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As Prime Day approaches, the discounts are starting to drop, and soon it's going to be raining non-stop savings with flurries of massive price cuts on our favorite home security products.

By Shubham Yewale

A baby monitor lets you watch, entertain, and soothe your child from afar. Check out the top baby monitors we've tested to determine which is right for your little one.

By Will Greenwald  & Alex Colon

Monitor your property day and night with one of the top smart floodlight cameras we've tested.

By John R. Delaney

The only bad thing about a video doorbell is that knock-knock jokes fall flat because you already know who's there. Jokes aside, these are the best doorbell cameras we've tested.

By John R. Delaney

A pet camera lets you monitor your cat or dog 24/7—and some even let you give them treats! These are the top pet cameras we’ve tested, plus some of our favorite security cameras that work as pet monitors.

By Angela Moscaritolo

A security camera lets you watch your home from anywhere and doesn't cost nearly as much as a full security system. These are the top indoor security cams we've tested.

By Angela Moscaritolo

The top smart outdoor security cams we've tested can withstand the elements and record clear footage any time of the day or night.

By John R. Delaney

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Jade Chung-Lee

The consumer version is still on sale if you can snag an invite.

By Emily Price
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Ring Stick Up Cam Pro is a supremely versatile 1080p indoor or outdoor security camera that offers sharp HDR-enhanced video and advanced motion detection.

By John R. Delaney
4.0

The second-generation Ring Indoor Cam gains a privacy cover and color night vision while continuing to deliver sharp 1080p video, phone and voice controls, and robust third-party device support.

By John R. Delaney
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is a versatile battery-powered wireless indoor/outdoor security camera that records motion-triggered video and stores it in the cloud.

By John R. Delaney
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Ring Peephole Cam replaces your peephole lens with a smart doorbell that detects motion, records video, and lets you see who is out there before opening the door.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The standard model of the Ring Video Doorbell is affordable and easy to install, and it plays nice with other smart devices, but you’ll pay extra to view recorded video.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The Ring Video Doorbell Wired is an affordable smart doorbell that works with lots of third-party devices, but it won't work with your existing chime and you have to pay to see recorded video.

By John R. Delaney
4.0

Ring’s Wired Doorbell Pro offers lots of bells and whistles to justify its price, including highly detailed video, 3D motion detection, and a unique aerial view of motion activity.

By John R. Delaney
4.0

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro delivers excellent HD video, accurately detects motion, and is bright enough to light up most yards.

By John R. Delaney
4.0

The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is a 1080p outdoor security camera that lights up your property and gives you an aerial view of motion events.

By John R. Delaney
3.5

The Ring Battery Doorbell Plus captures motion events in lots of detail and gives you a wide view of your doorstep, but it locks recordings and other features behind a monthly subscription.

By John R. Delaney