Worst 30 Home Security Cameras based on 296 Expert Reviews

The Momentum Knok is a Wi-Fi-enabled smart doorbell that offers sharp 1080p video and motion-triggered recording, but it lacks interoperability with other smart devices. MSRP $130.00 $82.39 at Home...

Nov 24, 2020 · The Eve Cam is an indoor security camera designed for use with Apple’s HomeKit platform. It offers sharp HD video, but you’ll need an iCloud subscription and a compatible Apple device to act as a...

Dec 02, 2020 · Still, I wish Wyze included a power kit so that a traditional wired doorbell chime could work with the Video Doorbell, but the wireless Wyze Chime works well and offers 19 different chime sounds ...

The latest addition to the Lorex family of smart security devices, the Lorex 1080p Wi-Fi Video Doorbell ($129.99) offers sharp 1080p video, motion detection and recording, and compatibility with...

Jun 15, 2020 · The Ecobee SmartCamera performed well in testing. With a Haven subscription enabled, I received instant notifications when the camera detected motion and recorded video was immediately available ...

Feb 09, 2021 · The Logitech Circle View is an indoor/outdoor security camera that delivers crisp 1080p video and several smart features, but you’ll need an iCloud account and a compatible Apple device to serve ...

The Blue Indoor Camera measures 4.3 by 2.6 by 1.8 inches (HWD) and sits atop a round base that can be used as a desktop stand or mounted on a ceiling or wall using the included hardware. The stand uses a mounting arm that lets you tilt the camera forward and backward. The camera body has a pearl gray finish and sports a diagonal status LED strip on the right front corner and an LED status ring around the camera head. The LEDs are solid blue when the camera is starting up, blink blue during setup, blink green when attempting to connect to Wi-Fi, and are solid red when the camera is in privacy mode. Around back are a power jack and a reset button, and up top are two microphones and a mute button. The lower edge of the camera holds a speaker and the right side contains a microSD card slot. It captures 1080p video at 24fps and has a 130-degree field of view. It uses two infrared LEDs to provide up to 16 feet of black-and-white night vision and has a PIR (passive infrared sensor) motion...

Blink Outdoor Camera review: Verdict Blink made only modest improvements with the Blink Outdoor camera, but they’re enough to have it maintain its title as one of the best outdoor home security...

Mar 27, 2020 · The Petcube Bites 2 camera has a 160-degree lens and 1080p resolution, with pinch-to-zoom 4x digital zoom and built-in night vision. It covered my cat Pixel’s feeding area well, cutting off just...

Sep 27, 2020 · Now we’re getting yet another indoor camera, aptly named the Blink Indoor, which looks a lot like its sibling – the Blink Outdoor. Compared to the Mini, the Blink Indoor boasts a higher $80 price...

Jul 21, 2020 · The Ezviz LC1C Smart Floodlight Camera is a reasonably priced security light/camera combo that delivers sharp 1080p video and supports voice control, but IFTTT interactions were erratic in testing.

The EufyCam comes in a bundle that includes two white-and-gray cameras, a HomeBase hub, two magnetic mounts, two screw-in mounts, mounting screws, and a USB charging cable. At 2.2 by 2.2 by 4.2 inches (HWD), the cameras are longer than the Arlo Pro 2 cameras (3.1 by 1.9 by 2.8 inches) but have the same round magnetic back panel for easy mounting. They have an IP67 ratingthat protects them from jets of water, dirt, and dust. The camera captures video at 1080p and has a 140-degree field of view. It uses two infrared LEDs for black-and-white night vision and has a speaker and microphone for two-way audio. There's a mini USB port protected by a rubber gasket on the back and a pairing button on the top. The camera uses 2.4GHz Wi-Fi to communicate with the HomeBase hub. The HomeBase hub measures 5.1 by 5.0 by 2.7 inches and uses RF and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radios to provide a wireless range of up to 300 feet. The top of the HomeBase has a Sync button that's used for pairing the base to the camera...

Feb 21, 2020 · The SimCam 1S is a moderately priced security camera that offers a wealth of features including face recognition, mechanical panning, smart alerts, local storage, and interoperability with other...

Apr 07, 2021 · The Reolink Argus 3 Pro ($109.99) is a reasonably priced outdoor security camera that comes loaded with features including 2K video, intelligent motion detection, dual-band Wi-Fi, and support for ...

Measuring 4.6 by 1.5 by 1.3 inches (HWD), the Doorbell Camera Pro is just a hair bigger than the original (4.5 by 1.5 by 1.0 inches), but is more streamlined than the Arlo Video Doorbell(5.0 by 1.7 by 1.0 inches). It has a white housing and a glossy black face that contains a doorbell button, a microphone, and the camera. A 65dB speaker is positioned at the bottom of the enclosure. The button is surrounded by an LED ring that glows white normally and will flash red when Vivint's Smart Sentry technology detects someone while a package is present (more on this later). The doorbell uses an HDR camera with a 1,664-by-1,664-pixel video resolution and a 180-degree field of view. It records at 1080p and has a 1:1 aspect ratio so you can view your entire doorstep area rather than just a chest-up view of whomever is at the door. This allows you to see if any packages have been delivered or if anybody is trying to hide out of sight of the camera. A pair of infrared LEDs provide up to 10 feet...

Sep 13, 2019 · The Eufy Video Doorbell comes with the doorbell unit itself, a plug-in chime box, two mounting plates (straight and wedge), a quick start guide, and mounting screws and anchors. At 4.8 by 1.7 by...

2019-10-04 · The Ring Peephole Cam ($199) is designed for apartment dwellers or anyone who uses a peephole lens to see who is at their door. This smart doorbell is completely wireless, easy to install, and...

Jun 18, 2020 · The Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus is a smart wireless doorbell that is easy to install and offers dual-band Wi-Fi, Alexa and IFTTT support, and Pre-Roll tech that captures a few seconds of video ...

Sep 14, 2020 · The 2020 version of the Ring Video Doorbell is a solid choice for anyone seeking a smart doorbell camera that doesn't require wiring. It’s a snap to install, delivers sharp 1080p video, supports...

Mar 31, 2021 · David Priest/CNET. At $250, the Video Doorbell Pro 2 is the latest offering from Ring, the Amazon-owned company that largely popularized the video doorbell over the past five years. Unlike Ring's ...

2019-10-30 · The Arlo Pro 3 is my new favorite outdoor home security camera. Its performance, design, features and overall value add up to a solid product worth strong consideration. Here are the highlights...

2019-05-24 · The Arlo Ultra is the first outdoor security camera we've seen that streams and records video in stunning 4K. It's expensive, but it's packed with features including color night vision, motion...

Jan 28, 2021 · The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera is a wireless outdoor security camera that installs in minutes, delivers stunning 2K video, and offers a wealth of features with plenty of integration options. Arlo...

Aug 06, 2019 · The new Nanit Plus addresses our issues with the original, like the lack of two-way audio, and brings new, incredibly useful features like breathing monitoring in addition to the sleep tracking...

Dec 02, 2019 · The Bottom Line The Ring Indoor Cam is an affordable smart security camera that delivers sharp 1080p video. It supports voice control and works with other smart devices, but you have to pay a...

Feb 19, 2021 · The Wyze Cam V3 boasts several performance upgrades over the V2. It uses a Starlight sensor that enables color night vision, and it delivers 1080p video at 20fps with a 130-degree field of view ...

Oct 16, 2020 · The Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight is a great security camera. The standard Pro 3 was already an awesome option for those who wanted a reliable image and high-end features, but the addition of the...

Jan 29, 2020 · With its black faceplate and white trim, the Arlo Video Doorbell is certainly attractive, but at 5.0 by 1.7 by 1.0 inches (HWD), it's a bit larger than the similar-looking Nest Hello (4.6 by 1.7 by...

Affordable Face recognition Supports voice control Works with IFTTT applets Local and cloud video storage

Feb 02, 2021 · The Eufy Indoor Cam 2K Pan & Tilt is an affordable indoor home security camera that delivers vivid high-resolution video and is packed with features typically found on pricier models. MSRP $51.99...