Best Security Cameras

What we have here is one of the latest indoor/outdoor cameras by the Arlo company. No wonder it's also one of the most advanced and comprehensive security cameras not only in the Arlo's lineup but on the whole market as well. The major selling point is that the Arlo Pro 2 goes above and beyond the industry standard of 1080p HD with its amazing 2560p HD video display and 2K HDR sensors. That's why it delivers great video quality and can become the best choice for those who value the crisp image above all.

The Arlo Pro 2 also impresses with the 6500K spotlight that can be controlled manually or set to follow the motion. That’s going to be particularly useful for those who'd like to enable color night videos. The camera also has a traditional infrared night vision with grayscale. In both cases, you can activate an 80-decibel siren that is triggered by motion and/or sound. Speaking of which, the camera has two-way audio and allows for speaking to whoever approaching your property. Best of all, the two-way audio is full duplex, meaning it works like a phone rather than walkie-talkie devices. So, the audio will always be clean.

One more advanced feature is the object detection function which helps the camera to differentiate between people, packages, vehicles, and animals. To make notifications even more specific, you can set your activity zones.

Besides object detection, the Arlo Pro 3 boasts smoke and carbon dioxide alarm. Once it detects smoke or CO, it'll send alerts to your smartphone (T3 for smoke detectors and T4 for CO detectors). Then, you'll be able to swiftly call emergency services thanks to the e911 feature.

The EufyCam 2C 3-Cam Kit currently offers one of the best pictures on the market. Designed with the Smart Image Enhancement technology, it ensures a clearer, brighter view of the people in-shot and crystal clear record footage in 1080p HD. Another great improvement is that the EufyCam 2C offers a large 135° diagonal field of view, which is wider compared to most other surveillance cams. Therefore, you'll be able to mount the cameras closer to your front door and still see a similar coverage area. Not to mention, this will also lead to better motion detection. Speaking of which, the built-in human detection AI technology identifies body shapes and face patterns, thus, focusing only on humans rather than stray animals.

Yet, the best part is that all the cameras are made with the built-in spotlight illuminating the surrounding area and allowing you to see even the night pictures in color clarity (IR setting is also available). The built-in light also does double duty by scaring away unwanted visitors who wouldn't have otherwise known cameras were there. Even better, you can set the alarm to sound anytime motion is detected.

Speaking about the construction, the cameras are aesthetically pleasing with a curved white plastic body and a black front plate. Boasting an IP67 weatherproof-rating, they are also ready for any weather. The build quality of the cameras, hub, and mounts is solid, meaning strong gusts of wind will do nothing to them. Plus, since the units are made with built-in 6700mAh batteries, they require no cable connection. Just screw the cameras onto the supplied mount wherever you want. When the batteries run low, you'll need to unscrew the cameras and plug them into a standard micro USB cable. The full charge takes approximately 5 hours and provides 180 days of battery life.

If you're looking for an extensive surveillance system to monitor a large area, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better option than the heimvision HM241 set. The pack includes as many as four IP cameras and costs less than $200, which we consider a great value. Moreover, the system can support up to eight channels simultaneously, meaning you can get four more cameras to cover your security needs. This makes the heimvision system ideal for monitoring not only villas and large homes but also commercial and semi-commercial facilities like offices, schools, shops, hotels, and warehouses.

For your convenience, the cameras employ a 2-axis adjustable bracket and are suitable for both wall and ceiling mounting. Actually, you can install the system anywhere since the cameras are made from high-quality metal materials and have an IP66 weatherproof rating. So, even if showers or dust storms are frequent guests in your region, you shouldn't be afraid of rust or malfunctions.

Once installed, these security cameras will provide a 110° wide view angle and record in 1080P HD resolution, capturing crisp images both in the daylight and at night. The cameras don't lose signal and offer instant motion detection and mobile alerts. If someone is approaching your property, they will send snapshot alerts to your phone as soon as the motion is detected.

Of course, there are many higher-end indoor/outdoor security cameras on the market, but the Ring Stick Up Cam is surely a worthy addition to our shortlist. It costs half as much as the leading brands but it can give many of them a run for the money. Actually, it's a good-quality Wi-Fi camera that has a nice design and offers plenty of smart functions to its users.

To begin with, the Ring Stick Up camera sports a cylinder-shaped design (available in black or white) and can be connected to the swivel base that stands steadily on any flat surface. Alternatively, you can detach the mount and re-attach it to the back of the camera so as to use it on a wall. It has an IPX5 weatherproof rating and works in the range of temperatures from -5 to 122 degrees F. What also makes it an attractive choice for outdoor use is the built-in battery that lasts from 6 to 12 months and needs only 5-10 hours to recharge. Optionally, the camera can be connected to a solar panel for a non-stop power supply.

Needless to say, since the Ring Stick Up Cam runs on a battery, it can be mounted just about anywhere your Wi-Fi network reaches. What is great, it uses standard 802.11n (2.4GHz) Wi-Fi and connects directly to your home network without a need for a hub, which means it's amazingly easy and quick to install.

When it comes to video quality, the Ring Stick Up cam captures video at 1080p and has a quite modest field of view (110° horizontal and 57° vertical). Yet, daytime videos show good color quality, while black-and-white night videos get very sharp. So, at a quick glance, you'll be able to check who's approaching your front door, a friend or a foe. As a nice touch, the night LED sensors are very subtle and nearly invisible to strangers.

The Wyze Cam Pan is an excellent model for home use. As the name suggests, it's able to pan all the way around (360° horizontally), and even tilt 90° vertically. So, if you'd like to see your entire room, this model will fit you to a tee. 

To begin with the design, the Wyz indoor camera looks like a white mini prism with a black circular camera in the center. Overall, it's super sleek and minimalist, something like only Apple engineers could create. Therefore, it can blend seamlessly into most modern interiors.

As far as the performance is concerned, the unit is able to zoom in eight times and record black-and-white night videos (quipped with 6 infrared LEDs). As a nice extra, the camera allows for a 360° "motion tracking" by following the movement all around the room. So, if your curious baby is crawling somewhere or your kitty is ruining your new furniture, you can follow them and speak to them if needed. The camera is fitted with both a microphone and a speaker, allowing for two-way audio.

Also, it's made with a micro-SD card letting you record continuously regardless of motion and sound. The Free cloud storage recording is available as well - the camera saves 12-second video clips to the cloud for 14 days.