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Is there some really good open source and local cameras that people are using? Because many people default to ring.
This guy just did a privacy review of wireless home security cameras. ReoLink was a good option.
You can just use analog security cameras and a DVR of your choosing. Don't let the word analog fool you, the cameras are available in up to 4K resolution. Since the video is recorded to the DVR and not some random company's server it is safe. It requires a little more setup and know-how but it is by no means difficult. Check the surveillance section on B&H's website. There are tons of options.
I use ReoLink cameras blocked from the Internet. Locally, the app is p2p and works fine. For remote viewing, I have the rtmp proxied through my home server.
Not sure if it is open source, but I switched to ReoLink a while back and have been very happy with it. Good Home Assistant integration, no subscription, and everything can be local (store video clips to an onboard SD Card).
I am looking at using Eufy, no subscription. Unsure of potential of it joining the darkside.
Edit: China-owned, so it's a pick-your-poison kind of deal.
Idk about FOSS but unifi is all locally hosted!