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How to record activity without having to pay for a subscription

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  • Isn’t there a way to record activity without having to pay for a subscription?
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‎2025-07-09 05:58 AM

Yes, use a SmartHub (VMB4540 or 5000) to connect your cameras. You can then set up local recordings without a subscription. It's not the same experience as with cloud recordings but some folks are using this to avoid the sub.

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