eufy (Anker)eufyCam S4
Our verdict · A two-in-one 4K plus pan-tilt camera with local AI storage and no ongoing fees.
Buy it if
Combines a fixed 4K lens and a moving pan-tilt lens in one unit
Skip it if
Higher up-front cost than a single camera
Where to get it
eufyCam S4
From ~£299 for a kit
Indicative price at the time of review.
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The eufyCam S4 is the pick for buyers who want a proper multi-camera system without a subscription creeping in later. Each unit combines a fixed 4K wide lens with a separate pan-and-tilt 2K lens that actively tracks movement across a scene, which is unusual at this price. Footage and on-device AI person detection are handled by the included HomeBase, which stores everything locally, and the cameras are battery-powered with solar charging to keep maintenance low. It is more expensive up front than a single camera, and you get the most from it by staying within eufy's own kit, but the absence of any recurring cost makes it cheaper over a few years than most cloud-first rivals. A strong choice if you are covering several approaches to the house at once.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Combines a fixed 4K lens and a moving pan-tilt lens in one unit
- Local HomeBase storage with no subscription required
- Solar-assisted battery keeps maintenance low
Cons
- Higher up-front cost than a single camera
- Best value only if you stay within eufy's ecosystem
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Reolink Argus 4 Pro | 94/100 | From ~£150 (indicative) | overall |
| 2.eufyCam S4This pick | 92/100 | From ~£299 for a kit (indicative) | subscription-free system |
| 3.Ring Spotlight Cam Plus (Battery) | 88/100 | From ~£99 (indicative), often discounted; optional Ring Home subscription | Alexa and smart-home users |
| 4.Google Nest Cam (Battery) | 86/100 | From ~£140 (indicative), Nest Aware optional | smart alerts and Google Home households |
| 5.TP-Link Tapo C120 | 82/100 | From ~£30 (indicative) | budget buy |
Key facts
- Best for
- subscription-free system
- Typical cost
- From ~£299 for a kit (indicative)
- Resolution
- 4K fixed lens + 2K pan-tilt lens
- Storage
- Local HomeBase, no monthly fee
- AI detection
- On-device person detection
- Power
- Rechargeable battery, solar option
- Placement
- Outdoor, weatherproof
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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