
You'll find my picks for the best cheap cameras listed below to come with those basic features, security measures and more. End-to-end encryption, which prevents the company in question from viewing your footage without your consent, is ideal for privacy as well, but not every brand supports it. If it's top of mind for you, start by looking for a camera with two-step login authentication and WPA2 compatibility with your router (preferably WPA3, but most cameras are equipped for WPA2).


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Even with these "cheap" cameras, you can expect live video streaming, 1080 resolution or higher, a motion sensor and an app to send push notifications, plus compatibility with smart home ecosystems like Google Assistant or Alexa.Īlong with price and features, security and privacy is also a concern, maybe even more so when purchasing an inexpensive camera from a lesser-known manufacturer. That doesn't mean you have to break the bank for effective DIY home security, though, especially considering how inexpensive many quality home security cameras can be.Įstablished names like Wyze, GE, Amazon Blink, TP-Link and others offer Wi-Fi cameras for $100 or much less without sacrificing basic features or performance. There is perhaps no price too high when it comes to protecting your home and monitoring for unsafe or criminal activity.
