Home Security

ADT is one of the nation’s leading home security companies, but with such a wide array of equipment available to its customers, it can be tricky to know which of its devices does what. We’ve decided to put ADT’s indoor camera, outdoor camera, and doorbell camera side by side so you can see how each one works, what makes them alike, and what makes them different. We’ll also compare them to similar products on the market, like the Google Nest Cam and Ring Video Doorbell, so you can see how they stack up.   Pros Cons Ethernet connection on some...

Though we like Blue by ADT as as a simple DIY security system with a trustworthy parent company, the ADT Blue Outdoor Wireless Camera didn’t dazzle us. It comes with night vision, two-way talk, motion detection, a siren, adjustable motion-detection ranges, and facial recognition—a volume of goodies we’ve come to expect from Blue. Best outdoor camera ADT Blue Outdoor Wireless Camera SecureScore™: 9.0 / 10 Uses facial recognition Installs easily Compact View Packages Pros Cons Easy installation Facial recognition Local storage Slow connection Poor night vision High price tag Compare Other Outdoor Wireless Cameras Camera Price* Resolution Field of view...

Abode offers a base station camera and an indoor/outdoor camera. We conducted multiple rounds of hands-on testing to review Abode's cameras. Abode cameras review Abode Iota: Best for home security Abode Cam 2: Best for budget surveillance Abode Wireless Video Doorbell: Best front door surveillance What's new with Abode cameras Abode’s cameras offer some neat technology, but it’s scattered piecemeal across all of its cameras rather than combined into One Awesome Camera. (You’ll want to read Best Home Security Cameras if that’s what you’re looking for.) Instead, Abode offers niche cameras. The Iota is ideal for smart home security (and...

At $99, this home security camera comes with a mid-range price, but companies like Wyze and cameras like the Yi Camera Home 3 are starting to close in by offering similar cameras for $50 or less. With SimpliCam's connectivity issues and limited features, it's not a camera we would recommend on its own, but if you already have a SimpliSafe security system, it's worth considering. It's nice when all your devices can play well together. Simplicam SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera SecureScore™: 7.8 / 10 Easy installation Privacy shutter Limited features View Packages Pros Cons Simple installation User-friendly setup Clear picture Privacy...

SimpliSafe lives up to its name with easy installation and no contracts, but its indoor cam, outdoor camera, and video doorbell aren’t the best standalone cameras. And these home security cameras don’t have as many smart home features as we would like. Pros Cons Installs quickly Works without a security system     One wireless option Few smart home features     SimpliSafe security cameras in this review SimpliCam Indoor Camera SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera Compare SimpliSafe cameras Product Use case Price Video resolution Field of view Power source Learn more Read review SimpliCam Indoor camera $99.00...