Security cameras are a great way to keep an eye on your home, spot potential intruders, and even scare off porch pirates.
Below you’ll find reviews of the 16 best home security cameras from our ratings, including indoor, outdoor, floodlight, and doorbell cameras. On the list, which is grouped by type and sorted in alphabetical order, are models made by Arlo, Blink, Eufy, Reolink, and TP-Link, among others. Unfortunately, you can’t rely purely on a brand name when you’re making choices—many companies make both top-notch wireless security cameras and others that we can’t recommend.
Keep in mind that the “wireless” in wireless security cameras refers to their WiFi connectivity, not their power source. The list below includes models that are battery-powered and others that are wired. These are either plugged into an outlet or, for most floodlight cameras, hardwired into a junction box.
The wireless security cameras listed below all feature night vision, high-definition video, voice and app control via smart home systems, and two-way audio. CR members can view ratings for these models below, or for a deeper dive, go to our full home security camera ratings.
These products can help keep your home safer from intruders, but there’s a trade-off because the footage these streaming video cameras collect may not always be secure—or private—from the companies that make them. That’s why we evaluate them for data security and data privacy. After all, “these cameras are capable of capturing and transmitting very sensitive data,” says Steve Blair, a CR test engineer for privacy and security.
Regardless of the model you choose, read our guide on how to prevent security cameras from being hacked. For more information on our testing and advice on choosing a security camera, see our home security camera buying guide.
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