# eufy SoloCam E42

*eufy / T8173121*

> The eufy SoloCam E42 is a 4K solar pan-tilt camera with 24/7 recording over a wired connection. It works with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa users, with native support through the maker's cloud. Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (the maker's cloud).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eufy-solocam-e42
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [eufy](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eufy) |
| Category | Camera |
| Model numbers | T8173121 |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Type | Solar pan-tilt camera[^1] |
| Resolution | 4K[^1] |
| Power | Solar panel and battery[^1] |
| Local storage | microSD up to 128 GB[^1] |
| Hub or recorder | None needed; works with HomeBase S380[^1] |
| Voice and smart home | HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant[^1] |

## Integration paths

**How the eufy SoloCam E42 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wi-Fi cloud](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) | eufy Security app, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network[^1] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the eufy SoloCam E42**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^1] |  |
| Wi-Fi cloud | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | fuatakgun/eufy_security |

## Related pages

- [eufy SoloCam and standalone cameras](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/eufy-solocam-and-standalone-cameras) (line)
- [eufy](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eufy) (brand)
- [Wi-Fi through a cloud service](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/wifi-cloud) (protocol)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: SoloCam E42 product page, eufy US store. https://www.eufy.com/products/t8173121 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)