Anker has launched the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1, a new 4K security camera that doesn’t just spot movement around your home but follows it with a motorised spotlight, giving unwanted visitors a little more attention than they might appreciate.
The camera combines radar-based motion detection with a moving spotlight that tracks people as they walk around a property. It can also sound a 105dB siren and activate flashing red and blue lights when needed, making it a more proactive alternative to security cameras that simply send an alert and record whatever happens next.
The TrackLight Cam S1 uses a dual-radar detection system that covers a 180-degree area at distances of up to 12 metres. Once movement is detected, the spotlight can follow the person and adjust its beam according to their distance, while the camera’s motorised mechanism provides 355 degrees of horizontal movement. That should come in handy for monitoring driveways and larger outdoor spaces where a fixed camera might struggle to keep someone in view.
Video recording tops out at 4K, with colour night vision and up to 10x digital zoom for getting a closer look at activity around the property. There’s also a 15,000mAh battery paired with a detachable 5.5W solar panel, allowing the camera to operate without a permanent power connection. Those wanting continuous 24/7 recording will need to plug it in, though, as the battery-powered setup is intended for wireless use rather than round-the-clock footage.
Eufy has also given the camera a way to tell familiar visitors apart from potential intruders. Using Bluetooth identification from registered smartphones, it can recognise household members and switch to softer, more welcoming lighting instead of immediately treating everyone approaching the front door as suspicious. It’s a thoughtful addition, particularly for households where people regularly come and go at different hours.
The TrackLight Cam S1 carries an IP65 rating for outdoor use and supports Google Home, alongside Apple Home compatibility through a HomeBase 3. Footage can also be stored locally without a mandatory monthly subscription, although users will need a microSD card or compatible storage device.
The Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 is available now for £249 in the UK, following its 9 November launch. At that price, it’s entering a competitive part of the outdoor security camera market, but the combination of radar tracking, solar-assisted power and a spotlight that follows movement gives it a few tricks beyond simply watching the driveway.
