It might feel like a big leap to get your first outdoor security camera, but over the last few years, I have found I rarely use the cameras for actual security. Instead, it’s great to be able to see if my dog is in the backyard, or if the gate is open, or get alerted when friends show up or I get a package delivered. The truth is that these cameras are there for more than just intruders—they capture life as it is happening outside your door. While I haven't tested some of these cameras, these are the best deals I found on outdoor security cameras during Prime Day, if you're looking to get one for your own home for the first time.
Eufy Solocams
If you ask me what cameras to buy, I’m going to tell you that eufy Solocams are the ones I rely on when not testing other cameras. I love the dual lenses, and 360 field of view. Also, you can store clips locally if you have a eufy backup hub.
eufy Security Floodlight Cam S330, Regularly $299.99, $179.99 during Prime Day
eufy Security Floodlight Camera E340, Regularly $219.99, $149.99 during Prime Day
REOLINK 5Ghz Security Cameras
While I’ve not tested this model, I am currently using a similar solar Reolink model and I’ve been really impressed at how well that solar panel keeps the charge. The Reolink app isn’t my favorite, but I still find the camera resolution to be great, the feed comes up quickly, and I have very few complaints on the whole. If you’re putting up a wireless camera, it’s hard to beat 50+% off.
REOLINK 5Ghz Security Cameras Outdoor + Solar Panel, was $499, now $219.99
Blink Outdoor 4 Cameras
Blink cameras are a little rudimentary compared to other high end security cams, but for $39.99, they’re a smoking hot deal, trust me. I found them very easy to put up, and they keep a decent battery charge with a pretty good field of vision. The resolution is great, and the system is extendable, which I really like. Protip: get a Sync module so you can store clips locally, skipping the subscription.
Blink Outdoor 4 Camera, was $99.99, now $39.99
Ring Floodlight Cam Plus and Ring Stick Up Cam Bundle
I used this stick up cam earlier this year to figure out how my dog was getting out of the backyard, and there are two things I really appreciated about it. The camera started recording lightning fast after motion was detected (this was a flighty doberman, it was that fast). Second, the resolution was stunning. While it looks like a camera that belongs on a shelf, it actually mounts easily to fences and other vertical structures. The wired floodlight is essentially the same camera, with a floodlight.
Ring Floodlight Cam Plus and Ring Stick Up Cam Bundle, was $299.98, now $159.99
Google Nest Cam Outdoor or Indoor
While I haven't tested the Nest Cam, I like its modern design and that it doesn't require a subscription. If you're tied into the Google ecosystem, these cameras make a lot of sense. Just be aware that you'll need a Gmail account—you can't tie them to another type of email.
Google Nest Cam Outdoor or Indoor, was $179.99, now $117.79
AOSU Floodlight Camera Wired
I love a pan-and-tilt camera outside, where the eye in the sky can be operated remotely to narrow in on various areas of your yard. AOSU is a relatively new entry into the market, which I will have the chance to test next month. Having opened the box, this is a solid build, and I'm excited to see how it stacks against my favorite eufy Solocams. With a similar design, you're getting 360 degree field of view with a 2600 lumen floodlight.
AOSU Floodlight Camera Wired, was $159.99, now $127.99
Ring Wired Floodlight Cam
It's hard to beat 40% off, and as someone with a lot of Ring products at home, I like the level of notifications I can achieve with some adjustments to the cameras settings. This 1080p camera has two-way talk in addition to the security siren.
Ring Wired Floodlight Cam, was $199.99, now $119.99
Blink Wireless Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cameras
This late-breaking 50% off deal is hard to beat. I tested this model of floodlight and really liked the high resolution of the camera and how easy it was to install. Changing the battery is pretty simple too—you just pull the camera off to do it. The lights turned out to be a nice addition, illuminating spaces as I walked through them.
Blink Wireless Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cameras, was $129.98, now $64.99