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The best home security cameras under $200 you can buy

FBI crime data indicates that between 2007 and 2016, the number of burglaries decreased by around 30 percent. Perhaps this has something to do with the increased prevalence of home security technology, like alarm systems and home security cameras. These days, you can find home security cameras with all sorts of features ranging from facial recognition to night vision to smart home connectivity. But, if you want a premium camera with top-of the-line hardware and the newest tech, the price can quickly get up into the $400 to $500 range. We understand the importance of home security, but we also understand the need to stay on a budget. So, we searched for home security cameras that offered quality, reliability, and cool features without breaking the bank. Check out our compilation of the best home security cameras under you can buy for under $200. Honeywell Lyric C2 ($169) The Honeywell Lyric C2 (see our full review here ) costs around $169 retail , but you can buy it for around $129 on Amazon. The camera has a sleek look and a small profile, yet it has a lot to offer for a relatively low price tag. It has intelligent sound detection, which can recognize the difference between certain emergency and non-emergency sounds (like the sound of a smoke detector versus a crying baby). You can also create up to four alert zones that will monitor places like doors and windows without reacting to normal moving items in your home like ceiling fans. The Lyric C2 includes 24 hours of free cloud recording, and you get an 8 GB SD card for backup storage. If you want an SD card with more memory, the Lyric C2 supports up to 64 GB. The camera boasts a clear 1080p picture and a 145-degree wide angle view. It also has night vision; however, the our tests found that the night vision is not as clear as some competitors in this price range. The night vision quality is certainly good enough to see objects and people, but don’t expect a perfectly sharp night-vision image. Some customers have also complained about the sound clarity when using the two-way audio feature. But, all-in-all you should be happy with the features and price of the Lyric C2. Buy it from: Amazon Cloud Cam ($120) Amazon’s Cloud Cam (see our full review here ) is another great contender in the sub-$200 price range. With superior night vision and clear 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second, you’ll be impressed with the video quality. The two-way audio feature is clear and straightforward, and you can also speak through an Alexa device, like an Echo Spot . You can also ask Alexa to show you a live feed, and you can have your device alert you when the Cloud Cam detects motion. The motion detection feature can be overly sensitive though, especially if you’re using the free version.
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