Tap on the icon or navigate to the specific camera settings. Select CloudPlay Storage (or Cloud Services).

When you buy a new Ezviz camera, it comes with a (usually 1 month of standard cloud service or 7 days of motion-triggered recording). When that trial ends, your camera will continue to work for live viewing , but features like playback of recorded footage, motion-tracking summaries, and cloud storage will be disabled.

Websites offering free codes typically use deceptive tactics to exploit users:

Every new Ezviz camera comes with a free trial of CloudPlay (usually 7 to 30 days depending on your region). Open the . Select your camera. Tap on CloudPlay . Activate the Free Trial .

First, we need to understand the terminology. Ezviz does not sell "activation codes" in the way Microsoft sells Windows keys. Instead, they sell .

If you have received a legitimate activation code—often provided as a "Cloud Card" with specific bundles or promotional giveaways—follow these steps in the EZVIZ App to redeem it: Open the for your specific device. Select CloudPlay . Tap the three dots in the top right to manage your plan. Select Enter Card Activation Code or Cloud Card Activation .

: Every new EZVIZ camera purchase typically includes a 30-day CloudPlay trial .

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Scan the QR code on your camera (usually on the base or back) to add it to your account.

Let us cut through the noise. This article will explore what an activation code actually is, why "free codes" are almost always a trap, and—most importantly—the legitimate ways to use Ezviz cameras for free or at a low cost.

For users unwilling or unable to pay for cloud subscriptions, Ezviz cameras support local storage, which offers a truly "free" (zero recurring cost) alternative.