Best Surveillance Cameras for Sound detection accuracy

#1 Aqara G350
5.0

Baby crying, barking, alarms, coughing, and other sounds are recognized locally, with reviewers reporting useful and reliable real-world alerts.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Video resolution and detail

Cons: HomeKit integration

#2 Arlo Pro 5s Spotlight Security Camera
5.0

Sound detection has limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer especially liking the alarm detection feature.

Pros: Video resolution and detail, Night vision

Cons: Cloud storage plan value, Price value

#3 Google Nest Indoor Camera (Wired), 2nd Generation
4.0

Sound detection was seen as a useful emergency-alert add-on, though evidence was mostly limited to feature usefulness rather than deep testing.

Pros: Video resolution and detail, Detection features

Cons: Cloud storage plan value, Event recording reliability

#4 Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro
2.6

Sound detection accuracy was inconsistent: one reviewer found it accurate, but several reported crying/baby false positives from traffic, music, dogs, or other sounds.

Pros: Video resolution and detail, Night vision

Cons: Local storage option convenience, Cloud storage plan value