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The 10 Best Surveillance Systems for Your Home

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If you're in search of a curated guide to the best surveillance systems for your home, then you've come to the right place. Outdoor and indoor surveillance is a practical and economical way to protect and secure your home. Note that there is no one-size-fits-all to home surveillance. The surveillance system you select will depend on your budget, home layout, a climate of the area and your specific security concerns. Start off with a basic idea of what you want and a reasonable budget and begin your search. Various systems mix and match feature so don't give up your search. Look for the one that offers what you require at a price you can afford.

Nest Cam Outdoor

Even though it's installed outside, Nest Cam outdoor is weatherproofed, tamper resistant and still boasts a winning combination of stylish looks and smart features. It's able to detect people up to 15 meters away and record them in crystal clear, HD video. Its 12x digital zoom allows you to zoom in on things that are further away without losing clarity. The infrared LEDs are perfect for night vision and its ring light glows when it's recording.

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Nest Cam outdoor has a top quality companion app and is integrated with IFTTT. However, this system doesn't have local storage thus you'll have to pay $10 per month for the cloud. It is also vulnerable to theft.

Foscam Surveillance System

This bullet-style outdoor surveillance system is quick and easy to install. It features a 1.3MP, 4 mm lens for full HD video resolution and local/cloud storage. It's compatible with iOS and Android devices and has a 70-degree viewing angle. Video quality is limited to 720p and has clunky intuitive browser support.

Sengled Snap

Sengled Snap's logical fusion of smart light and IP camera is a convenient solution for your basic security problem. You can use the app to dim its LED Smart lights and is simple to install. Its price is realistic and it offers a 24-hour surveillance all-around view. Video quality is 1080p and you can store them in the cloud. It has two-way audio. This system lacks an IFTTT channel and doesn't have motion activation for the LED.

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Netatmo Presence

Netatmo Presence is an expensive, sophisticated outdoor camera that has a lot to offer. Apart from carrying out 24-hour surveillance in 1080p, the camera acts as a security light when motion is detected. The camera can differentiate between the movement of a car, a person, or an animal, thus alerts are more specific. It features a remarkable all-metal casing and an effective floodlight. Its audio is one-way and you can store recorded footage in local and cloud.

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Swann Surveillance System

This recording surveillance camera has the best nighttime video quality. The video has less noise than other systems and also has decent daytime video quality. It's affordable and a normal system comes with two cameras, but you can connect up to four in total. Such home surveillance cameras have only one year warranty and the intermediate setup is difficult and time-consuming. Moreover, its daytime video underperforms at a distance due to daytime contrast.

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Amcrest Pro Surveillance System

Excellent picture quality is paramount when it comes to outdoor surveillance systems. Rest assured that Amcrest Pro will meet your specifications. It offers 1296p HD resolution while others offer 1080p HD resolution. Beyond its impeccable resolution, this wireless surveillance camera has a 100-degree field of view as well as motion detection capabilities. Its remarkable night vision captures images up to 98 feet (ca. 30 m) away. Furthermore, the cameras are safeguarded with weatherproof housing. It also has a variety of storage options and offers free cloud storage. These home surveillance cameras also have their own companion app on iOS, Android and Kindle.

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Samsung SmartCam

With its stylish design, micro SD storage slot and bonus audio out jack, Samsung SmartCam is cut above the most basic IP cameras. It shows fairly crisp images due to its 1080p video quality and offers enough flexibility to meet the demands of commercial and domestic use. This wireless surveillance camera is easy to set up and is more reliable when Ethernet cable is used as Wi-Fi connectivity tends to be flaky. Some cons of using this system is that picture quality tends to be noisy and grainy. It has low stability as it tends to flop forward on its stand.

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Arlo Home Surveillance System

Arlo is an amazing surveillance system if you're looking for easy installation and a 1080p video resolution. Its unique magnetic mounting feature requires minimal installation. They are fully weather sealed and perfect for both indoor or outdoor use. They are battery-powered cameras that allow swapping and charging the batteries separately. Arlo uses cloud storage for videos and has a free seven-day storage plan. On the other side, Arlo doesn't have a micro SD slot for storing videos locally. It also doesn't have an Ethernet port.

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Blink Surveillance System

Blink is considered one of the best home surveillance systems from a usability standpoint. It's easy to install and has its own mobile app where you can adjust basic settings. The system's full HD cameras are battery powered and have a two-year lifespan. This wireless surveillance system offers free cloud video storage and its camera works perfectly with Amazon Alexa voice commands. It has a 110 degrees field of vision and video recording is triggered by a motion sensor. However, the system doesn't offer a two-way talk and has a one-year warranty.

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WyzeCam Surveillance System

WyzeCam surveillance systems are small, affordable and are packed with amazing features. The camera guarantees to capture clear and crisp images with its 1080p HD resolution. It's also equipped with an enhanced night vision setting that ensures your video quality remains the same. Moreover, this system features two-way audio and smart sound recognition. Thanks to its magnetic base, Wyze surveillance systems are easy incredibly easy to install.

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