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Doorbell Camera That Has Continuous Recording (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by AlexanderTheGreat@lemmy.world to c/homeautomation@lemmy.world

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Hey all, I'm looking for a doorbell camera with continuous recording. Would prefer it not need a subscription but I guess that depends on what's available. Any suggestions?

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[–] AlexanderTheGreat@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Am I able to use my own storage with the camera or do I need to buy the NVR?

[–] NRay7882@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You need something capable of running Unifi OS to manage the doorbell. A dream machine, cloud key or yes the NVR.

[–] AlexanderTheGreat@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looking at their site it looks like I can set up and host via anything.

[–] xyguy@startrek.website 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You can set up the unifi network app on anything but not the DVR system. Your cheapest option is a Cloud Key.

It takes an sd card or a 2.5 inch SATA drive.

[–] AlexanderTheGreat@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

That's actually the route I ended up going. I'm actually loving the system as whole. May replace my other cameras with unifi products.