Hi! I understand you'd like to use your Aiwit app cameras without a subscription. Let's look into what features are available without subscribing, and how you can best use your cameras under these conditions.

Here's what I can share based on what is generally known about Aiwit:

1. Basic Functions Without Subscription:
- The Aiwit app allows you to use core features like live viewing of your camera feed, receiving instant notifications when motion is detected or the doorbell is pressed, and local device setup without needing a subscription.
- However, cloud storage services for saving and viewing historical video footage typically require a paid subscription.

2. Using Without Cloud Storage:
- You can rely on local storage options, such as a microSD card installed in the camera if your model supports it. Video clips and snapshots can often be saved locally this way.
- Check your camera settings in the app to see if local recording to SD card is enabled or available.
- This means you won't have to pay for cloud storage but you will need to access videos directly from the device or retrieve them via the app when connected.

3. What Is Limited Without Subscription:
- Cloud-based features like event history playback, extended cloud storage, and some advanced alerts might be blocked unless you subscribe.
- Features like two-way talk or doorbell ringing should generally work without subscription, but some doorbell-specific notifications might require it depending on model.

To summarize, you can absolutely use your Aiwit cameras for live monitoring and notifications without a subscription, and if your camera supports it, local storage on an SD card will let you keep videos without paying for cloud.

Could you tell me the specific camera model or confirm if your camera has an SD card slot? That way, I can guide you to check your local storage settings step-by-step. Also, have you already set up the camera with the app successfully?

Let me know so I can help you get this set up smoothly!

My camera will not work unless I subscribe

Hi! Thanks for letting me know that your Aiwit camera won’t work unless you subscribe. Let’s dig a bit deeper because the app and camera should allow some functionality without needing a subscription.

First, could you clarify what exactly is not working without a subscription? For example:
- Are you unable to view the live feed?
- Are notifications or alerts failing?
- Does the app ask you to subscribe before letting you do anything?

Sometimes, subscription prompts appear for cloud storage or extended features, but basic live viewing and alerts should still work. If the camera is completely unusable without subscribing, it might be related to an app glitch or a recent firmware change.

Here are some steps we can try to resolve this:

1. Check App Version and Updates:
Make sure your Aiwit app is updated to the latest version in Google Play Store. Older versions can behave oddly and cause subscription prompts even for basic use.

2. Refresh or Reinstall the App:
Close the app completely and refresh it. If that does not help, uninstall the app and reinstall it to clear any corrupted files.

3. Camera Firmware Update:
Sometimes the camera’s own firmware needs updating via the app. Check your camera settings to see if an update is available.

4. Verify Account Status:
Log out and log back into your account. Sometimes account syncing issues cause subscription requirements unnecessarily.

5. Local Storage Access:
Does your camera have an SD card slot? If yes, ensure local recording is enabled to fallback on local storage instead of cloud.

If none of these work and the camera insists on subscription before any use, this might be a known behavior for certain newer models or due to policy changes—especially around the doorbell “bell” feature, which often requires a subscription1.

Please let me know the exact model of your camera and what functions become unavailable. That way I can give you guidance tailored to your specific setup.

Are you able to test these steps and share what happens? I’m here to help get your camera working for you!