Posted 21 November 2023

Best doorbell camera that doesn't require a subscription?

Hi, I'm not sure why but since we've moved house delivery drivers from all different companies seem to just leave parcels by the front door without even knocking or ringing the doorbell... my wife always thought a video doorbell would be a waste of money, but in order to hopefully stop the soggy parcels we're hoping to pick up one on a Black Friday deal.

Requirements ideally would be:

- Motion detecting, so it'll alert us even if no one rings the doorbell
- No monthly or anual subscription if possible
- Ability to view old videos
- Has a camera facing downwards to see if there are any parcels

Appreciate it's probably quite a big ask to get all 4, but I'd really love to hear if anyone has any recommendations please. Thank you
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  1. blizeH's avatar
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    Thanks so much, so am I right in thinking the mains powered one records to the hub, whereas the battery one records to an SD card? I guess my main worry with that is someone can easily rip it off the wall and suddenly all of the footage is gone
  2. TristanDeCoonha's avatar
    How about securing a Strata storage box and lid for them to put the parcels in?
    blizeH's avatar
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    Thank you! That's a pretty good idea
  3. oldcodger's avatar
    Eufy battery bell is compatable with the new " 3 " base, but if wired it will only work with homebase " 2 ".
  4. Denney_Masters's avatar
    I found out of they don't see a car at the house they don't bother and think no one is home
  5. thepostie's avatar
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    blizeH's avatar
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    If it makes you feel any better our Evri driver is white British and doesn’t care where he leaves our parcels either 
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