i have several older Foscams that work great, but are getting old and like to replace them. I do NOT want to rely on an app, or cloud storage. these cameras have a built in web-server that has the controls for sound/motion detection and can send via email pictures of an event.
I can't seem to find a camera that doesn't want to see cloud storage and "there is an app for that".
While the Wyze cams ship with all the cloud crap, they also provide firmware that appears to limit the camera to your local LAN, providing RTSP to the client of your choice. They're cheap, attractive, and have good reviews. Disclaimer: I intend to get one or two and test them for 'leakage' off the LAN, but haven't yet, soo ... grain of salt :)
You could try something like this. It's an ESP32, which has both BlueTooth and Wifi, and this one has a built in camera.
I bought a few last week and am awaiting delivery. This one cost $7.45, but I think mine were slightly cheaper $6.XX.
I can't seem to find a camera that doesn't want to see cloud storage This one doesn't
and "there is an app for that"... ... and can send via email pictures of an event
Alas, you have to provide the app. Code your own, or ask us at software recommendations
I plan on using a Raspberry Pi Zero W as a central server for the cameras, but if you can code it would be simple enough to have the ESP32 send email.
