Brand/Name	TYPE	POWER SOURCE/ MOUNTING	APPROXIMATE COST	NOTES
Ring	Video doorbell	Wireless	$99.99 - $219.99, with video recording for $3.99/mo+	Receive phone notification of approaching visitor. Hear, see, and speak to visitors from anywhere.
Google Nest Doorbell (battery)	Video doorbell	Wireless	$139.99 + required Alexa screen device = $224.98.	Smart alerts, object detection. 3 hours free event history, or 60-day event history with Nest Aware subscription. No continuous recording, even with subscription.
RemoPlus RemoBell	Video doorbell	Hardwired	$99.00	Customizable motion zones, two-way audio, live on-demand streaming, infrared night vision, 3 days free cloud storage, motion alerts to phone.
Wyze	Video doorbell	Hardwired	$36.00, with enhanced video/recording features for $1.67/mo	Two-way audio, phone alert when someone approaches. Unlimited video length and advanced AI detection with low-cost Cam Plus subscription.
Arlo Security Camera	Exterior camera	Wireless	$129.99 - $299.99, with enhanced video/recording features for $4.99+/mo	Two-way audio, color night vision. Deter unwanted guests with siren. Low-cost Secure subscription includes 30-day cloud storage, AI object detection, smart notifications.
Blink Outdoor Wireless	Exterior camera	Wireless	$99.99 + required Sync Module 2 = $184.98. Live view recording, 60 day recording history for $3/mo or $30/year	Infrared night vision, weather resistant, receive motion detection alerts to phone. Video clip and photo cloud storage with subscription plan. Save events locally to the Blink Sync Module 2 via USB flash drive.
Night Owl Wi-Fi IP Plug In 1080p Spotlight Camera	Exterior/interior spotlight camera	Wireless, plug-in	$99.99	Recording storage with microSD card or compatible Wi-Fi NVR (not included) with no monthly fees. Free app with real-time facial capture notifications, digital zoom. Motion-activated spotlight with night color vision
eufy Security	Exterior camera	Wired	$299.99	Pan and tilt coverage, motion-activated smart lighting, AI subject lock and tracking, two-way audio, siren, 30 days recording storage (45 activations/day).
Frontpoint Outdoor Camera	Exterior camera	Wired; mounting requires drilling	$149.99 each	Hear and speak with visitors through mobile app. With yard perimeter guard, beeps and flashing lights ward away trespassers during set hours/periods. Continuous recording with SD card add-on.
Lorex 4k Spotlight Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi 6 Security Camera with Smart Security Lighting	Exterior/Interior camera	Wired, screw-in mounted	$229.99	4k resolution live viewing and playback, color night vision, secure local recording storage, smart alerts, and two-way audio.
ProjectNola Host 4mp Crime Camera	Exterior camera	Wired	Options starting at $300	High-quality video, night vision. View live video, which is also transmitted to monitoring center. Add-on options include active deterrence with red and blue flashing lights, pan-tilt-zoom, LPR and video meta data, gunshot detection, and more. Motion-activated lights and remote-triggered siren to deter trespassers.
SimpliSafe Security Kit with Outdoor Camera	Kit: Base station, keypad, yard sign, 1 indoor camera, 1 wireless exterior camera	Wireless, screw-in mounted outdoor camera	$311.97 with interactive professional monitoring for 99 cents/day	Smart notifications, custom activity zones, two-way audio. 30-day cloud storage with monitoring subscription.