Best Security Cameras for Smart-Home Integration Under $100

These cameras qualify through at least five relevant smart-home-integration opinions with more praise than complaints. Inclusion does not guarantee compatibility with every hub, automation, subscription tier, firmware version, or regional service.

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Based on 79 relevant Reddit opinionsMethodology

8 products available in the US

#1
C500

Tapo

$35.99

C500

54.8/100
27 opinions

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7 positive0 neutral0 negative
#2
E1 Pro

REOLINK

$55.24

E1 Pro

57.4/100
66 opinions

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8 positive0 neutral1 negative
#3
Nest Cam Indoor

Google

$99.99

Nest Cam Indoor

45.9/100
51 opinions

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13 positive0 neutral4 negative
#5
EC70

Tapo

$20.98

EC70

58/100
53 opinions

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8 positive0 neutral2 negative
#8
Video Doorbell

Blink

$26.99

Video Doorbell

50.7/100
165 opinions

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10 positive0 neutral6 negative
#9
E1 Zoom

REOLINK

$93.49

E1 Zoom

52.6/100
25 opinions

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4 positive0 neutral1 negative
#11
SoloCam S220

eufy Security

$69.99

SoloCam S220

49.9/100
19 opinions

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4 positive0 neutral2 negative
#12
Cam Pan v4

WYZE

$58.00

Cam Pan v4

50.3/100
102 opinions

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5 positive0 neutral4 negative