I ditched my Ring doorbell for a $50 camera with local AI, and I'm saving $180 a year

XDA developers | Aug. 8, 2026, 5 p.m. | Original
Smarter cameras and doorbells can process AI detection locally, which means goodbye Ring subscription.
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