Want a security camera without the monthly fee? These subscription-free cams are going cheap for Amazon Prime Day

Home security cameras can give you peace of mind when you’re away, but they can also be expensive, particularly if you find you have to pay a monthly subscription fee just to save your videos and watch them later. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way.

• Check out all the hot tech deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale

The Amazon Prime Day sales are in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to grab a great discount on a home security camera that won’t sting you with extra expenses. I’m TechRadar’s smart home expert, and I’ve put together this list of my top recommended cams with deep discounts and no subscriptions necessary.,

I’ve thrown in a couple of subscription-free video doorbells as well. There are some great deals on Ring doorbells right now, but they don’t let you save your videos unless you also pay for a rolling Ring Home membership. That’s not the case with the models I’ve picked here, so let’s take a closer look.