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7 best Black Friday security camera deals right now — no subscriptions required

Wyze Cam Pan v4 attached to the exterior of a house with a yard in the background
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Everyone wants one of the best home security cameras to help secure their homes, but not everyone wants to sign up for yet another subscription fee in order to do so. And many smart security cameras have features, like person and package detection, that are locked behind subscriptions.

However, that isn't the case for the models on this list. Brands like Eufy, Wyze and Reolink offer local storage, usually courtesy of a microSD card slot, which allow you to store your footage without requiring you to pay a monthly fee.

That means you can purchase multiple cameras and secure your home without worrying about tacking on any additional costs, and these brands have excellent features and multiple models available – so you can choose from small indoor cameras to watch out for pets and kids, a budget outdoor camera that can keep an eye on an alleyway or even purchase a solar model that requires no power supply at all.

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Reolink Indoor Security Camera E1
Reolink Indoor Security Camera E1: was $40 now $25 at Amazon
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Reolink's indoor E1 is intended as a pet/baby camera and has features that are ideal for that purpose: 360 degree view, pet and person detection, night vision and two-way talk. The 4MP infrared night vision can show details like a child breathing at night, and the local storage is available via multiple options including a 512 microSD card slot, Reolink NVR, or a Reolink Home Hub none of which will require a monthly fee.

Reolink  First 4K Solar Security Camera
Reolink First 4K Solar Security Camera : was $150 now $97 at Amazon
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Reolink's outdoor 4K security camera runs off of just 20 minutes of daily solar power so it doesn't require batteries or wires, and you don't need to worry about power outages. It also has a 360-degree pan and tilt auto-tracking feature, 8MP color night vision with a motion spotlight, and smart detection for person, vehicle and pet detection and a built-in siren. Like the indoor model above, it can use a microSD card slot to record events locally so you never have to sign up for any monthly subscription fees to access your video footage.

Eufy Security Indoor Cam C210
Eufy Security Indoor Cam C210: was $30 now $25 at Amazon
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This Eufy C210 indoor cam is almost identical to the C220 we've previously reviewed. The C210 has a 1080p video resolution, and like the C220 a 360-degree field of view, and uses AI to track any motion it senses. It has a privacy mode, where the camera is faced downwards and turned off, and the microSD card holds up to 126GB of local storage. It has custom activity zones, and will alert you via the app of any movement, and can also work alongside Alexa or Google Assistant.

Eufy Indoor Security Cam S350
Eufy Indoor Security Cam S350: was $140 now $79 at Amazon
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This home security camera is actually our choice for best indoor security camera without a subscription. Why? Because it offers 4K video resolution, 360 degree field of view, AI powered person, package and vehicle detection, infrared night vision and local video storage for less than $100. In our Eufy Indoor Security Cam S350 review, we liked the sharp video quality, and how the camera was able to handle situations that had bright lights during nighttime.

Eufy eufyCam 3
Eufy eufyCam 3: was $220 now $129 at Amazon
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Not only is the eufyCam 3 a top pick or not requiring a subscription and offering local storage but it also uses solar power making it easy to place in a variety of spots. We also like its facial recognition feature powered by AI. The 4K video resolution is crisp and clear during day and nighttime; the cameras can be trained to recognize familiar faces; and it can work along with Alexa and Google Assistant. While it has 16GB of storage built-in, that can be expanded with an HDD or SSD.

Wyze Cam OG
Wyze Cam OG: was $30 now $14 at Amazon
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Wyze's OG indoor camera is as solid as their Cam v4 – it's just as small, lightweight and inexpensive. The OG model has 1080p video and color night vision, and an IP65 rating for indoor and outdoor use. It features a microSD slot for local storage as well as cloud recording with subscription, and people, pet and package detection. You get notifications for motion and sound alerts, and there's a built-in spotlight and siren as well.

Wyze Cam Pan v4
Wyze Cam Pan v4: was $60 now $49 at Amazon
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When we tested the Wyze Cam Pan v4 we called it the best budget 4K security camera, because it provides crisp 4K video detail, a built-in spotlight and color night footage. You also get local recording, and AI powered tracking features that can follow the motion of people and pets. It will work in or out of doors, and is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant. The Cam Pan v4 gets its name from being able to pan and tilt 360 full degrees, and while we saw plenty of precise detail in testing we would have liked to see wider angles included. Still, there's plenty to like in a small package for under $50.

For more great discounts be sure to check out our Black Friday deals live blog right now.

Amber Bouman
Senior Editor Security

Amber Bouman is the senior security editor at Tom's Guide where she writes about antivirus software, home security, identity theft and more. She has long had an interest in personal security, both online and off, and also has an appreciation for martial arts and edged weapons. With over two decades of experience working in tech journalism, Amber has written for a number of publications including PC World, Maximum PC, Tech Hive, and Engadget covering everything from smartphones to smart breast pumps. 

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