Anker’s eufy brand has begun shipping the TrackLight Cam S1, an outdoor security camera that pairs a tracking spotlight with dual radar sensors to follow people moving near a property. The camera is available now in the U.S. for $299.99 through Eufy’s website and Amazon.
Key points
- The eufy TrackLight Cam S1 is now shipping in the U.S. for $299.99 through Eufy and Amazon.
- Dual radars detect people up to 12 meters away, triggering a pan-tilt mechanism that rotates 355 degrees horizontally.
- A tracking deterrence mode combines a 105-decibel siren with an adaptive spotlight that narrows or widens based on distance.
- The camera records at up to 4K resolution with 10x digital zoom and runs on a 15,000 mAh battery with a solar panel.
- It works with Apple Home, Google Home and Anker's HomeBase S380, storing data locally with no subscription fee.
The launch matters to homeowners shopping for outdoor security gear because it folds detection, lighting and a loud deterrent siren into a single device, rather than requiring separate cameras, floodlights and alarms. Eufy says the camera is designed to respond “in the moment” when it senses an intruder, rather than simply recording footage after the fact.
How the Tracking System Works
The TrackLight Cam S1 uses two radar units with a combined 180 degrees of coverage to spot people up to 12 meters away. Once it detects someone, a pan-tilt mechanism — a motorized mount that swivels the camera — rotates up to 355 degrees horizontally at speeds of 87 degrees per second to keep the person in frame.
An adaptive light built into the unit narrows to a tight 10-degree spotlight when a target is far away, then widens to 30 degrees as the person gets closer, reaching up to 500 lumens of brightness. Homeowners can also turn on a tracking deterrence mode that fires a 105-decibel siren alongside the light, with optional flashing red and blue light patterns meant to mimic police lighting.
Camera Specs and Night Vision
The camera records video at up to 4K resolution with 10x digital zoom, and includes color night vision powered by a 120-degree floodlight for low-light conditions. A 15,000 mAh battery, paired with a 5.5-watt solar panel, keeps the device running without frequent recharging, while IP65 weatherproofing protects it from rain and moisture.
- Dual-radar detection range: up to 12 meters
- Pan-tilt rotation: 355 degrees horizontal, tracking speed of 87 degrees per second
- Adaptive spotlight: 10 to 30 degrees, up to 500 lumens
- Video: up to 4K resolution with 10x digital zoom
- Battery: 15,000 mAh with 5.5-watt solar panel
- Weatherproofing: IP65 rating
Recognizing Family Members
To cut down on false alarms, the camera combines radar with Bluetooth detection to recognize family members carrying a paired phone or device, distinguishing them from strangers approaching the property. The company says this dual-radar setup is also meant to avoid triggering alerts from passing cars or neighbors walking by.
Part of a Larger Security Lineup
The TrackLight Cam S1 is the centerpiece of Anker’s new eufy Edge 5.0 Yard Protection System, a five-product lineup meant to cover a property from the yard to the front door and inside the home. The other products include the Video Doorbell S4, SoloCam E50, eufyCam E52 and Window Camera E10, with prices ranging from $79.99 for the window camera to $299.99 for the doorbell bundled with a chime.
