10 Best CCTV Cameras In 2023 To Help Keep Your Home Safe
From sleek inconspicuous designs to nifty smart options
It is easy to take your safety for granted when you live in Singapore since it is known as one of the safest countries in the world. Keeping your home secure starts with a home security camera to prevent any potential crime or harassment. Additionally, with greater reliance on online delivery services for food and shopping needs, an outdoor CCTV is able to prevent delivered items from going missing.
From May 2023, HDB homeowners can go ahead with CCTV installation on two conditions – if the CCTV is corridor-facing and it is installed within their homes. This is great news, since we see more multifunctional savvy door viewers which come with surveillance features and even a two-way audio call feature that offers the option for you to speak to the person at your door directly.
Choosing an outdoor CCTV camera
As regular homeowners come without little to no technical expertise, it is best for the installation of the CCTV camera to be as fuss-free as possible, and that would be to go completely wireless. Therefore, having a large battery capacity will enable a longer period of operating time before the next charge is required. Additionally, a backup cloud storage function is good to have, so as to ensure that the data will not be lost if the device malfunction or got tampered with.
10 Best Wireless CCTV for Home
| Wireless home security camera | Price | Best of |
|---|---|---|
| Noorio B200 Wireless Security Camera | $108 | Best magnetic security camera |
| WYZE Cam Outdoor Starter Bundle V2 | $110 | Best outdoor security camera |
| Xiaomi Outdoor IP Camera Set BHR4435GL | $119 | Best security camera set |
| Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 | $129 | Best doorbell with camera |
| TP-Link Outdoor QHD IP Camera TPL-TAPO-C420S1 | $145 | Best HD security camera |
| Arlo Essential Full HD Wireless HDR Security Camera VMC2030 | $169 | Best smart security camera |
| Blink Camera 3rd Gen 2020 | $177.90 | Best battery-powered security camera |
| Google Nest Doorbell | $286 | Best smart video doorbell |
| Eufy Security Wireless Video Doorbell | $309.95 | Best wireless video doorbell |
| Philips EasyKey Viewer DV001 | $399 | Best smart door viewer |
Best magnetic security camera
Smart, magnetic, and wire-free, the Noorio B200 is a nifty security camera device that is highly versatile and packed with useful features such as built-in spotlight and AI detection. Experience hassle-free installation with the magnetic feature for the camera to snap right on it, where you can even angle the camera view accordingly. Set it up via the app to indicate activity zones and get accurate activity alerts.
There is no subscription required, as the camera comes with 8 GB of local storage that stores up to 3,000 footage. If you do not want to deal with the constant need to charge, you can purchase the Noorio waterproof solar panel at $40 to ensure constant access to power.
Noorio B200 Wireless Security Camera is available for $108 from Amazon.
Best outdoor security camera
Outdoor cameras run the risk of getting stolen, and here is where WYZE comes in with the built-in mechanism that will only allow the originally paired account to be used. If a WYZE camera lands in the wrong hands, it will not be fully functioning unless the original owner removes the camera from his/her account.
The newer version of the WYZE Cam Outdoor V2 has a wider field of view and a starlight sensor that reveals greater details in the dark, by capturing more light and reducing noise compared to the initial version.
WYZE Cam Outdoor Starter Bundle V2 is retailing for $110 from Amazon.
Best security camera set
In this IP camera set by Xiaomi, you will find an outdoor camera along with an indoor receiver unit. Having an indoor receiver unit is a must, as it comes with an ethernet port, USB port, and microSD card slot that allows you to connect your network and storage devices to ensure that the security camera is well-equipped at all times. As the data is stored locally within the indoor receiver, you do not have to worry about any leaked data, with the free 3-day cloud storage too.
A single charge allows the Xiaomi outdoor camera to operate for up to 3 months. The gyroscope sensor and screw structure are in place to enhance the security of the wireless outdoor camera and prevent any instances of theft. You can even install more than 1 outdoor security camera to cover all views, as the indoor receiver unit supports multiple cameras.
Xiaomi Outdoor IP Camera Set BHR4435GL is retailing for $119 from Gain City.
Best rechargeable doorbell
This smart doorbell is a doorbell with 24/7 video surveillance by Xiaomi . For ladies that are staying alone, the smart voice changer is truly a game changer, as it provides greater privacy where you have the option to mask your original voice with either a clown-like voice or the voice of an old man. With 5,200 mAh of battery life, you will only need to charge it up to 3 times a year.
No need to fumble with memory card storage, as up to 72-hour cloud storage of motion-triggered clips is included for free. If there is someone trying to remove the doorbell forcefully, an alarm will be triggered and a video will be recorded, where you will also be alerted via app notifications too.
Xiaomi Smart Doorbell 3 is available for $129 from Takashimaya.
Best HD security camera
Forget about low-resolution footage quality as this IP camera by TP-Link comes with 2K QHD crystal clear view, which is a notch higher than the regular 1080P at 1.7 times more pixels. What’s great is its 180-day battery life, which means you will just need to charge it once every 6 months. The rechargeable battery is also removable so you can even choose to replace it after prolonged usage.
You can add this IP camera to your Google Home or Amazon Alexa ecosystem for greater accessibility to notifications and setting schedules. Furthermore, you can also choose between saving recorded videos locally on a microSD card or subscribing to the Tapo Care cloud storage services.
TP-Link Outdoor QHD IP Camera TPL-TAPO-C420S1 is available for $145 from Gain City.
Best smart security camera
The level of security is taken to a whole new level with Arlo’s essential security camera as it gives you access to the exclusive Arlo Secure software plan, which triggers immediate help with all-day professional monitoring from live security experts that you can sign up to. Software aside, the compact and wireless hardware makes installing in small spaces a breeze.
It connects to WiFi directly and works with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, as well as Apple HomeKit which enables you to receive any alerts straight from your Apple Watch.
Arlo Essential Full HD Wireless HDR Security Camera VMC2030 is retailing for $169 from Kaira.
Best security camera with module
A simple plug-and-play security camera, Blink camera comes with a black squarish design that looks discreet and unlike the look of regular security cameras. All you need to do is to connect it to the Blink syn module, pop in 2 AA batteries, and you can have the security camera running for up to 2 years. Choose between local USB storage or subscribe to Blink’s cloud storage services. As the syn module is able to support up to 10 security cameras, it is easy to have an overview of all the cameras in a single Blink app.
Blink Camera 3rd Gen 2020 is available for $177.90 from Shopee.
Best smart video doorbell
Invest in a smart battery-powered video doorbell, just like this one from Google that you can pre-set messages to answer the door even when you are not physically at the door. Talk about smart, the camera is able to identify a person apart from an animal or vehicle, it is even able to recognise familiar faces to alert you when they are at your door.
Rather than the typical landscape video footage, the Nest doorbell is optimised for mobile viewing where it shows you a vertical view that you can see people from head to toe with the 1.3 megapixel colour sensor and a 6 times digital zoom in HDR. If you prefer to have it wired up to the power supply, you can opt for the wired version of the Nest Doorbell, with 4 colours available in snow, ash, ivy, and linen.
Google Nest Doorbell is retailing for $286 from Shopee.
Best wireless video doorbell
Let your Amazon Echo Dot function as a door chime, and you will never have to worry about missing a delivery or to keep your guest waiting with the Eufy video doorbell. Having a video doorbell also means that you get to get a clear view on everything that is happening right in front of your front door.
With the dual power option, you can choose to have it wired up, or go wireless, thanks to the 180-day battery life. As the doorbell comes with an indoor HomeBase, all of your local recordings will stay secure, even if the doorbell gets stolen or removed from the outside.
Eufy Security Wireless Video Doorbell is available for $309.95 from iShopChangi.
Best smart door viewer
Here is a levelled-up version of a smart doorbell, where you also get an accompanying door viewer. The Philips EasyKey Viewer is built with a front-facing ultra wide-angle camera and just about everything you need in a security camera with AI body detection, real-time monitoring, and all of the good stuff.
Aside from all of the smart doorbell functions, you also get an actual door viewer that you can install on the inside of your door to have access to the outdoor situation at any point in the day. Furthermore, you can also view the live footage on your phone remotely too.
Philips EasyKey Viewer DV001 is retailing for $399 from EasyKey and Tangs.
This article was originally published on Home & Decor.