Do smart floodlight cameras require a monthly subscription?

It depends on the brand. Ring and Google Nest typically require a paid plan (Ring Protect / Nest Aware) to unlock recorded video history and most smart alerts, while eufy and REOLINK models in this list advertise local storage with no monthly fee. If avoiding recurring costs is a priority, verified-purchase reviewers consistently point to eufy and REOLINK as the no-subscription options.