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Black Friday security camera deals: $40 off Arlo Pro, $60 off Google Nest
As someone who uses in-home security cameras to check on my cats while I'm away, I can say with full confidence that it gives me great comfort to see my boys sleeping on their favorite comfy blankets via security cam. Security camera prices can run in the hundreds, and that's before the monthly subscription.
Thankfully, Black Friday is almost here, and you can save hundreds on a security system for your home. Whether it's indoors or outdoors, you can keep your home safe and secure while saving some cash.
Below, we've rounded up the best deals currently available for early Black Friday security camera deals. Check them out, and if you see something you like, we recommend adding it to your cart now before any deals expire.
Latest early Black Friday 2022 security camera deals
The last time this page received an update, these new deals were added as they became available:
- Arlo Pro 4 12-piece bundle for $400 (Save $200) at Best Buy
- Eufy Security Solo OutdoorCam C24 for $70 (Save $30) at Amazon
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro + Chime Pro for $150 (Save $70) at Amazon
- Lorex Smart Home Security Center Wifi System for $356 (Save $94) at Target
- SimpliSafe 10pc security system + Indoor/Outdoor cameras for $480 (Save $170) at Best Buy
Best early Black Friday 2022 security camera deals overall
Read on to find the top deals available on security cameras that will help you get the most bang for your buck.
- Current Price: $160
- Original Price: $200
With up to six months of battery life, the Arlo 4 camera offers magnetic mounts to make sure it's easy to install. Compatible with Google, Amazon, and Apple smart home systems, it features real-time alerts when motion or sound is detected. Check on your home with 2K HDR resolution, and a spotlight that can help you see in low light late at night.
Subscriptions for premium features start at $2.99/month for a single camera, or $9.99/month for multiple ones.
- Current Price: $240
- Original Price: $300
We named this as our pick for best security camera for apartments, and it's easy to see why. It has a 1,000 foot range, a 120-degree field of vision, and you can opt for a 24/7 professional monitoring. We also really enjoy this system because it doesn't require any kind of drilling, and while it's wired, it has backup batteries in the event of a power outage. A subscription starts at $0.93 per day.
Read the review: SimpliSafe Camera review
- Current Price: $120
- Original Price: $180
You can score an entryway doorbell and save $30 with the Google Nest Cam battery doorbell right now. It's wire free and uses two-step verification and encrypted video to keep your front porch or entry door to your home secure. It records up to three hours of data, and if you want a longer video history of up to 60 days, you can add a Nest Aware Plus subscription plan for $6/month.
- Current Price: $55
- Original Price: $68
This is arguably one of my favorite cameras on the market right now. This wired camera is always plugged in and ready to record, but it has a physical privacy shutter for when you're at home and want a little more privacy. It's perfect for checking on pets while on the go. You don't need a hub to control the device, and best of all, no need to pay for a subscription. The back of the camera offers local storage on an SD card (sold separately). Check the 20% off coupon to get the discount.
- Current Price: $430
- Original Price: $580
Need an entire home security system? Another great option is the EufyCam 2 wireless home security system. Like the GE CYNC indoor camera on this list, it doesn't require a subscription -- the hub stores all your content locally. Featuring 1080p night vision and an IP67 weatherproof rating, it can keep your home safe, rain or shine. The batteries also last up to 365 days.
- Current Price: $130
- Original Price: $200
Never worry about charging your security cameras again with this solar powered camera. Its 600-lumen spotlight switches on as soon as the camera detects motion, and you'll get 2K HD picture with this handy cam. It also doesn't require a subscription to use.
- Current Price: $43
- Original Price: $50
I personally tested this camera just last month and raved about the features this small but mighty camera has to offer. Noting its seamless integration into Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, I noted that the indoor camera "can also pan 180 degrees on both sides and tilt up and down, for complete 360-degree coverage."
Read the review: SwitchBot Baby Monitor Camera review
- Current Price: $170
- Original Price: $200
Google's first generation outdoor camera will give you a 24/7 live feed of your home in 1080p HD footage both day and night. It's wired, but the camera cable and adapter are all weatherproof. If you need event video history, it offers snapshots instead of video playback, and it's easy to install.
- Current Price: $75
- Original Price: $100
This weather-resistant outdoor camera from GE is similar to the indoor one on this list in that it offers built-in local SD storage and 2K HD resolution. Use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to check on your feed, be it during the day or in the early hours of the morning with night vision. As a reminder, this is a wired connection.
- Current Price: $336
- Original Price: $420
This plug-and-play security system offers four cameras bundled into some big savings. It can see up to 100 feet away in the dark with 18 infrared lights, and can snap 5MP HD picture. It uses one-way audio recording so you can keep an eye on your home. No subscription required for this set -- it has built-in 2TB HDD storage and can handle up to 12TB.
- Current price: $100
- Original price: $140
Though not a home security camera, if you've ever thought of adding a dash cam to your vehicle, this deal features a 32GB Nexar Beam dash cam for only $100. This camera's ready to protect you while you drive and even while your car is parked, detecting collisions and sudden braking to immediately start recording. You can also use an auto start recording feature to capture your movements when you leave the house.
How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?
We combed through many different websites, searching through products to bring you the best deals. We checked prices of products across other websites to ensure these are really good deals.
Additionally, we used price trackers to keep track of price movement for these products, removing any items that have been purposely price gouged. Any item, with few exceptions like Apple, needs to be at least 15% off in order to be considered a good deal. We aimed for at least 25% off.
Finally, we chose products that we consider worth your dollar, combing through reviews and ratings. If we reviewed a product on our best picks, we made sure to include a link to the review so you can get an in-depth look at the product.
When is Black Friday 2022?
Black Friday is always the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, it falls on Friday, Nov. 25.
When is Cyber Monday 2022?
Cyber Monday always falls the following Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This year, Cyber Monday will be Nov. 28.
What are the best Black Friday deals?
ZDNET scoured Black Friday sales to find the best deals by category at different retailers:
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- Black Friday phone deals: The best early sales on iPhone and Android phones
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