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Shelly launches $50 subscription-free security camera

Shelly announces a new $49.99 security camera that operates without mandatory subscription fees.

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Shelly announced today the launch of a new security camera priced at $49.99 that can be used without any mandatory subscription fees. [1] Shelly announced its new indoor security camera, the Shelly Camera, ahead of the IFA 2026 trade show. [2] The Shelly Camera will be available soon from the company's online store and other resellers in black or white color options. [3] The Shelly Camera allows users to store footage locally on microSD cards at no subscription cost, with basic features including two-way audio and automations available without a paid plan. [4] The Shelly Camera costs $49.99 / £35 (approximately AU$65). [5] The Shelly Camera offers a 110-degree horizontal and 70-degree vertical field of view, black-and-white night vision, and compatibility with Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. [6] Although competitors like Wyze have released 2K security cameras for $40, Shelly's first camera is limited to 1080p resolution. [7] The Shelly Camera features a wide field of view that stretches 110 degrees horizontally and 70 degrees vertically with night vision capabilities. [8]
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  1. Shelly announced today the launch of a new security camera priced at $49.99 that can be used without any mandatory subscription fees. · theverge.com
  2. Shelly announced its new indoor security camera, the Shelly Camera, ahead of the IFA 2026 trade show. · TechRadar
  3. The Shelly Camera will be available soon from the company's online store and other resellers in black or white color options. · theverge.com
  4. The Shelly Camera allows users to store footage locally on microSD cards at no subscription cost, with basic features including two-way audio and automations available without a paid plan. · TechRadar
  5. The Shelly Camera costs $49.99 / £35 (approximately AU$65). · TechRadar
  6. The Shelly Camera offers a 110-degree horizontal and 70-degree vertical field of view, black-and-white night vision, and compatibility with Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings. · TechRadar
  7. Although competitors like Wyze have released 2K security cameras for $40, Shelly's first camera is limited to 1080p resolution. · theverge.com
  8. The Shelly Camera features a wide field of view that stretches 110 degrees horizontally and 70 degrees vertically with night vision capabilities. · theverge.com
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