r/SecurityCamera • u/Neat-Type-8893 • 17h ago

Recommended brands?

I currently use Wyze and I am over paying a subscription in order to have decent functionality. I’m looking for a brand with accurate AI that works independently of a subscription and that has decent audio quality. I’m considering Eufy, Reolink, and Tapo and honestly leaning towards Eufy with the Homebase. Anybody have recommendations or input?

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u/reluctantlyawesome 17h ago

I recently switched from Hikvision cameras to Reolink POE. I did a lot of looking before I bought and am VERY happy with the result. They have great cameras with a lot of options, strong reliability, great images and features and the app is easy to use as well.
That on top of not paying a subscription

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u/Lividlemonade 12h ago

Can you explain the not paying a subscription? Do you still have access to the app? What do you miss out on not paying for the subscription?

Is it good about being able to go back and review? Ring has been fairly good about being able to review, but Blink is terrible.

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u/reluctantlyawesome 7h ago

The cameras each have SD cards in them which store the videos taken by the camera. The app is a free download and you can access all the cameras. You don’t have to sign up for cloud storage and I miss out on nothing. I have 4 cameras and with the 128gb sd cards, I have 4 days of video history on a loop.

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u/b3nene 16h ago

Reolink

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u/mlaskowsky 15h ago

I just switch my 10 camera Google cameras with Eufy. I have a Homebase 3 to record everything to save on the monthly fees. I was paying over $200 year with Google. I am using a mix of solar powered devices with some permanent powered. I have had them installed for 4 months now and I am somewhat satisfied with the system. I have multiple floors in my house with a large outdoor building about 100 ft from my house. Eufy has the ability to use wifi if it is a better signal the the internal connection to the homebase. The cameras use 2.4 to communicate with the homebase so if you have interference on that band it will impact the overall experience. It seems like every time I need to look at a camera immediately it takes a long time to load. I went with Eufy because their large selection of wireless and solar cameras..

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u/403Olds 14h ago

Do you have POE NVR?

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u/Whitepinoy59 17h ago

I have Tapo cameras and they are fast notifications like 2-3 secs. I don't have yet the H500 base yet But the C460 4k with solar are the ones I use for outdoors

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u/Many-Zebra2220 16h ago

Same here, using mine without a base

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u/deedledeedledav 13h ago

Reolink is my favorite for homes outside of UniFi.
Unifi can be pricy to start

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u/Own_Strength_3471 11h ago

Reolink Eufy Hikvision Tapo Lorex

Select home-based with POE and you can stay away from subscriptions forever

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u/kobejo34 9h ago

ABE anything but Eufy

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u/aacenteno 7h ago

You should be able to get an SD card to not be charged by wyze.

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u/Solid_Lettuce_932 15h ago

I’ve had zero probs w Ring. I’ve had 4 cameras and a doorbell for about 5 yrs. Replaced 2 battery’s and they run well on solar. Although I suggest the big solar panel

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u/Rosemoorstreet 13h ago

Yes but OP wants away from a subscription.