Outdoor Camera reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 159 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 67 posts to rank the best Outdoor Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HomeKit, r/homesecurity, r/homedefense, r/Ubiquiti, r/synology. Top-rated brands include Reolink (4.3/5), Eufy (3.8/5), Wyze (3.8/5).

Stats
Reviews159
Subreddits35
Posts67
Brands64
Products53
Top communities
r/HomeKit32r/homesecurity25r/homedefense22r/Ubiquiti8r/synology7
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#2

Eufy

3.8
(15)
"I have had no issues with the cameras, would highly recommend them."
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"I actually chose not to get the wyze cameras for my home security system, and I went with eufy because it’s free."
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"It hasn’t worked like a charm for the past couple years."
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"They’re battery powered and weather proof. A charge lasts 90 days depending on the recording type."
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"I have a 4 camera kit of Eufy 2C Pros on order from Amazon currently, but no shipping date as of yet which is weird."
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"I have 20 Eufy indoor cam 2k inside and OUTSIDE my home."
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"What about the new solar powdered eufy pros?"
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"I didn't know Eufy made hardwired cameras."
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"Eufy 2C work great on HomeKit and are cheaper."
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"Eufy, is fine wyze is okay as well."
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#3

Wyze

3.8
(13)
"My Wyze Battery Cam Pro I keep charged with solar panel has been fine all Winter even when it's been 30 below here."
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"They last a long time. Every so often the SD card will dismount itself and I have to take it out and put it back in again to get it to record."
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"You don’t need subscription plan to use Wyze camera. push notifications free, 24x7 recording free, remote access videos via WiFi free."
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"Wyze. Amazon has 40 ft USB power extension cords."
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"My Wyze Pan displays continuously on my Show 8."
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"Wyze Cam spotlight works well for me."
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"I like wyze cams. So cheap you can put a shit ton of cameras."
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"The v3 is the one I like the best."
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"They are very versatile and the cost to value ratio is huge."
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"They work fine."
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#4

Ubiquiti

4.4
(11)
"The minimum I would reccomend for this system is Ubiquiti Unifi Protect, with the optimal solution being an Axis. While Axis systems are around 3k for a couple cameras and the software to run them, they are rock solid and will easily pay for themselves with less service calls."
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"Look up ndaa compliant security cameras and this is one of the best long lasting, no subscription based system https://ui.com/us/en/camera-security"
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"Definitely go with cameras that have their own MicroSD card slot and are Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)."
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"Ubiquiti"
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"How about Ubiquiti? They're pretty solid."
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"Ubiquiti meets the criteria"
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"I have a G5 Dome there, I like being able to talk to people."
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"G4 doorbell pro or like me G4 Instant"
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"I have two G4 Instants for places I dont want to run POE."
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"I'd suggest upgrading to the Battery Cam Pro because of all the features it has."
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#5

Arlo

3.5
(6)
"It has been great."
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"Arlo has HomeKit built in."
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"As far as I know Arlo cams will show you live view until the battery dies as long as you have less than 5 total cams"
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"Arlo might be a good fit."
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"I use an Arlo."
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"I switched from Arlo this year, which was absolutely horrible in the cold."
#7

Amcrest

4.5
(4)
"+1 for Amcrest. Rock solid performance using Scrypted."
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"All of my Amcrest and Reolink cameras through Scrypted have been rock solid."
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"I use amcrest. Remember that not every 4k camera is not the same."
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"I now own 2 of these at $60 USD apiece."
#8

G5

4.5
(4)
"G5 Pro is great for my driveway."
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"I just installed a G5 Turret Ultra and it is fantastic."
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"They're really good for the price IMO, but they're not perfect."
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"I would do the G5 Turret Ultra,it has a low profile and it kinda blends in vs the bullets stick out but both would work nice."
#9

Axis

4.3
(3)
"Axis is what you really want but if your boss has an issue with a $200 camera it’s not going to go over well. Wired PoE is your best option to avoid network issues and camera downtime."
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"You should get some IP security cameras. There are plenty of brands, from no-name stuff from China to brand names like Axis."
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"Get axis."
#10

Eve

4.0
(3)
"Eve outdoor cam works very well for me."
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"Eve or Logitech if you want pure hksv"
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"Eve Cam works great in our backyard!"
#11

Ring

3.7
(3)
"We use ring cameras."
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"I have ring cameras."
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"A ring camera will stream on an echo show for 10 minutes before it times out."
#12

Trail Camera

4.0
(2)
"You could look into trail cameras. They usually come in camouflage colors and have a variety of connection options."
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"Maybe a game trail cam or a couple of them."
#13

Nest

4.0
(2)
"That's a Nest Cam IQ outdoor."
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"That's a Nest Cam IQ Outdoor."
#14

Eve Outdoor Camera

4.0
(2)
"The Eve outdoor camera is wonderful. Built in flood light, decent quality, and runs on HKSV."
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"Eve outdoor cam drops next month."
#15

Wyze Outdoor Camera

4.0
(2)
"I think Wyze makes an outdoors camera now."
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"I have Wyze with solar panels, it’s great because you won’t have to wire anything."
#16

TrackMix

4.0
(2)
"The TrackMix is great, but just know when it sees more than one person it's going to choose one to follow."
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"Trackmix have a good reputation from the reviews I’ve ready on them."
#17

Tapo

4.0
(2)
"I use Tapo and I’ve recently upgraded my C200 to a C510W, I have a card installed and pay no subscription at all."
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"Tapo 510 works with SD card and / or cloud storage. $40 on Amazon, nice long cord."
#18

Uogw

4.0
(2)
"Uogw 3 Pack Flexible Tripod Compatible with Blink Outdoor 4 (4th Gen)..."
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"Depends on the exact shape of your fence planks."
#19

Dahua

4.0
(2)
"This one is also out of your budget but it looks like the best option: Dahua N43BU82."
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"Dahua does make a decent video doorbell that supports two way talk!"
#20

Instar

3.5
(2)
"Instar.. they are native HomeKit but costs a lot."
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"Instar.. they are native HomeKit but costs a lot."
#21

Hikvision

3.5
(2)
"I have 7 of these and they have sound also."
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"I have all hikvision at my house."
#22

Google

5.0
(1)
"Has been reliable for us for the last 1.5 years."
#23

Blue Iris

5.0
(1)
"Blue Iris and an IP PoE cam."
#24

Logitech

5.0
(1)
"Very happy with my Logitech circle views and their circle view doorbell cam as well."
#25

Duo2

5.0
(1)
"Big fan of the Duo2 cameras."
#26

TracMix

5.0
(1)
"I have 2 PoE TracMix cameras and love them to death."
#27

CX

5.0
(1)
"CX410 is my favorite, I'm waiting for a CX420 or CX820 turret camera; before I purchase anything else!"
#28

Unifi Cameras

5.0
(1)
"Get Unifi cameras as it’s P.O.E."
#29

UniFi Protect

5.0
(1)
"UniFi Protect."
#30

Costco 8 Camera 4K NVR System

5.0
(1)
"Honestly you can get an 8 camera 4K NVR system at Costco for under a grand Canadian."
#31

Dahua 5442

5.0
(1)
"The dahua 5442 is probably one of the best low light cams on the market."
#32

IP Camera

5.0
(1)
"Best picture quality will come from a hardwired ip camera."
#33

Swann Spotcam

5.0
(1)
"I have two of those and they work great."
#34

G4

4.0
(1)
"I added a G4 Instant outside a couple months ago, and it's been fine."
#35

Google Nest

4.0
(1)
"What do you think about google nest battery camera and then using homebridge or startling?"
#36

Foscam

4.0
(1)
"Foscam G4EP works with PoE."
#37

Scrypted

4.0
(1)
"PoE cameras compatible with Scrypted."
#38

Frigate

4.0
(1)
"For the software side, frigate is nice once you get it set up and would be helpful for you as you can set it to detect animals eg a dog."
#39

C310

4.0
(1)
"I use a bunch of C310 and C320 cameras."
#40

G5 Flex

4.0
(1)
"Or maybe a G5 Flex in the black case, so it hides a little."
#41

EarthCam Construction Cameras

4.0
(1)
"Earthcam does construction cameras, might be worth looking into them."
#42

Wyze Outdoor Model

4.0
(1)
"Easy starting point is a /r/wyzecam outdoor-rated model."
#43

RLC

4.0
(1)
"Highly recommend them."
#44

eufy

4.0
(1)
"Just wire one of the eufy indoor cams to your front door."
#45

Aqara

4.0
(1)
"Aqara doorbell is battery operated."
#46

Trail Cameras

4.0
(1)
"There are trail cameras that have a sim card and will send pictures and video."
#47

Nelly

4.0
(1)
"Nelly's M5T-NC is $129 and fits those requirements."
#48

Univision

4.0
(1)
"Univision makes a nice 8MP Poe cam."
#49

Cellular Trail Camera

4.0
(1)
"Cellular trail camera might be your best option."
#50

Unknown Trail Camera

4.0
(1)
"Just make sure it's HD and try and find reviews online and sample footage on youtube."
#51

Nest Camera

4.0
(1)
"We just put up wireless Nest cameras from Google."
#52

Solar-powered 4G LTE Camera

4.0
(1)
"Solar-powered 4G LTE camera. I can share you a link if you need this."
#53

Unifi Camera

4.0
(1)
"Could do a unifi camera and use a power over Ethernet cable."
#54

Eufy Indoor Cam 2K

4.0
(1)
"I like them. I use the indoor cam 2k for both indoor and outdoor."
#55

Annke Poe

4.0
(1)
"I have been using annke (hikvision) Poe and Amcrest with scrypted."
#56

Netatmo Presence

4.0
(1)
"I am using two Netatmo presence (without siren) and they are responding well."
#57

Eufy Cam 2

4.0
(1)
"I own multiple Cam 2 and 2c's (all with stand alone solar panels) and they all work well."
#58

HanWha XNV-8020R

4.0
(1)
"They support mic/speaker, and analytics based motion detection with an external speaker."
#60

PTZ Camera

4.0
(1)
"You gotta go with the PTZ to let your neighbors know that you mean business."
#61

Dzeez Camera

4.0
(1)
"Dzeez is a good, solid camera with excellent visibility."
#62

Rosewill

3.0
(1)
"I was able to get two Rosewill Wi-Fi Cams to work."
#63

Logitech Camera

3.0
(1)
"I’m using 2 Logitech Cams and 2 Eve Cams."
#64

Eufy 2C

2.0
(1)
"Homekit Secure Video has been really disappointing for me."

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