Presidents Day weekend has arrived, and while it may be chilly outside great deals are afoot online, particularly if you are interested in home security options. We’re exploring the latest camera, lock and security system deals for up to 30%, 40% and even 50% off, making this a great time to add a home device you’ve been wanting.
Remember to take a look at Amazon’s full weekend deals as well and stop by our guide on how to save on a Presidents Day iPhone.
Best home security cam deals
Ring has a whole crop of video doorbells, but this 1080p, battery-powered option is one of the most affordable, no-nonsense versions that’s still receives updates to get the latest Ring features. Those include customizable privacy zones and audio privacy for two-way talking, as well as improved night vision. It works particularly well with Alexa, too. A Ring Protect plan will be necessary to store video footage and get smart alerts.
The Blink Mini 2 is an improvement on the Blink Mini in almost every way, including a far better field of view, outdoor options and generally better performance. There’s even a mini spotlight buried in this tiny cam. The second-generation model was pricier than the first, but not with this discount, which makes it one of the most affordable, feature-packed home security cams on the market, especially for small spaces.
Eufy Indoor Cam E220: $35
Eufy cameras offer strong specs like this model’s 2K resolution, night vision, and pan/tilt with motion tracking. It also offers free object detection and an object to enable onboard storage with a microSD card so you don’t have to worry about subscription fees. It would make a great nanny cam deal.
Kasa Smart Indoor Pan/Tilt Security Camera: $20
Kasa is an excellent brand for extra cheap security cameras that don’t disappoint. This HD model has pan/tilt features and object tracking for a 360-degree look around your home. It also includes important extras like night vision, two-way audio and support for both Alexa and Google Home. If you want to buy a microSD card, you don’t even have to worry about paying for video storage.
Tapo TP-Link 2K C120: $25
If an indoor cam is a little too restrictive for you but you long for a cheap, cheap budget model, the Tapo C120 is here with an excellent 2K resolution and indoor/outdoor capabilities. You get two-way audio, color night vision and totally free person/pet/vehicle detection. Also, with the microSD card slot, there’s no need to pay a subscription for video storage. That also makes this Tapo cam the number one best security camera option to give as a gift!
Blink Video Doorbell: $33
Blink’s doorbell frequently makes our recommendations for a great cheap video doorbell, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it quite this cheap! If you’ve been wanting a video doorbell but don’t have a lot of money to spend on one, this is your best choice. Blink’s model includes important features like two-way audio, chime alerts, motion detection, live viewing from the app and Alexa compatibility. You will need to add a subscription or Sync Module 2 if you want video storage.
Ring Pan/Tilt Indoor Cam: $60
Ring has another opton if you’re focused primarily on indoor security: This pan-tilt camera can look anywhere and connect you with both live views and two-way audio as needed. It comes with an HD resolution, color night vision and all the Alexa compatibility you could ask for.
Canary View Indoor Home Security Camera: $40
Canary’s all-purpose HD security cam offers the basics like two-way audio, night vision, live views and motion detection — but there are some interesting extras here that become even more interesting with this big deal. The cam includes an extra-high 10x zoom for focusing on the details, geofencing to arm or disarm the cam automatically and more.
Best home security bundle deals
Blink Whole Home Bundle: $123
For home security on a budget, Blink has a whole bundle with an Outdoor 4 cam, an all-purpose Blink Mini 2, and a Blink Video Doorbell. That’s all the video coverage most homes need, all from the very intuitive Blink app. Also, the bundle includes the Sync Module 2 to make free video storage possible. The wireless cam and doorbell run on AA lithium batteries, which are rated for up to two years of use.
Arlo Essential Security Camera 2K 2nd-Gen 3-Pack: $135
This Arlo Essential cam is excellent if you want high-end features for a more affordable price — now even better with this deal, which offers three cameras for the same price as one pricey camera (like the Google Nest Cam, for example). The 2K resolution, wireless design, outdoor weather resistance and color night vision are all excellent here. You will need a subscription for video storage or Arlo’s highly advanced custom objection detection.
Best smart lock deals
August Home smart lock (4th gen): $142
August Home’s durable smart construction often comes with a price to match, but this deal lets you get a fourth-generation August smart lock on more affordable terms. The Wi-Fi smart lock fits onto your existing deadbolt, providing it with app management including the ability to share digital keys. You can also set schedules or make sure the door automatically locks after a certain period. The lock also has excellent compatibility, working with platforms including Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings.
Aqara Smart Lock U100: $143
Lockly Secure Pro Latch: $233
Most smart locks are made for deadbolt locks like those found on front doors. That’s not very useful if you want smart lock protection for a non-deadbolt door like a garage side door or office door. Enter the Lockly smart latch, which fits on all kinds of latch doors but still has excellent smart features, including a number pad, fingerprint sensor and even compatibility with voice assistants via the app.
Best deals for additional security
Doorstop Alarm and Portable Door Lock: $13
This little security kit is ideal for travelers: It has a portable door lock mechanism and a siren-based doorstop to instantly add protection to any room that you’re in. At this low price, that’s a great add-on for your suitcase.
Best sale security platform pick
Abode Home Security Deals
For this holiday weekend, Abode gets our pick with its widespread deals that offer up to 50% — and in some cases more — off a variety of bundles and accessories. That’s an especially good deal considering Abode’s base systems can be a little pricey, so seeing something like the starter smart security kit drop from $280 to $120 or the five-piece bundle currently at $180 is very promising.
Abode excels at third-party smart home support, making it one of the best options for those who have a variety of smart home devices already but want to add security.
When’s the best time to buy home security devices?
How we choose the best security device deals
At CNET we have a team of expert shoppers and deal hunters with years of experience. Our goal is to make sure buyers understand which major sales and deals — such as Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events — are legitimately good and which are more routine. We’ve gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals so you see only the best offers on security devices from retailers all over.
We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Reviews are important for any product, but especially for deeply discounted items. If an item breaks the first time you use it, the deal isn’t a good one at any price.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will be around for only a short while or will be available only for the remaining stock, we’ll let you know up front so you don’t come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
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