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    We've Tested Over 100 Security Cameras. Here Are the 10 Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2024.

    These security cameras keep watch over your property through rain, sleet, and snow

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    TP-Link Kasa Cam Outdoor KC420WS Security Camera, Arlo Essential Security Camera, Eufy SoloCam S340 Wireless Outdoor Security Camera with Dual Lens and Solar Panel
    The best outdoor security cameras, according to Consumer Reports' testing, come from Arlo (center), Eufy (right), Google Nest, Lorex, Ring, and TP-Link (left).
    Photo: TP-Link, Arlo, Eufy

    Video doorbells are great for keeping an eye on the entrance to your home, but what about your backyard? Or your driveway? For those, you need outdoor security cameras.

    These security cameras are weatherproof, and most run on rechargeable batteries, allowing you to mount them almost anywhere, even to a tree (provided it’s still in range of your home’s WiFi). If you have floodlights in these areas, you could even take advantage of their steady stream of power and install specialized floodlight security cameras.

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    Below you’ll find details on the 10 best outdoor security cameras from our tests, listed in alphabetical order. They’re made by Arlo, Eufy, Ring, TP-Link, and Wyze. All feature two-way audio, for speaking to visitors, and voice control via Amazon Alexa.

    For more on outdoor cameras, see our complete security camera ratings and guide to the best floodlight security cameras. Interested in indoor security cameras or video doorbell cameras, too? Check out CR’s free home security camera buying guide.

    10 Best Outdoor Security Cameras


    Our top picks cover a variety of uses, including security cameras with solar panels to stay charged up year-round and a cellular security camera that can work in remote places far from your home and its WiFi network. A majority of these cameras run off rechargeable batteries, so unless you opt for a model with a solar panel, you’ll need to periodically recharge their batteries.

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