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Buyers’ guide to security cameras

By: Martin Durham

This buyers’ guide provides information about how to choose security cameras so that you can make an informed decision about which you should buy. The topics covered are:

  • What is a security camera?
  • How does a security camera work?
  • Why would you need a security camera?
  • How to choose a security camera?
  • Which is the best security camera?

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What is a security camera?

Security cameras allow you to monitor what is happening inside or outside your home.


How does a security camera work?


Why would you need a security camera?


How to choose a security camera?


Which is the best security camera?

To help you choose the best security camera I’ve searched the internet and come up with the following list of products that I’d consider* buying. I’ve then created an information page for each product which tells you everything you need to know to decide whether it is right for you.

Each information page also contains where-to-buy links to leading online retailers’ websites together with up-to-date prices so that you can easily get the best deal.

*Inclusion in this list doesn’t represent an endorsement. It simply means that I think the product is worth considering!

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  • Brand


  • Devolo dLAN LiveCam Powerline
    Guide price: £n/a


    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Devolo dLAN LiveCam Starter Kit Powerline
    Guide price: £n/a


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  • EZVIZ ez360 Pano security camera

    EZVIZ (C6P) ez360 Pano
    Guide price: £139.99

    • 1080p video
    • Dual-band wireless connection
    • 360° Panoramic View
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ C3C security camera

    EZVIZ C3C
    Guide price: £69.99

    • 720p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 dust and water protection
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ C3S security camera

    EZVIZ C3S
    Guide price: £87.31

    • 1080p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 dust and water protection
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ C4S security camera

    EZVIZ C4S
    Guide price: £69.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 dust and water protection
    • Vandal-proof dome cover
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ C6B security camera

    EZVIZ C6B
    Guide price: £100.00

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • Sound & motion tracking
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder
    • Privacy shutter

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ C6T security camera

    EZVIZ C6T
    Guide price: £73.53

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • Sound & motion tracking
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder
    • Privacy shutter

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ Mini O security camera

    EZVIZ Mini O
    Guide price: £39.00

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder
    • Privacy shutter

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ Mini O Plus security camera

    EZVIZ Mini O Plus
    Guide price: £39.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • EZVIZ Mini Plus security camera (black)

    EZVIZ Mini Plus
    Guide price: £54.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card, cloud, or network video recorder
    • Available in black or white

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam C1 security camera

    Foscam C1
    Guide price: £44.99

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam C1Lite security camera

    Foscam C1Lite
    Guide price: £40.27

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Supports storage to internal SD card

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  • Foscam C2 security camera (white)

    Foscam C2
    Guide price: £84.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Supports storage to internal SD card
    • Available in black or white

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9800P security camera

    Foscam FI9800P
    Guide price: £59.99

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 water protection

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  • Foscam FI9803P security camera

    Foscam FI9803P
    Guide price: £55.17

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision

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  • Foscam FI9816P security camera (black)

    Foscam FI9816P
    Guide price: £49.99

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • Infrared night vision
    • Available in black or white

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  • Foscam FI9821P security camera (black)

    Foscam FI9821P
    Guide price: £69.35

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • Infrared night vision
    • Available in black or white

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9826P security camera (black)

    Foscam FI9826P
    Guide price: £69.99

    • 960p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • Infrared night vision
    • Available in black or white

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9828P security camera

    Foscam FI9828P
    Guide price: £141.73

    • 960p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 water protection

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  • Foscam FI9851P security camera

    Foscam FI9851P
    Guide price: £59.99

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision

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  • Foscam FI9853EP security camera

    Foscam FI9853EP
    Guide price: £69.98

    • 720p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 dust and water protection

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9900EP security camera

    Foscam FI9900EP
    Guide price: £99.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wired connection
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 water protection

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  • Foscam FI9900P security camera

    Foscam FI9900P
    Guide price: £93.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 water protection

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9901EP security camera

    Foscam FI9901EP
    Guide price: £119.99

    • 2k video
    • Wired connection
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 water protection

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9928P security camera

    Foscam FI9928P
    Guide price: £214.00

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan: 355° & Tilt: 90°
    • Night vision up to 60 metres
    • IP66 water protection

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam FI9961EP security camera

    Foscam FI9961EP
    Guide price: £99.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wired connection
    • Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability
    • Infrared night vision
    • IP66 dust and water protection
    • Vandal-proof dome cover

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam R2 security camera (black)

    Foscam R2 (black)
    Guide price: £99.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Pan: 300° & Tilt: 120°
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam R2 security camera (white)

    Foscam R2 (white)
    Guide price: £99.99

    • 1080p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Pan: 300° & Tilt: 120°
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Foscam R4 security camera

    Foscam R4
    Guide price: £129.99

    • 4MP video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Pan: 300° & Tilt: 100°
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision

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  • Honeywell Lyric C1 Wi-Fi Security Camera

    Honeywell Lyric C1
    Guide price: £80.00

    • 720p video
    • Wired connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Night vision (up to 5 metres)

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  • Insteon HD indoor camera

    Insteon HD indoor camera
    Guide price: £n/a

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan: 300° & Tilt: 120°

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  • Nest Cam indoor security camera

    Nest Cam Indoor
    Guide price: £139.50

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Night vision

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  • Netatmo indoor security camera

    Netatmo indoor security camera
    Guide price: £120.00

    • 1080p video
    • Wired or wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision

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  • Netatmo outdoor security camera

    Netatmo outdoor security camera
    Guide price: £215.00

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • LED floodlight: 12 W, dimmable
    • Infrared night vision (up to 15 metres)

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  • Piper Classic security camera (black)

    Piper Classic
    Guide price: £164.00

    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • 2-way audio
    • Available in black or white

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Piper NV security camera (black)

    Piper NV
    Guide price: £160.16

    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision
    • Available in black or white

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  • Ring Floodlight Cam (black)

    Ring Floodlight Cam
    Guide price: £199.00

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Twin floodlights
    • 2-way audio
    • Available in black or white

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  • Ring Spotlight Cam Battery (black)

    Ring Spotlight Cam Battery
    Guide price: £169.00

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision
    • Twin spotlights
    • 2-way audio
    • Battery powered
    • Available in black or white

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >
  • Ring Spotlight Cam Wired (black)

    Ring Spotlight Cam Wired
    Guide price: £169.00

    • 1080p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Infrared night vision
    • Twin spotlights
    • 2-way audio
    • Mains powered
    • Available in black or white

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  • Yale Home View PTZ WIFI Camera

    Yale Home View PTZ WIFI Camera
    Guide price: £114.50

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • Pan-and-tilt control
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision (up to 8 metres)

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  • Yale Home View WIFI Camera

    Yale Home View WIFI Camera
    Guide price: £41.95

    • 720p video
    • Wireless connection
    • 2-way audio
    • Infrared night vision (up to 8 metres)

    See detailed product information & find the best deal >


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