Best Home Security Cameras 2022

There are so many different kinds of security cameras on the market now that it's hard to know which model to choose. Whether you need an indoor security camera to watch your new puppy at work or an outdoor security camera to deter package thieves and potential intruders, we'll help you find the best one for your house.

The Arlo Pro 3 can handle just about anything you throw at it. If you want an indoor camera, just set the Arlo Pro 3 on any flat surface in your house. If you want outdoor cameras all around your property, go ahead and mount the Arlo Pro 3 on a wall.

We love that this camera is wire-free, so you can put it wherever you want without worrying about being near an outlet. (You can also connect it to a power cord if you want to.) Plus, you can backup your footage onto a USB drive if you want to save that video of your cat catching birds forever.

The Arlo Pro 3 doesn’t come cheap—it’s a bit of a pricey cam. And you need the Arlo SmartHub to connect your cameras to your Wi-Fi network, so you can’t just buy a single camera and be on your way.

Doorbell cameras are all the rage these days, and for good reason. Stick one of these babies on your house and you never have to open the door for a stranger again. Plus, you can see and talk to people on your porch no matter where you are.

The Ring Video Doorbell 3 lets you choose to either use a rechargeable battery or hardwire the cam right into your existing doorbell outlet. (We recommend the hardwired option, just so you never have to mess with it again.) It also lets you select motion zones, so you get alerts about people on your porch but not kids on the street in front of your house.

Ring Video Doorbells, in general, are a bit bulky. But you can find some options that look a little nicer and blend into your doorframe a little better.

One thing to consider, though: we’ve heard a lot of reports of customers getting alerts but only seeing the backs of people leaving their porches, not their faces while they’re actually there. That's usually an indicator that your Wi-Fi isn't fast enough for the camera, so you might want to invest in a Wi-Fi extender if this turns out to be a problem for you.

We honestly can’t believe how cheap the Wyze Cam v2 is. Like, seriously, does Wyze know how much it’s selling it for? For only about $25, you get some features we’d expect from much more expensive cameras, like 1080p video and 14-day cloud storage.

Plus, you can mount the Wyze Cam v2 basically anywhere. Stick it on your fridge, drill it into the wall, or just set it on a bookshelf—it’s up to you.

It’s so cheap, and the Wyze camera does feel/look a little, well, cheap. But we can’t complain about that too much for a camera that costs less than $30.

Security lights are one of the oldest ways to scare away intruders and keep your house safe. With the Spotlight Cam, Ring combines the classic power of a bright light with an HD security camera.

You can customize when the light turns on and how bright it is, plus set up custom motion zones for your Ring camera.

Heads up, though—you might want to subscribe to one of Ring’s monthly plans for more cloud video storage.

We love that the Reolink Argus 2 lets you use a microSD card for storage if you want to. We also love that it’s solar powered and can go either inside or outside. But as far as smart home integrations go, the Argus 2 falls short.

If you want your camera to work with your Amazon Alexa or with IFTTT, then there are other cameras on this list we’d recommend instead.

Home security cameras aren’t just for spying anymore. They have more features than ever before, and you can find the exact right model to keep an eye on your porch, your baby’s nursery, or just your mischievous kitten.

Arlo Pro 3 can be put just about anywhere, and it's wire-free design makes it easy to set up. You can set it on a shelf or put it in a tree. Just be aware it's a bit pricey.

Ring Video Doorbell 3 is the latest iteration in Ring's doorbell camera line-up, and we like that you can choose between battery-powered or hardwired connections.

Wyze Cam v2 is astoundingly cheap for such a smart little camera. It's not the fanciest model around, but it will give you basic features at a very affordable price.

Ring Spotlight Cam is great if you want an HD security camera with a built-in security light. It's a bit bulky, but potential intruders will definitely notice it.

Wyze Cam Pan is another offering from the affordable Wyze line, and it can spin around to see a whole room.

Reolink Argus 2 has multiple power options, including battery-powered and solar-powered. This camera's great if you want to let the sun charge your security camera.

Want to see more camera options for the great outdoors? Check out our Best Outdoor Security Cameras review.

Two-way audio lets you both hear what’s going on in the place where your camera is and talk through your camera using its microphone.

Most cameras work a bit like a walkie talkie where you can’t talk and listen at the same time. Some cameras do let you make outgoing phone calls directly from the camera itself, like the Vivint Ping camera.

Almost always, yes. Unless your camera lets you use a USB drive or a microSD card to store footage locally, your footage will go straight to the cloud. Most camera companies will give you a few hours or days of cloud storage free, but beyond that, you’ll need a monthly subscription.

Monthly subscriptions are usually somewhere between $3 and $30 per month.

Both cameras are used to protect and monitor areas where they are located, but they are used a little differently.

Home security cameras are generally motion-detected and help deter burglars and theft while allowing you to monitor what's happening in or around your home. Surveillance cameras are used more by police or businesses and are continuously recording events as they happen.