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| Feature | Eufy SoloCam S220 | Ring Indoor Cam | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $49.99 | Ring Indoor Cam |
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 | Ring Indoor Cam |
| Weather Resistance | IP67 | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Solar Charging | YES | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| 2K Video | YES | NO | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Color Night Vision | NO | YES | Ring Indoor Cam |
| Alerts | Motion, People, Animals, Vehicles, Familiar Faces | Motion, People, Packages | Eufy SoloCam S220 |
| Siren | YES (75db) | YES | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| PoE | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Storage | Internal | Cloud | Tie |
What the differences mean
Porch versus a windowsill
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is IP67 and made to sit in weather, on solar power. The Ring Indoor Cam has no weather resistance and is a wired indoor camera. Aiming the Ring out a closed window is a compromise owners try, not a rating the camera has. Rain on the lens is an Eufy job.
2K solar events or color indoors
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is 2K with black-and-white night vision, a 135 degree diagonal view, and no 24/7 history. The Ring Indoor Cam is 1080p with color night vision and a 115 degree horizontal view. Indoors, the Ring's night picture is in color. Outdoors at night, the Eufy is the camera that is allowed to be there, in infrared.
Where clips are kept
The Eufy SoloCam S220 stores events on 8 GB and lists no cloud plan. Person detection is included. The Ring Indoor Cam has no internal storage and no microSD slot, and video history, person alerts and package alerts are subscription required. There is no local fallback on the Ring. There is no package alert on the Eufy.
Which home app
The Eufy SoloCam S220 works with Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant. The Ring Indoor Cam works with Alexa and Home Assistant, not Google Home. Neither supports Apple Home. Animal, vehicle and face alerts on the Eufy need a HomeBase S380. The Ring does not list animal alerts. Both have a siren.
Which one to buy if
- the camera has to live on a porch in the rain
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is IP67 and solar charged. The Ring Indoor Cam is not weather rated.
- you want color at night inside a bedroom or on a pet
The Ring Indoor Cam has color night vision and plugs into mains. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is infrared only.
- saved clips must not depend on a monthly plan
The Eufy SoloCam S220 keeps events on 8 GB with person detection included. Ring Indoor Cam history needs a subscription.
- the camera should join other Ring devices and Alexa
The Ring Indoor Cam stays in the Ring app and Alexa. It is the lower priced of the two, for an indoor plug.
- + Weather Resistance: IP67
- + Solar Charging: YES
- + 2K Video: YES
- - Price: $69.99 vs $49.99
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.7
- + Price: $49.99
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Color Night Vision: YES
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP67
- - Solar Charging: NO vs YES
What owners say
One group installed a camera outside and the other plugged one in beside a couch. Eufy SoloCam S220 owners mention a few screws, decent infrared for the size, and solar that works when the panel actually sees the sun. They also mention tuning zones because wind and leaves set it off, and charging by hand in winter. Ring Indoor Cam owners call it plug-and-go, clear enough by day to watch a pet, with two-way audio they use to calm an animal, plus a privacy cover. They accept that saved clips and person alerts need a Ring plan, that the image is 1080p, and that it is strictly an indoor body even if some of them aim it through glass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eufy SoloCam S220 or Ring Indoor Cam?
The Eufy SoloCam S220, because this pair only makes sense once you notice one camera is outdoor and the other is not. It wins on weather, solar power, 2K and local storage. The Ring Indoor Cam is the lower priced pick for a wired indoor room with color night vision.
What is the biggest difference between the Eufy SoloCam S220 and the Ring Indoor Cam?
The Eufy SoloCam S220 is an IP67 solar camera for a porch. The Ring Indoor Cam is a small wired indoor camera with color night vision and subscription-based history. They are not two ways to film the same spot.
Can the Ring Indoor Cam be used outdoors?
It is not weather rated, so it should stay inside. Some owners point a Ring Indoor Cam through a window. The Eufy SoloCam S220 is the camera that is actually rated for rain, at IP67, with its own solar charging.
Which has better night vision?
Indoors, the Ring Indoor Cam, because it has color night vision. Outdoors, only the Eufy SoloCam S220 belongs there, and its night vision is infrared, not color. The Ring is 1080p. The Eufy is 2K.
Who should buy the Eufy SoloCam S220?
Someone covering a porch or yard without a nearby outlet, who wants 2K event clips and person detection stored on the camera.
Who should buy the Ring Indoor Cam?
Someone plugging in a small camera for a pet, a baby or a room, who already uses Ring or Alexa and will subscribe to keep the clips.
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