Anker has launched the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1, an outdoor security camera it describes as the first in the world to track intruders with a dedicated deterrent light. Rather than simply recording an incident, the camera follows a person’s movement with a beam that grows brighter and wider as they approach, aiming to scare them off before they get near the door.
Key takeaways
- ✓Anker says the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 is the first outdoor camera with an auto-tracking deterrent light.
- ✓The light follows intruders from up to 12 metres away and narrows or widens based on distance.
- ✓A deterrence mode combines the light with a 105-decibel siren and a red-and-blue flashing warning.
- ✓It records 4K video with 10x digital zoom, dual radar detection, and a 15,000mAh battery with solar charging.
- ✓The camera works with Apple Home through the Anker HomeBase and needs no subscription for storage.
The TrackLight Cam S1 lands alongside a new indoor-window model, the Window Camera E10, as part of Anker’s expanding Eufy lineup. Both are built for the smart home crowd rather than professional installers, and the flagship model packs in enough sensors and features to make it one of the more capable outdoor cameras Anker has released under the Eufy brand.
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How the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 tracks and deters intruders
When the camera flags a suspicious person, it locks onto them and projects a light from as far as 12 metres, or roughly 40 feet, away. That beam isn’t static. It narrows when someone is distant and spreads wider as they close in, giving a visual cue that they’ve been spotted well before they reach the property.
The camera itself can swivel through 355 degrees horizontally and track movement at up to 87 degrees per second, so it shouldn’t lose a fast-moving target easily. For homeowners who want a stronger response, an optional tracking deterrence mode fires the light together with a 105-decibel siren. There’s also a separate red-and-blue flashing light mode, styled to resemble emergency lighting, as an additional way to make an intruder think twice.
4K recording, dual radar and solar charging
Beyond the tracking light, the TrackLight Cam S1 records in 4K with 10x digital zoom and night vision, so footage of anyone approaching after dark should still be usable. A 120-degree floodlight works alongside the tracking beam to light up a wider area, while dual radar sensors provide 180-degree detection out to 40 feet for picking up movement before it reaches the camera’s field of view.
| Feature | Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 |
|---|---|
| Video resolution | 4K with 10x digital zoom |
| Tracking light range | Up to 12m (40ft) |
| Rotation | 355 degrees, up to 87 degrees/second |
| Detection | Dual radar, 180-degree coverage up to 40ft |
| Deterrence | Tracking light, 105dB siren, red/blue flash mode |
| Battery | 15,000mAh with 5.5W solar panel |
| Weatherproofing | IP65 dust and water resistance |
| Storage | MicroSD card or Anker HomeBase, no subscription |
A 15,000mAh battery paired with a 5.5-watt solar panel is meant to keep the camera running without regular recharging, and IP65 dust and water resistance should cover most outdoor conditions. There’s no built-in storage, so footage needs either a microSD card or a connection to the Anker HomeBase, though Anker notes that no ongoing subscription is required either way.
Family List and Apple Home compatibility
Not every alert is meant to spook someone. A Family List feature inside the app lets homeowners register known people so the camera greets them with a soft, welcoming light instead of a tracking beam. It works by detecting a registered phone’s Bluetooth signal as it comes into range, which should cut down on false alarms for household members and regular visitors.
The camera also supports Apple Home when paired with the Anker HomeBase, meaning it can sit alongside other HomeKit gear in the same automation setup. That’s a meaningful inclusion for anyone who has already invested in Apple’s smart home ecosystem and doesn’t want a camera that only talks to its own app.
How it fits against Anker’s other new camera and rivals
Anker’s other recent launch, the Window Camera E10, takes a different approach entirely. It’s a 2.5K camera designed to sit indoors against a window, using an anti-reflection coating and 25 degrees of tilt to cover a driveway, yard or entry point without needing to be mounted outside. It’s a simpler, lower-resolution option for renters or anyone who doesn’t want hardware bolted to an exterior wall.
Against established outdoor options such as Reolink’s E1 Outdoor CX, the TrackLight Cam S1’s standout is clearly the tracking light itself. Panoramic coverage and colour night vision have become fairly common in this price tier, but an actively moving deterrent light tied to radar detection is a genuinely new angle for Anker, and it’s one that other brands will likely copy if it proves effective.
What it means for smart home security buyers
The combination of radar sensing, 4K video and an active light response points to a broader trend in home security: cameras that do more than record, and instead try to interrupt an incident while it’s happening. Anker’s push here follows its own expansion into local storage and smart home hubs, including Anker’s MindBase smart home hub, which suggests the company is building out an ecosystem rather than a single standalone product.
That local-storage angle matters for privacy-conscious buyers too. Camera footage sitting in the cloud has become a genuine liability, as shown by a recent security camera flaw that exposed millions of images from a different manufacturer. Anker’s no-subscription approach, relying on a microSD card or the HomeBase instead of mandatory cloud storage, gives buyers more control over where their footage actually lives.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 need a subscription?
No. The camera stores footage on a microSD card or through the Anker HomeBase, and Anker says no ongoing subscription is required to use its core features.
Is the Eufy TrackLight Cam S1 compatible with Apple HomeKit?
Yes, but only when paired with the Anker HomeBase. That connection lets it work alongside other devices in an Apple Home setup.
How far can the camera detect and track someone?
Its dual radar sensors offer 180-degree detection up to 40 feet, roughly 12 metres, and the tracking light itself can project and follow movement across that same range.
What’s the difference between the TrackLight Cam S1 and the Window Camera E10?
The TrackLight Cam S1 is a 4K outdoor camera with the auto-tracking light, while the Window Camera E10 is a simpler 2.5K camera meant to sit indoors against a window, with no tracking light included.
