Best home security cameras without subscription, Experts recommendations to Choose

[aliqaisar]

I’ve been looking into home security cameras recently because I want to make sure my house is safe and monitored properly. After reading through reviews from sources like TechRadar, CNET, and Wirecutter, two systems keep coming up as highly recommended:


Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera
This camera offers 2K video, color night vision, and adjustable LED floodlights. It also has person detection and two-way talk, with alerts sent straight to your phone. But I’m wondering—does the floodlight make a big difference at night? And how reliable is the motion detection in real-world use?

https://www.amazon.com/Lorex-Floodlight-Camera-Adjustable-Detection/dp/B0CPQRDVZF?&linkCode=ll1&tag=consumer-reports1a-20&linkId=9696e17aebc6b0a38d5578a97715193b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

AOSU Security Cameras Outdoor Wireless, 4-Cam-Kit
This kit includes four battery-powered cameras with ultra-wide 166° lenses, 2K color night vision, motion alerts, and spotlights. It’s subscription-free, which is appealing, but how easy is it really to set up four cameras outdoors? And does the battery life last long enough for daily use without constant recharging?

https://www.amazon.com/AOSU-4-Cam-Kit-Ultra-Wide-Angle-Subscription-Spotlight/dp/B0D11MCBWJ?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=consumer-reports1a-20&linkId=c36f0b4d99ae8e5b9a113e3392329621&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

I’m trying to figure out what would be the best fit. Should I go for a single feature-rich camera like the Lorex, or a multi-camera setup like the AOSU for broader coverage? Has anyone used either of these systems at home? How do they perform in terms of reliability, night vision, and ease of use?


I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve actually tried them before I decide.

 

[daltrix99]

Can't speak other to these but we've had multiple Arlo cams on our house for a few years and are very happy with them - no issues. No subscription, and they don't keep / store your data.

 

[TrapperJ]

We got some vico cameras outside are house and they seem to be good so

 

[VikingsGuy]

I’ve been looking into home security cameras recently because I want to make sure my house is safe and monitored properly. After reading through reviews from sources like TechRadar, CNET, and Wirecutter, two systems keep coming up as highly recommended:


Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera
This camera offers 2K video, color night vision, and adjustable LED floodlights. It also has person detection and two-way talk, with alerts sent straight to your phone. But I’m wondering—does the floodlight make a big difference at night? And how reliable is the motion detection in real-world use?

https://www.amazon.com/Lorex-Floodlight-Camera-Adjustable-Detection/dp/B0CPQRDVZF?&linkCode=ll1&tag=consumer-reports1a-20&linkId=9696e17aebc6b0a38d5578a97715193b&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

AOSU Security Cameras Outdoor Wireless, 4-Cam-Kit
This kit includes four battery-powered cameras with ultra-wide 166° lenses, 2K color night vision, motion alerts, and spotlights. It’s subscription-free, which is appealing, but how easy is it really to set up four cameras outdoors? And does the battery life last long enough for daily use without constant recharging?

https://www.amazon.com/AOSU-4-Cam-Kit-Ultra-Wide-Angle-Subscription-Spotlight/dp/B0D11MCBWJ?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=consumer-reports1a-20&linkId=c36f0b4d99ae8e5b9a113e3392329621&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

I’m trying to figure out what would be the best fit. Should I go for a single feature-rich camera like the Lorex, or a multi-camera setup like the AOSU for broader coverage? Has anyone used either of these systems at home? How do they perform in terms of reliability, night vision, and ease of use?


I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve actually tried them before I decide.

I know the AOSU will require subscription to be able to access when not one site. Without subscription it just records to its memory card. I only know this cuz a buddy was complaining about it.

 

[jpc01101]

+1 for Arlo they work great and the $19 a month isn’t terrible we run 10 cams at 2 properties for that one subscription

 

[jakenbake]

We've used Eufy and they've been solid. My only complaint about security cams is that they don't actually deter junkies any more because cameras are everywhere, which means that you get the notification when they're trying to break in and you're three hours away and there's nothing you can actually do about it. Part of me wishes we could just go back to the days of not knowing. Ignorance was bliss. But, if you want to watch it happen, battery life has been good, they pick up motion well, provide the option to speak through them (totally garbled), and store all the information on a local base that is easily accessed from the app.

 

[Nambaster]

Wyze is what I would recommend. Lorex is great but you have to run coaxial.

 

[aliqaisar]

I know the AOSU will require subscription to be able to access when not one site. Without subscription it just records to its memory card. I only know this cuz a buddy was complaining about it.

thank you so much

 

[jpc01101]

We've used Eufy and they've been solid. My only complaint about security cams is that they don't actually deter junkies any more because cameras are everywhere, which means that you get the notification when they're trying to break in and you're three hours away and there's nothing you can actually do about it. Part of me wishes we could just go back to the days of not knowing. Ignorance was bliss. But, if you want to watch it happen, battery life has been good, they pick up motion well, provide the option to speak through them (totally garbled), and store all the information on a local base that is easily accessed from the app.

A lot of truth in this.

 

[Richard22]

It sounds as if when you say "monitored" you simply mean one that will inform you of a detection and not a system being monitored by a third party.

We've been very pleased with the performance of our inexpensive Blink system from Amazon. Very easy to install and the batteries seem to last forever. No monthly subscription is required, and monitoring is done through notifications sent to your cell phone.

 

[Gellar]

We use ZUMIMALL in the barn to watch the cows. They do notify you of movement. The cameras are only around $40 a piece so if one goes bad you aren’t out the bank if you have to replace. You can also zoom, pan, and have 2 way communication through the cameras.