Best 2023 Home Security & Surveillance

#1 eufy Security HomeBase S380 (HomeBase 3)
4.2

Choose the Eufy HomeBase S380 if you want local Eufy camera storage, no monthly fees, and useful AI recognition. Skip it if you need HomeKit, broad third-party support, or zero...

Pros: Event history accessibility, signal penetration through walls

Cons: encryption strength, HomeKit compatibility

#2 Eufy E340 Floodlight Camera
4.1

Choose the Eufy E340 for bright hardwired floodlight coverage, sharp dual-lens video, local storage, and no required subscription. Skip it if you need HomeKit, battery power, or the smallest outdoor...

Pros: Cloud storage plan value, Dual-band (2.4/5GHz) performance

Cons: HomeKit integration, ONVIF/RTSP support

#3 Eufy Video Doorbell E340
4.0

Choose the Eufy E340 for dual-camera package monitoring, sharp video, local storage, and no required fees. Skip it if you need HomeKit, 24/7 recording, or a slimmer design.

Pros: Ongoing ownership costs, Complete kit in box

Cons: Pre-roll buffer, Data-usage efficiency (bandwidth)

#4 TP-Link Tapo ColorPro C325WB Outdoor Camera
4.0

Choose the Tapo C325WB if you want wired, affordable 2K monitoring with standout color night vision and usable local storage. Skip it if you need HomeKit, PoE, a wider FOV,...

Pros: Detection range, On-device features

Cons: HomeKit integration, PoE

#5 Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus
4.0

Choose it if you want a wireless Ring doorbell with sharp head-to-toe video, fast alerts, and Alexa integration. Skip it if you want local storage, broad smart-home support, or full...

Pros: Upgrade value vs previous model, Peace of mind

Cons: Law enforcement policy transparency, Community feature usefulness

#6 Arlo Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen), AVD4001
3.9

Best for sharp 2K video, a wide 180-degree view, strong audio, and Arlo/Alexa/Google setups. Skip it if you want recording, smart alerts, or zones without a subscription.

Pros: Phone call integration, System completeness

Cons: Recording, Subscription

#7 Eufy S340 Solar Camera
3.8

Choose the Eufy SoloCam S340 for crisp 3K video, strong solar charging, flexible pan/tilt coverage, and no monthly storage fees. Skip it if you need HomeKit, true 24/7 recording, cleaner...

Pros: Cloud storage plan value, Power options (solar panel)

Cons: HomeKit integration, IFTTT/automation compatibility

#8 Ecobee Smart Doorbell Camera
3.8

Good if you want sharp 1080p video, head-to-toe framing, and standout Ecobee thermostat integration. Skip it if you need battery power, local storage, HomeKit Secure Video, or dislike subscription-gated recording.

Pros: Warranty and Support, Controls and indicators

Cons: Storage, Face recognition

#9 Aqara G4 Video Doorbell
3.7

Choose the Aqara G4 if you want an affordable, battery-friendly HomeKit doorbell with local storage and fast alerts. Skip it if you need rock-solid motion capture, strong package visibility, high-resolution...

Pros: lag), Ongoing ownership costs

Cons: RTSP stream availability, Motion detection

#10 Wyze Video Doorbell v2
3.5

Choose it if you want a very cheap wired 2K doorbell with local 24/7 recording and Wyze ecosystem features. Skip it if low-light clarity, no-subscription alerts, package framing, or tamper-resistant...

Pros: Quiet-time / do-not-disturb scheduling, Personalization options

Cons: Privacy, Security policy history