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Keep an eye on your property with our top 5 outdoor camera picks

By Monique Crawford, Komando.com
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March 15, 2023
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Porch pirates and horrible neighbors can be found anywhere, so you should always keep an eye on your home.

We chose five excellent outdoor cameras you should use to monitor your home, pet areas, garage or shed. Tap or click here for the latest SimpliSafe HD outdoor camera.

You never know who might be lurking around your neighborhood, but you can know who is coming around your property. Check out our top five outdoor camera picks. You’ll be happy you did.

1. High-quality footage

Google Nest Cam Outdoor

Google Nest Cam Outdoor

Install this Google Nest outdoor camera to watch your home's entryways closely. Use your Alexa device to monitor all the people and animals that pass during the day or night. The camera, cable, and adapter are all weatherproof, so you don't need to worry about anything shorting when you need it most. It's easy to install, and the night view evenly illuminates everything for easy identification.

Promising review: "Had a Christmas package stolen form my driveway, because of the camera, we were able to identify the license plate and the thief which ultimately resulted in his arrest. My package was recovered. I posted the video on social media and people were amazed at the quality."
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$249.99 on Amazon.com

2. 24/7 monitoring

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera

SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera

Trust our sponsor, SimpliSafe, with your 24/7 protection. This outdoor camera has a 140-degree view and alerts you whenever someone approaches your property. It records in 1080p and allows you to zoom 8x for small details. The color night vision with a spotlight gives you a clear visual of incoming visitors or would-be intruders, and the best part is it only takes a few minutes to install.

Promising review: "...The camera battery is easy to charge and the camera base/camera easy to install. The camera has good motion detection, but not too sensitive. The thing I like most is the clarity of the picture. I highly recommend SimpliSafe in general, and this camera specifically."
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$147.16 on Amazon.com

3. Great night vision

Wyze Cam v3 with Color Night Vision

Wyze Cam v3 with Color Night Vision

This Wyze v3 camera records in color night vision, 1080p, and includes two-way audio that works with Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT. It is weather-resistant to use outdoors, and it responds in real-time. The Starlight Sensor records up to 25x darker than other cameras at night, detecting both motion and sound. It offers 24/7 continuous recording with a 32GB MicroSD card sold separately.

Promising review: "This camera is a huge improvement over the V2. Aside from the wider angle of view (more camera coverage), the night vision is insanely great in color. The fact that this can be used outdoors and can endure the elements makes it perfect."
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$35.98 on Amazon.com

4. Quick response monitoring

Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera

Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera

The Arlo Essential Spotlight camera is a wireless surveillance camera that captures clear details in high definition. Get instant notifications for package deliveries, visits from friends and family, vehicles passing and more so you can respond quickly with a siren or dial emergency services. Talk to pets or visitors with the two-way audio and trust that it can withstand outdoor conditions all year round.

Promising review: "We have this in our backyard. When we go outside at night to let the dogs out, I appreciate the spotlight feature. And the notification message I get on my phone also identifies that it's an animal on screen, not a human. I didn't realize it would do that so I really like that feature. The video is clear, it captures sound, and the battery lasts a very long time. We ended up getting more cameras for other parts of the yard."
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$69.99 on Amazon.com
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