Best Wireless Security Cameras – CCTv

Learn which wireless security cameras deliver the most features. Have the best Wi-Fi connectivity, and offer perks like free cloud storage.

We love the convenience and flexibility of wireless home security cameras. One of our favorites, the Arlo Pro 4, is 100% wire-free.

Its Wi-Fi connection and battery make it easy to install practically anywhere a ladder can reach. At $200, this is an expensive security camera. (Its Cheaper than its predecessor, Arlo Pro 3). We think it’s worth the investment.

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Find out which cameras on our list are truly wireless. Which ones you can use indoors and outdoors. And what smart features each one offers in our comparison table and security camera reviews below.

Here are the Best Wireless Security Cameras – CCTv

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1.   Best Wire-free Camera

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Arlo Pro 4: 

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The Arlo Pro 4 is our pick for the best wireless security camera because it doesn’t need a power cord and still manages to outperform the competition.

Arlo has some of the best smart home compatibility too—it works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Samsung SmartThings.

We think the Arlo Pro 4 is an excellent choice for a battery-powered camera. Especially if you want a quick setup, multiple cameras, and outstanding video quality.

Its 2K video captures more detail than 1080p outdoor cameras and records clear video. At any time of day thanks to infrared night vision and a built-in spotlight.

A helpful tutorial in the Arlo app makes it a breeze to set up. And the magnetic wall mount makes it easy to install anywhere.

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While you have to pay for cloud video storage on the Arlo Pro 4. It’s one of the more affordable subscriptions out there at $2.99 a month.

Arlo 4 fixes the biggest drawback of Arlo Pro 3 in that it no longer requires a base station, which was available only when buying two or more cameras.

This makes it a more affordable choice. Even though it’s still more expensive than the average wireless camera (including some Arlo cameras).

2. Best outdoor camera

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Ring Stick Up Cam Battery: 

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The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is completely wire-free, so you have a ton of flexibility in where you put it.

And it costs around $100. Making it one of the most affordable security cameras you can use both indoors and outdoors.

We think the Stick Up Cam Battery is best for people that need a wireless outdoor camera on a budget.

Ring also has one of the most competitive cloud storage plans on the market. Costing just $3 a month for 60 days of storage.

It’s an ideal wireless camera for an Alexa smart home. Though we’d like it better if it supported Google Assistant and HomeKit like Arlo does.

We’ve seen reports of short battery life on Ring products (some say it lasts about a month). And recharging the Stick Up Cam is a tedious process since you need to remove the battery each time.

While there’s a wired option for this camera—Stick Up Cam Plug-In—you lose the flexibility of installing it anywhere.

You can get a solar panel accessory so you don’t need to remove the battery as often. But it’ll cost you extra.

3. Best Indoor Budget Camera

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Wyze Cam Pan: 

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The Wyze Cam Pan can scan an entire room in just three seconds. You can adjust settings with the Pan Scan feature to automatically scan an area to your specifications.

This little Wi-Fi camera’s motion tracking is also cool—if a kid or dog runs through the room, the camera will follow all the action. (No more arguments about who broke the lamp)

4. Best Smart Home Camera

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Canary Pro: 

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The Canary Pro combines home security features like a siren and environmental sensors with a smart home security camera.

And don’t let the small, unobtrusive design fool you. Canary has packed enough security features into this Wi-Fi camera to make it qualify for home insurance discounts from many major insurers.

It’s essentially a small security system, right down to a loud siren and quick access to emergency response services.

We love the Climate Monitor sensors since they allow Canary to track the humidity, temperature, and air quality in your home.

This means that the camera can sense if the fireplace isn’t fully out or let you know if someone left the tub running.

If you subscribe to the Canary Premium Service plan (about $10 a month), the camera gains access to 30 days of cloud video storage instead of the single day included with the free plan.

You can also download videos and unlock two-way audio, though these are often a free features with other brands. Overall, the premium plan is good but a bit too pricey for the added benefits.

We wish it had a little more power when it comes to night vision—it only sees about 20 feet in the dark. But the rest of its superpowers still make this little camera a strong contender.

5. Best High-tech Camera

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Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor: 

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The Google Nest Cam IQ Indoor is awesome when it comes to image, video, and sound quality.

Plus, it has person alerts and a built-in Google Assistant so you can use it as a virtual assistant to control your smart home.

The built-in Google Assistant is especially helpful—you don’t need to buy as many smart speakers for your home when your security camera can pull double-duty.

For some, that may be worth the $300 price tag. But while we like the smart functions and home automation compatibility of the Nest Cam IQ, many of the cameras we looked at offer the same perks at a more reasonable price.

The fact that you can’t use many of the best features (including video recording) unless you sign up for a monthly subscription is a big downer.

But at least the monthly subscription is a lot cheaper and gives more storage than in the past. We especially like that you don’t need to pay a separate fee for each camera in your home.

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6. Solar pick

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Reolink Argus 3: 

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We like the Reolink Argus 3 because it works just as well indoors as it does outdoors. It doesn’t hurt that it’s probably the most affordable solar security camera available.

This camera uses a rechargeable battery or solar power, so you have a lot of flexibility about where to place it. In our experience, the battery drains fairly quickly if you don’t use the solar panel accessory.

Its starlight night vision gives you clear images up to 33 feet without any extra ambient light.  Setup is easy using the mobile app, but the camera doesn’t have a very stable Wi-Fi connection at times, which leads to choppy video playback.

7. Free Storage Pick

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Amcrest 4MP UltraHD Indoor: 

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At Zerox24, we’re Amcrest fans, and this wireless indoor security camera doesn’t disappoint.

Its remote pan-and-tilt function, easy setup, and variety of video storage options make this one of the best cameras available for under $100.

While this camera records video without issues, there’s a noticeable lag when you stream live video.

Unfortunately, the user manual is hard to follow, and mounting the Amcrest 4MP UltraHD on the wall limits the camera’s rotation options. But we still like the free cloud storage and the addition of two-way talk.

8. Audio Quality Pick

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YI Dome Camera U: 

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The YI Dome Camera U makes us think a little of R2-D2. It’s cute and looks like the type of tech you can count on to stay in touch with kids and pets when you can’t be at home.

The anti-noise filter makes it easy to listen for baby’s cries or chat with kids about homework after school. You can even tell Rover to get off the sofa.

Its biggest improvement over the original YI Dome Camera is a physical privacy shutter you can close to prevent the camera from recording when you want more privacy in a space.

Another great feature of this wireless security camera is unlimited free cloud storage. But watch out if you’re an Android user—there are several reported issues with the Android app.

9. Home Security Pick

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Abode Iota: 

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The Abode Iota is a high-end home security camera and security system in one. This compact device delivers two-way talk, high video quality, and sensitive motion detection.

It also comes with the option to add 24/7 professional monitoring. That gives you a direct link to help through a monitoring center without buying any additional security equipment.

Best of all, Abode’s professional monitoring starts at just $8 per month, and there’s no contract required.

10. Indoor Wire-Free Pick

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Blink Indoor: 

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Blink is an Amazon-owned security camera company that focuses on budget cameras. Its latest product is the Blink Indoor, an attractive little camera.

Buy this camera for about $80, making it cheaper than other wire-free cameras thanks to an indoor-only design.

Like all Amazon smart devices, this camera is less susceptible to incompatibility issues than third-party brands.

Connecting to Alexa and Fire TV devices is a smooth experience, and you can even see a live view on Alexa smart displays like the Echo Show.

The Blink Indoor requires a paid subscription (about $3 a month) to save videos, but it stores only about two hours of footage, which is tiny compared to most brands.

Still, the Blink Indoor is a good option if you want an affordable wire-free indoor security camera to use with Alexa.