Privacy-First Home Surveillance - Complete Video Monitoring Without Cloud Subscriptions

Privacy-first surveillance means your footage never leaves your property—everything is stored locally on the included 512GB video hub in your home, not uploaded to Amazon, Google, or any corporate cloud server. Ring and Nest require cloud subscriptions for basic features like video history, and all your footage is stored on their servers where it can be accessed by company employees, law enforcement, sold to third parties, or used to train AI algorithms. With our system built on Home Assistant and Reolink cameras, your data stays on your hub, you have complete ownership and control, and there are zero monthly fees. We cannot access your cameras—you have exclusive control.

Our complete privacy-first surveillance package costs a one-time investment of less than $2,500 with zero monthly fees. Compare this to typical cloud camera systems: $800-$1,200 for hardware plus $15-$30/month in subscriptions for basic features like video history and person detection. Over five years, cloud systems cost $1,700-$3,000+ in total ($900-$1,800 in subscriptions alone), and those fees continue forever. Our system pays for itself within 2-3 years, and you'll never pay monthly fees again while maintaining complete privacy. You own all the hardware outright—no rental agreements, no subscription dependencies.

Yes! You can securely access your cameras from anywhere using the Home Assistant mobile app on your phone or tablet. The connection is encrypted end-to-end and goes directly from your device to your home hub—not through corporate cloud servers. This means you get remote viewing with complete privacy. We set up secure remote access during your professional setup session, ensuring you can check on your property from work, while traveling, or anywhere with internet connection. Unlike cloud systems, you're connecting directly to your own equipment, not asking permission from a third-party server.

Your cameras continue recording locally to the Reolink Home Hub even without internet—you won't lose any footage during outages. The 512GB local storage keeps capturing everything. You won't be able to view cameras remotely until internet is restored, but all recording continues uninterrupted. This is a critical advantage over cloud-dependent systems like Ring or Nest, which often stop recording entirely during internet outages because they have nowhere to send the footage. With local storage, your security doesn't depend on internet connectivity—the cameras and hub work together on your local network.

The included 512GB Reolink Home Hub (plus additional 512GB microSD card) typically stores 2-4 weeks of continuous recording from all cameras, depending on activity levels and video quality settings. Unlike cloud systems that charge more for longer video history, your storage capacity is limited only by the physical storage in your hub—not by subscription tiers. Older footage is automatically overwritten to make room for new recordings. If you need more storage, you can expand capacity with additional microSD cards up to 512GB each (the hub supports two slots). No monthly fees for longer retention periods.

Yes! Each outdoor Reolink Altas PT Ultra camera includes a rechargeable battery rated for up to 500 days of use, and we include two 6W solar panels (one for each outdoor camera) with your package. Once the solar panels are optimally installed in locations with decent sun exposure, they continuously charge the batteries—effectively giving you maintenance-free operation. Even during extended cloudy periods or winter months, the ultra-long battery backup keeps cameras operational. This means you can install cameras anywhere on your property without worrying about power outlets, running wires, or ever manually charging batteries. Set them and forget them.

All outdoor cameras in this package (the two Reolink Altas PT Ultra cameras and the Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi) are rated IP65 weatherproof, meaning they're fully protected against rain, snow, dust, and temperature extremes. They're designed to work reliably from -4°F to 131°F (-20°C to 55°C), covering virtually all residential climate conditions in the United States. Whether you're dealing with summer heat, winter snow, or heavy rain, these cameras continue operating and recording. The battery-powered design with solar panels is especially valuable in harsh climates where running power cables would be difficult or impossible.

Absolutely! The Reolink Home Hub supports up to 8 cameras total, and your package starts with 4 cameras (2 outdoor, 1 doorbell, 1 indoor), so you have room to expand. You can add additional Reolink cameras at any time—outdoor cameras, additional doorbells, indoor cameras, or specialized models—and integrate them into your existing system through Home Assistant. We're here to help with expansion planning, camera selection, and configuration. The beauty of this open system is you're not locked into proprietary hardware—you can choose cameras that fit your specific needs as your property coverage requirements evolve.

The Reolink cameras include built-in person detection that processes video locally on the camera itself using onboard AI chips—no cloud connection required. This means the cameras can distinguish between people, animals, and other movement without uploading footage to external servers for analysis. When a person is detected, you receive instant alerts on your phone, and the recording is tagged for easy searching later. All processing happens at the edge (on the camera) and recordings are sent directly to your local hub. Your footage is never analyzed by corporate AI systems, used for training algorithms, or exposed to third-party servers.

Our privacy-first system includes professional-grade features with zero subscription fees: person detection (distinguish people from animals), automatic tracking (cameras follow movement across their field of view), pre-recording (captures what happened before motion was detected), ColorX night vision (see in full color even at night), 360° pan-tilt coverage, 4K Ultra HD resolution, two-way audio on the doorbell, instant mobile alerts, remote viewing from anywhere, and local storage with 2-4 weeks of video history. All these features work indefinitely with no monthly fees—unlike Ring or Nest where person detection, video history, and advanced alerts require paid subscriptions.

Home Assistant serves as your privacy-first control hub, integrating all Reolink cameras through the Reolink Home Hub and providing unified management without cloud dependency. The included Home Assistant Green connects to your Reolink system via local network, giving you a single interface to view all cameras, configure alerts, create automations (like 'turn on lights when outdoor camera detects person at night'), and integrate with other smart home devices. Because everything runs locally, you maintain complete privacy and control. The system uses Z-Wave 800 Long Range for additional sensors and automation, creating a comprehensive security ecosystem that works entirely within your home network.

Your purchase includes 45 days of expert support covering camera placement optimization (best angles, coverage areas, solar panel positioning), complete system configuration (connecting cameras to hub, integrating with Home Assistant), alert setup (person detection notifications, motion zones, custom schedules), remote access configuration (secure viewing from your phone), automation creation (integrate cameras with lights, alarms, or other devices), and training on all features and controls. We guide you through the entire process remotely or on-site, ensuring you feel completely confident using your system. Professional installation quality without paying for ongoing subscriptions.

Yes! Because this system is built on Home Assistant—the leading open-source smart home platform—it integrates with virtually all major ecosystems including Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, and hundreds of other platforms. Your Reolink cameras can trigger automations across your entire smart home: outdoor camera detects person → turn on porch lights, doorbell rings → pause TV and announce visitor, motion detected at night → send alert to multiple family members. The included Z-Wave 800 controller connects additional sensors and devices. Unlike proprietary cloud systems, Home Assistant ensures your security cameras work with everything else you own.