Blink cameras are super cheap for Prime Day, but these 5 subscription-free alternatives are just as good and deeply discounted too

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

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Blink security cameras are excellent, but their features are very limited without a subscription so take a good look at these great value alternatives.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There are huge savings on Blink home security cameras this Amazon Prime Day, but don't rush to grab one just yet. Although basic features are included with Blink cameras live view and two-way-talk for anything more advanced you'll need a Blink subscription in addition to the cost of the camera itself, which adds up over time.

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That's not the case with all home security cameras though, and here I've rounded up my top five Blink alternatives that give you local storage, plus features like AI facial-recognition, object-tracking, and pre-roll all
without any extra payments. 1. Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K Image 1
of 7 (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) The Baseus Security S2 isn't the only solar-powered security camera we've tested, but it's the only one with a photovoltaic panel that rotates around its body to follow the sun, ensuring it captures as much light as possible throughout the day. It looks strange, but in our tests, we found it worked brilliantly, noticeably extending the battery life.

During tests, the S2 produced very few false alerts. This not only prevents you from being bombarded with unnecessary phone notifications, it also means recording is triggered only by genuine events, extending the cam's battery life. Images are superbly detailed during the day, and the spotlight is excellent for illuminating the garden at night to ensure high-quality footage in the dark, too.

The Baseus S2 is also one of the most affordable subscription-free security cameras we've tested. The camera itself has a nice little Prime Day price
cut, and the absence of fees for storage and advanced features mean it almost certainly works out cheaper overall.

If you're on a strict budget, take a look at the Baseus Security S1 instead. It's available for about half the price of the S2 and has the same rotating solar panel. However, it records at only 2K and has 8GB built-in storage rather than up to 256GB via a microSD card.

Read our full Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K review US deal Baseus Security S2 Outdoor Camera 4K: was $79.99 now $67.99 at Amazon A record-low Prime Day price for this feature-packed home security camera. It blew us away in our tests, and with no subscription fees to worry about, it's spectacular value. Read more Read less View Deal UK deal Baseus Baseus Security S1 Outdoor Camera 2K: was 35.99 now 33.99 at Amazon The S2 Outdoor Camera 4K is currently out of stock in the UK, but you can snag the previous generation S1 for 33.99 right now. It has the same rotating solar panel, but has a maximum resolution of 2K rather than 4K. Read more Read less View Deal 2. Reolink Altas PT Ultra Image 1 of 7 (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) (Image credit: Chris Price) The Reolink Altas PT Ultra earned four stars in our review thanks to its crisp video recordings, pan-and-tilt functionality to cover an extra-wide area, and local storage for your video. Although it's somewhat bulky, it looks smart
and didn't worry our neighbors unnecessarily (always a plus).

The camera can automatically track subjects such as people and animals, or
you can pan and tilt it manually using the app, if there's something in particular that you want to keep an eye on. There's a pre-record option, too, similar to the one you'd get with a dash cam, which captures footage continuously in the background and saves the 10 seconds that were recorded before a trigger event.

You can store your videos to an SD card, or to an encrypted Reolink Home Hub. The Home Hub comes with 64GB storage, expandable with up to two 512GB SD cards, which should be more than enough. Cloud storage is available if you really want to pay for it, but there's really no need and all the standout features are available free of charge.

Read our full Reolink Altas PT Ultra review US deal Reolink Altas PT Ultra: was $219.99 now $149.99 at Amazon With an enormous $70 off for Prime Day,
this is the cheapest the Altas PT Ultra has been this year and a great investment in your home security. There's a reason it won a TechRadar Choice award for best home security camera. Read more Read less View Deal UK deal Reolink Altas PT Ultra: was 189.99 now 132.28 at Amazon A discount of 57 is not to be sniffed at, and makes the Altas PT Ultra brilliant value in the UK as well. In fact, it's a record-low price for this feature-packed security camera, with no subscription fees necessary afterwards, Read more Read less View Deal 3. EZVIZ EP4 Peephole Door Viewer Image 1 of 6 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) This little camera threads through the peephole in your front door, giving you a wide-angle view of the area beyond in sharp 4K on an internal screen, and on your phone. It's a clever design that means there's no need to drill any holes, and is ideal if you live in an apartment and/or rent.

Installation is a piece of cake (I had it fitted and working within 10
minutes during my tests) and you'll receive alerts to your phone when motion is detected. This will trigger a 10-second video recording, which can be
saved to an SD card in the display unit. The AI person detection works very well, but what impressed me most was the facial recognition. Just upload photos of friends and family, and you'll be notified when they arrive. Ideal if you want to be sure that the kids have got home safely, for example.

It doubles as a doorbell too, offering two-way talk and even a voice changer so you can stay anonymous if you prefer all subscription-free.

Read our EZVIZ EP4 Peephole Door Viewer hands-on UK deal EZVIZ EP4 Peephole Door Viewer: was 229.99 now 159.99 at Amazon The EP4 is currently only available in the UK, where Amazon has knocked a very generous 70 off the
price for Prime Day. That's a surprising saving considering the camera only launched a few months ago. Read more Read less View Deal 4. Eufy eufyCam 3 S330 Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Future / Rachel Ogden) (Image credit: Future / Rachel Ogden) (Image credit: Future / Rachel Ogden) (Image credit: Future / Rachel Ogden) (Image credit: Future / Rachel Ogden) The eufyCam 3 S330 is a full security system designed for large properties, and even businesses. It consists of a set of cameras (the starter kit includes two, and additional ones are available to purchase separately) plus a HomeBase unit that connects them all to one another, and to your home Wi-Fi network.

Your videos are stored within the HomeBase unit, which comes with 16GB of storage that you can expand up to a colossal 16TB by plugging in an external hard drive, so you don't need to pay for cloud storage and your data is
safely saved indoors.

Although it's a 'prosumer' system partially aimed at businesses, we found it easy to install and set up for the average user. Each camera has a 135-degree field of view, and a bright floodlight that can be triggered by motion at night for full-color footage, and a top-mounted solar panel so you don't need to take them down for frequent charging. Subject detection is excellent (and available without a subscription), though on the standard settings it proved so sensitive that it sometimes also mistook a person's reflection for someone else in our tests, so it's worth taking some time to tinker with the
settings.

Read our full Eufy eufyCam 3 S330 review US deal Eufy eufyCam 3 S330: was $469.99 now $299.99 at Amazon Amazon has trimmed a huge $170 off the eufyCam
3 S330 starter kit, which includes the base station and two cameras. It's a great deal for mid-sized homes, and you can expand it later with extra cams
if necessary. Read more Read less View Deal UK deal Eufy eufyCam 3 add-on camera: was 149 now 89 at Amazon There isn't a Prime Day deal on the full eufyCam 3 S330 system in the UK, which is a shame, but if you already have
the base unit then you can snap up an additional camera for 60 off the list price, which is a steal. Read more Read less View Deal 5. Aqara Camera Hub G350 Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image
credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Dont be fooled by this cameras cute looks, complete with removable bunny ears. Despite looking like a gadget for kids, its actually a very advanced piece of kit
with a motorized base which provides a 360-degree field of view with zero blind spots. This is paired with a dual lens setup that allows you to track a subject (human or animal) using the wide-angle lens or zoom in to an area of detail using the telephoto lens. A 9x hybrid zoom is provided which really does allow you to get close up to your subject with reasonable picture quality.

There's advanced subject-detection, but what really impressed our reviewer Chris Price was the AI-powered sound recognition which can identify noises like a dog barking or a baby crying, and send you notifications accordingly.

It also acts as a Zigbee hub and Matter controller, meaning it can serve as the heart of your smart home. All the key features are available subscription-free, and there's no need to pay for cloud storage; just slide
in a microSD card and you can keep all your recordings safely at home. A few features are only available to HomeGuard members, such as AI video search,
but only a couple.

Read our full Aqara Camera Hub G350 review US deal Aqara Camera Hub G350:
was $139.99 now $118.99 at Amazon This is the first time Amazon has cut the price of this mini indoor security camera, which captures super sharp 4K
video and stores it locally without the need for a subscription. Just supply your own SD card. Read more Read less View Deal UK deal Aqara Camera Hub G350: was 139.99 now 118.99 at Amazon In the UK? Good news you get the same discount as shoppers in the US, with 15% off the G350 for Prime Day 2026.
It's compatible will all the main smart home ecosystems, so it's a safe buy that'll fit right in. Read more Read less View Deal More Prime Day deals in the US Amazon Devices : Fire Sticks & Echo from $18 Amazon Haul: viral gadgets, tech & appliances from $1.99 Apple : MacBooks, AirPods & AirTags
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