Best Indoor Cameras TechnoBuffalo 2021
Protecting our homes and our families with smart technology has never been easier. Now, you can see what's going on when you are not at home, even if it's just to see what the family pet is doing. Whatever your reason might be, we've got a roundup of indoor security cameras for you to choose from.
- Stick it anywhere: Ring Stick Up Cam
- Facial recognition: Nest Cam Indoor Camera
- All the features: Arlo Pro 2
- Excellent value: Yi Smart Home Camera 3
- See everywhere: Wyze Cam Pan
- Crystal clear: Arlo Q
Stick it anywhere: Ring Stick Up Cam
Staff pickThis camera sends alerts when it detects any motion, has night vision, 2-way audio, and a battery-powered model. You can also mount it on walls.
Facial recognition: Nest Cam Indoor Camera
Nest Cam differentiates between objects and people, shoots at 1080p, and can zoom in on someone as they're moving across the room.
All the features: Arlo Pro 2
The Arlo Pro 2 shoots in 1080p, has night-vision, 2-way audio, activity alerts (with a subscription), and lets you store footage for seven days.
Excellent value: Yi Smart Home Camera 3
Yi's excellent budget option uses AI to detect motion, and it comes with a 107-degree FoV, 7-day free video storage, night vision, and 2-way audio.
See everywhere: Wyze Cam Pan
This camera has a nifty 360-degree panning feature and notification alerts for motion detection. You get 14-day video storage for free too.
Crystal clear: Arlo Q
The Arlo Q gives you clear audio and video recording, instant notifications whenever motion is detected, 2-way audio, and night vision.
Best of the bunch?
Pretty much all security cameras can send notifications to you whenever it detects motion. Most, if not all, also can sound off an alarm. So you have to dig deeper into the features to help decide which one is the best for you. It's also worth noting that a lot of these cameras have features hidden behind subscription paywalls. If you need a specific function, make sure you know if you'll have to pay extra for it.
One that stands out is the Ring Stick Up Cam. Why? Because of its versatility. It works wirelessly and can be mounted on a wall. It also has instant alerts for motion detection, night vision that works flawlessly at night, and 2-way audio.
If you're on a budget but still want features, then the Wyze Cam Pan camera is what you are looking for. With motion tracking, clear video recording, sound detection, and 14-day free cloud storage, you're getting a host of features from a budget camera. On top of that, it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. Not bad for a security camera on a budget.
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