If you've already taken advantage of this year's early Black Friday deals, then your home is a treasure trove of pricey gadgets for would-be intruders. One of the best security cameras can help you deter potential threats and monitor your property whether you're home or away. These devices combine motion sensors, night vision and Wi-Fi to keep an eye on activity and remotely stream video over the internet. Once motion is detected it sends a notification to your phone.
Black Friday and the days leading up to it are among the best times to score a discount on a security camera. The models I recommend below are budget picks that punch far above their weight class thanks to high-end features like AI detection and color night vision that help them keep up with security cameras double or even triple their price. Some picks like the Arlo, Blink and Wyze models feature weatherproof construction to withstand water and dust to double as an outdoor security camera.
Home security cams under $70 — Quick links
- TP-Link Tapo 2K Pan & Tilt Security Camera: was $35 now $25 @ Amazon
- Ring Indoor Cam 2nd Gen (2023): was $59 now $29 @ Amazon
- Blink Mini Camera (3-Pack): was $100 now $39 @ Amazon
- Blink Wired Floodlight Camera: was $99 now $49 @ Amazon
- Ring Video Doorbell: was $99 now $54 @ Amazon
- Google Nest Indoor Cam (2nd Generation): was $99 now $69 @ Amazon
- Blink Outdoor 4: was $119 now $70 @ Amazon