The Best Indoor Security Cameras for 2024

Why We Picked It

Despite its affordable price, the E220 Indoor Cam packs the kinds of features you usually find on more expensive cameras. It delivers outstanding 2K video, detects motion and sound, offers smooth remote pan and tilt controls, works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, and even tracks motion. The camera is easy to install, and all of its features worked well in testing.

Who It’s For

If you’re in the market for a budget-friendly indoor security camera with a 360-degree view and 2K resolution, the Eufy E220 Indoor Cam is an unbeatable value. The TP-Link KC410S indoor security camera offers those same features for less than $50, but the Eufy E220 Indoor Cam’s pan and tilt maneuvers are faster.

Why We Picked It

For just $40, the TP-Link Tapo C120 is loaded with features usually only found on more expensive models, including 2K resolution (2,560 by 1,440 pixels), color night vision, and local video storage. The camera records video when it detects motion and offers free intelligent alerts that differentiate between people, pets, vehicles, and other motion events, which many competitors charge extra for. The C120 also has an IP66 weatherproof rating, meaning you can use it indoors or outside.

Who It’s For

If you’re in the market for a wallet-friendly 2K security camera for indoor or outdoor use, the TP-Link Tapo C120 is well worth considering. It requires a nearby outlet for power, but saves you a lot of money compared with wireless 2K alternatives.

Why We Picked It

The Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is all about ease of use. Since it runs on battery power, you can place it just about anywhere on the inside or outside of your home without having to worry about staying close to an outlet or snaking a power cord. It captures video at 1080p with a 115-degree field of view, and uses Wi-Fi to connect directly to your home network without a separate hub. Day and night video appeared sharp in our tests, and motion detection worked well, as did its Amazon Alexa and IFTTT integrations. The battery is rated to last anywhere from six to twelve months between charges, and you can easily replenish it via an included USB cable.

Who It’s For

If you’re looking for a feature-rich security camera that can be used indoors and outdoors and is very easy to install, the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery delivers in spades. You have to pay for a subscription to view recorded video, but its $3.99-per-month Ring Protect storage plan with 180 days of video history is one of the more affordable options around. The pricier Pro version also earned our Editors’ Choice award, but its advanced motion detection, which lets you see where visitors have traveled on your property, makes it a better fit for outdoor use.

Why We Picked It

Arlo’s $39.99 Essential Indoor Camera 2nd Generation lets you monitor any room in your house without spending a bundle. This wired indoor security camera installs in minutes, captures sharp 1080p video, and provdies accurate motion alerts. It also supports Alexa and Google voice commands and works with lots of third-party smart home devices via IFTTT.

Who It’s For

The Arlo Essential Indoor is a solid choice if you’re looking to add an affordable camera to an existing Arlo setup. It’s not quite as value-rich as the Eufy E220, which costs less and offers sharper 2K video, local storage, and mechanical pan and tilt support, but it’s a smart choice if you’re already committed to the Arlo ecosystem. Note that an Arlo Secure subscription is required to access recorded video and to unlock intelligent alerts and other features.

Why We Picked It

The Blink Indoor is a battery-powered 1080p security camera that delivers sharp video and accurate motion detection. There are no wires involved, which makes for easy installation, and it promises up to two years of battery life from two AA batteries. As with its weatherproof sibling, the Blink Outdoor, the Indoor model works with Amazon Alexa voice commands and supports third-party integrations using IFTTT applets.

Who It’s For

The Blink Indoor is a compelling alternative to the Ring Stick Up Cam Battery that allows for both cloud and local video storage, not just the former. It requires a wireless hub (which is included in the box), and it gives you the option to store videos locally on a USB drive (sold separately) if you don’t want to pay for a cloud subscription.

Why We Picked It

We like that Google’s battery-powered Nest Cam that works indoors or outside, but it’s one of the pricier home security cameras out there. Although it isn’t quite as versatile, the Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) offers many of the same features for around $80 less. Easy to set up and manage, the indoor Nest Cam delivers sharp 1080p video, accurately detects motion, and can distinguish between motion from people, animals, and cars. Just keep in mind that you must subscribe to a paid Nest Aware plan to view video that’s more than three hours old and to use the camera’s face recognition feature. 

Who It’s For

The Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired) is a solid, relatively affordable security camera if you already use Google Assistant or a Nest Hub to control your smart home devices.

Why We Picked It

The Google Nest Cam (Outdoor or Indoor, Battery) is all about versatility. As the name implies, you can use this weatherproof camera indoors or outdoors and power it using the built-in rechargeable battery or the included USB cable and AC power adapter. It’s easy to install and performed well in testing, capturing sharp 1080p video and identifying motion caused by people and animals. Just know that it requires a Nest Aware subscription (starting at $6 per month) to view recorded video that is more than three hours old and to use its face detection feature. 

Who It’s For

If you’re in the market for a security camera that installs in minutes and offers a good selection of features—particularly if you already use other Nest Devices and/or Google Assistant—put the Nest Cam on your short list. Just keep in mind that you have to pay to access recorded video that’s more than three hours old. For $8 per month or $80 per year, the Nest Aware plan provides 30 days of video history, or you can upgrade to the $15 monthly/$150 yearly Plus plan for 60 days of video history.

Why We Picked It

The second-generation Ring Indoor Cam improves upon its predecessor with a privacy cover and color night vision while continuing to deliver sharp 1080p video, phone and voice controls, and robust third-party device support. With a Ring Protect subscription (starting at $3.99 a month), it offers 180 days of recorded video storage, the ability to download recorded clips, and notifications when a person is in view.

Who It’s For

With clear video and accurate motion detection in our tests, Ring’s second-generation Indoor Cam is an excellent option for keeping an eye on the inside of your home, especially for existing Ring users. If you need a camera that can be used indoors or outside, the more expensive Ring Stick Up Cam Battery is a top alternative.

Why We Picked It

For less than $50, the TP-Link Kasa Spot Pan Tilt KC410S indoor security camera gives you a 360-degree view. Designed for indoor use only, the KC410S uses mechanical pan and tilt controls and a 2K camera to record highly detailed video in every corner of the room you place it in. It works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, but it doesn’t support many IFTTT integrations. The KC410S sends a push alert and records video when it detects motion or sound, and can let you know if a person is to blame for the disturbance. To store and view recordings, you need a microSD card (up to 256GB) or a Kasa Care subscription (starting at $3 per month for 30 days of video history). 

Who It’s For

If you’re in search of a super-affordable security cam with a 360-degree view, the TP-Link Kasa Spot Pan Tilt is a top choice. The KC410S interacts with other Kasa devices, as well as with Alexa and Google Assistant via routines and voice commands.

Why We Picked It

The affordable Lorex Smart Indoor Wi-Fi Security Camera offers sharp 1080p video, Alexa and Google voice control, and local storage for video triggered by motion and sound. It’s very easy to install and performs well, delivering sharp video both day and night.

Who It’s For

If you’re looking for a security camera that doesn’t require ongoing subscription fees for cloud storage and other features, the Lorex Smart Indoor Wi-Fi Camera is worth a look. It has a microSD card slot with a 16GB card preinstalled, but it supports media up to 256GB.