eufy SoloCam S230 S40 camera with built-in solar panel and wall mount; manufacturer image, retail box damaged

eufy Security SoloCam S230 (S40) | New (Box Damaged)

Sale price  $189.00 Regular price $429.95
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eufy SoloCam S230 S40 camera with built-in solar panel and wall mount; manufacturer image, retail box damaged
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eufy Security SoloCam S230 (S40)

Condition New (Box Damaged)

Sale price  $189.00 Regular price $429.95
Know before you buy

The quick decision check

Condition
New Box Damaged
Stock
Available now
Delivery
Free Australia Post Express, 1 to 3 business days
System
Standalone - no HomeBase required
Recording mode
Event recording
Power
Solar, Battery
Storage
Built-in storage
What you need
No hub required - works on its own

Included items: Read this listing's contents before choosing accessories. A condition grade alone does not tell you which parts or packaging are included.

Compatibility: Standalone use requires 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and the eufy app. No 5 GHz-only Wi-Fi or Apple HomeKit support. Optional hub compatibility depends on the exact hub and firmware.

What you need to install it
Install type
Wall-mounted outdoor camera
You’ll need
Mount within 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi range. Allow direct sunlight on the integrated panel. Charge before setup and follow the product guide.
Read the customer reviews
Placement

Where this camera works best

Suggested locations
Side gate; Driveway; Backyard
Needs
Mount within 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi range. Allow direct sunlight on the integrated panel. Charge before setup and follow the product guide.
Avoid
Avoid deep shade and aiming through window glass. Check signal at the mounting point.

Before drilling: test live view, motion coverage, night vision, Wi-Fi signal and cable reach from the exact spot first.

Backyard roster · SoloCam S230 / S40
The Sunshine Shift

eufy Security SoloCam S230 (S40)

Sun on the roof.
Eyes on the yard.

A built-in solar panel takes the day shift, while motion recording and a spotlight handle the backyard after dark.

New, never used · Box damaged

The sun has been added to the roster.
Cloud cover has requested flexible hours.

eufy SoloCam S230 S40 with integrated solar panel and wall mount, manufacturer product image

Manufacturer image. Retail packaging on this item is damaged.

2K motion-event videoSolar charging built in600 lm adjustable spotlightNo HomeBase required
New camera.
Box damaged.

New, never used. Damage is to the retail packaging. This listing is for one SoloCam S230 (S40), supplied in its damaged retail box.

The carton has had the harder shift. Our own 12-month in-house warranty still applies.

The duty board

Small team.
Useful skill set.

Solar charging, a rechargeable battery and local recording in one outdoor camera. No separate panel to give its own induction.

Supervisor's amendment

“All day” describes the roster.

Recording is triggered by motion. This is not continuous 24/7 footage. The timesheet is ambitious; the specification is precise.

Today's assignments
Sun
Top up the battery

Direct sunlight on the integrated panel. Shade is not a productive meeting.

2K
Put detail on the record

Motion-event video. The garden gnome can submit its own statement.

AI
Filter for people

Human detection helps reduce irrelevant alerts. It is not a perfect judge of character.

Manufacturer illustration of the SoloCam S230 S40 integrated solar panel on an outdoor wall
One camera. Solar panel upstairs. No separate panel on the attendance sheet.
Day shift · charging department

A sunny position.
Literally.

The solar panel tops up the built-in rechargeable battery. eufy's guidance is at least two hours of direct sunlight daily under normal use.

Actual results depend on placement, season, weather, activity and settings. Frequent recordings or long live views can use more power than the panel replaces.

A shady corner is a lovely smoko spot. It is a poor solar office. Allow for manual charging when needed.

Shift handover · after sunset

The sun clocks off.
The light clocks on.

The adjustable 600-lumen spotlight supports colour night vision when enabled. Set it to illuminate motion events at night.

Infrared night vision is also available. The wheelie bin's night shift does not require a costume change.

Light helps the camera see. It does not appoint the camera head of neighbourhood security.

Open the night-shift handover

Motion detected → spotlight on → colour event recording. Enable the appropriate night-vision and spotlight settings in the app.

Illustration only. Not camera footage or a detection demonstration. Bin lid movement supplied by fictional breeze.

Recording archive8 GB

Built-in eMMC storage

Oldest clips make room for new ones. Filing cabinet politics, automated.

Accounts · no subscription roster

The footage stays local.
The bill stays simpler.

Core camera use and local recording require no monthly subscription. The camera stores clips on its built-in 8 GB memory.

Onboard storage is fixed, with no microSD expansion. Oldest clips are overwritten when full; save important clips before that happens.

No monthly meeting with the subscription department. Local does not mean indestructible: recordings on the camera can be lost if it is taken or damaged.

Two-way radio · take turns

“By the side gate,
thanks.”

Use two-way audio in the eufy app to speak through the camera. Half-duplex audio means taking turns, like a walkie-talkie.

A practical way to give a visitor directions without shouting from the laundry. Your towels remain off the communications roster.

Internet, Wi-Fi signal and app permissions matter. “Over” is optional. A working connection is not.

SIDE GATE
Message received.
Over. Probably.

Two-way audio · one voice at a time

Outdoor uniform

No tiny raincoat
required.

IP67

The weather-resistant body is built for outdoor use. Install it correctly and keep its port cover properly closed.

The forecast is not a warranty promise. Weather resistance does not turn a camera into pool equipment.

eufy SoloCam S230 S40 manufacturer IP67 weather-resistance illustration
Manufacturer illustration. Outdoor duty, not a swimming qualification.
Supervisor's red pen

Read this before
signing the roster.

Useful camera. Sensible expectations. The supervisor has declined to approve “does absolutely everything”.

This camera records.
It does not prevent incidents.
  • Motion events, not continuous video.It does not record continuously 24/7. The roster is not a documentary.
  • Sunlight is a working condition.Shaded installations and high activity may need manual charging.
  • One fixed view.Aim it at the area that matters. It does not pan around the yard on your behalf.
  • Detection has limits.Position, movement and conditions affect alerts. Avoid aiming through window glass.

REQUIRED
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + eufy app

NOT REQUIRED
A HomeBase for standalone use

NOT SUPPORTED
5 GHz-only Wi-Fi · Apple HomeKit

No Wi-Fi at the shed?
The shed is outside this roster.

IT induction

Solo means
it can work solo.

Connect directly to your 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network and manage the camera in the eufy app. No compulsory hub purchase for standalone use.

A dual-band router is suitable when its 2.4 GHz network is available. This is a Wi-Fi camera, not a SIM-card camera.

A distant shed needs a usable Wi-Fi signal. “It's technically on the property” is not a network setting.

Equipment register · T8124 family

The details department.

Model eufy Security SoloCam S230, also called S40
Condition / quantity New, never used · damaged retail box · one camera
Video / view 2K · 135° field of view · fixed lens direction
Power Integrated solar panel + built-in rechargeable battery
Night vision Infrared and spotlight-assisted colour night vision
Spotlight 600 lumens, adjustable brightness
Recording / storage Motion-event recording · 8 GB built-in eMMC
Connectivity 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi · eufy app · no HomeBase required
Audio / detection Half-duplex two-way audio · human detection
Outdoor rating IP67

No mysterious asterisk promotion to 4K. No secret continuous-recording shift.

Position available

Good fit for
your place?

  • A sunny side gate, driveway or backyard within Wi-Fi range.
  • Someone who wants motion clips without a required recording subscription.
  • A buyer happy with a new camera in a less-than-pristine carton.

The box is applying for recycling. The camera is applying for the wall.

Applications better sent elsewhere

Different job?
Different gear.

Choose another solution if you need continuous 24/7 recording, a camera with mobile data, Apple HomeKit, or dependable solar charging in deep shade.

A solar panel under a solid roof is technically employed. It is not getting much done.

First-day induction

Get the position right.

  1. Charge before the first shift.

    Fully charge the camera following its guide. Solar is the top-up department, not an excuse to skip induction.

  2. Connect while you're nearby.

    Add the camera in the eufy app using 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. A kitchen-bench setup beats ladder-based troubleshooting.

  3. Find sun and signal.

    Confirm Wi-Fi at the mounting point, give the panel direct sunlight and aim at your chosen area. The nicest view is not always the best camera angle.

  4. Walk through the view.

    Adjust detection and night settings using real walk-throughs. Give the alert roster a sensible workload.

Stores · packaging note

The carton has
a story. The camera
hasn't had a shift.

The camera is new and never used. The retail box has damage; this is not being offered as pristine gift packaging.

Ideal if the wall is the destination. Less ideal if you collect immaculate cardboard.

Supplied with this listing

One SoloCam S230 (S40)

Integrated solar panel and built-in rechargeable battery.

  • Wall mount and screws
  • Charging cable
  • Product paperwork

All original accessories included. Damage is limited to the retail box.

Packaging condition: damaged retail box.
Camera condition: new, never used.

Questions left in the lunchroom

Before the next shift.

Is “box damaged” a polite way of saying used?

No. The camera is new and never used; the damage is to its retail packaging. Its box has done the travelling. The camera has not been put to work.

Can the sun cover every charging shift?

Not in every installation. eufy recommends at least two hours of direct sunlight daily for normal use. Shade, weather, settings and activity affect the balance, so manual charging may still be needed.

Does it need a HomeBase to get started?

No. It works standalone with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and the eufy app. Your router gets the IT job; no HomeBase is compulsory.

Will it record the whole night without stopping?

It records motion events, not continuous 24/7 footage. Colour night vision uses the spotlight; infrared night vision is also available.

When will the parcel leave Townsville?

We do our best to get orders out the same day. Same-day to 1 business day is our typical dispatch time. During busy periods it can extend, though that is rare. Transit time is additional.

Purchase information

Shipping, returns and warranty.

Shipping and dispatch

Australia Post Express is included on orders of $99.00 or more after discounts. Below $99.00, tracked shipping is $9.95 or Express is $12.95. Available rates are shown at checkout.

We do our best to get orders out the same day. Same-day to 1 business day is our typical dispatch time. During busy periods it can extend, though that is rare. Transit time is additional.

Change-of-mind returns

Change-of-mind returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to our store policy. Contact us before returning the item; it must be in as-new condition with all original accessories and packaging where possible.

The buyer pays return postage. Original shipping is not refunded; for orders shipped free, the actual outbound postage cost is deducted from a change-of-mind refund. Faulty or not-as-described returns are covered by us without those deductions.

Our own 12-month warranty

CamGuard Australia provides its own 12-month in-house warranty. This is not a manufacturer warranty. It applies in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.

Who you are buying from

CamGuard Australia is an independent Australian reseller based in Townsville, Queensland. We are not an official or authorised eufy supplier, distributor or representative.

One position. One SoloCam.

Put sunshine
on the roster.

SoloCam S230 (S40) · New, never used · Box damaged

Review the condition and setup requirements, then use the product's Add to cart button.
The sun has not supplied a résumé. Its work is visible.

CamGuard Australia

CamGuard Australia · ABN 62 385 894 763 · Townsville, Queensland

Product specifications

Model
SoloCam S230 (S40), T8124 family
Condition
New, never used; damage limited to retail box
Included
One camera with integrated solar panel and battery; wall mount, screws, charging cable and paperwork
Video
2K motion-event recording; 135 degree field of view
Storage
8 GB built-in eMMC; no microSD expansion
Night vision
Infrared and spotlight-assisted colour night vision
Spotlight
600 lumens, adjustable brightness
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi; no HomeBase required for standalone use
Audio
Half-duplex two-way audio
Weather rating
IP67
Warranty
CamGuard Australia's own 12-month in-house warranty, not a manufacturer warranty; ACL rights apply
Proof from real orders

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