Do outdoor security cameras require a monthly subscription?

It depends on the brand. Wired PoE/NVR systems like Reolink and solar kits like aosu store footage locally and need no subscription, which specialist communities such as r/homesecurity repeatedly cite as a buying priority. Cloud-first ecosystems like Ring and Blink work for live view without a plan, but reviewers note that recording and clip history are largely locked behind paid tiers.