Home security systems are crucial if you live in remote locations, travel frequently, or own a large property. Today, technological innovations and smart design elements have made 24/7 professional surveillance systems virtually undetectable to the unsuspecting intruder. Many devices even offer ultra-HD resolution recording and two-way communication. In case you’re in the market for one, we have picked the top four home security camera installations and systems to help safeguard your property.

Lorex®
Lorex® is currently the leading brand in the 4K resolution segment. These cameras can connect to both IP network video recorders and digital video recorders to store hundreds of hours of footage. Featured products include video doorbells, floodlight cameras, WiFi-enabled security cameras, battery-operated remote surveillance kits, and smart home systems that can be integrated with all installed cameras. These cameras also have long-range night vision capabilities and are made using professional-grade IP67-rated materials. The indoor and outdoor standalone cameras connect over the secured home WiFi network to provide crystal clear images, a wide field of view, and continuous monitoring synced with existing smart home automation. The most basic kits are reasonably priced, starting at $149 per camera. All prices will vary depending on the quality, features, and type of installation, so you can always request a custom quote.

SimpliCam by SimpliSafe
SimpliCam is another top affordable pick that connects with existing SimpliSafe home security systems. The service offers 24/7 monitoring solutions for homes, businesses, and commercial establishments. You can shop for video doorbell cameras and home security cameras with full HD resolution and a super wide field of view starting at just $169/unit. The video doorbell comes with smart sensors that ignore random distractions and adjust the view to focus on the person or object in front of the door. You also get two-way audio, infrared night vision, pan and zoom features, and a 162° field of view with the doorbell unit. The home security camera can be easily installed with existing doorbell wiring, and the kit connects over a standard 2.4 GHz WiFi network to provide an uninterrupted feed. SimpliCam indoor and outdoor cameras provide additional coverage and field of view, with cameras starting at $99.99/unit. You can also record footage any time during the day or night with an option to store files for 30 days on the SimpliCam smart app. These cameras are night vision compatible, with premium bandwidth audio/video feedback, and offer a 120° field of view depending on the location of the installation.

Ring Home Security Cameras
Ring cameras can be easily installed indoors, outdoors around the premises, and at the front door. Ease of use is one of the main selling features of this product. Once installed, the cameras are programmed to detect motion automatically, send live tracking alerts to the smart app, and provide a clear feed of the intrusion. You can record and capture footage at any time remotely with the press of a button, customize personal alerts, and activate notifications for all connected devices. Ring cameras also come with two-way-enabled audio systems so you can see, hear, and speak to anybody in the field of view. Popular picks include the Indoor Cam, Stick Up Cam (indoor and outdoor use), Spotlight Cam Plus, Spotlight Cam Pro, and Floodlight Cams. Ring even brings a unique Car Cam that monitors movement around your vehicle, alerting you of any intrusion or forced access. Individual camera prices start at $99 and go upwards of $299, depending on the kit and type of installation. You can also opt for Ring’s custom security bundles that combine multiple cameras and kits.

Vivint Home Security
Vivint offers a complete package that you can consider for a premium security installation with multiple indoor, outdoor, doorbell, and spotlight home security cameras. These cameras can be synced with the home security system using apps. Since it’s a fully integrated system, prices will vary depending on your home’s primary inspection and requirements. But, most of the packages are on the pricier side, with estimate quotes starting at $599.99 for the base price and an additional $29.99 monthly fee with a 60-month lock-in period. The Starter kit comes with basic home security installations for 24/7 monitoring, intrusion detection, a touchscreen control panel, and a mobile app to monitor everything on the go. With the Premium kit, you’ll get video security and theft deterrent systems in addition to the Standard kit. Additionally, the Premium Plus kit offers voice control, video clip storage, smart home automation, and vehicle protection over the base installation.