These Security Cameras Are Subscription-Free Alternatives to Google Nest

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These Security Cameras Are Subscription-Free Alternatives to Google Nest

The downside of security cameras are subscription plans. Choose the right cameras, and you can skip subscription fees through MicroSD cards and networked hard drives. Here are the best brands that offer those options.

5 security cameras you should buy instead of Google Nest ones

Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority It’s hard to blame anyone for feeling fed up with Google Nest cameras right now. The latest Nest Aware price hike means users will soon be paying up to $200 a year, with zero new features to show for it. That’s on top of already pricey hardware, limited local storage options, and a system that some feel might actually be getting worse rather than better. Maybe you’re already planning to cancel like some…

Boost Your Smart Home Security: The 5 Best Security Cameras You Can Get in 2025!

If there’s anything that we’ve learned over the past decade, it’s that setting up your very own smart home setup is a lot easier these days—TVs, lights, appliances, you name it. This also extends to security gear such as motion sensors, alarm systems, and of course, security cameras. Over the years they’ve gotten more accessible for individual home setups, with different features and prices for varying budgets and needs. That in mind, we’ve put …

Cancelling my Nest Aware subscription

I purchased my NEST Camera and Subscription (in the UK) before Google got involved.I am trying to cancel my NEST AWARE account. Google Help (sick joke) directs me to: STORE.NEST.COM.When I login to store.nest.com using my email address, password and one time verification code, I get through to a 'Cancel Subscription' button - which DOES NOT WORK !!!Has anyone else managed to cancel their 1st Generation Nest Aware account - and if so HOW ??!!Than…