The Best Indoor Security Camera
It’s said you can’t put a price on peace of mind. Well, we’re doing it anyway—and it’s pretty reasonable. An indoor security camera lets you keep tabs on the things at home that matter most, whether that’s your kids, your pets, or your prized vinyl collection. We recommend the Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24 , which is typically available for $40. It provides sharp 2K video, has four options for video storage, distinguishes between people and pets, and even detects the sound of crying. If you want to integrate it with other smart devices, it includes support for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
Most indoor cameras (including our picks) have a power cord, which may limit placement to areas near an outlet.
Although storing video in the camera is a nice option, we prefer cameras that save footage to the cloud, which is more secure.
Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant
The Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24 captures stellar 2K-resolution video day and night with a 125-degree field of view, and it can distinguish between people and pets, as well as pick up on the sound of a baby crying. You can capture and store 2K-resolution video locally on a microSD card, which also includes the option of 1080p continuous recording, or you can record 1080p-resolution video onto a networked hard drive (NAS device). As for cloud storage options, there are paid subscriptions to the Eufy Cloud service ($3 per month or $30 per year per camera) or Apple HomeKit Secure Video, both of which cap video at 1080p resolution.
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Compatible with: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT
For a few dollars less than our top pick, the Wyze Cam v3 can distinguish between people, pets, vehicles, and general motion, making it a great choice (especially for watching your pets). Its video isn’t as sharp as that of our top pick, but the optional and affordable ($20 a year) Cam Plus cloud service, the ability to install the camera inside or outside, and the optional Spotlight Kit make up for the lower-quality video. We’re especially impressed by how well the company supports its cameras with frequent updates and added or improved features.
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