This new cheap subscription-free security camera lets you store footage offline with no monthly cost and looks like a serious Ring alternative

Date:
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:33:13 +0000

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Shelly has launched a new security camera with free microSD storage and two-way audio.

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 Smart home brand Shelly announced its new security camera ahead of IFA 2026 It lets you view and
store footage to microSD cards with no additional subscription cost You can upgrade to Shelly Premium for cloud-based storage and other smart features
The early IFA 2026 product announcements have started, and home tech company Shelly has unveiled its new smart home security camera and I think it has a shot at becoming the next cheap Ring alternative.

The new indoor Shelly Camera is the latest affordable smart home device designed for those who want similar features to those found in the best home security doorbells , but want to avoid the catch of additional subscription fees. With a reasonable $49.99/ 35 (approximately AU$65) price tag, the
Shelly Camera sports all the basic features you need to ensure your home is covered to give you added peace of mind. Though the cameras video quality
isnt as advanced as the Ring Outdoor Cam Pro s 4K resolution (Shellys is limited to 1080P), its other features more than make up for it. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

As well as 110-degree horizontal and 70-degree vertical fields of view, which should be enough to cover a single room, the Shelly Camera supports black-and-white night vision monitoring and is compatible with Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. Its also built to slot easily into your existing Shelly smart home ecosystem, working with other devices to trigger automations and activate lighting when movement is detected.

While many leading smart-home brands require you to sign up to a subscription in order to use their devices to their full potential, thats not the case
with the Shelly Camera. You may like The top 5 subscription-free security cameras to protect your home without monthly fees Blink cameras are cheap for Prime Day, but check out these 5 subscription-free alternatives first Ring's new Peephole Camera 2K is perfect for renters, with no DIY necessary (Image credit: Shelly) One of the best parts about this camera is that it packs a fair amount of features that arent locked behind a subscription paywall. This includes its resolution specs mentioned above, as well as automations and two-way audio but its free video storage is what makes the camera a winner.

As well as simply viewing live footage from your smartphone without saving
it, you can save recordings locally on microSD cards, and though youll have
to purchase SD cards separately, it works out a whole lot cheaper than a monthly subscription fee. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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For a $50 security camera that gives you access to basic tools and a way to store footage locally for free, you really cant go wrong. And for those who arent too savvy about their smart-home tech, these features should be more than sufficient. All that said, Shelly does offer a premium tier for additional smarts. At 3.99 euros a month ($4.40 / 3.40 / AU$6.50), Shelly Premium gives you access to cloud-based storage for one camera, and even smarter automation upgrades. This includes AI-powered object-detection capabilities, allowing your device to easily distinguish between faces, pets, and even vehicles to trigger specific alerts, which you can customize.

Having a Shelly Premium subscription opens the door to a handful of
additional capabilities to enhance your home security ecosystem, but I dont think youre missing out on too much if you decide to stick with its free, basic tier.

For the most part, its the storage element that convinces users to cave into subscription models, and here that's not a factor if you're happy to go with the SD card option and the camera comes with a free three-month trial of Shelly Premium, so you can try out those extra features before deciding whether or not you need the subscription. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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