I am in the process of purchasing a home, and the house that it’s looking like I am likely to buy has a Ring alarm system and camera installed. I like the idea of having burglar alarms on the windows and doors, but I do not want to use Ring. Between their ownership from Amazon and sharing data with the cops, I don’t trust them.

Are there privacy-friendly home security systems out there that don’t require an ongoing subscription? Bonus points if the devices are HomeAssistant compatible.

  • FauxLiving@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Buy some PoE cameras that support RTSP, wire them up and attach them to Frigate/ZoneMinder.

    It’ll require a little technical knowledge but it doesn’t require you to trust random strangers with your family’s security.