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Brian Nadel

I’ve been using this solar-powered security camera for 7 months — here’s what I like and what I don't

Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330 attached to a tree.

When I reviewed the Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330, I was impressed with the camera’s excellent 4K video, bright spotlight, and the fact that it could be mounted just about anywhere, thanks to its solar panel and 4G LTE connection. It’s no wonder that it made the list of the best home security cameras.

However, when I tested it, the temperatures were in the 80s with long sunny summer days, perfect weather for the outdoor camera’s solar panel to keep its battery topped off at full capacity. I thought, however, as soon as winter came with overcast skies, short days and freezing temperatures, things would change for the worse with the battery not keeping up.

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