This day and age, security cameras are everywhere. Whether you go on the street or into a restaurant, there’s someone watching , or will watch. So it only makes sense that you will install at least 1 high quality security camera at home. If you’re in the market for an indoor security camera, you’re in the right place, we reviewed the best indoor security cameras and gave our verdict.
Security cameras are one of the most popular devices of a smart home. They are easily integrated with your smart hub or a dedicated app. And allow you to monitor what’s going on at your home from anywhere. And you can use them to check not only for unwanted visitors, but also to check on the babysitter, your pets, kids and so on.
We went ahead and reviewed the best indoor security cameras in the market today and paid close attention to these factors:
- Ease of use/DIY.
- Picture quality and face detection.
- Connectivity- WIFI, Bluetooth, Zigbee or Z-Wave
- Smart hub integration- Alexa, Apple Home Kit, Google Assistant, Control4.
Top Pick-Arlo Pro 3
| The Pros | The Cons |
 2K Video & HDR. |  Requires a Smart Hub. |
| Color Night Vision. | High Priced. |
| Wireless. | Premium Features Require Subscription |
| Motion Detection. | |
| Easy to Install and use. |
The Arlo Pro 3 is the most impressive cameras in our eyes in terms of design as well as features. The 2K video provides high quality picture, super easy to install, motion detection, sound detection, built in siren, color night vision and of course integrates with Google Assistant, IFTTT, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit. Good for outdoor use as well. This is probably the Mercedes of home security cameras.
Nest Cam IQ Indoor
| The Pros | The Cons |
| High Quality Face Recognition | High Priced. |
| Color Night Vision. | Premium Features Require Subscription |
| 1080p video. | |
| Motion and Sound Detection. | |
| Easy to Install and use. |
The face recognition feature is definitely worth noting. The camera compares faces to the ones in your image library to make sure everyone who is in your home is suppose to be there. Motion and sound detection are also available as well as integration with major smart hubs, not the cheapest camera but highly recommended.
Eufy Indoor Cam 2K
| The Pros | The Cons |
| 2K Video | SD card not included |
| Affordable | Loses somes features in HomeKit |
| Wireless. | 2K Video Consumes a Lot of Bandwidth |
| Motion Detection. | |
| Easy to Install and use. |
If you’re on a budget the Eufy Indoor Cam 2K Pan might be the best option for you. It’s only $51.99, and offer high quality features like high quality video, motion and sound detection. Integrates with Alexa, Google, Apple Home Kit, and very easy to install and use.
Wyze Cam Pan
| The Pros | The Cons |
| 1080p Video | Poor sound quality on speaker. |
| Affordable | Limited cloud storage options. |
| Wireless. | 2K Video Consumes a Lot of Bandwidth. |
| Motion Detection. | No email alerts. |
| Fast and Easy to Install. | |
| Free Cloud Storage For Motion &Sound Recording. |
Another affordable camera (only $29.99) 1080p live-streaming video, pan and tilt. Motion detection and very easy to install. Integrates with Amazon Alexa, IFTTT.
Wyze Cam V3
| The Pros | The Cons |
| 1080p Video | No Home Kit Support |
| Affordable | Limited cloud storage options. |
| Great color night vision | 2K Video Consumes a Lot of Bandwidth. |
| Motion Detection. | No microSD card included |
| Fast and Easy Setup. | |
| Works with Alexa & The Google Assistant, and IFTTT |
The cheapest camera in this review, but still offers great features, like color night vision, motion and sound detection, smart home integration (aside for Apple’s home kit) even a built in siren. The video quality isn’t the greatest so if you’re on a budget and still want the 2k video you should go for the Eufy Indoor Cam 2K
Our Verdict
Which Indoor Security Camera is the Best?
When considering home security price isn’t necessarily the main factor. So while the price range of the cameras reviewed ranges from $30 to $400 going with the cheapest option might not be the best choice. That being said even the lower range priced cameras offer good picture quality, sound and motion detection. When you making your final choice we recommend focusing on:
1.How is the Image/Video/Sound Quality.
2.Which Smart Hubs does it integrate with?
3.Are there subscription fee required for cloud storage?
4.What kind of warrenty is offered?
5.Customer support availability?
Design of the camera is also something you probably like to consider. Although it may not be the main factor you may want to consider how the camera design and colors fit into your home. .
Questions? Comments? Let us know below!
