Best Security Cameras Updated July 2025

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Best Security Cameras
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

REOLINK 4K PoE Security Camera System, Home Outdoor IP Camera in 180 Degree Viewing Angle, Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection, Color N...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Ethernet cable
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Google Assistant
Smart Features: Motion detection, zones
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9.9

1
REOLINK 4K PoE Security Camera System, Home Outdoor IP Camera in 180 Degree Viewing Angle, Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection, Color N...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Ethernet cable
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Google Assistant
Smart Features: Motion detection, zones

9.7

2

9.7

REOLINK Argus 4 Pro, 4K Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor, 8MP for Home Security, ColorX Night Vision, 180° No Blindspots...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Solar
Recordings: MicroSD or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, AI detection, smart home integration, privacy zones
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9.7

2
REOLINK Argus 4 Pro, 4K Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor, 8MP for Home Security, ColorX Night Vision, 180° No Blindspots...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Solar
Recordings: MicroSD or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, AI detection, smart home integration, privacy zones

9.5

3

9.5

2K Pan/Tilt Security Camera, WiFi Indoor Camera for Home Security with AI Motion Detection, Baby/Pet Camera with Phone App, Col...
Video: 2K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: None
Smart Features: Motion detection
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9.5

3
2K Pan/Tilt Security Camera, WiFi Indoor Camera for Home Security with AI Motion Detection, Baby/Pet Camera with Phone App, Col...
Video: 2K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: None
Smart Features: Motion detection

9.4

4

9.4

REOLINK Duo 3 PoE 16MP UHD Dual-Lens PoE Security Camera with 180° Panoramic View, Motion Track, F1.6 Color Night Vision, Perso...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Smart detection, custom motion zones

9.4

4
REOLINK Duo 3 PoE 16MP UHD Dual-Lens PoE Security Camera with 180° Panoramic View, Motion Track, F1.6 Color Night Vision, Perso...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Smart detection, custom motion zones

9.3

5

9.3

REOLINK RLK8-1200D4-A 12MP PoE Security Camera System, 4pcs H.265 Surveillance IP Cameras Wired in 12 Megapixel UHD, Person Veh...
Video: 12MP UHD with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Hardwired
Recordings: Local storage
Integrations: Mobile app
Smart Features: Motion detection, siren

9.3

5
REOLINK RLK8-1200D4-A 12MP PoE Security Camera System, 4pcs H.265 Surveillance IP Cameras Wired in 12 Megapixel UHD, Person Veh...
Video: 12MP UHD with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Hardwired
Recordings: Local storage
Integrations: Mobile app
Smart Features: Motion detection, siren

9.1

6

9.1

WYZE Cam Pan v3 Indoor/Outdoor IP65 1080P 360° Pan/Tilt/Zoom WiFi Smart Home Security Camera, Motion Tracking for Baby/Pet, Col...
Video: 1080p live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Hardwired
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, motion tracking

9.1

6
WYZE Cam Pan v3 Indoor/Outdoor IP65 1080P 360° Pan/Tilt/Zoom WiFi Smart Home Security Camera, Motion Tracking for Baby/Pet, Col...
Video: 1080p live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Hardwired
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, motion tracking

9.0

7

9.0

TP-Link SolarCam C402 Kit, Outdoor Battery Camera w/Solar Panel Base, Wireless, 1080P, Free Person/Vehicle Detection, SD/Cloud...
Video: 1080p live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Solar
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, human/vehicle detection

9.0

7
TP-Link SolarCam C402 Kit, Outdoor Battery Camera w/Solar Panel Base, Wireless, 1080P, Free Person/Vehicle Detection, SD/Cloud...
Video: 1080p live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Solar
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, human/vehicle detection

8.9

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8.9

owltron Indoor Camera 2K, 360 Cameras for Home Security with Motion Detection, Baby Monitor with Phone App, 2.4G WiFi Pet Cam w...
Video: 2K live stream with night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, cry detection
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8.9

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owltron Indoor Camera 2K, 360 Cameras for Home Security with Motion Detection, Baby Monitor with Phone App, 2.4G WiFi Pet Cam w...
Video: 2K live stream with night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, cry detection
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8.8

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8.8

TP-Link Tapo 2K Pan/Tilt Security Camera for Baby Monitor, Dog Camera w/Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, Siren, Night Vision, Clo...
Video: 2K live stream with night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Battery
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, privacy mode

8.8

9
TP-Link Tapo 2K Pan/Tilt Security Camera for Baby Monitor, Dog Camera w/Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, Siren, Night Vision, Clo...
Video: 2K live stream with night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Battery
Recordings: MicroSD card or cloud subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, privacy mode

8.7

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8.7

REOLINK 4K Wired WiFi Outdoor Security Camera, 8MP Dual Lens, 360 PTZ Camera, Auto Tracking, 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Smart Person/Vehicl...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card or subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, auto tracking, auto zoom, siren
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8.7

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REOLINK 4K Wired WiFi Outdoor Security Camera, 8MP Dual Lens, 360 PTZ Camera, Auto Tracking, 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Smart Person/Vehicl...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Plug-in
Recordings: MicroSD card or subscription
Integrations: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features: Motion detection, auto tracking, auto zoom, siren

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9.9

1

9.9

REOLINK 4K PoE Security Camera System, Home Outdoor IP Camera in 180 Degree Viewing Angle, Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection, Color N...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Ethernet cable
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Google Assistant
Smart Features: Motion detection, zones
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Picked by 100 people today!

9.9

1
REOLINK 4K PoE Security Camera System, Home Outdoor IP Camera in 180 Degree Viewing Angle, Human/Vehicle/Pet Detection, Color N...
Video: 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio: Two-way talk
Power Source: Ethernet cable
Recordings: MicroSD card
Integrations: Google Assistant
Smart Features: Motion detection, zones

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Smart Features
Best Security Camera
1. Reolink 4K PoE Security Camera
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REOLINK
at Amazon
2. REOLINK Argus 4 Pro Solar Security Camera
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REOLINK
at Amazon
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3. Cloarks Security Camera
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at Amazon
4. REOLINK Duo 3 PoE Security Camera
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at Amazon
Premium Pick
5. Reolink RLK8-1200D4-A 12MP PoE Security Camera System
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REOLINK
at Amazon
Popular
6. WYZE Cam Pan V3 Security Camera
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at Amazon
7. TP-Link Tapo SolarCam C402 Kit
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TAPO
at Amazon
Best Value
8. Owltron Indoor Security Camera
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OWLTRON
at Amazon
9. TP-Link Tapo C210P2 Security Cameras
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at Amazon
10. REOLINK 4K Wired WiFi Outdoor Camera
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at Amazon
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Video
4K live stream with color night vision 4K live stream with color night vision 2K live stream with color night vision 4K live stream with color night vision 12MP UHD with color night vision 1080p live stream with color night vision 1080p live stream with color night vision 2K live stream with night vision 2K live stream with night vision 4K live stream with color night vision
Video
4K live stream with color night vision 4K live stream with color night vision 2K live stream with color night vision 4K live stream with color night vision 12MP UHD with color night vision 1080p live stream with color night vision 1080p live stream with color night vision 2K live stream with night vision 2K live stream with night vision 4K live stream with color night vision
Audio
Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk
Audio
Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk Two-way talk
Power Source
Ethernet cable Solar Plug-in Plug-in Hardwired Hardwired Solar Plug-in Battery Plug-in
Power Source
Ethernet cable Solar Plug-in Plug-in Hardwired Hardwired Solar Plug-in Battery Plug-in
Recordings
MicroSD card MicroSD or cloud subscription MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card Local storage MicroSD card MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card or subscription
Recordings
MicroSD card MicroSD or cloud subscription MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card Local storage MicroSD card MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card or cloud subscription MicroSD card or subscription
Integrations
Google Assistant Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa None Amazon Alexa Mobile app Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Integrations
Google Assistant Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa None Amazon Alexa Mobile app Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa
Smart Features
Motion detection, zones Motion detection, AI detection, smart home integration, privacy zones Motion detection Smart detection, custom motion zones Motion detection, siren Motion detection, motion tracking Motion detection, human/vehicle detection Motion detection, cry detection Motion detection, privacy mode Motion detection, auto tracking, auto zoom, siren
Smart Features
Motion detection, zones Motion detection, AI detection, smart home integration, privacy zones Motion detection Smart detection, custom motion zones Motion detection, siren Motion detection, motion tracking Motion detection, human/vehicle detection Motion detection, cry detection Motion detection, privacy mode Motion detection, auto tracking, auto zoom, siren

Security Camera Buyer's Guide



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