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Best Prime Day 2021 deals on home security cameras and video doorbells

Amazon is offering big discounts on the hardware you need to keep a close eye on your property.
Michael Brown
By Michael Brown
Executive Editor, TechHive Jun 21, 2021 12:00 am PDT
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Security cameras and video doorbells do more than monitor your property. They’re strong deterrents to burglars, intruders, and other ne’er-do-wells you don’t want trespassing. And should any unwelcome person be so bold as to stick around—or worse, attempt to break in—these devices can record the event and provide you with forensic evidence of the potential crime. Here are the best deals we’ve found in this category during Prime Day.

Note: Some Amazon deals require you to have a Prime membership. If you’re not a Prime member, you can sign up for a free trial.

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Best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on security cameras

Amazon is offering discounts on numerous indoor and outdoor wireless security cameras, plus some fantastic deals on refurbished Ring cameras that are “certified to work and look like new.” And don’t miss the fantastic Blink security camera deals: 

Best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on security camera/floodlight combos

The great thing about this class of security camera is that you never need to worry that it will be too dark for you camera to record an event, because its attached to its own light source. And dead batteries are never an issue because you connect the unit to your electrical wiring, typically replacing a dumb porch or floodlight that’s already in place. It’s a smaller category than general-purpose security cameras, but we found these great deals.

Best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals on video doorbells

Plagued by porch pirates? Tired of dealing with door-to-door solicitors? Worried about answering the door when you’re home alone? A video doorbell can solve all those problems, streaming real-time video to your smartphone or your smart display of choice, enabling you to engage in conversation with visitors remotely, and recording thieves in the act (they’re also a very good crime deterrent). Eufy’s battery-powered 2K video doorbell is one of our top picks in that category, and during Prime Day, you can pick one up for 30 percent off. Ring is offering some great deals refurbished video doorbells, which are certified to work and look like new.

* While the percentage discount is shown on Amazon’s page, this deal requires you to put the item in your cart before you can see the discounted price.

, Executive Editor, TechHive

Michael is TechHive's lead editor, with 30+ years of experience covering smart homes, home networking, and home audio/home theater. He holds a BA in Multimedia Journalism, authored the book Desktop Video Production, and was awarded Best Online Review by the Computer Press Association. Michael built a smart home in 2007 and used it as a real-world product-testing lab. Now living in the Pacific Northwest, he is converting his 1890 Victorian bungalow into a modern smart home. Michael has worked at CNET, PCWorld, Electronic Musician, and Maximum PC. As a freelancer, he contributed to New Media, Camcorder, MacWeek, and more.

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