Security cameras give you peace of mind by letting you monitor your home in real time, whether you’re inside or away. From simple indoor cameras to advanced outdoor systems with smart alerts, choosing the right model depends on your setup, budget and security needs.
Buy the best security camera for your home
Check out our reviews to compare price, video quality, motion detection and more to help decide whether you want a cheap security camera, or one with more features to help monitor your home.
What you need to know before buying a security camera
Modern security cameras are easy to install and connect to your phone, but performance varies widely between models. Video quality, motion detection and privacy features can make a big difference.
Security cameras can also range from simple plug-and-play devices to full home surveillance systems.
Our buying guide covers:
Indoor vs outdoor cameras
Wired vs wireless systems
Storage options (cloud vs local)
Privacy and security considerations
Check out our buying guide to learn which type will be the best option for your home.
How we test security cameras
We test a range of security cameras that are available in New Zealand.
The test involves scoring performance in the following categories:
Video quality: how good the security camera's video quality is, both indoor and outdoor as well as day and night
Motion detection accuracy: how reliable the camera detects motion
and more.
