7 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026) After Testing Dozens

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  • This versatile outdoor security camera from Aqara is the perfect choice for smart homes, especially if you have outdoor smart lightingor other devices in your backyard, since it doubles as a Matter controller and a Thread border router. It can also work as a Zigbee hub, but only for Aqara devices. The video is rich and clear, the camera has a 133-degree field of view, and the large sensor has an f/1.0 aperture that enables excellent color night vision. There's also a 100-decibel siren, the two-way audio works well, and there's a decent spotlight. The onboard AI can identify people, vehicles, animals, and packages. The app is a bit busy, with many options, including lingering and sound detection. You can record locally on the internal storage, to NAS, or subscribe for a 90-day video history. An Aqara HomeGuardian subscription costs $5 a month or $50...

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