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The best thing about the SoloCam E40, however, is that it’s completely standalone, and not tied to proprietary hardware or expensive subscription-based cloud storage. Indeed, with 8GB of onboard storage, you will be able to access months of recorded video clips before the Eufy SoloCam E40 runs out of space and starts to overwrite old clips.

Video quality: 1080p | Power options: Wired | Subscription fee: none | Works with: HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTTIt also has no subscription fees, even for advanced features like person detection and motion zones that others charge for. Video is stored locally on the required HomeBase, which can hold 16GB of family snapshots, as well as extend the range of the cameras. We placed them a good 30 metres from the base, way into our garden, and still got a clear, consistent live feed and recorded video.

Pros: Multifunctional; no hub required; colour night vision, 2K video Cons: Expensive, subscription required for recorded video, app is slow

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With this in mind, it’s worth looking for cameras that can also record video clips locally to a microSD card. While this isn’t as flexible as cloud storage, it gives you the option to keep using a camera if the company hikes prices beyond what you’re willing to pay. Night vision is also a key consideration. Most cameras have a night vision mode these days using infrared LEDs to illuminate the area immediately in front of them so they can effectively see in the dark. One or two LEDs are usually enough to light up a small or medium-sized room but, for larger rooms and outdoor spaces, you may need a camera with multiple LEDs. You should also consider a floodlight camera for large outdoor areas, which pairs bright white floodlights and cameras for the ultimate intruder deterrent. How expensive is the subscription?