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Best wireless security cameras with two-way audio in 2024
Whether they're welcomed guests or suspicious visitors, communicating with people on your property is a key security camera feature
As smart home security continues to evolve, one of the most integral features of an all-hands-on-deck video doorbell, indoor/outdoor cam, or floodlight is the ability to communicate with whoever’s visiting your property. This could be as pedestrian as a quick exchange with an Amazon courier, or as serious as you sharing some choice words with a porch pirate you’re attempting to scare off.
Abode's new security cam uses Wi-Fi HaLow for its insane 1.5-mile range
Abode teamed up with Morse Micro and Xailient to create its new Edge Camera
Home security cameras have come a long way since the emergence of models, like the Nest. Even Google has made upgrades to the camera that has become a household name, and other manufacturers have followed suit. Now, Abode has partnered with Morse Micro and Xailient to push the boundaries of what a home security camera can do — and it may just give Big Tech competitors a run for their money.
The most common Ring home security camera problems and how to solve them
Fixing your security camera is easy
Ring is a popular brand that makes some of the best security cameras and leading video doorbell cameras on the market. Its products are reliable, easy to set up, and seamless to use. They come with advanced functionality, allowing you to customize them how you want.
4 tips to keep your smart home cameras from exposing sensitive data
Make sure no one will look in your living room but you
Home security cameras can help keep you and your property safe. The best home security cameras allow you to monitor your house remotely when you're far away. They're easy to install and use. Many of these cameras come with privacy concerns. What happens to the sensitive and personal data these cameras collect from around your home? Who else has access to this footage? We have four tips to keep your home security cameras from exposing sensitive data.
How to set up Camera Motion Zones on a Ring camera or doorbell
Avoid receiving false notifications with this trick
Investing in a Wi-Fi security camera is a smart move. It lets you keep an eye on what's going on at home, even when you're away. Ring makes some of the best security cameras, with excellent build quality, reliability, and advanced software features. These features include color night vision, integration with other Ring products, and motion detection.
Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) review: Perfectly balancing security and privacy
The new Ring Indoor Cam shutters privacy concerns, but at a higher price than a lot of the competition
Ring is one of the leading makers of home security products. The brand, which is one of Amazon’s many subsidiaries, is popular for its smart video doorbells, as well as its Ring Alarm. As it offers a complete ecosystem dedicated to home security, it also manufactures an impressive number of security cameras, both for outdoor and indoor use.
Blink Security cameras and security systems are now 50% off at Amazon
Stay safe and secure without overspending
Your living space can be one of your biggest investments, and it’s important to make sure it’s protected from anything. While insurance will help with things like floods, fires and even theft, having a security system can help prevent or solve unwanted occurrences from happening around you or to your property. Regardless of whether you just want to ensure your Amazon packages arrive on time or if you’re genuinely concerned for the safety and security of your loved ones, a security system is a sound investment to make for your peace of mind.
Are there security cameras that don’t need a plugged-in power supply?
Not all security cameras require a wired power source, go wire-free with battery-powered options
Installing a home security camera lets you maintain vigilance over your property for added peace of mind. They can be great for both indoor and outdoor use, and some even provide real-time monitoring and capture videos in high resolution. It’s a great way to see who’s at your front door and deter unwanted guests. If you want to add a security camera to your smart home setup, chances are you're considering both wired and wire-free options. The wireless route is the simplest way to go, and thankfully, there are plenty of options available.
Google Home's live previews expand to include more camera brands
Stream your Reolink or Wyze cameras to the app
While many of the best home security cameras work with Google Assistant, streaming live feeds to the Nest Hub or your TV via a Chromecast device, not all of them are compatible with the Google Home app. This means you're unable to view their live camera feeds from Google's smart home platform, forcing you to open proprietary apps from third-party vendors that built them. Until now, only Google’s newer Nest cameras and Arlo cameras have been available for streaming directly through the app, but Google appears to be expanding support to other models, including Wyze and Reolink.
Reolink Argus 3 Pro review: A proper competitor for more expensive security cameras
Matches many of the features of premium cameras, but cloud storage isn’t great
Reolink is a well-known name and among the best outdoor security cameras. With a series of models for both indoor and outdoor use, each offering distinct options, it’s easy to find a camera to cover your needs. The new Argus 3 Pro strikes a great balance between features for an outdoor security camera, while coming in at a price below many premium cameras with the same features. While it’s a solid camera, Reolink’s cloud hosting service needs some work.
This 4-pack Arlo Essential camera bundle is down to $300 right now
Get four cameras for inside and outside your home for $300 only
The first step to securing your home is finding the right camera system to get. Arlo's Essential Spotlight cameras are currently on sale at Best Buy, with the price dropping from $450 to $300, which means now's the perfect time to get a bundle or two. Just the other day, Arlo also pushed a deal for its video doorbell, so you may want to check that out too.
Arlo backtracks on decision to kill support for legacy home security cameras
The Arlo Pro 2 and other 'old' models get new lease on life
Arlo's security cameras are often ranked among our top picks of home security cameras, and the company's coming out with more all the time. But last month we got some surprising news about its older models, as the company shared its new end-of-life policy. Cameras that are out of production would eventually see certain functionality disabled, including access to free 7-day cloud storage for supported models. Now, Arlo is walking back from that decision, committing to retaining some features, pushing back EOL dates, and extending software support.
Eufy admits its cameras were not always end-to-end encrypted
The Anker sub-brand was caught in a privacy scandal
For a long time, Anker's Eufy sub-brand was one of our go-to security camera recommendations. The company then became embroiled in a security and privacy scandal, with supposedly end-to-end encrypted footage accessible via unencrypted web streams. The company long refused to acknowledge the problem, going so far as to claim that what researchers and journalists had clearly achieved was impossible. After a month of stonewalling, the company has finally provided more satisfactory answers, though we’d still be cautious about taking its word for it.
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro review: This premium outdoor camera really lights up the night
Light up your yard and keep it safe with a single product
The Ring brand, as its name suggests, became popular thanks to its video doorbell products. However, the company has been making a name for itself when it comes to home security products as well. Indeed, Ring makes some of the best outdoor security cameras and alarm systems, including the Stick Up Cam and Alarm.
Blink Outdoor review: A smart option to keep an eye at home
An affordable option to keep an eye on your yard
A smart security system is one of the best ways to ensure your home is safe from theft and intrusion when you're away. Sadly, many of these cost a lot and are usually associated with a mandatory subscription, which adds a financial burden that's not always justified.
Ring will soon support third-party cameras, but probably none of yours
The change will primarily affect businesses
Amazon's smart home security brand Ring is opening a gate to its walled garden of apps and devices. As long as any non-Ring camera has certain capabilities, you will eventually be able to use it with Ring's app. While the company hasn't released a list of supported models, we do know that it's likely to be a limited group, at least for now — and depending on your current subscription plan, it may require paying a little more for the service.
There’s no shortage of smart home security systems and companies right now, and if you’ve shopped around at all you’ve probably already heard of Wyze. Wyze has differentiated themselves from the competition by selling serviceable hardware for bargain-basement prices. The Cam Pan v2 is no exception, costing just $50 when the entry-level cameras from Nest retail for twice as much. This camera can also rotate 360 degrees, giving it much more coverage than a single stationary camera. Add that together with its user-friendly interface, easy setup, and decent image quality, and this camera starts to look very appealing. There are some drawbacks, but nothing big enough to give me second thoughts.
Wyze is ending support for an iconic smart home security camera
One of the most affordable Ring and Nest competitors leaves a lasting legacy
The market for smart home security cameras is still growing by leaps and bounds. But it wasn’t all that long ago that there were just a few to choose from, and one, in particular, managed to stand out with a fantastically affordable price tag: the original Wyze Cam, released all the way back in 2017. If the Wyze Cam v1 has been your go-to for spotting trespassers, burglars, or identifying a neighbor letting their dog do its business in your yard, it might be time to upgrade, as Wyze shares word that it's about to stop supporting the camera.
Wyze's new Cam Plus Lite plan raises questions about the future of free services
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Wyze has come a long way from making "too-good-to-be-true" home security solutions — some moments more unfortunate than others — but the forward path to sustainability means making great subscription services at affordable prices. With that said, the company is now offering a new name-your-own-price subscription tier for Wyze Cam Plus.
Arlo's new Go 2 security camera adds Wi-Fi connectivity and upgraded 1080p video
The battery-powered LTE smart cam is now even more versatile
Arlo is one of the best solutions when it comes to home security and surveillance. The company doesn't only cater to homeowners, but it also has products for those who prefer the RV life or just need to set up a camera outside of their home's Wi-Fi range with its 2017 LTE-connected Go camera. Four years later, the security business has finally launched a follow-up, the Arlo Go 2.