Security Camera reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 299 Reddit reviews across 43 subreddits and 86 posts to rank the best Security Camera brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/newzealand, r/SecurityCamera, r/homesecurity, r/privacy, r/diynz. Top-rated brands include Reolink (4.3/5), Eufy (4.2/5), Ring (3.9/5).

Stats
Reviews299
Subreddits43
Posts86
Brands70
Products38
Top communities
r/newzealand49r/SecurityCamera37r/homesecurity20r/privacy20r/diynz19
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#2

Eufy

4.2
(44)
"Eufy, great cameras and no monthly fee"
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"Eufy is a great option since it offers 24/7 recording without a subscription."
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"I would recommend Eufy. I love mine so far."
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"I use Eufy cameras. No monthly fees."
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"Eufy is really good."
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"Eufy, I got mine off aliexpress pretty cheap a few years ago during their 11/11 sales. Never had an issue."
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"Eufy is the easy button. Their Home base connects to your cameras for local storage."
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"Something like Eufy SoloCam S230 could work for you. It has integrated solar panel for charging and local storage."
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"I'd definitely recommend Eufy or Tapo."
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"I've had eufy for a few years now, and they've been great."
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#3

Ring

3.9
(20)
"Im happy w Ring floodlights"
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"Very reliable, easy to configure alerts."
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"Ring is better due to the cloud services (subscription required)."
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"We love the wired ring versions for outdoors!"
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"Easy set up, clear picture, subscription is cheap and hooks up to Alexa."
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"Easy set up, clear picture, subscription is cheap and hooks up to Alexa."
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"I have Ring cameras, easy set up, clear picture."
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"After being robbed while building my house they prevented a second theft attempt."
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"Cheap $50 battery operated cams that will work here."
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"Ring sounds exactly like what I need, especially the user friendly part."
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#4

Wyze

4.3
(16)
"Much more inexpensive and they have more features and image quality."
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"MicroSD card allows you to store motion events without paying for the cloud service."
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"Get a couple of Wyze cameras off of Amazon."
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"Wyze or ring."
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"I recommend one by waze, it supports local storage so you don’t have to pay for subscription, and it rotates 360 degrees!"
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"The WYZE cameras I got to spy on my hammies are the best and I have zero regrets!"
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"I like wyze cameras best because I don’t have to pay for monthly cloud recording."
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"They last a long time."
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"I also use Wyze, some wired, some wireless… It’s easy and simple setup."
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"Wyze. I've had and still have several different manufacturers."
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#6

Hikvision

3.9
(14)
"Solid unit and HikConnect app is flawless."
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"Hikvision are rock solid."
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"I've used Hikvision IP cameras and am happy with their performance."
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"If you can spend more, then get a Hikvision or Dahua system."
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"Hikvision makes solar powered cell cameras. They work like other Hikvision cameras."
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"We did CCTV installation for a similar setup with Hik-vision cameras and its been working well so far."
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"Just a few to think about"
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"Hikvision and Dahua are some of the higher end ones."
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"I have various PoE cameras, basically whatever looks good on Amazon."
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"You want a real wired home security cam system like HikVision, Dahua, Amcrest etc."
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#7

AXIS

4.5
(11)
"I use AXIS in several outdoor applications and would suggest not replacing with Ubiquiti."
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"Axis is your huckleberry."
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"Axis is Swedish and they're the inventors of the network cameras"
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"Axis. I absolutely <3 that company."
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"Axis is my go to, the cameras are great and they integrate with just about every VMS under the sun."
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"Best? Need to look at Axis."
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"After months of research I decided on AXIS."
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"If China is such a big deal for you, then go Axis."
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"Axis."
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"I've gone with Axis my whole career."
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#8

Arlo

3.5
(14)
"For a small business, the Arlo Pro 4 is an excellent choice due to its balance of features, performance, and ease of use."
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"So I have been using two Arlo Ultra 2 smart outdoor cameras for awhile and they have been amazing."
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"Works great, as I have them at 3 separate houses outside."
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"Arlo."
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"Its great."
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"Monthly subscription is less than $15 but for piece of mind it’s worth it."
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"Both are great in different ways."
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"I have wireless Arlo cameras I really like and have had for years."
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"An Arlo used 4 camera setup is under $500 on Trademe."
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"Arlo is good (no hard wiring) and has a doorbell camera too. Costco sometimes has the system on sale."
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#9

Amcrest

4.0
(9)
"I would recommend you get cams with white light AND ir with wide FOV such as the amcrest 1276 its 129 degrees."
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"I have installed probably 20 of these and they work well for me."
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"Amcrest on amazon all the way."
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"Amcrest cameras and BlueIris."
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"I use Amcrest Cameras paired with Blue Iris software."
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"I am pretty happy the Amcrest PoE cameras with color night vision."
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"I personally use Amcrest 4K cameras and don’t have any issues."
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"I personally would pair up 12 of these domes."
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"I have 4 ring POE cameras+1 doorbell, 2 amcrest, and 3 hikvision cameras."
#10

Lorex

4.0
(8)
"We installed 8 Lorex cameras (NVR-hard wired) in one of our buildings."
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"Look for a swann or lorex one with a DVR."
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"I have Lorex and I'm pretty happy with them."
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"Lorex is very good as well."
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"Just a few to think about"
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"I have lorex, wich are sold for comercial purpose and i wired the video output to a capture card in a pc."
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"Multiple brands have package solutions (lorex, Swann, reolink, hikvision, ...)."
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"Don’t know how lorex ranks in terms of privacy but you can get a hard drive system."
#11

Ubiquiti

4.5
(6)
"The software is seamless"
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"I use a Ubiquiti system."
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"We're replacing it with 2 x Unifi NVR Pros."
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"For cameras- you want Reolink or Ubiquiti."
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"Synology nas with docker running a ubiquity camera nvr, ubiquity cameras that are all blocked from the internet."
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"Ubiquiti cameras have been great for me."
#12

Tapo

4.5
(6)
"I’ve got tapo and very happy."
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"Tapo very easy very good very fair price"
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"It's a great little camera."
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"Basic HD indoor C100 model is usually $40-$50 nowadays."
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"Gives you total control for no ongoing costs."
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"Tapo (formally tp-link) do great security cameras."
#13

Dahua

4.2
(6)
"Would recommend them for their ease of use."
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"Dahua or Hikvision will perform better than re."
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"I like Dahua Tioc cameras. They are 2 way audio with light and siren."
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"You want a real wired home security cam system like HikVision, Dahua, Amcrest etc."
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"But on a budget I've found Dahua is pretty good for the price."
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"Dahua with SD card installed."
#14

SimpliSafe

4.2
(5)
"I have them and I agree. Great cameras."
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"I really liked Simplisafe because I can set/change multiple pin codes for each different home and I can monitor my cameras all from the same app."
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"Also recommend SimpliSafe as a single woman! I have keypad, door sensors, motion sensor, fire alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors."
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"I have outdoor cameras, the doorbell, door/window sensors. I am also a single woman and i feel totally safe with SimpliSafe."
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"I have and can recommend the SimpliSafe home security system. Super easy to set up and their support is great."
#15

Swann

3.8
(4)
"Look for a swann or lorex one with a DVR."
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"Swann is usually my go-to, but Lorex is very good as well."
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"Swann are pretty good, 4k."
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"Which are great at motion detection."
#16

Synology

4.7
(3)
"Look into brands that offer local storage options like Synology or Reolink. They’re privacy-focused and allow you to store videos without sharing data with third parties."
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"Most brands of NAS appliance for home-users (e.g. Synology) include the NVR software and a channel or two of camera licensing built-in."
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"Synology NAS and cams."
#18

Nest

4.3
(3)
"Why not use something like Nest?"
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"Nest was low profile. Love the solar charging ring cams."
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"We have Nest and Defender, and happy with both."
#19

HamCam

5.0
(2)
"HamCam! I have one too. It does continuous recording so I can watch what she did allllll night."
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"The hamcam is super cool and it's nice seeing what the little dude is up to when we're not around."
#20

Wyze Pan Cam

4.5
(2)
"I use Wyze Pan Cam since the camera is good, it has motion detection alerts."
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"I use the Wyze Psn Cam as well and find it very helpful and inexpensive."
#21

Verkada

4.0
(2)
"If you want fully proprietary cameras that are not ONVIF compliant, Verkada.com or rhombus.com are good options."
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"Verkada is what we use for almost that same use case."
#23

Google Nest

4.0
(2)
"Google Nest has held up for perfectly fine."
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"Google nest wireless. No subscriptions."
#24

Wyze Cam V3

5.0
(1)
"Wyze V3. Great low light color response."
#25

Google Nest Doorbell (Battery)

5.0
(1)
"[We bought this one for the front of the house]"
#26

Unknown NVR

5.0
(1)
"For your setup, please go with hard wire. It is too large of an area for you not to. Additionally get an NVR (network video recorder) that is over sized."
#27

Viofo Pro Duo

5.0
(1)
"I've used a Viofo Pro Duo in our family cars for years and years. They have never let me down."
#28

Wolfbox

5.0
(1)
"Couldn’t be happier."
#29

Eufycam

5.0
(1)
"Wireless cameras with little solar panels built in."
#30

Power Plus

5.0
(1)
"Our jobs use Power Plus security systems. It's a totally wireless camera with solar panels."
#31

Alfred Camera

5.0
(1)
"Yup. Check out Alfred Camera."
#32

Uniview

5.0
(1)
"I install Uniview professionally. You simply can’t beat a commercial grade hard wired system."
#33

Qubo

5.0
(1)
"I use 2 of those, no complaints since a couple of years."
#34

Wyze Cam V4

5.0
(1)
#35

Wyze Cam OG

5.0
(1)
"The cam plus (membership for cloud storage) costs $20 for a year."
#36

Hikvision NVR

5.0
(1)
"Hikvision NVR with hikvision poe cameras."
#37

Amcrest NV4216-EI

5.0
(1)
"If I was to buy cameras again I would start with this."
#38

IDIS

5.0
(1)
"They are a very reliable manufacturer."
#39

CCTV Security Pros

5.0
(1)
"If you want a quality system with no monthly fees get an ip camera system from https://cctvsecuritypros.com"
#40

Tactacam

5.0
(1)
"I recently set up 2 "tactacam reveal x gen 2.0" trailcams."
#41

Soliom

5.0
(1)
"Just found Soliom that has the best reviews I’ve seen so far."
#42

Wyze Cam

4.0
(1)
"Wyze cams are inexpensive. Easy to set up and use."
#43

Nest Doorbell

4.0
(1)
"Nest doorbell camera is more than enough for your front yard."
#44

ieGeek

4.0
(1)
"Try ieGeek from amazon they have cloud services also…"
#45

Unknown Cellular Camera

4.0
(1)
"For the cost, you should go for a lower priced cellular camera, and if a subscription is required I recommend you go for an unlimited data plan."
#46

Rove Dashcam

4.0
(1)
"I got a Rove dashcam for my truck and jeep. It's pretty reliable, has lots of features."
#47

Vosker Trailcam

4.0
(1)
"Trailcam - Vosker"
#48

Unknown Game Camera

4.0
(1)
"If you aren't trying to get pictures of big foot, game cameras are pretty good quality."
#49

Kogan

4.0
(1)
"Great app and quality is great for the money."
#51

Unifi

4.0
(1)
"Unifi. A bit of background knowledge required to get it set up though."
#52

Bluerams

4.0
(1)
"Bluerams dome flare cam on Amazon. Under 30 bucks, has AI elements, takes memory micro sd card."
#53

Grandstream

4.0
(1)
"I'm using Grandstream cams from gowifi. Think they're $100."
#54

Meraki

4.0
(1)
"If you want super easy access from the web, but don't mind the higher cost, the Meraki cameras can be pretty neat."
#55

Harbor Freight

4.0
(1)
"Harbor freight has a system with 1T of storage. Can connect it to your TV and it has 8 cameras you can connect."
#56

DW Spectrum

4.0
(1)
"DW Spectrum not super pricey and the best interface out there."
#60

Browning

4.0
(1)
"I would go to Brownings website and go to sales. I use them and know image quality is good"
#61

Roku

4.0
(1)
"Roku External Wireless camera can help you out."
#62

Annke

4.0
(1)
"Just a few to think about"
#63

YI

4.0
(1)
"I have YI I got from Amazon."
#64

Litokam

4.0
(1)
"Got 2 Litokam recently on Amazon for like $70."
#66

Unknown Security Camera

3.0
(1)
"No such thing as a wireless security camera. Get a wired camera."
#67

Hanwha

3.0
(1)
"Hanwa makes a decently priced video management system."
#68

Foscam

3.0
(1)
"I use whatever cheap chineese cam I can get. Mostly Foscam."
#69

Ezviz

3.0
(1)
"I wouldnt call them the perfect solution, but they were the best i could find."
#70

Hikvision Camera

1.0
(1)
"I had a bad experience with Hikvision Camera."

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