The Best Indoor Security Cameras

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You don't have to deck your house with window, door, and motion sensors and hire an on-call monitoring service to stay safe. The best indoor security cameras can keep your home secure without difficult or pricey installations. Knowing you can check in when you are away from home offers peace of mind, but these cameras aren’t perfect. There’s an obvious security benefit, but you need to weigh the privacy risks. After years of rigorous testing, the affordable TP-Link Tapo C120 is my top pick for most people, but there are many alternatives among my favorite security cameras below. I've also got details on what to look for when shopping for one.

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