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The 22 Best Presidents Day Home Security Deals: Cams, Doorbells, Full Systems and More

From security cams and kits to video doorbells, alarms and bundles, these are the best Presidents Day home security sales happening now. We found big discounts on brands we love, such as Ring, Lorex, Blink, Apple and more.

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Tyler Lacoma Editor / Home Security
For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technical Writing from Oregon State University, he's ready to get you the details you need to make the best decisions for your home. On off hours, you can find Tyler exploring the Cascade trails, finding the latest brew in town with some friends, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen!
Expertise Smart home, smart security, home tech, energy savings, A/V
Tyler Lacoma
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$140 at Ring
The wireless Ring Stick-Up Cam Pro sits perched on the corner of a home, keeping an eye on the exterior of the property.
Ring Stick Up Cam Pro: $140
Save $30
$180 at Lorex
The Lorex spotlight camera and a smartphone showing its app live view on a red background.
Lorex 4K Spotlight Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera: $180
Save $20
$200 at Lorex
The Lorex floodlight cam mounted on house siding above a glass door.
Lorex 2K Floodlight Security Camera: $200
Save $50
$30 at Amazon
The Blink Mini sitting on a table without its stand next to a small Echo Show showing a camera view.
Blink Mini Security Camera (2-pack): $30
Save $20
$60 at Amazon
The Ring Video Doorbell (Wired) is displayed against a green background.
Ring Video Doorbell: $60
Save $40
$50 at Amazon
The front and back of an Arlo Essential video doorbell against a yellow background.
Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell: $50
Save $100
$84 at Amazon
A Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cam attached to the side of a home at dusk casts its 700 lumens of light into the yard.
Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera: $84
Save $45
$40 at Amazon
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GE Cync Smart Indoor Security Camera: $40
Save $30
$169 at Amazon
A Petcube Bites camera sits on a kitchen table with a man and woman nearby as a dog puts front paws on the table.
Petcubes Bites 2 Pet Camera: $169
Save $80
$120 at TP-Link
A Tapo 2K cam connected to a wall by exterior siding in the rain.
TP-Link Tapo 2K outdoor wireless cameras (2-pack): $120
Save $80
$240 at Best Buy
Indoor cams, outdoor cams, motion sensors and other pieces of the SimpliSafe security system are displayed against a blue background.
SimpliSafe 9-piece Whole Home Security System: $240
Save $160
$120 at Amazon
The Blink Whole Home Bundle of security cameras is displayed against a blue background.
Blink Whole Home Bundle: $120
Save $70
$100 at Amazon
The Blink outdoor camera connected to the solar mount on an outdoor wall.
Blink Outdoor Cam (3rd-gen) with Solar Panel: $100
Save $30
$45 at Amazon
The Echo Pop speaker with a Sengled color bulb against a beige background.
Echo Pop with Sengled Smart Bulb: $45
Save $15
$141 at Amazon
A hand holds the August Home Smart Lock 4 as it's installed on a white door.
August Home Smart Lock (4th-gen): $141
Save $89
$200 at Amazon
A collection of Smonet smart handles, fobs, and the app.
Smonet smart lock handle set: $200
Save $100
$90 at Amazon
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd-gen): $90
Save $60
$20 at Amazon
The Echo Glow lit up and sitting on a table with wooden children's toys.
Amazon Echo Glow: $20
Save $10
$14 at Amazon
The EMDMAK doorstop alarm set under a rug on a wooden floow.
Emdmak Doorstop Alarm (2-pack): $14
Save $4
$79 at Amazon
Apple AirTag 4-pack
Apple AirTag (4-pack): $79
Save $20
$20 at Lowes
A hand adjusts the Swann wall sensor on a beige wall inside a home.
Swann Alpha Series movement sensor kit: $20
Save $5
See at Vivint
Vivint video doorbell mounted outside of house
Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro and Smart Lock
Free doorbell and smart lock with purchase

Smart home security has never been more affordable, with plenty of sub-$100 and sub-$50 products for your protection, but your wallet may still feel the hit. Shopping for home security discounts can be tricky when you want to focus on quality and stay away from cheap knock-off brands. Presidents Day is one of the best times to find home security deals, including 30% to 50% off security cameras, video doorbells and security bundles.

We're keeping our list current with the latest Presidents Day sales. Before you buy, make sure the discounted product is compatible with your current smart home setup (such as a preference for Google Home or Apple's HomeKit) and overall privacy goals. You'll also want a strong home router for connecting any outdoor cams.


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For more, check out our tested lists of the best cheap home security systems, best value video doorbells and best smart locks in 2024.

Best home security cam deals

The wireless Ring Stick-Up Cam Pro sits perched on the corner of a home, keeping an eye on the exterior of the property.
Amazon

Ring's Stick Up cams are excellent mobile cams that you can move into any room or outdoor spot you'd like to watch over. They're ideal for summer playtime in the yard, switching a camera from watching over a baby to a living room nanny cam and plenty more uses. This deal makes the Pro model more affordable than we've seen in a long time.

The Lorex spotlight camera and a smartphone showing its app live view on a red background.
Lorex/CNET

Lorex is currently our go-to choice for local storage-only cameras that stay off the cloud (and can even stay off the internet altogether). This spotlight camera can do a little bit of everything, including objection detection, and thanks to Lorex's sitewide Presidents Day sale, it's one of the many cameras available with a discount. 

The Lorex floodlight cam mounted on house siding above a glass door.
Lorex/Amazon

Outdoor floodlight cameras add a lot of lumens to dark outdoor spaces, ideal for watching over a driveway or patio. If you've been looking for a camera like that, Lorex's sitewide sale cuts the price by $50. This is another cam that's great for local storage, free object detection, and similar advantages. Plus, you can customize the direction, color, brightness and color temperature of the floodlights, which not everyone lets you do. 

The Blink Mini sitting on a table without its stand next to a small Echo Show showing a camera view.
Amazon

We like Blink's Mini cams as a budget solution to watch over a small space, like a dorm or bedroom you're worried is getting the wrong kind of attention. But these security cams are tiny enough to go nearly everywhere, while still offering motion detection, live view, two-way audio and other expected features. This two-pack is extra cheap, but you won't get video storage without a Blink plan. 

The Ring Video Doorbell (Wired) is displayed against a green background.
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A large discount makes this Ring doorbell one of the most affordable smart video doorbells we've seen so far this year. The 1080p resolution, motion detection and privacy zones make it an excellent way to watch your front porch and nearby packages. It also works seamlessly with Echo Shows, which also have some notable deals. This doorbell has battery and wired options to suit any setup.

The front and back of an Arlo Essential video doorbell against a yellow background.
Arlo
Setup Hardwired, outdoor/indoorResolution 1536 x 1536 (2K)Storage Cloud storageGoogle/Alexa Compatibility BothField of View 180 degrees

Arlo's wired doorbell is also getting a massive discount, making it an excellent first home security device for people who want to keep an eye on their front door. It has a broad 180-degree field of view and a zoom function, two features we don't often seen on video doorbells, which make it a good option to watch over a broad front lawn and streetside.

Read our Arlo Video Doorbell review.

A Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Cam attached to the side of a home at dusk casts its 700 lumens of light into the yard.
Amazon

You may be eyeing a central spot above a garage or patio for a floodlight-enabled security camera with a broad view. Floodlight systems aren't usually cheap, but this Blink sale can help you save on its dual 700-lumen LED lights. It's also wireless for easy installation (no drilling required) in many locations, with a battery rated up to two years.

Blink's 1080p cam uses dual-zone motion detection, infrared night vision and two-way audio. However, you'll want a Blink subscription plan if you need cloud storage.

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GE Lighting

GE's Cync wired cam is ready for a shelf or wall mount to keep an eye on important rooms -- now with serious savings. Many of the features here are expected, like the full HD camera, motion detection, two-way audio and night vision. But we like that GE has elevated this camera with a couple of extras, notably the sound detection (ideal for babies and pets), and app previews of cam color and brightness while you're setting up. It also works with Google Assistant and Alexa.

A Petcube Bites camera sits on a kitchen table with a man and woman nearby as a dog puts front paws on the table.
PetCube/Amazon

Pet cameras can watch out for intruders, but their primary focus is the Fidos and Felixes in our homes. They can be expensive purchases, but this sale cuts the price by nearly a third. This HD camera has Alexa built in and can provide motion and audio alerts, along with night vision. It even has one of those little treat dispensers to interact with your pet -- just don't overfeed them when you're away. 

Home security bundle deals

A Tapo 2K cam connected to a wall by exterior siding in the rain.
TP-Link

TP-Link's affordable Tapo system includes two 2K-resolution cams and a connection hub, ideal for a front-and-back camera setup at your home. The cameras are weatherproofed, come with 49-foot night vision, and allow you to set activity zones for identifying people, pets and vehicles. They're all-purpose outdoor security cams that can fill many roles, although you may want to grab a microSD card if you don't plan on using the Tapo subscription service.

Indoor cams, outdoor cams, motion sensors and other pieces of the SimpliSafe security system are displayed against a blue background.
SimpliSafe/CNET

Finding a large home security system can feel frustrating if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars and risk getting locked into a contract. Using this hefty discount, this SimpliSafe system is available below $300 -- and while a monitoring subscription is available, you can choose to self-monitor and waive the monthly fees.

Included in this kit is a base station, keypad, pack of entry sensors, motion sensor, key fob, siren and smoke detector. That makes it an effective DIY way to outfit a new home or apartment that's never had security tech before.

The Blink Whole Home Bundle of security cameras is displayed against a blue background.
Amazon/CNET

If you want to keep digital eyes watching several locations around your home at once, this Blink bundle is more than a third off and a very reliable way to get multiple compatible cameras. The kit includes a video doorbell, the latest outdoor camera and a Blink Mini cam. They come with the Alexa compatibility you can expect from Blink, and a very welcome extended battery life. 

The Blink outdoor camera connected to the solar mount on an outdoor wall.
Blink/Amazon

Solar panels pair with security cameras so, with the right placement, you don't have to worry about battery life (well, not very often). Usually solar panel bundles are expensive, but this Blink pack includes a solar charging mount and the third-gen Blink Outdoor camera for just $100. 

The Echo Pop speaker with a Sengled color bulb against a beige background.
Amazon

The Echo Pop is a newer, compact Echo speaker designed for affordability. All the Alexa voice assistant capabilities are still here, including the option to control compatible security systems. Plus, the discounted bundle comes with a smart bulb to help light up (and add color) to any traditional light socket around your home. 

Deals on smart locks

A hand holds the August Home Smart Lock 4 as it's installed on a white door.
Amazon

August'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 of time. The lock also has excellent compatibility, working with platforms including Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings.

A collection of Smonet smart handles, fobs, and the app.
Smonet Amazon

This smart handle set is currently 33% off and offers an aesthetic alternative for those who find products like August smart locks a bit too bulky. While installation takes more work, you get a pair of svelte handles with built-in fingerprint reading for easy unlocks, a keypad deadbolt and key fobs (traditional keys still work, too). It's a smart remodel for your entryways that's rarely looked so good. The locks support up to 50 fingerprints and works with both Alexa and Google Home.

Deals on smart home tech

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Amazon/CNET

An Echo Show pairs well with any compatible security camera or video doorbell (Blink, Ring, Arlo, Google Nest, etc.), showing you a live view via a quick Alexa voice command, and letting you talk through devices without using the app. This is the most affordable we've seen the excellent Echo Show 8 with a 40% discount. You can also use that screen for video chats, YouTube videos, Amazon Prime shows, looking up recipes, catching the news and much more.

A little light can help create safer spaces, illuminate stairwells and drive the shadows away when it's time for bed. Plus, you can pair Amazon's discounted smart lamp with other Alexa devices and voice commands so they all work together.

The EMDMAK doorstop alarm set under a rug on a wooden floow.
EMDMAK/Amazon

If you're looking for simpler security tech, these little doorstops sound an alarm when they're activated. That's it -- they just help you know when a door has been opened. Sometimes that's all you need, and at under $15 this pair is currently a very good deal.

Apple AirTag 4-pack
Apple/CNET

AirTags offers a simple solution to keep watch over things that matter. You can keep them in your backpack, your laptop bag, your bike, your pet's collar, your car and anything else that you want to monitor. AirTags will warn you when they're too far away, and you can always find where they are on the map (just keep those batteries charged). This four-pack is excellent for a family with multiple things to keep track of. 

A hand adjusts the Swann wall sensor on a beige wall inside a home.
Swann Lowes

Looking for something more subtle than a security cam for your room? This passive infrared sensor is available for under $20 and relies only on AAA batteries. It comes with a chime unit that can ring in the room or a location of your choice if the sensor is ever crossed, scaring away intruders and letting you know that someone (including a furry friend) has gone where they shouldn't. You could even use it in combination with one of the discounted security cams on our list as an extra warning.

Discounted security platform pick

Vivint video doorbell mounted outside of house
Jared DiPane / CNET

While technically a Valentine's Day sale, Vivint is extending this deal through Presidents Day, offering new buyers a free Doorbell Camera Pro and Smart Lock for any purchases over $600. If you've been thinking about getting a whole-home security system, Vivint is one of our preferred brands and it's rare to find free add-ons like these two. 

To get the discount, call (that's right, call) Vivint at 855-545-4983 and use code VDAY2024.


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