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The best battery powered security cameras: our top 12 (February 2026)

Independent guide to the best battery powered security cameras, covering Ring, Eufy, Google Nest, features, night vision, storage, and smart home costs.

by Kai Hirano

The 11 best wired security cameras (February 2026)

by Kai Hirano

Ring Battery Doorbell Pro Review: a solid wireless upgrade if you’re already in the Ring ecosystem

The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro is a solid upgrade if you’re already in the Ring world or heavily using Alexa. The video quality is clearly better than older or cheaper models, the head-to-toe framing is genuinely useful for seeing both faces and packages, and the 3D Motion Detection with Bird’s Eye Z...

by Maxwell Evergreen

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro (Refurb) Review: a solid wired camera if you’re already in the Ring world

Overall, the Like-New Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro feels like a reliable wired security upgrade rather than some flashy gadget. The 2K video, bright 2000-lumen lights, and 3D Motion Detection with Bird’s Eye View actually make day-to-day use easier: you get clearer clips, fewer useless alerts, and...

by Maxwell Evergreen

Amazon eero 7 Dual-Band Review: Wi‑Fi 7 speeds in a pretty simple package

The Amazon eero 7 dual‑band 2‑pack is a solid mesh system if your main pain points are dead zones and random slowdowns. In my house, it delivered fast and stable Wi‑Fi pretty much everywhere, handled a bunch of devices at once, and made roaming between rooms seamless. Setup is quick, the app is simp...

by Aurélie Bélanger-Dumas

Blink Outdoor 4 XR Review: long‑range security without running wires everywhere

Overall, the Blink Outdoor 4 XR system is a solid choice if your main problem is distance. The XR hub really does push the cameras further than typical Wi‑Fi, and in my case it turned dead zones at the edge of the property into usable coverage. Video quality is good enough for home security, motion...

by Tariq Patel

5 best weatherproof outdoor security cameras: our comparison (February 2026)

by Aurélie Bélanger-Dumas

Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Plug-In Review: a simple wired camera that does the job (if you accept the subscription)

Overall, the Ring Spotlight Cam Plus Plug-In is a solid, practical outdoor camera that does what most people need: clear 1080p video, reliable motion alerts (once tuned), bright spotlights, and easy remote access through a decent app. The plug-in power is the main win here – once you’ve run the cabl...

by Nathan O'Hara

Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery Review: solid smart cam if you’re already in the Ring ecosystem

Overall, the Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery is a good fit if you’re already in the Ring ecosystem and want a more capable outdoor camera with decent video quality and built-in lights. The 2K HDR image, dual-band Wi‑Fi, and flexible motion settings do what they’re supposed to do. Two-way talk works w...

by Aaliyah Nguyen

WYZE Wireless Duo Cam Video Doorbell Review: dual cameras without the Ring-level bills

Overall, the Wyze Wireless Duo Cam Video Doorbell is a solid option if you want dual cameras, decent 2K video, and the flexibility of battery or hardwired power without jumping straight into expensive subscriptions. The best parts for me are the separate people/package views, the included Wi‑Fi chim...

by Nathan O'Hara

Lexar 512GB Professional CFexpress Type A Silver 4.0 Review: a fast workhorse card for Sony and Canon shooters

After using the Lexar 512GB Professional CFexpress Type A Silver 4.0 card across a few demanding shoots, my takeaway is simple: it’s a fast, reliable card that behaves like a proper work tool. Buffer clearing is quick, 4K and 8K recording run smoothly, and I didn’t run into any weird glitches or fil...

by Sophie-Anne Delacroix-Baldwin

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus Review: a straightforward security upgrade if you’re fine with wiring and subscriptions

Overall, the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is a practical upgrade if you want to cover a driveway, side yard, or business entrance with both strong lighting and a camera. The floodlights are bright, the 1080p video is clear enough for normal security use, and motion alerts are reliable once you twe...

by Leonie Griffiths

Ring Outdoor Cam (Stick Up Cam) Review: simple wireless security that works best with strong Wi‑Fi and a subscription

The Ring Outdoor Cam (Stick Up Cam) Battery 4-pack is a practical option if you want to cover several angles of your home or small business without messing with cables. The cameras do the basics well: 1080p video, decent night vision, motion alerts, and two-way talk that’s actually usable when your...

by Elara Thorne

Blink Outdoor 4 Review: simple, wire-free security that mostly just works

The Blink Outdoor 4 two-camera system is basically a no-fuss way to get decent security coverage around your home. The strong points are clear: easy setup, genuinely long battery life (especially in low to medium traffic spots), reliable motion alerts once you tune the zones, and a simple app that d...

by Jasper Osborne

Hiseeu Solar Camera Wireless Outdoor Review: a practical all‑in‑one security kit that keeps Wi‑Fi bills and ladders out of the picture

Overall, the Hiseeu Solar Camera Wireless Outdoor Kit is a practical, no‑nonsense solution if you want several outdoor cameras, local recording, and no subscriptions. The 4MP image is clear enough for normal home security, the solar panels keep the batteries topped up so you’re not climbing ladders,...

by Jasper Osborne

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus Review: a solid all‑rounder if you’re fine with hardwiring and subscriptions

The Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is a solid all‑in‑one option if you want a bright outdoor light, a reliable camera, and app alerts in one device. The motion detection works well once you dial it in, the 1080p video is clear enough for normal home use, and the floodlights are strong and actually u...

by Jasper Osborne

Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro Review: a solid upgrade if you actually care what’s on your doormat

The Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro is a solid upgrade over the older battery Ring doorbells, mainly because of the taller 1536p video, proper head-to-toe framing, and much smarter motion detection. You can finally see your doormat clearly, package alerts work well with a subscription, and 3D motion...

by Nathan O'Hara

Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus Review: a bright, simple security upgrade if you’re fine with subscriptions

Overall, the Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Plus is a solid, practical upgrade if you want to light up a dark area and keep an eye on it from your phone. The camera quality is good enough to clearly see who’s around your house, the floodlights are genuinely bright, and the motion detection becomes reliab...

by Kai Hirano

Ring Battery Doorbell Plus Review: a practical doorbell cam that’s good, but not cheap

After using the Ring Battery Doorbell Plus for a while, my conclusion is pretty straightforward: as a doorbell camera, it’s solid and reliable, but you have to accept the subscription model. The video quality is clear, the wide head-to-toe view is genuinely useful for both faces and packages, and th...

by Aurélie Bélanger-Dumas

Ring Wired Doorbell Pro Review: a solid wired upgrade if you’re ready to deal with the wiring

Overall, the Ring Wired Doorbell Pro is a solid choice if you want a wired, always-powered doorbell with clear video and decent motion controls. The head-to-toe 1536p video, 3D Motion Detection, and Bird’s Eye View actually help in day-to-day use – you see faces clearly, you see packages on the grou...

by Elara Thorne