Best Home Security Cameras: Top Picks for July 2025

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"Solid choice: I bought this solar security camera for our property where we don’t have easy access to power, and it’s been a solid choice. The setup was simple, and I didn’t have to worry about wiring or recharging it constantly since the solar panel keeps the battery charged. The 2K video quality is great, even at night, and the 360-degree coverage lets me monitor the whole area from my phone. The motion detection works well, and I appreciate the two-way audio for being able to communicate if needed. The app has a slight delay when viewing live footage, but it's not a dealbreaker. Overall, it’s been a reliable, low-maintenance solution for security."

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"Easy to setup wireless camera with a great field of view: My only experience with security cameras was with a Ring doorbell, and I actually had a lot of problems with it - even hours on the phone with tech support couldn't get it to work reliably, so my big concern was how easy it would be to set up and install. As it turns out, the packaging and manual are a little bit intimidating but it took me about 8-10 minutes to get it out of the box and up and running, no calls to tech support required."

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★★★★★

"Quality: I’m really happy with this outdoor camera! The setup was super easy and straightforward I had it up and running in no time. What I love most is how smoothly you can pan the camera up and down right from the app on your phone. It makes checking different areas a breeze without having to physically adjust anything."

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★★★★★

"Great choice: Just got this solar camera in and set up. Wrks really well. Was easy to set up and picture quality was great. Covers the entire back yard clearly and the night vision is exceptional. The price is just right too. If you are in need of a solar camera for your out door, please get this one."

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★★★★★

"Impressive security camera: I’m very impressed by this solar-powered security camera! The setup was quick and easy, and the app is very user-friendly. The 2K video quality is outstanding, crisp and clear both during the day and at night. I also like that the camera angle can be remotely adjusted via the app to get a better view. The solar panel has been working flawlessly, keeping the device running without worry. The motion detection is very accurate, sending instant alerts to my phone whenever activity is detected. With the two-way audio, I can easily communicate with visitors or deter intruders. At night, the motion-activated spotlight is bright enough to light up my whole porch. And if that’s not enough, the optional siren alarm upon motion detection will certainly scare away all uninvited guests."

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★★★★★

"Highly recommended purchase! I bought two!: The item is reasonably priced and functions as expected. The camera is easy to setup and use, good quality video and it has all of the necessary security features we need to secure our home and business. I was so impressed with the first camera that I purchased, I decided to purchase a second one a few days later. If I see the need for more cameras, I will be purchasing more of these same cameras."

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★★★★★

"Excellent versatile camera with lots of features: This is a great versatile camera. I have a 4 year old 32 Channel NVR that uses the onvif Protocol and 1080P resolution. Several of my original cameras died of old age and that I was using indoor cameras outside. I have tried many replacements but couldn't find a compatible replacement. I saw this model on sale and decided to try it.The setup was very easy through the TAPO app and I was able to use the Advanced setup to create a camera account and password. I was also able to change the resolution to 1080P. My NVR was able to detect the camera and the required port (2020). It connected with no issue. The picture is great even in low light conditions. There are multiple mounting options and the hardware is included. I can access the camera through both the app and my NVR. The motion detector works great even at 35-40 feet. The zoom feature works great through the app. Security is good but degraded slightly because of the local account created for my NVR. The only negative I have found is that the camera's time is off by 20 minutes. I like it so wel;l, that I have purchased a second one."

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★★★★★

"It’s great buy it, much better than Wyze Cams.: Love this little camera. Had been using Wyze cams for many years, all the versions. This is just better! It’s better than the Wyze V4. Tapo has a much better user interface, quality is just as good if not better. The AI comes free with it and works so much better at detecting objects and motion. The setup and use were easy, works well with Alexa. The design is very nice and it’s very compact. WiFi seems to be excellent and comes up much faster than the Wyze cams. The Tapo Apple iOS widgets are so much better than Wyze."

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★★★★★

"Great, feature packed, and no subscriptions!: Amazing little camera. Super easy and simple to set up, the included mounting hardware works well, and I really like that it has a magnetic base which makes removal for getting access to the micro SD card or cleaning a breeze. Video quality is excellent (provided you have a strong enough WiFi signal to the camera or it will drop frames). Having it set to record only during “events” the SD card does not have to be big. I have a 64 GB card in the three of these I own, and even the one that faces the street and records whenever it sees a car or a person still has a weeks worth of storage. The starlight or whatever it’s called where it does color in low light is amazing. Around dusk the camera still looks like it’s recording in full sunlight. The night vision is also very good, I can see all the way across the street to the neighbors houses very well, and my alley camera can see almost to the end of the alley"

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★★★★★

"Magnetic base: I love these cameras! I have a steel carport with a.c. power and Wi-Fi. Easy to set up and they work great! I just plug them in and stick them to the steel. I set them up with my own alarm sound when detecting people or vehicles. It also has led lights but they’re not real bright. You can set the camera up for: motion detection, person detection, pet detection, vehicle detection, line crossing detection, baby cry detection, glass break detection, dog bark detection and cat meow detection. I can’t believe I waited so long to buy these. Can’t beat the price. Definitely worth it. Only issue I have is I can’t remember to turn the camera off when I go out to the carport. Can’t fault the camera for that though. Just enter privacy mode when heading outside form your smart phone."

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★★★★★

"Best Value for the Money: I bought one of these solar powered cameras to try it out because I was tied of the hassle of cords everywhere outside and running cords into the house, and I have been pleasantly surprised by it. Installed it on the post in my driveway that receives son throughout the day. I live in the Southern United States so it gets in the triple digits here and the camera has held up to the heat and the violent thunderstorms we experience seasonally. The solar panel on the top and the battery in the camera are working well in tandem as the camera works 24-7 and hasn't died on me yet. The picture is very clear and in color. It connected easily to my Wi-Fi and was very easy to install. (I will say that you need to know how to turn on your 2.4 signal if you have fiberoptic before you are ready to install the camera. You can contact your ISP and they will tell you how to do it if you don't know.) The microphone and the speakers work very well. It has an app you can download on your phone. Through this app you can do a variety of things such as setting up the camera, speaking to someone through the camera and then in turn hear what they're saying in reply. You can also record footage and retrieve it from the cloud or download it to your phone."

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★★★★★

"Really good and affordable cameras: Cameras work great so far the visibility is good the battery life is good the lights could be a little brighter but it does light up to like 10 feet the speakers work good and loud just a heads up on the subscriptions there’s like 5 of them and they all offer different stuff but the best ones are only for 1 device and it’s like $12.99 so if you 2 cameras or more and you want that specific subscription it will cost you and if you get the cheaper subscriptions they will record literally everything and when cars pass by it always says “possible person” like it doesn’t recognize a car or people or packages unless you have the good subscription and will need to purchase the subscription for each camera you have just a heads up on that but other than that the cameras are nice easy set up and good quality for sure don’t feel like cheap material"

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★★★★★

"Clear picture and easy to setup and use.: I purchased the four pack S1 cameras There are instructions on how to set up the camera on your network included. I selected the camera type in the Wansview app for the battery S1. To set up the camera, I used the scan method to connect the camera to my network. It was easy. Just hold your smartphone up to the app and scan the QR code, then listen to the audio prompts from the camera as it tells you what's going on, then continue to follow instructions in the app. I put my own 128 gig memory SD card into the camera(s). The phone app can review live video or stored video using your phone app as well as on the SD card. I recommend getting a SD card. Also, if you want to view the cameras live on your computer you can use the pc app, Amazon show, or Fire TV. You can easily integrate with Alexa to do this. I use my Alexa fire TV to view the cameras on my big TV at any time. I mounted my cameras using the hardware provided and even a template to mount the base of the camera. I made sure they are getting sunlight as they are solar-powered. I do not need to use the charging cords once they are mounted. My cameras charge up using the sun each day to 100%, as you can check battery status in the smartphone app. There are several really nice features. You can have the spotlight turn on when motion is detected at night. You have the ability to hear what's going on as well as talk to whatever is near the camera. I like that you can go back and review what was recorded by date and time. You need to use the cloud service for the ability to save and recall the capture online. Or for free, put a sd card into each camera 128Gb max. You get notifications as well as 15 seconds of motion captured for free no matter what if you want even without the SD card. You can have the motion detection look for people as this will pick up a person and count that as motion however you can just report all motion detection and it will record this if you have a sd cord or the cloud service. You can adjust sensitivity of detection. I have several of the cameras and they all have very clear crisp pictures. The 2k video is very clear even at night. I love that you can adjust the camera to adapt at night to a color picture using the existing lights that are around your property, or the spot light built in, instead of seeing the picture in just in black and white. I bought the 4 pack and love them. I recommend these cameras as they use a battery and or USB C cable that comes with the cameras. They are solar so all you do is charge it once and solar does the rest with no cords at all. So far on cloudy days I have not seen any concern as the battery shows full all the time. The sensitivity can be adjusted as well as distance of detection. The Wi-Fi is 2.5 GHz only. The wansview app is very solid and has many features that also allow you to talk to the person if you want, as well as notify you of an alert. You can zoom in the picture to see closer and set the picture to full screen on your phone app. The echo show also lets you zoom in. The ability to set up each camera in about 5 minutes, a perfect picture, ability to see the cameras using the app on my pc to look at all the cameras at once is perfect. I recommend these cameras to anyone who wants security and just the ability to look at an area quickly when they get a notification."

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★★★★★

"Good Cameras for the Price, But Play with the Settings!: Let me start with the price...with the deal for all four cameras, you absolutely CANNOT beat it. Functional positives: Camera setup is easy, mounting can be done without too much trouble (use longer and stronger screws if you got 'em), and if they spend at least four hours a day in direct sunlight, they will charge up and maintain that charge for days. I bought the SanDisk outdoor trail cam SD cards (in a four pack) to go inside just because this is Texas, lol. These cameras LOOK high quality and serve as a good visual deterrent to potential troublemakers. The images they produce are a hair above decent, but you will lose a lot of detail while zooming in on faces, license plates, etc., even though the zoom range is outstanding. The only real downside of the cameras is that you have to adjust the settings for each position specifically for that camera. Under the motion detection setting there are three preset modes to choose from but you will have to use the custom mode or else you'll be getting alerts for every car that passes by. I did have one camera that stopped functioning and when I took it down, found water inside. Because the seller sent several follow-up emails (you enter your email when you register on the app), I was able to contact customer support quickly without going through the Amazon return process. I got a response from ROXIE within a few hours and they shipped out a new camera ASAP. Fine work there. Would recommend this product."

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★★★★★

"Bargain solar cameras: I had similar solar cameras, but these have integrated solar panels onto the body of the camera. So there isn't an additional wire for a sleek look. Camera quality is great with clear videos. You can adjust the sensitivity of motions and omit private areas from surveillance. Overall, it has great functions since you can monitor all of the units in one viewing window on the app to monitor all your point of interest. The setup was as seamless as the other AOQEE units. I’m going to paraphrase the manufacturing instructions. Download the app before doing anything with the camera. Supply power to the camera and wait a few seconds until the blue light blinks. Once the blue light blinks, reset the camera by holding the reset button to prepare it for pairing. You’ll hear a voice response when it's done successfully. Launch the app and navigate to the home screen on the top right corner. Tap "+" to add this specific camera to your monitoring list. You’ll see two tabs when you launch the "+" function; one tab is for AOQEE, while the others are their sister companies. It’s handy and easy to identify which camera you’re using with those pictures."

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★★★★★

"Wonderful camera with multiple uses..: This 2K indoor camera (D1 4P) is a fantastic value. The video quality is sharp, even at night, and the 360° motion tracking covers the whole room. Setup was super easy, and it connects with smart home devices. I use an SD card for storage, and it’s been reliable so far. Just note it only supports 2.4GHz WiFi. Overall, a reliable, affordable camera that’s packed with features."

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★★★★★

"Satisfied customer: I am very satisfied with this indoor camera! From the moment I set it up, it has exceeded my expectations. The picture clarity is excellent, even in low light, and the wide-angle lens covers the entire room effortlessly. What really impressed me is how easy it was to connect to the app — setup took less than 10 minutes. The two-way audio is surprisingly crisp, letting me check in with family (or calm my pets!) when I’m away. The build quality feels sturdy and worthy of the price, and I appreciate that it blends into the home without looking bulky or obvious. Overall, this indoor camera is well worth it — if you’re looking for peace of mind and reliable home monitoring, I highly recommend it!"

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★★★★★

"SECURITY CAMERA: Security Camera Just installed this security camera and I'm really impressed so far. The video quality is clear, even at night, and the motion detection is accurate without being too sensitive. Setup was straightforward, and the mobile app makes it easy to monitor from anywhere. If you're looking for reliable home security, this is definitely worth considering!"

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★★★★★

"Great indoor camera and no subscription is required!: Very happy with my camera purchase. I purchased the 3K camera and the multipack of 4, 2K cameras to keep an eye on my dog will I'm away from home. There are some really great features: - the images are pretty clear and the night vision feature is awesome - I like that I receive alerts whenever movement is detected in the room - the app is good enough. I'm able to save my favorite camera positions and return to them with a simple tap. I can also move the camera around the room from the app and I can zoom in. - I am able to share access to the camera with others and they can log in and receive alerts based on what the main account allows - I can set a timer for when the cameras can be off and I can limit the field of vision if I want certain areas of my home off camera. - a subscription is not required. If you want to be able to see playbacks for longer periods, a subscription is required then. Overall, I have had a good experience. In the month that I've had the camera, the 3K went offline once and had to be reset. The others have remained connected without any issues. The one feature that is missing is the privacy mode. I wish that the camera lens closed itself or the camera panned backwards/up when I turn the camera off. The lens is always exposed even when it's off. I almost choose another brand of cameras over Cinnado because of this. The only reason I kept these cameras were because the app was better. Customer service is good. When I had an issue with the camera going offline, they provided helpful information and were prompt to respond."

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★★★★★

"Great For Surveillance and Security: I’ve been using this surveillance and security camera in my home for several weeks. The picture quality is great, and since it rotates I can view 2 different rooms. It picks up when there is movement and sends an alert to my phone. When I connected to my wifi, it was quick and easy. The app function is great too, no glitches or buffering."

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★★★★★

"Clear Vision: The first time I saw this camera in action, I was blown away! My neighbor noticed it too and asked about it, and I had to share how incredible it is. Setting it up was ridiculously easy—just mount it, connect to Wi-Fi, and boom, full 360° coverage of my yard. The motion tracking is crazy good, following movement smoothly and sending instant alerts. Night vision? Unreal. Even in pitch darkness, everything is crystal clear in full color. The two-way talk with AI noise reduction lets me chat with visitors without background noise getting in the way. And if anything suspicious happens, the built-in spotlight and alarm make sure unwanted guests think twice. No subscription fees, no hassle—just top-tier security that works like a charm!"

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★★★★★

"Solar Powered: Works great with a wide camera view. Video is clear during day & night. Has night vision which is great. Solar charge last throughout the night. Easy to connect with phone & loads efficiently. Price is awesome for the quality this camera has"

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★★★★★

"Good quality: This outdoor security camera is excellent! The video quality is sharp, night vision works great, and installation was a breeze. Great value for the price—highly recommend for peace of mind!"

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"Good 👍👍👍👍: Solar Power: The included solar panel reduces the need for constant recharging. Image Quality: Captures HD video with excellent clarity, even in low-light conditions thanks to its night vision. Rotation and Coverage: It has a pan (PTZ) function, allowing for broader coverage of the monitored area. Real-Time Alerts: Notifications to your cell phone when motion is detected."

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★★★★★

"Recommended!: This camera is incredibly easy to install, with a compact and sleek design that gives it a high-tech look. The Wi-Fi connection is stable, and the dual antennas really boost the signal strength — it stays connected smoothly even when mounted outdoors. The field of view is wide, the rotation is smooth, and the night vision is impressively clear, offering reliable monitoring day and night. The mobile app is user-friendly and allows me to check the feed anytime, giving me great peace of mind. What impressed me most is its waterproof and wind-resistant build. We’ve had several rainy and windy days recently, and the camera has kept working perfectly without any issues. Overall, it’s an excellent value for the price — I’ve already recommended it to my neighbors and friends!"

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★★★★★

"Great Wireless Camera for the Price: Setup was quick and easy, and the Zeeporte camera has worked flawlessly since. Clear video day and night, fast motion alerts, and the battery lasts for weeks. The app is simple to use, and two-way audio is a nice bonus. Some features need a subscription, but the free version does the job well. Solid pick for budget-friendly home security!"

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★★★★★

"Incredible Value and Performance for the Price!: I’m honestly blown away by the quality of these cameras, especially at this price point. Setup was quick and painless even for someone who’s not super tech-savvy. The picture is super clear in both daylight and at night and the 2K resolution really makes a difference. The motion detection works exactly as advertised and I love that it can send real-time notifications straight to my phone. The spotlight and voice deterrent feature are a nice touch, definitely adds an extra layer of security. I also really appreciate the two-way talk function, it’s come in handy more than once. Battery life has been solid so far and I like having the option of both cloud and SD card storage. If you’re looking for a reliable, budget-friendly security system this is it. I feel much more secure knowing I have these watching over my property!"

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★★★★★

"Peace of Mind Camera: I recently bought the Zeeporte Surveillance Security Camera in search of an easy to install, operate, and most of all, affordable security camera. Well, from the unpacking, it was neatly organized and appeared of good quality. So, the big test would be the installation. Well, the installation was super simple — it connected to my Wi-Fi quickly, and the mobile app was very user-friendly. As I put it to the test, the video quality was better than expected for the price. The night vision was crisp and clear, and I love being able to check in on my property from anywhere using my phone. The motion detection works perfectly, which gives me peace of mind. The two-way audio was another bonus. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality, and affordable security camera, I highly recommend the Zeeporte. It truly delivers."

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★★★★★

"Great Cameras – Great Quality & Features: Why did you pick this product vs others?: The cameras are good and setup was quick and easy. Need to download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions in the manual. I had both cameras up and running smoothly. The video quality is perfect and clear footage both during the day and at night. The mobile app is easy to use and the free version gives you great functionality. This is a great and Highly recommend for an affordable, wireless option!"

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★★★★★

"Super Impressed So Far!: ve been using this camera for a few weeks now and honestly, it’s been great. Setup was quick and easy—just charged it, mounted it, and connected it to the app in a few minutes. The video quality is super clear, way better than I expected. Even at night, the night vision works really well (you can even switch between black and white or color). It picks up people, cars, and packages without sending a million false alerts, which I really appreciate. Battery life has been solid—I’ve had it running for a while now and haven’t had to recharge yet. I like that it has two-way audio and even a little siren and light if you need it. Also love that it saves clips to either an SD card or the cloud for free (no subscription required unless you want extra stuff). Overall, great camera for the price. Would definitely buy another one if I needed it."

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★★★★★

"Best camera, good quality . Works exactly as described: Worth every penny. Setup was easy. Love there was no hard wiring required. I am amazed by the quality of the video. It picks up everything. You can do a full 360 pan from each camera. The notifications are great. It notifies you if someone is “lingering”, cross detection if two cameras pick up a person., etc. The cameras follow the person automatically. You can set your coverage area, Basically everything as described. I’m very happy. Make sure you get full sunlight. I had to move one camera because it wasn’t getting enough sun"

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★★★★★

"Great product. Works great.: Decided that I needed a camera set to keep an eye on the perimeter of my property. AOSU was recommended by a neighbor who was formerly in the security business. Received these and promptly set them up. Very easy. Installed in the desired locations and all receive strong wi-fi signal. The app works great and I can view what the cameras see wherever I am, home or not. I particularly like the fact that the camera will follow a detected person once they are spotted by the camera. The lights and siren were features I especially wanted for the extra security they offer. I am 100% secure with this set up. I had a minor issue with one camera after about 1.5 months of operation. Customer service responded immediately, and after some testing they happily sent me a replacement camera (no charge) for the one that was malfunctioning. If you need a security camera set up, without monthly subscription fees, that work perfect, I highly recommend AOSU"

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★★★★★

"Great Cameras easy setup.: Great cameras. Way better than the simpli safe ones that I had. Great picture very responsive to movement. Solar panels on them have been working great. Great design didn’t have to purchase separate solar panels to keep them charged. Easy set up."

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★★★★★

"Good system, but a few warnings...: Pros: - Easy to set up. Cameras work well, and image is decent, but not "license-plate-clear" past maybe 30 feet in low light. - App seems nice and easy to use also. - Love the "no subscription required" event recording feature, and the remote live "PTZ" viewing. - Unpowered battery life seems to be a couple/few days, which is decent. - Cameras can run on Solar or USB C power (adapters not provided, only the cables). Cons: - Re: motion sensing - be sure to set each camera's "Default View" so it can "see 'em coming a mile away", because the camera has a 1-2 second delay between "sensing" and "acting", meaning if one can run fast enough to beat that delay, the camera might miss him. - "360° panning" is true, BUT be aware that when the camera hits "360°", it stops tracking and moving, until the object in question returns to view. If not, camera resets to its default position in 30 seconds. This means that camera placement must accommodate that weakness. "Color Night Vision" means a LIGHT comes on, triggering the sensor to revert camera to color. It looks great, but if you don't want a bright light coming on, then black-and-white night vision is all you get. - Re: Subscription fees... Aosu sort of "hides" info about subscription plans until you actually get the app, sign in, and look at the deals, which is a bit shady. Also, it's pricey if you opt for a "Plus" subcription, which goes up in price with EACH camera. A 5-cam subscription is like $280 per year. - I bought a four-camera system, but they only offer a three- or a five-camera subscription. So they've either got you buying not enough or too much in some cases. Also, in order to control five cameras on the app, you need to buy ANOTHER Homebase, because each one apparently only accommodates four cameras unless you but the big 6-camera package with a bigger Homebase. - ALSO, not all cameras go with all base srstions BE CAREFUL when buying, if you plan to add stuff later - be sure everything is compatible. VERY confusing. So this is all kind of scrambled, perhaps on purpose to make you spend more money, which is obnoxious. Definitely not the cheapest service, but it does open up some cool features, if you got the money. Overall, a good system, but they're sneaky with the pricing, and there a few "buggers" to be accommodated in your settings/placement. Experimentation is in order. Took me 4 hours to settle on 4 good places/settings for the cameras, as the only way to know if the placement is good, is to install it and then find out. Very hard to hold the camera and test placement. Bottom line, it's a good system and app, BUT be aware of these weaknesses and check subscription pricing and component cross-compatibility before buying."

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★★★★★

"Works great plus no subscription with home base!: Set these up on my house in a wooded area and ran a trial run to see how well they really worked after reading some of the negative comments. They charge and hold battery life very well and cover my entire property. The tracking is nice and the installation was so easy! The notifications could be a little faster but not to bad of a delay"

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