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Looking for non-subscription doorbell camera + camera for carport

172 53 July 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
As in title, looking for recommendations on non-subscription doorbell camera that is either battery or solar powered and easy to install. Also want one for the carport where the mailman drops packages. Ideally no subscription required.

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07-21-2026 at 11:38 PM.
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I dont think ring requires a subscription
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08-05-2026 at 05:27 PM.
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I dont think ring requires a subscription
No it doesI looked and bought a Eufi doorbell camera no contract constant recording for a week before overwriting
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08-05-2026 at 05:28 PM.
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Eufy range had a door bell camera of theirs now for 4 years no contract just records And overwrites itself after a week
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08-07-2026 at 01:15 PM.
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No it doesI looked and bought a Eufi doorbell camera no contract constant recording for a week before overwriting
ah, yes, if you want it to record, then a subscription is required
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08-10-2026 at 06:23 AM.
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ah, yes, if you want it to record, then a subscription is required
No as long as it's within the 7 days you can record the sectionMy neighbor got her mailbox taken out and I went back to the night before found the section recorded it and then emailed the video to the cops
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Quote from donpavo06 View quoted comment :
As in title, looking for recommendations on non-subscription doorbell camera that is either battery or solar powered and easy to install. Also want one for the carport where the mailman drops packages. Ideally no subscription required.

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You didn't say how u are getting internet?
Internet = SIM or WiFi or Ethernet cable (you could take power over it)

I usually buy DLink. No Subs.

There are various chinese brands - some have solar - I bought one with solar on a deal - but sw is not great. There are other chinese brands that are AC powered work just fine. Its hard to specify the brand name.

If you are looking for a decent one, get an American based brand.
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ah, yes, if you want it to record, then a subscription is required
Nope - SD hard will record for free.
I have 2 cameras in action - pay no subs. Both are away from my home - one on Wifi and the other on Solar.
I get alerts and also can watch recordings from SD card.

I am also looking for a good reliable system for a home away from my home - so I need multiple cameras (6 camera system) runs off WiFi or Ethernet cable (preferred). DLink? Comments pls?
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