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Apr 23, 2024

I tried five of the best smart home security cameras and little

All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. THERE are so many smart home security cameras

All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue.

THERE are so many smart home security cameras about now that it's hard to know which one is right for you.

Many have their own special features and quirks.

I've tried five of the best around at the moment - including one that intruders probably won't even realise is a camera...

Slated as Ring’s most powerful outdoor camera yet, the Spotlight Cam Pro is ideal for those desperate to deter intruders from their homes and gardens.

With super wide-angle HD video recording, it uses smart 3D motion tech to detect trespassers and -- thanks to its built-in spotlight -- soaks them in light.

And if that doesn’t do the trick, the cam has a baked-in 110dB siren.

For added flexibility, it’s powered by either rechargeable batteries or a mains cable.

Looking for something more powerful?

The Ring Alarm Panic Button add-on is also worth a mention.

Hit this if you spot an intruder on your cameras and you can scare them off with a simple touch of a button.

Buy now from Amazon for £199.99.

Not only does Swann’s AllSecure650 security kit feature more than one weatherproof camera for wireless, multi-angle surveillance of your property, but it records 2K video for up to two years via its connected 1TB hard drive.

This means you don’t have to pay for a cloud storage subscription as with many other cameras - saving you dollar in the long run.

When it comes to recording the AllSecure650 boasts heat and motion-sensing for more reliable alerts and two-way audio to greet guests or warn off intruders.

A great all-round home security system that will stand the test of time.

Buy now from Currys for £379.99.

Is it an innocent motion-activated wall light, or a burglar-busting security camera? Actually, it’s both!

Eufy’s S100 blends in seamlessly thanks to its modern design that looks more like your conventional outdoor wall light than a boring security camera.

Illuminating spaces up to 30ft in size with 1,200 lumens of brightness, this slick 2-in-1 device helps to deter intruders and monitor your property at the same time with 2K quality video recording, colour night vision and a built-in siren.

And with built-in eMMC storage, it can store event footage locally for 25 days meaning zero subscription costs.

Buy now from Amazon for £149.99.

Since most burglaries take place in the dark, the Arlo Pro 5 has to be one of the best-equipped smart security cameras out there.

With its advanced image sensor, it can record colour video even at night, capturing more than 68 billion colours in rich detail.

A 12x zoom feature also allows for a higher chance of identifying intruders, with 2K clarity that helps eliminate grainy or blurry video.

One camera not enough? Arlo’s Pro 5 cam line-up is available as a single, duo, triple or quadruple set-up to ensure every corner of your property is covered.

Buy now from Amazon for £209.99.

What makes this security camera unique is that it’s a 100 per cent wire-free rechargeable device that can sit just about anywhere you want it to in your home without needing installation.

So if you change your mind on which area to keep under surveillance, the Imou Cell Go can cover it, moving to wherever needed.

You could even take it on your holibobs with you.

What’s more, it delivers home protection for up to 120 days on one single charge.

And since it supports device Wi-Fi hotspot mode, if there is no external network, you can simply connect the camera to the mobile phone directly, previewing and playing back content in real time.

Even then, it still boasts some of the top specs you’d expect from a security camera, with a super-detailed 2K resolution and IP65 Weatherproofing, and night vision capabilities.

Buy now from Very.co.uk for £59.99.

All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed.

Always do your own research before making any purchase.

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