Eufy
Simple, reliable home security with no monthly fees. A strong choice for most homes, especially if you want an easy app-based setup with doorbells, cameras and local storage.
Recommended Tech
Recommended subscription-free security systems, from simple wireless setups to more advanced self-hosted options.
Gloucester, Cheltenham & Stroud • DBS-checked • Fully insured
Simple, reliable options with no monthly subscription fees
Simple home security that just works
People often ask which security products are best, but the answer depends on your home, what you want the system to do and the budget you have in mind. The products below are ones we have direct experience of installing and supporting, selected because they are reliable, easy to use and generally trouble free. We use trusted suppliers such as Amazon for fast delivery, simple returns and competitive pricing. Some links may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Recommendations are based on what works reliably in real homes:
- No monthly fees — record and store video without subscriptions
- Clear video — HD and 2K for day and night viewing
- Smart alerts sent directly to your phone
- Private — all recordings are stored locally
- Easy to use with simple app control
- Expandable — start small and add devices as needed
- Flexible options — battery or solar with no disruptive wiring
A good security setup gives you peace of mind. See who is there, keep an eye on deliveries and stay connected to your home whether you are in or away. Every setup is tailored to your home and budget, with clear advice, careful installation and no surprises.
Recommended security systems
These are systems we regularly install and support, chosen for reliability, ease of use and no ongoing subscription fees.
Reolink
Flexible security systems with local recording and more control. Ideal for multi-camera setups and larger properties without ongoing subscription costs.
Ubiquiti
Advanced, fully local security systems for those wanting more control, better expandability and a premium self-hosted setup. Best suited to larger homes and permanent installations.
Custom Build
A bespoke security build using the camera technology that best suits your home, routed through your own server, NAS or local recorder for full control and no ongoing fees.
Eufy — simple, no subscription security
Eufy is a strong choice for most homes. It is simple to use, easy to install and avoids ongoing subscription costs, making it ideal for video doorbells, outdoor cameras and straightforward home security setups.
For many homes, Eufy is a good place to start. Take a look at their range of video doorbells, cameras and simple home security options.
- Best for simple app-based home security
- Good mix of video doorbells, cameras and hubs
- Local storage options with no monthly fees
- Ideal for most homes wanting a straightforward setup
Reolink — flexible local recording and more control
Reolink is a good choice where you want more flexibility, more local recording options and better coverage across a larger home or property. It suits multi-camera setups and more permanent installations without tying you into ongoing subscription fees.
For larger homes or where you want more coverage, Reolink is a strong option. Take a look at their range of cameras, doorbells and recorder systems.
- Best for larger properties and multi-camera coverage
- Good local recording options with NVR support
- More flexibility for permanent installations
- Strong option where you want more control over the system
Ubiquiti — premium, fully local security systems
Ubiquiti is typically suited to more structured setups — for example covering multiple outbuildings, larger outdoor areas or small commercial spaces, with everything managed from a central system and recorded locally.
This type of setup works well where you want consistent coverage across the whole property, centralised recording and a system that runs independently without relying on cloud services.
- Best for premium local-first security systems
- Designed for reliable recorder-based setups
- Well suited to permanent multi-camera installations
- Strong option where you want more control and expandability
Custom Build — bespoke local-first security systems
A custom build is the higher-end option for homes wanting a more bespoke security system. The setup can be designed around the camera technology that best suits the property and routed through your own server, NAS or local recorder for full control and no ongoing subscription fees.
- Best for bespoke higher-end home security builds
- Can use the camera technology that best suits the property
- Built around your own server, NAS or local recorder
- Ideal where privacy, control and flexibility matter most
Get in touch
If you are thinking about a video doorbell, security cameras or a simple home security setup, get in touch. I am happy to talk through the options and what would work best for your home.
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Based in Gloucester, on-site home security visits are available within around a 10-mile radius including:
- Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud
- Tewkesbury and the Forest of Dean