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4.0

Ezviz’s C3W Pro 4MP outdoor security cam offers sharp recordings, flexible storage options, and broad third-party device support, making it a worthwhile option for watching over your property.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The Reolink Video Doorbell WiFi would benefit from more third-party device support, but it works with voice commands and can save 2K video locally.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The Reolink Go PT Plus security camera uses a cellular connection to help you monitor remote outdoor locations, but we wish it worked with more third-party devices.

By John R. Delaney

A new End of Life policy will be applied to old Arlo security devices going forward.

By Matthew Humphries
3.5

The Toucan Security Floodlight Camera is a wired outdoor cam that offers a bright spotlight, sharp 1080p video, and free cloud-based video storage, but it comes up short in terms of extra features.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The Tapo C110 is a wallet-friendly indoor security camera that delivers 2K video and offers voice control, but it doesn’t interact with many third-party smart home devices.

By John R. Delaney

Amazon has several Cyber Monday deals on its Ring home security lineup, including a few that bundle in an Echo Show 5 smart display.

By Stephanie Mlot
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Lorex 4K Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Security Camera delivers a razor-sharp 4K picture, captures color night video, offers intelligent alerts, and can store videos locally for free.

By John R. Delaney

The $50 Wyze Cam V3 Pro security camera offers a plethora of features such as 2K video, a built-in spotlight, and a microSD card slot, and it works just as well indoors as it does outside.

By John R. Delaney
Wyze Cam V3 Pro

The move will allow the NYPD to request access to footage captured by New Yorkers' Ring cams.

By Marco Marcelline
3.0

The Imilab Smart Wireless Video Doorbell runs on a battery and offers good video quality, but it requires a hub and doesn’t work with very many third-party smart devices.

By John R. Delaney

The affordable Wyze Cam Outdoor v2 makes it easy to monitor what goes on outside of your home and has a Travel Mode that lets you record motion and time-lapse videos wherever you go.

By John R. Delaney
Wyze Cam Outdoor v2
3.5

The Scout HD Camera delivers sharp 1080p video and functions just as well outdoors as indoors, but you need to pay a monthly fee to see any recordings.

By John R. Delaney

Ring also tips a new Spotlight Cam Plus and second-gen and Ring Alarm Panic Button. Plus, new low cost options from Amazon's Blink brand.

By Chloe Albanesius
3.5

The pricey Vivint Spotlight Pro works with the company's Outdoor Camera Pro Gen 2 to expose intruders on your property by shining a light on them.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

Vivint's weatherproof Outdoor Camera Pro Gen 2 costs a lot and doesn't work outside of the company's own home security platform, but it delivers strong image quality and offers a unique intruder alert feature.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The second-generation Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro offers sharp 1080p video, keeps an eye on your deliveries, and can save videos locally.

By John R. Delaney

Protecting your home can now be a fully digital process, but which monitored security systems, surveillance cameras, video doorbells, and smart locks can you trust? Our readers respond with the answers.

By Eric Griffith
3.5

The budget-friendly TP-Link Tapo C320WS outdoor security camera records detailed 2K video and offers lots of features, but it doesn't work with as many other smart devices as its competitors do.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The affordable TP-Link Tapo C210 indoor security camera is easy to install and works well, but its lack of compatibility with many smart home devices leaves it just short of the competition.

By John R. Delaney