Best security cameras on Reddit

212 reviews from r/homesecurity, r/SecurityCamera, r/msp and 21 more subreddits

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#2

Ring

4.0
(19)
"I've been using ring cameras for years and love them. They just work."
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"Haven’t had any issues."
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"Highly recommend the wired floodlight camera."
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"I can talk to my dogs through it too."
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"The ability to share camera access with neighbors enhances security."
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"Ring."
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"I like to be in control of it myself. I have a Ring, put it in myself and pay about $110 a year for monitoring, and a couple cameras."
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"I personally use Ring."
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"Ring cameras will work through a window."
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"Pretty happy with it. Plus you can get alerts from your neighbors."
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#3

Eufy

3.8
(19)
"Very happy with them especially now that the new home base has a SSD slot."
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"I use the Eufy doorbell camera and haven’t had an issue with either."
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"If you want solid security without the monthly fee, I'd recommend looking into Eufy cameras."
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"I have a total of 3 indoor and 3 outdoor Eufy cameras."
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"I’m a big fan of Eufy for indoor and outdoor."
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"Local encryption and no cloud storage. Also no yearly fee."
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"They work great. Get a plug in one over a battery one if given the option for your needs."
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"Eufy. Highly recommend this make. Reasonable and very robust."
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"Wow, I was going to suggest Eufy. Mine works flawless."
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"Good cameras for security."
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#5

Axis

4.4
(7)
"They have a model I used Inside a -40 freezer."
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"Axis if you are serious about security but make sure you only use the P and Q series."
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"Axis. Hands down."
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"These cameras are made with very different use cases in mind, and they focus very quickly in wide-angle scenes."
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"Good cameras."
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"Axis offers high-end options for NVRs with ONVIF compatibility."
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"Axis systems are the best IMO, but are pricey."
#6

Dahua

4.5
(6)
"Dahua, Hikvision, Uniview and other professional brands would probably benefit you more."
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"Get a professional security installer to install something like Dahua or Hikvision."
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"Dahua cameras are solid."
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"Dahua cameras are fine for home assistant."
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"Dahua cameras are generally good but have security concerns."
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"Dahua is another great choice in the mid-range NVR market."
#7

Tapo

4.3
(6)
"Tapo cams are great, cheap but work really well. They have motion detection and night vision."
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"Very good quality cameras with motion detection and two-way audio."
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"I have a Tapo indoor camera to keep an eye out on for dog while I’m out."
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"I have a couple of the wireless outdoor ones and they're quite good."
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"Discovered Tapo a few months ago for a nanny-cam use. Really like it. Lots of camera options."
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"Easy to setup to your wifi, you have app for feeds and you can use external program on your PC (iSpy)."
#8

Unifi

5.0
(5)
"Pricy but bulletproof."
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"UniFi + Scrypted for outdoor/indoor"
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"I use UniFi"
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"Their cameras are fairly cheap too for the quality of them."
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"Unifi Protect is impressive and super easy to set up; there's no licensing."
#9

Verkada

4.4
(5)
"If you can afford it, it's a great choice."
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"Verkada hands down without question."
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"Verkada. They have school specific products and can also tie into sensors for vaping/smoking and access control"
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"Look at Verkada or Meraki."
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"Verkada is also decent, but just as pricey."
#10

Amcrest

4.2
(5)
"Most PoE systems now come with 4-8 cameras and a 12-16 port NVR."
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"I have 2 Amcrest doorbells with Scrypted and I’m happy with them."
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"Amcrest POE for budget, Dahua POE for better image sensor."
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"Amcrest wifi cameras. Good quality video."
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"Most likely you are looking at a wired system, either amcrest, hikvision, lorex etc."
#11

Wyze

4.0
(5)
"Most of the little indoor cameras like Wyze and Eufy have an accessory for sticking them to a window that reduces the glare."
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"I use a Wyze but you must turn off the IR, it will reflect off the glass, used for night vision."
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"Wyze cams are inexpensive and can be placed around inside and outside pretty easily."
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"The Wyze pan V3 camera is pretty good and pretty cheap, I use it to monitor my cats and it swivels 360."
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"I have Wyze cams but not in love with them."
#12

Ubiquiti

5.0
(4)
"All cameras have audio."
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"Works flawlessly with 4 cameras and records events."
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"I couldn’t be happier with the Ubiquiti G4 PoE doorbell."
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"Ubiquiti devices with their CloudKey Plus provide excellent local video storage options."
#13

Lorex

4.0
(4)
"We have 8 cameras which is actually more than what we need."
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"I plan on switching to Lorex at some point."
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"I have a lorex 4k system."
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"I’ve always used Lorex. Costco sells them, so that’s a good sign, right??"
#14

Aqara

3.2
(5)
"The doorbell is the only one I’d recommend because I don’t really need the high quality there and it just works."
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"The physical privacy mode is excellent and pet tracking is fantastic."
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"I think I am going to get an E1 for my son's room and ditch the baby monitor."
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"I wouldn't recommend any of them in 2024 because of their poor quality streaming/recording."
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"Not even close to my UniFi cameras and experience."
#15

eufy

4.7
(3)
"I am happy with my eufycam setup."
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"I have used wireless Eufy cams since their kickstarter campaign without issue. Mine have been flawless for 5 years and two houses."
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"Great for monitoring our puppy and easy to move between rooms."
#16

Hanwha

4.7
(3)
"Hanwha is my first choice."
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"Solid cameras, pretty easy to use."
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"Hanwha A series are a great entry level camera that don’t have back doors to China."
#17

Hikvision

4.3
(3)
"Hikvision POE and Scrypted"
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"HiLook and Hikvision are pretty decent."
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"Hikvision cameras are also a good choice but should not be exposed to the outside world."
#18

Synology

4.3
(3)
"Synology is my vote ... NVR, Surveillance Station, and Cameras."
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"Synology NVR has advanced features and a good phone app, though it costs a little more."
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"Synology's paired with SCW cameras work ok."
#19

Arlo

2.5
(4)
"An Arlo or a Ring camera will work the best"
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"Arlo"
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"I hate my Arlo cameras, so that’s an un-recommendation."
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"Wireless cams like Arlo are basically toys."
#20

Avigilon

5.0
(2)
"Both were extremely reliable."
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"No on site nvr and 10 year warranty as long as subscription is maintained."
#21

UniFi

4.5
(2)
"The G4 Pro Doorbell works great and integrates well with HomeKit."
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"Use UniFi protect and a few G4’s."
#22

Nest

3.0
(3)
"Offers good camera options."
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"Nest flood lights with a nest aware subscription."
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"Nest is also mentioned as a brand that is not trustworthy."
#23

Digital Watchdog

4.0
(2)
"Digital Watchdog."
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"The system has been reliable based on about 8 months of heavy use."
#24

Eve

2.0
(3)
"I wouldn't recommend any of them in 2024 because of their poor quality streaming/recording."
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"I’m not happy with the Eve outdoor floodlight camera."
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"Not even close to my UniFi cameras and experience."
#25

Remo+

5.0
(1)
"Yes! Remo+ Door Cam 3. You hang it over the entry door without modifying the door."
#26

LTS

5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend LTS. Have an LTS system that is still operating well after 8 years."
#27

EufyCam

5.0
(1)
"Check out the EufyCam 3. It is a great choice for anyone looking to avoid subscription fees."
#28

Hikvision ColorVu

5.0
(1)
"Excellent night vision."
#29

Turing Video

5.0
(1)
"Very good software based facial recognition and LPR in one package."
#31

Qumulex

5.0
(1)
"Works with most cameras. iPro, Axis, or Hanwha cameras are fantastic."
#32

CCTV Security Pros

5.0
(1)
"There are no monthly fees."
#33

Stanklin CCTV

5.0
(1)
"Best Camera with Ai Technology & No Subscription."
#34

CCTV

5.0
(1)
"Best option is a hardwired cctv system."
#35

NX Witness

5.0
(1)
"We moved to NX Witness with standard ONVIF based cameras."
#36

Milestone XProtect

5.0
(1)
"I recommend Milestone Xprotect."
#37

Scrypted

5.0
(1)
"Scrypted + Unifi Protect"
#38

Axis Communications

5.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of Axis Communications."
#39

DW Spectrum

5.0
(1)
"DW Spectrum is the way to go for US businesses and schools."
#41

ONVIF

5.0
(1)
"ONVIF is a well-established standard for video cameras, ensuring compatibility and functionality."
#42

Kangaroo

5.0
(1)
"Features an app for your smartphone for on-demand livestreaming of your pet’s activity and sends push notification alerts."
#43

Kangaroo Security

5.0
(1)
"Cheaper than Ring and most the others and haven't had an issue."
#44

Axis Cameras

5.0
(1)
"Axis Cameras are considered the industry top dogs, but you definitely pay for it."
#45

Nest Camera

4.0
(1)
"A Nest/Google camera and pay for the yearly subscription."
#46

Litokam 5MP Indoor Security Camera

4.0
(1)
"Consider checking out the litokam 5MP Indoor Security Camera."
#47

Topodome Outdoor Cameras

4.0
(1)
"I have 6 Topodome outdoor cameras and 3 Samsung SNH-V6414BN indoor cameras."
#48

EZVIZ

4.0
(1)
"They work well. They're battery powered and wireless and activate on a motion sensor."
#49

Coram.ai

4.0
(1)
"Checkout Coram.ai."
#50

Digital Watchdog Spectrum

4.0
(1)
"Digital Watchdog Spectrum with either DW IP cameras or Axis depending on the needs."
#51

Annke

4.0
(1)
"I purchased the Annke system from Amazon. Pretty good cameras."
#52

UniFi Protect

4.0
(1)
"Unifi Protect. Higher upfront investment but better quality and no subscription."
#53

Foscam

4.0
(1)
"I use Foscam cameras, with an old Netgear POE switch."
#54

Speco Technologies

4.0
(1)
"I use systems from Speco Technologies available from B&H photo or homecontrols.com."
#55

Hanwha Vision

4.0
(1)
"The UI is pretty intuitive, there's generally a good deal of documentation available, and overall the system seems pretty robust."
#56

IronYun

4.0
(1)
"It's an AI based camera/monitoring solution that handles all of the needs."
#57

Tactacam

4.0
(1)
"Basically a cell phone sim card battery operated trail cam. They work well."
#58

Safemo

4.0
(1)
"It doesn't have any monthly fees and offers local storage, which is great."
#59

Hik

4.0
(1)
"Hik provides a solid mid-range option for NVRs."
#60

Generic Camera

4.0
(1)
"The camera can be angled to cover specific areas effectively."
#61

Google

4.0
(1)
"Google Coral USB stick is effective for object detection."
#62

Frigate

4.0
(1)
"Frigate does object detection well with decent hardware."
#63

Double Take

4.0
(1)
"Double Take works well with CompreFace."
#64

CompreFace

4.0
(1)
"CompreFace is integrated with Double Take."
#65

HiLook

4.0
(1)
"HiLook and Hikvision are pretty decent."
#66

Simply Safe

4.0
(1)
"Great all-around security system."
#67

SimplySafe

4.0
(1)
"SimplySafe has a lot of products you want and are easy to install. Interface is easy to use and add things."
#68

Blue Iris

4.0
(1)
"Blue Iris is a good NVR option for better coverage and longer retention times."
#69

Starcomm

4.0
(1)
"Lots of good features and functionality."
#70

Eagle Eye Networks

4.0
(1)
"Eagle Eye Networks cameras are pretty good, and if they're needing access control they pair up with Brivo Access perfectly."
#71

Brivo Access

4.0
(1)
"The combo gives the daycare parents an online portal where they can watch their kids through the camera if wanted, and allows the staff full control of who gets in and out."
#72

ICRealtime

4.0
(1)
"ICRealtime is also a solid system."
#73

IP Camera

3.0
(1)
"Get a cheap IP camera kit off of Amazon."
#74

Logitech

3.0
(1)
"It works but I did like my nest doorbell better."
#75

Mobotix

2.0
(1)
"Sounds like you want a box store solution. You get what you pay for."
#76

Panasonic

2.0
(1)
"Sounds like you want a box store solution. You get what you pay for."
#77

Chinese Brand

1.0
(1)
"Avoid any kind of security cameras that require an internet to work."

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