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Local-First Security Cameras That Skip the Subscriptions
technology20 days ago

Local-First Security Cameras That Skip the Subscriptions

WIRED highlights subscription-free, locally recording security cameras from Eufy, TP-Link Tapo, and Aqara, showing you can get strong AI and multi-location storage without cloud fees. Eufy is the feature-rich leader with versatile lenses and HomeBase storage, TP-Link Tapo offers budget-friendly 2K options, and Aqara adds HomeKit Secure Video and Matter support (with a stronger hub/RTSP angle) but a more complex app. The guide also covers storage choices (NVR, microSD, NAS) and emphasizes privacy basics like end-to-end encryption and 2FA, noting trade‑offs across brands.

via WIRED|
#aqara#eufy#local-storage
eufy S330 Doorbell Delivers Dual Cameras and Local Storage Without Subscriptions
technology27 days ago

eufy S330 Doorbell Delivers Dual Cameras and Local Storage Without Subscriptions

During a busy remodel, the battery-powered eufy S330 impressed with a quick setup, a 2K front camera plus a 1080p package camera, and HomeBase 2 local storage that eliminates ongoing subscription fees. It offers AI motion detection, facial recognition for known visitors, and a delivery-guard feature, plus Alexa/Google Assistant support. Drawbacks include a small lag in live view and two-way audio, shorter battery life in high-traffic homes, and no Apple HomeKit support. Priced at $259.99, it’s a strong, subscription-free option for homes with frequent deliveries, though cheaper E340 and Ring alternatives exist.

via Homes and Gardens|
#dual-cameras#eufy-s330#local-storage
Fulu launches $10K bounty to move Ring doorbell footage off Amazon’s cloud
tech1 month ago

Fulu launches $10K bounty to move Ring doorbell footage off Amazon’s cloud

The Fulu Foundation is offering an initial $10,000 bounty (with potential to match more via donors) to anyone who can integrate Ring doorbells released in 2021 or later with a local PC or server and ensure recordings no longer rely on Amazon servers, effectively moving Ring footage off the cloud. This aims to give users more control over their footage, building on Ring’s existing options (local storage via Ring Edge only with Ring Alarm Pro and ongoing cloud storage with a subscription) and amid DMCA concerns that could limit bounty solutions.

via The Verge|
#amazon#fulu-foundation#local-storage
"Offline Security: Using a Camera Without Wi-Fi"
technology2 years ago

"Offline Security: Using a Camera Without Wi-Fi"

If you're unable to use a Wi-Fi connection for your security camera, there are alternative options available. These include using an LTE/cellular security camera, installing a PoE (Power over Ethernet) camera, finding a security camera with local storage, or using a traditional DVR/DVR security system. Connecting to a hotspot on a phone or laptop is not a sustainable fix.

via CNET|
#local-storage#lte#poe