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Wi-Fi Cameras areeasier to installand set up compared to Wired Cameras.
But they often require subscriptions to get the most out of them, and that can include cloud storage.
Not all Wi-Fi cameras support local storage.
That said, read on for a list of Wi-Fi cameras that can store video on microSD cards.
TheYi 1080p Home Cameramade our list ofgood budget cameras.
Don’t let its low price fool you.
This Xiaomi-made camera packs respectable features in a low price.
There is no Google Home integration and Alexa support is limited to on/off functionality.
More importantly, it lacks two-factor authentication.
As we’ve said before, cheap Wi-Fi cameras do havecertain drawbacks.
TheseSense8 Camerastarts things off strong by forgoing all subscription options.
It also has 8 GB of built-in storage so you don’t even need to purchase a microSD card.
Additionally, it has multiple mounting options, something not all Wi-Fi cameras have.
It has no subscription or cloud options, relying solely on a microSD card slot for local memory.
WyzeCam
We thought theWyzeCamwas a prettyfantastic budget Wi-Fi camera.
It’s hard to beat it on price, and WyzeCam now offersa slightly more expensive camera that pans.
You get a lot for the low pricing as well.
WyzeCams come with free cloud storage, 1080p recording, two-way audio, night vision, and Alexa integration.
But the low price does come with some security concerns.
WyzeCams useThroughTekto provide live video feeds.
Ezviz Mini
TheEzviz Miniis a middle-of-the-road Wi-Fi camera with middle-of-the-road features.
It’s more expensive than the budget cameras listed here, but less expensive than the Sense8 or Homehawk.
This camera does boast HDR video, a magnetic base, and multiple storage options.
Alexa integration is on hand too (including Echo Show video), and IFTTT integration is included too.
A Bundle of Choices
No one Wi-Fi camera is perfect or offers every feature.
Even when you spend more, there may be something missing.
The best thing to do is to determine what features you must have.
Then decide if you want additional sensors, Google or Alexa integration, or sirens.
Find the camera that meets your budget and ticks the most boxes.
Just keep in mind that with some cameras you might lose features if you remove cloud upload.
