Adding security cameras to your home is no simple task. Given privacy concerns, it’s important to go with a reputable brand that can ensure some level of security over the footage. And with all the angles there can be to cover inside a home, it might take several cameras to do the job, which means price will be a factor. Fortunately, that price just got a little more manageable with a 50% discount on the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera, our favorite indoor security camera, which brings the price of the camera down to just $50 at Amazon.
Our pick for best overall indoor security camera is $50 off. The Arlo is built with privacy in mind, is easy to set up and has a variety of monthly storage plans starting at just $5 per month. The video quality is top-notch, motion alerts are prompt and the audio sounds great.
The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera is a heavy hitter with all the features we like to see. Most importantly, the camera provides a sharp 1080p image with a wide, 130-degree field of view that ensures it can see more of your home while providing clear detail in the footage. (In our testing, we found the image quality to be excellent.) The camera also supports two-way audio, and sound comes through well in both directions. Both video and audio can be turned off with a single button press, so you can enjoy privacy when you’re at home.
While the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera nails the basics, it also goes beyond. Built-in infrared lights give the camera night vision. With Arlo’s software, you can set up special monitoring zones to receive alerts if the camera sees activity in those specific areas. Arlo’s camera also supports Alexa, Google Home and (with a separate hub) Apple Home, so it’s easier to work into a variety of smart home ecosystems. The Arlo Secure subscription provides 30-day video history and object detection for $5 per month per camera or $13 per month for unlimited cameras. And with such steep savings on the camera right now, that unlimited-camera option may be more appealing than ever.