Security Camera System reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 201 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Security Camera System brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/homesecurity, r/msp, r/sysadmin, r/homedefense, r/homeowners. Top-rated brands include Reolink (4.4/5), Hikvision (4.0/5), Axis (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews201

Subreddits22

Posts47

Brands72

Products15

Top communities

r/homesecurity37 r/msp26 r/sysadmin19 r/homedefense17 r/homeowners14

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Reolink

4.4

(32)

"Best suggestions I can give you, spend the extra money & do a poe camera system."

"I've heard a lot of good things about Reolink."

"I've been using Reolink's Duo cameras for 2-3 years and they fit your requirements to a T."

"I really am liking my reolink setup."

"I like Reolink. it has AI and vehicle detection."

"Reolink"

"Reolink offers a cost-effective and user-friendly solution."

"I recommend you reolink. Their camera kit is affordable."

"I'm a fan of reolink."

"What we ultimately settled on is Reolink."

Hikvision

4.0

(11)

"You want a real wired home security cam system like HikVision, Dahua, Amcrest etc."

"Hkvisions or dahua Very solid"

"Been using Hikvision for long time."

"I really like the HikVision NVR and cameras."

"Hikvision and Dahua which are good but need to be professionally wired and installed."

"Personally bang for buck, you can't go past Hikvision."

"Hikvision makes hybrid NVRs, with hardwired coax ports"

"We have seen great success with Hikvision camera and recorders."

"I’ve been working with hikvision a lot recently and I’ve been liking them a lot."

"Dahua and Hikvision are cheap and seam to do the job, but have really bad security track record."

Axis

4.7

(9)

"Solid construction and easy to setup."

"They're generally considered top-tier and can cover what you need."

"Axis is so reliable and are easy to work with, they just work."

"I would go with an Axis NVR or appliance using axis Camera station and swap the inaxsys cameras for m42 axis domes indoors."

"Axis are the best - excellent quality, great range, good service but they’re pricey."

"IMO that means Axis, but it will be very expensive."

"Axis cameras have a solid level of quality."

"I really like axis. Expensive but they’re very reliable."

"They're on the pricier side, but my Axis cameras have been functioning drama-free for nearly five years now."

Eufy

4.4

(9)

"Highly recommend Eufy products. Super easy to set up, high quality, and no monthly charges."

"I like there is no monthly fee and we can view our cameras."

"Eufy"

"I have a few eufy 2k cams I use indoors and outdoors."

"For my use I'll be going with a Eufy system."

"I have EUFY wireless cameras set up which I bought from JBHIFI."

"Currently installing a Eufy security camera system."

"Check out eufy and Kami."

Dahua

4.4

(9)

"I would go for Dahua or Hikvision setup for outdoor."

"I'm a big fan of Dahua and their local support."

"I'd go with Dahua PoE cameras."

"Get Dahua or Hikvision cameras."

"Dahua has Starlight cameras that are 4K / 8MP and they are awesome."

"Dahua & Hikvision systems offer variety, but you’ll need them to be wired."

"I installed Dahua cameras in my home 5 years ago."

"Get Dahua or Hikvision cameras. Original non-hacked Chinese versions."

"Dahua and Hikvision are cheap and seam to do the job, but have really bad security track record."

Ring

4.5

(8)

"Highly recommend."

"I have Ring spotlight cams covering both my doors."

"Ring cameras are really good, my mom got them and they notify you each time there's movement."

"I went with Ring and have had no problems."

"I like and use ring products. I have the motion detector camera and lights on my porch."

"I've been using a Ring battery cam for the past year."

"Single woman have a ring system."

"Ring doorbell with POE stickup cams and/or spotlight / floodlight cams."

Wyze

4.1

(7)

"I've been using my wyze cams with no issues"

"I like Wyze, I’ve got 12 now. Inside and out of a house."

"Wyze with SD cards. Cheap and works."

"I just switched to Wyze, decent app."

"I bought a couple Wyze v3 cams for when I left town for a week."

"Check out wyze cameras on Amazon."

"I don't think it's the best but Wyzecams are good and affordable."

Arlo

3.4

(8)

"I have Arlo - they're good, wireless or wired options."

"Arlo. It's wireless, all it needs is a base station with power and a wifi signal."

"Arlo is nice."

"I purchased Arlo and have been happy with it, the 3 pack."

"Arlo is good for Wireless no subscription fee camera."

"I’ve heard positive feedback from Arlo owners."

"Better to get poe cams and stay away from Arlo."

"Never go with Arlo cameras. Everything about them are just bad."

Blue Iris

4.3

(6)

"I've been running BlueIris at multiple locations for quite a few years."

"Having experienced Blue Iris and it’s A.I. Image processing for humans, cats, birds, etc."

"I use it and like it."

"I use BlueIris at home. Works well and is dirt cheap."

"Blue Iris can be used to turn your Windows machine into an NVR."

"Blue Iris"

#10

Amcrest

4.3

(6)

"Amcrest cameras have incredibly good image quality."

"I’d recommend Amcrest."

"Grab a Amcrest system."

"I have Amcrest POE cameras with memory cards in them."

"I have been using Amcrest POE systems for the last 3 years."

"I have an Amcrest PoE NVR connected to a small APC UPS."

#11

Blink

4.6

(5)

"Blink… easy to set up. They simply work."

"Easy to set up and does everything I need."

"I bought a Blink camera on Amazon and I really like it."

"If you get the sync module for the Blink cameras you can save locally."

"Just grab a blink off Amazon."

#12

Ubiquiti

4.4

(5)

"I am a fan of Unifi Protect."

"UniFi. I’ve installed these on a couple of commercial."

"We use a Ubiquiti set up. No membership fees, records to a hard drive."

"I recently installed Ubiquiti's Unifi Protect cameras."

"It’s great if you are pretty tech oriented."

#13

Lorex

4.2

(5)

"I have a Lorex 4K system, very happy with it."

"Lorex is a solid choice for what you’re looking for—reliable, 4K quality, good night vision, and a user-friendly app."

"I have a Lorex/Flir system, which records on a DVR in a closet."

"I liked what Costco was offering in their Lorex bundle."

"Saw that the 6-camera Lorex IP system was marked down $100."

#14

Verkada

5.0

(4)

"These two stand out the most."

"You can try coram AI or Verkada both would work best for you"

"Our security and HR teams couldn’t be happier."

"Verkada. Hands down. Their fisheye camera is cool."

#15

Unifi

4.3

(4)

"I have Unifi cameras all around the house, they work perfectly."

"I'd go with Unifi Protect."

"Unifi."

"I run the UniFi stuff - both Network and Protect (camera)."

#16

TP-Link

4.3

(4)

"Check out TAPO cameras. They have a built in mobile app for android with 1080p resolution"

"TP-Link's Tapo cameras are reasonably priced and have been very reliable."

"TP-Link Tapo C100. Supports RTSP, works great with Frigate."

"Tapo is about 20 quid for a camera that moves around."

#17

Genetec

4.7

(3)

"My favorites are Genetec VMS with Axis cameras."

"Genetec or Milestone"

"Genetec is used by lots of government agencies."

#18

Avigilon

4.0

(1)

"We install UNV and they have been good for us. Solid system and cameras."

#72

Hikvision 4MP Camera

1.0

(1)

"If you call ADT then you’ll get Hikvision 4MP Cameras… skip them."

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