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Video Doorbells With Local Storage (No Subscription Needed to Record)

20 video doorbells in this catalog list local recording. 16 of them also offer cloud history that requires a subscription, and 5 list RTSP streaming.

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What local storage changes

These video doorbells list local recording to a microSD card or built-in storage, so recording does not depend on a cloud plan. The cloud column shows whether the manufacturer's cloud history needs a subscription.

Values come from each model’s specification record and have not been independently tested. Confirm storage limits and plan details with the manufacturer for your region.

Video Doorbells that record locally

Video Doorbells with local recording, cloud storage terms and RTSP support
Device	Local storage	Cloud storage	RTSP	Actions
aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultraaosu	Built-in storage	Subscription required	NO	Check on Amazon
Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)Aqara	microSD card slot	Subscription required	YES	Check on Amazon
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410Aqara	microSD card slot	Subscription required (7 days free)	YES	Check on Amazon
Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4Aqara	microSD card slot	Subscription required (7 days free)	NO	Check on Amazon
Eufy Video Doorbell C31 (with Battery Pack)Eufy	microSD card slot	Subscription required	?	Check on Amazon
Eufy Video Doorbell Camera C30Eufy	microSD card slot	Subscription required	NO	Check on Amazon
Eufy Video Doorbell E340Eufy	Built-in storage: 8 GB	Subscription required	?	Check on Amazon
EZVIZ CP4EZVIZ	microSD card slot	YES	?	Search Amazon
EZVIZ EP4EZVIZ	microSD card slot	YES	?	Search Amazon
Google Nest Doorbell (battery)Google	Built-in storage: 1 hour	Subscription required (Past 3 hours free)	NO	Check on Amazon
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd Gen)Google	Built-in storage: 1 hour	Subscription required (Past 3 hours free)	NO	Check on Amazon
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 3rd Gen)Google	Built-in storage: 1 hour	Subscription required (Past 6 hours free)	NO	Check on Amazon
Reolink Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen)Reolink	microSD card slot	YES	NO	Check on Amazon
Reolink Doorbell WiFiReolink	microSD card slot	YES	YES	Check on Amazon
SwitchBot Smart Video DoorbellSwitchBot	microSD card slot	Subscription required	YES	Check on Amazon
TP-Link Tapo D210TP-Link	microSD card slot	Subscription required	NO	Check on Amazon
TP-Link Tapo Doorbell Pro D260TP-Link	microSD card slot	Subscription required	NO	Check on Amazon
Wyze Battery Video DoorbellWyze	microSD card slot	Subscription required	NO	Check on Amazon
Wyze Duo Cam Video DoorbellWyze	microSD card slot	Subscription required	NO	Check on Amazon
Wyze Video Doorbell v2Wyze	microSD card slot	Subscription required	YES	Check on Amazon

Before you buy

Local storage checklist

Check whether the doorbell records to itself or to an indoor chime or base station, and where that unit must be placed.
A subscription can still unlock cloud backup, package alerts or longer history. Compare the brand's plans with the features you need.
Built-in storage measured in hours or a small capacity fills quickly on a busy entrance. Check how old clips are replaced.
Wired and battery doorbells differ in how often they record. Battery models may skip events to save power.

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