The best surveillance cameras: 4 models up to 160 euros
Do you want to keep an eye on your home during the current burglary season without much effort, even when you’re on the go? Then you should consider purchasing a suitable surveillance camera. We have selected the best devices up to 200 euros for you and summarized the respective advantages and disadvantages.
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Surveillance cameras: Different areas of application
Surveillance cameras can be used in many ways. You should be aware of where exactly and for which monitoring area you want to use your camera. For the outdoor use and corresponding weather resistance, the devices have to be developed and built in a much more complex manner and are therefore usually more expensive. Inside Simpler models, which can usually be hidden better, are sufficient for this. All models presented here are suitable for outdoor use, but can of course also be used indoors.
Reolink RLC-510A PoE: Wireless entry
If you have to travel a long way to the power source when installing a surveillance camera or want to use existing network cables, then the entry-level device should be the right choice RLC-510A PoE by Reolink be interesting for you. At Amazon you can get the wireless camera for currently around 60 euros (see offer at Amazon). To get the price, you have to 5 percent discount voucher activate below the offer price. Alternatively, you can also get the camera in black for just a small surcharge.
The connection is made via Power over Ethernet (PoE), which makes it particularly easy to supply the camera with power via a network cable. But that’s what it’s for an additional adapter required (see listing on Amazon). The installation and control of the camera are particularly easy. About the Reolinkapp you can be informed directly on your smartphone in real time when the WiFi camera detects movement. In addition, you can live feed the camera from anywhere in the world via the Internet. Otherwise, videos will be saved to local storage via SD card saved. Amazon customers are satisfied and give it 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Advantages:
- extensive equipment
- intelligent motion detection
- first class image quality
Disadvantages:
- Can only be operated via PoE cable, adapter required
- no smart home integration possible
Reolink Argus Eco: power supply thanks to solar power
If you don’t want to or can’t install an extra power supply for a surveillance camera outdoors, then it should Argus Eco security camera by Reolink be just right for you. At Amazon you can get the wireless camera, which is also suitable for outdoor use with battery and solar panel for currently around 80 euros (view offer at Amazon). To get the price you have to activate the discount coupon under the offer price.
The Reolink wireless security camera is suitable for both the Outdoor and indoor use. The supplied solar panel makes the camera independent of the power supply. When it’s dark or the sun’s rays aren’t enough, the camera runs on an integrated battery. Communication is via 2.4 GHz WLAN. The camera delivers images in Full HD quality and has a large field of view at 100 degrees. Other camera functions such as infrared night vision, an integrated motion detector with app push functionality, a switchable siren sound and two-way audio are practical in everyday life. Smart home integration is also possible (e.g. with Google Home, Amazon Alexa).
Amazon customers are mostly satisfied and give 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 7,000 reviews. The surveillance camera convinces above all with its large range of functions, the flexible application possibilities and the easy assembly. Even wireless operation via the solar module should work well in practice.
Advantages:
- extensive equipment
- weatherproof and independent of external power supply
- Smart home integration possible (e.g. with Google Home, Amazon Alexa)
Disadvantages:
- Image quality just average
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Eufy Security eufyCam 2: outdoor camera in a double pack
If you want to monitor several areas at once, then this is the way to go Eufy Security eufyCam 2 for outside in a double pack. You can currently get the bundle from Amazon for around 160 euros (view the offer on Amazon). There is also a base station for the central administration of the local storage space, which already has 16 GB integrated.
A key feature of the Eufy cameras is the integrated LED headlights: In addition to the common infrared LEDs for night vision, the devices also have powerful white LEDs that illuminate the camera’s field of view when motion is detected. Thus, the cameras can also be used as LED spotlight for dark corners be used.
Amazon customers give it 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 12,000 reviews. The cameras offer HD recording (1080p) and are IP67 rated protected from water and dusthave an integrated night mode and a powerful battery with a running time of up to 180 days. According to customer reviews, the object recognition of the eufy is reliable. It only has its problems when the lighting conditions are not quite optimal.
Advantages:
- extensive equipment
- robust design
- Smart home integration possible
Disadvantages:
- Object recognition in the dark only moderate
Google Nest Cam: Best smart home integration
The smart surveillance camera Google NestCam you can get it for about 150 euros (view offer at tink). Alternatively, you can also hit Amazon for the same price (view offer on Amazon).
Amazon customers give it a decent 4.3 out of 5 stars. According to the reviews, installing and controlling the Nest Cam should be particularly easy and can be done via Google home or Amazon Alexa take place. The special thing about this device: The holder holds the camera purely magnetically and thus enables particularly flexible alignment. The live feed of the camera can be viewed from anywhere in the world via the Internet. Otherwise, videos are stored in the cloud, but are only available for three hours without a paid subscription. The object recognition works reliably, but the image quality is weak at night.
Advantages:
- easy assembly and operation
- reliable object detection
- long battery life
Disadvantages:
- Average picture quality at night
- without a subscription, videos are only saved for a short time
Our editor Peter tested the Google Nest Cam:
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