Best Surveillance Cameras for Sound detection accuracy

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#1 Arlo Pro 5s Spotlight Security Camera
5.0
1 review

Sound detection has limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer especially liking the alarm detection feature.

Pros: Notification speed, Event recording reliability

Cons: Mesh network compatibility, Customer support responsiveness

#2 Google Nest Indoor Camera (Wired), 2nd Generation
4.0
2 reviews

Sound detection was seen as a useful emergency-alert add-on, though evidence was mostly limited to feature usefulness rather than deep testing.

Pros: Low-light performance, Notification speed

Cons: Recording start-time lag, PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) control responsiveness

#3 Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro
2.6
4 reviews

Sound detection accuracy was inconsistent: one reviewer found it accurate, but several reported crying/baby false positives from traffic, music, dogs, or other sounds.

Pros: Durability, Low-light performance

Cons: Power options (solar panel), PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) control responsiveness