.
Then it goes up on the wall and never asks you for anything again, apart from about two hours of Queensland sunshine a day.
Manufacturer Renewed · Excellent · Solar · No hub required