Home Security

We tested a few affordable models of cameras from YI to see how the brand fares compared to more expensive and popular cameras. Different from traditional cameras, YI can be used alone, and it can be connected to the mobile terminal through the wireless network in real time to provide users with real-time images. If you need an inexpensive security camera that streams high-quality video to a mobile app and records to a microSD card, the YI is more than enough. But if you want affordable cloud storage and great customer support, you should look elsewhere, like Wyze or Eufy....

We reviewed each Wansview camera after we got it and used it for several weeks and read customer manuals and read customer reviews etc. The Wansview camera is an affordable alternative, WiFi home indoor camera for babies/pets/nanny that replaces big brand cameras like Nest or Arlo while offering many of the same features. The cameras (Q5, Q6, W4, and W6) have clear video, features like motion detection, good night vision, and are very easy to set up and install. Pros Cons Affordable equipment Local video storage up to 128 GB HD video Wide field of vision Strong night vision Video...

Swann security cameras can be a great addition to your home. Let's see what we think you'll like about it. Swann is best known for its professional wired security systems, but lately it's been trying to move into more consumer-friendly categories like this simple product. More recently, Swann has continued to move upmarket, with its newest home security camera, the Xtreem Wireless, designed to compete with some of the high-end home systems available, such as the Arlo. What really impressed us about the Swann security camera was its more advanced features, like 2 TB of video storage, thermal sensor motion...

We've tested Google Nest cameras against a lot of specs and picked the best ones for your consideration. Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) - yes, it has a clunky name, brackets and all, the first surveillance camera from Nest (then a completely separate brand from Google) dates back to 2014, Back in the age of digital assistants and smart homes. Yes, thought about it for a long time, but during this time, the brand didn't quite stop: Over the years, Nest released several products, all aimed at smart home security, and then became an integral part of Google. Pros...

The EZViz camera line-up includes indoor and outdoor security cameras, floodlight cameras, and a video doorbell. We like pan-and-tilt C6CN and C8C best. Other camera brands are more affordable in terms of up-front costs, but EZViz cams offer some unique features: microSD card slots on all cameras Ethernet ports on some models Free mobile app The only hidden fee is the cloud subscription cost, which is totally optional. EZViz cameras pros and cons Pros Cons Local storage options Good night vision Two-way talk Free mobile app Works with IFTTT Expensive cloud storage Wi-Fi connectivity an ongoing issue Ethernet port on...