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Updated · The Verge · Sep 1
Shelly Launches $49.99 1080P Security Camera With No Required Subscription
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Sep 1

Shelly Launches $49.99 1080P Security Camera With No Required Subscription

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Sep 1

Summary

  • $49.99 is Shelly’s entry price for its first security camera, which can livestream over Wi-Fi or record events locally without any mandatory monthly plan.
  • 1080P video, 110-degree horizontal and 70-degree vertical viewing angles, and night vision define the hardware, but the camera needs wired USB-C power rather than a battery.
  • Local use supports microSD storage and Shelly smart-home automations, including motion-triggered actions such as switching on a floodlight.
  • A paid tier adds cloud recording and object detection that can separate people, pets and vehicles for more tailored alerts and automations.
  • The camera is due soon through Shelly’s online store and resellers in black or white, entering a budget market where some rivals already offer $40 2K models.

Insights

Why are smart home giants terrified of a new $50 camera that completely bypasses monthly subscription fees?
Could relying entirely on a subscription-free, local storage security camera actually leave your home more vulnerable to theft?