It might feel like a big leap to get your first outdoor security camera, but over the last few years, I have found I rarely use the cameras for actual security. Instead, it’s great to be able to see if my dog is in the backyard, or if the gate is open, or get alerted when friends show up or I get a package delivered. The truth is that these cameras are there for more than just intruders—they capture life as it is happening outside your door. Here are the best deals I found on outdoor security cameras during Prime Day, if you're looking to get one for your own home for the first time.
If you ask me what cameras to buy, I’m going to tell you that eufy Solocams are the ones I rely on when not testing other cameras. I love the dual lenses, and 360 field of view. Also, you can store clips locally if you have a eufy backup hub.
eufy Security Floodlight Cam S330, Regularly $299.99, $179.99 during Prime Day
eufy Security Floodlight Camera E340, Regularly $219.99, $149.99 during Prime Day
While I’ve not tested this model, I am currently using a similar solar Reolink model and I’ve been really impressed at how well that solar panel keeps the charge. The Reolink app isn’t my favorite, but I still find the camera resolution to be great, the feed comes up quickly, and I have very few complaints on the whole. If you’re putting up a wireless camera, it’s hard to beat 50+% off.
REOLINK 5Ghz Security Cameras Outdoor + Solar Panel, was $499, now $219.99
Blink cameras are a little rudimentary compared to other high end security cams, but for $39.99, they’re a smoking hot deal, trust me. They are very easy to put up, and keep a decent battery charge with a pretty good field of vision. The resolution is great, and the system is extendable, which I really like. Protip: get a Sync module so you can store clips locally, skipping the subscription.
Blink Outdoor 4 Camera, was $99.99, now $39.99
I used this stick up cam earlier this year to figure out how my dog was getting out of the backyard, and there are two things I really appreciated about it. The camera started recording lightning fast after motion was detected (this was a flighty doberman, it was that fast). Second, the resolution was stunning. While it looks like a camera that belongs on a shelf, it actually mounts easily to fences and other vertical structures. The wired floodlight is essentially the same camera, with a floodlight.
Ring Floodlight Cam Plus and Ring Stick Up Cam Bundle, was $299.98, now $159.99
