Best wireless home security cameras of 2021: Arlo, Wyze and more – CNET [CNET]

September 26, 2021 Thomas Giboney

Finding an outlet inside your house for a security camera is a breeze, but what about for those outdoor cameras? Concealing power cords under your house’s siding or running it along a fence can work — but it takes a ton of time, and if you’re not a pro, it’s easy for the install to look sloppy. But these days you can find wireless smart cams that are just as good as wired options. That means you can install a security camera on a fence or put a hidden camera in a tree — or really anywhere your Wi-Fi network reaches — to scale up your home security system, augment the peace of mind you get from your indoor camera and video doorbell, and keep an eye on your house by deterring intruders.

There are plenty of battery-powered security cameras out there if you want to ramp up your home security system. All of the cameras on the market have different security features, from motion sensors to color night vision to backup batteries. You can also get a smart security camera that connects to your existing smart home setup. Some of the higher-end wireless security camera models even have things like two-way audio and facial recognition. This just means that you really have to do a deep dive to find the outdoor camera (or cameras) that works best with your home and existing setup.

But who has time to sift through all of the options? I made time. I’ve picked a handful of the best battery-powered security cameras I especially like, taking into account things like video quality, field of view, video storage, whether it offers a mobile app with recording options, if it connects to your existing smart home setup and its battery life. Keep reading if you’re looking for the best wireless camera to meet your home security needs.

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