Do I need a subscription for my doorbell camera?

For live viewing and two-way talk, no subscription is needed on any platform. For video recording history, Ring and Nest require subscriptions. Eufy stores everything locally for free. Google Nest provides free AI alerts but charges for extended recording.

Can I mix brands in my security system?

Technically yes, but you will use multiple apps and lose cross-device automation. Sticking to one ecosystem (Ring, Nest, or Eufy) provides the best experience with unified notifications and automation triggers.

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