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Security Camera Reviews

Afraid of what might be lurking in or outside your home when you’€™re away? Fear for your family’€™s safety when you’re all home for the night? Installing security cameras around your property can do wonders to ease your mind, giving you the added protection you deserve and serving as a crucial deterrent to potential intruders. But with so many features and price points available, picking the right camera for your home security needs can be overwhelming. Our goal is to provide you with the best security camera options and point out the key features that differentiate them from one another to help you pick the right camera for your home. Note that many security systems can have cameras as part of the system, but this review is strictly for stand-alone security cameras.

Best Indoor Camera: Vimtag (Fujikam) 361 HD Review

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The Vimtag (Fujikam) 361 HD indoor-only camera is a great solution for taking your home’s security to a new level. It is priced reasonably and overall customers are fairly please with their purchase. The camera is a true “plug and play” camera and is easy to setup. Many people use this camera as a doggy cam or nanny cam so it’s versatile and can be used for multiple things.

Pros

Cons

  • Great image quality
  • Records to an internal SD card
  • Two way audio allows you to talk to pets and people
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Easy to setup and use
  • No remote recording
  • Must be plugged into AC outlet
  • App could use some work

Pricing & Tech Specs

  • MSRP $99.99
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Wireless
  • Pan/Tilt/Digital Zoom
  • HD 1280 X 720
  • Motion Detection
  • Two-Way Audio
  • Night Vision

Best Wireless Outdoor Camera: Foscam FI9803P Review

The Foscam camera (image not available) has one of the easiest connection setups. All you do is scan the camera’s QR code with your smartphone and it is connected. You have the option as to how you’d like to store your video footage: on a hard drive or using the Foscam Cloud service for remote storage. Included with your purchase is a free trial of Foscam Cloud so you can see if you like it before you pay for it. The camera is weatherproof making it a great fit for the outdoors.

Pros

Cons

  • Sends email alerts
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Easy setup process
  • Record footage to the hard drive or the cloud
  • Great picture quality
  • Good customer support
  • Says it’s “wireless” but you do need cords
  • No monitor included

Price & Tech Specs

  • MSRP $79.99
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Wireless
  • Motion Detection
  • Night Vision Up To 65 Feet
  • 70° Viewing Angle
  • Weatherproof

Best 4 Channel Camera Package: Zmodo PKD-DK4216 Review

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This is a great 4 channel camera package for homeowners and businesses. The cameras can be used inside or outside so you can keep tabs on all areas. Footage is kept on the hard drive and when there is an “incident” it is categorized so all you have to do is search for the date and time range to find it.

Pros

Cons

  • Can be used indoors and outdoors
  • App
  • 500GB hard drive pre-installed
  • Great video quality
  • No monitor included
  • Not the best distance for night vision

Price & Tech Specs

  • MSRP $149.99
  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Night Vision Up To 30 Feet
  • Weatherproof
  • Motion Detection

Best 8 Channel Camera Package: Best Vision Systems SK-DVR-DIY Review

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This 8 channel surveillance system from Best Vision includes everything you need. No need to buy cords or a DVR, this is all included as well as other bonus items like a mouse and a remote. However it comes with four cameras so if you are wanting to maximize the space you’ll have to buy an additional four. This package is very affordable and great step up from having no security.

Pros

Cons

  • 500GB hard drive included
  • View remotely on smartphone or web browser
  • Quality footage
  • Easy to use
  • Instructions could be more clear

Price & Tech Specs

  • MSRP $279.99
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Night Vision Up To 65 Feet
  • Weather Resistant
  • Motion Detection

Best 16 Channel Camera Package: Q-See QT5716-16E3-1 Review

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This camera package includes everything you need including: 16 cameras, cords, DVR and more. This Q-See system is great for larger properties or even if you want surveillance on the inside and outside of your property. The video quality is astounding and it has a large hard drive so store your footage. The value of this system is amazing since it’s not outrageously priced and the quality and performance are great.

Pros

Cons

  • 1TB hard drive
  • App available
  • Indoor and outdoor use
  • Great video quality
  • Great support
  • Easy to setup
  • Great night vision distance
  • None found

Price & Tech Specs

  • MSRP $899.99
  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Night Vision Up To 100 Feet
  • Weatherproof
  • Motion Detection

Best Camera Package with LED Monitor: Lorex LW Series Review

Lorex LW Series
The Lorex LW series comes with a 7-inch LED Monitorand an SD card slot (up to 32GB). This is an all-in-one security camera system, with everything you need to get started. Considering the LED monitor is included, the entry price point is a reasonable deal. This product includes a night vision capability up to 65 feet and a host of other great features. The secure video signal covers up to 150 feet indoors and 450 feet outdoors.

Pros

Cons

  • All in one system (cameras, cable, LED screen and SD-card slot)
  • Users report better image quality than other security systems
  • If you start with a 2 camera package, you can easily expand to 4 camera’s later
  • Need to be fairly tech savvy to install yourself
  • DVR fans are loud when running
  • No remote access

Pricing & Tech Specs

  • MSRP $349.99 (2-Cameras) or $399.99 (4-Cameras)
  • 1 Year Warranty
  • Night Vision Up To 65 Feet
  • Weather Resistant
  • Motion Detection

Wired vs Wireless?

How do you know if wired or wireless security cameras are the way to go for your home or business? There are a lot of variables to consider, especially if you’re not tech savvy and are going down the DIY path. Watch this AmazonConnectedHome video to help jump-start your decision-making process. If you want more food for thought, check out eBay’s article on the pros and cons of wireless vs wired home security cameras.

Which Camera is right for you?

Whether you’re considering one or multiple security cameras, wired or wireless, indoor and/or outdoor, our goal is to give you the information you need to help you decide what’s best for your home and your family. And if you don’t already have a home security system or you’re not satisfied with the one you have, see our comprehensive reviews of the most widely available systems. When it comes to home security, there are a number of great options on the market.

Article Provided By: A Secure Life

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