The big boys make it easy, and cheap, but the hidden future costs are high.

They’ve monopolized so many of the tech markets; streaming, phones, tablets, pc os, networking equipment, doorbells, alarms, cameras, music, voice, and about to corner the market with matter lighting.

With terms and conditions so dense and constantly changing and without consent. We own none of it. Our data is their’s to use as they please.

Versus a little extra labor, some wire and yes a few dollars more upfront costs.

Run the wire, use an SD card, blue iris or NVR. Own your data as much as you can.