Not quite ready Decorate your house with motion, door and window sensors and hire an on-call surveillance service? Don’t worry! You can still keep your home safe without disturbing the wiring by using one or two indoor security cameras. Knowing you can check in when you’re away from home gives you peace of mind, but these cameras aren’t perfect. There is an obvious security benefit, but you expose yourself to privacy risks. These are our favorite security cameras after rigorous testing and we also have details on what to look for when purchasing one.
Be sure to check out our many other guides, including the best outdoor security cameras, the best pet cameras, and the best password managers. If you want more smart home products, we also have guides on smart plugs and light bulbs.
Updated April 2024: We added cameras from TP-Link, Arlo, Blink, AlfredCam, and Botslab, a new slide for cameras we don’t recommend, and updated pricing.
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