Best 2023 Home Security & Surveillance

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#1 eufy Security HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3)
4.3

Choose the Eufy HomeBase S380 if you want local Eufy camera storage, no monthly fees, and useful AI recognition. Skip it if you need HomeKit, broad third-party support, or zero...

Pros: Subscription, storage capacity

#2 Eufy E340 Floodlight Camera
4.3

Choose the Eufy E340 for bright hardwired floodlight coverage, sharp dual-lens video, local storage, and no required subscription. Skip it if you need HomeKit, battery power, or the smallest outdoor...

Pros: Video resolution and detail, Floodlight brightness

Cons: HomeKit integration, Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread)

#3 TP-Link Tapo ColorPro C325WB Outdoor Camera
4.2

Choose the Tapo C325WB if you want wired, affordable 2K monitoring with standout color night vision and usable local storage. Skip it if you need HomeKit, PoE, a wider FOV,...

Pros: Night vision, Price value

Cons: wired, Smart home accessory compatibility

#4 Eufy Video Doorbell E340
4.0

Choose the Eufy E340 for dual-camera package monitoring, sharp video, local storage, and no required fees. Skip it if you need HomeKit, 24/7 recording, or a slimmer design.

Pros: Audio, Price and value

Cons: Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread), lag)

#5 Eufy S340 Solar Camera
4.0

Choose the Eufy SoloCam S340 for crisp 3K video, strong solar charging, flexible pan/tilt coverage, and no monthly storage fees. Skip it if you need HomeKit, true 24/7 recording, cleaner...

Pros: Power options (solar panel), Video resolution and detail

Cons: False alert filter effectiveness, Notification management

#6 Arlo Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen), AVD4001
3.8

Best for sharp 2K video, a wide 180-degree view, strong audio, and Arlo/Alexa/Google setups. Skip it if you want recording, smart alerts, or zones without a subscription.

Pros: Video resolution and detail, Field of view and framing

Cons: Subscription, App, software and firmware

#7 Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
3.8

Choose it if you want a wireless Ring doorbell with sharp head-to-toe video, fast alerts, and Alexa integration. Skip it if you want local storage, broad smart-home support, or full...

Pros: Video resolution and detail, Battery and Charging

Cons: Subscription, Pre-roll buffer

#8 Aqara G4 Video Doorbell
3.8

Choose the Aqara G4 if you want an affordable, battery-friendly HomeKit doorbell with local storage and fast alerts. Skip it if you need rock-solid motion capture, strong package visibility, high-resolution...

Pros: Smart-home integration (Alexa, Google, Siri, HomeKit, Matter, Thread), Price and value

Cons: App, software and firmware, Video resolution and detail

#9 Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
3.7

Good if you want sharp 1080p video, head-to-toe framing, and standout Ecobee thermostat integration. Skip it if you need battery power, local storage, HomeKit Secure Video, or dislike subscription-gated recording.

Pros: Field of view and framing, Video resolution and detail

Cons: Subscription, Ongoing ownership costs

#10 Wyze Video Doorbell v2
3.6

Choose it if you want a very cheap wired 2K doorbell with local 24/7 recording and Wyze ecosystem features. Skip it if low-light clarity, no-subscription alerts, package framing, or tamper-resistant...

Pros: Price and value, Video resolution and detail

Cons: Theft and Tamper, Subscription