Keep The Family Safe While Saving With November’s Best Deals on Smart Security Cameras, Doorbells, and More

Home security is something that you don’t think you need until it’s too late, and if you’ve been putting off the investment, you should get on it. Our favorite security brands have smart cameras that feature motion sensing, night vision, object and human detection, and more. Security cameras come in indoor and outdoor models, can be built into doorbells and other devices, and integrate with wireless locks and entry sensors to deliver alerts to your phone or other device and trigger sirens and alarms. No matter what your home security needs are, there’s tech that’ll handle them. Here are the best smart security deals from the top companies in November.

Many security systems have optional subscription plans that allow you to store and access the videos your cameras record from anywhere for a monthly fee. Others require a separate hub unit to control the cameras and contain local storage. Both types typically allow you to access your video feeds in real time via your phone, computer, or smart display. We also recommend cameras that allow for two-way audio interaction with whoever’s on the other side of the lens, and having a spotlight function for night vision is a nice option as well. The main choice you’ll need to make with your smart doorbell is whether or not you need a wired or wireless option; from there, camera specifications and additional features will vary. 

Security Camera Deals

Amazon’s Blink cameras are sturdy and compact models that are simple to install, but if you’re tired of charging batteries, here’s an eco-conscious deal that lets you use the power of the sun to maintain your security network. In our review of the third-generation Blink Outdoor Camera, we gave it an “Excellent” rating and praised the unit’s weatherproof construction, sharp 1080p camera capture, and support for both local video storage and cloud access with a Blink subscription. The included Solar Charging Mount is a breeze to set up and the panel can be up to two feet from the camera.

We don’t have a review of the just-released 2025 Nest Cam Outdoor yet, but you can be sure we’ll put it through its paces soon enough. We did test out the 2021 version, and were impressed by its simple installation, smart alerts, and cool features you can unlock with a Google Home subscription, including facial recognition. The new version ups the camera resolution to full 2K and increases the field of view to 152 degrees for better captures. It’s a serious improvement, and 20% is a serious discount.

Right now, Amazon has a deal where you can get a pair of durable and high-quality Arlo cameras for $100 off. The Arlo Essential is an indoor/outdoor security system that we reviewed in 2020, praising its high-quality color night vision thanks to the included LED spotlight, simple installation, easy integration with smart home networks, and ample battery life. With sharp 2K video and a 130 degree field of view, it’s a great pick for lots of different environments. The Arlo Secure app lets you get notifications, manually engage the siren, use two-way audio and more.

For a more budget-oriented model, the Kasa EC70 indoor camera checks all the boxes for twenty-six bucks. With a spherical housing allowing for automated panning and tilting, it can cover a decent area, with day and night motion detection up to 30 feet. You can use an SD card (sold separately) to store up to 30 days of recordings, or subscribe to a Kasa Care plan for cloud storage. The optional “patrol mode” sets it up to scan an area regularly, with motion alerts pinging you when anything’s out of the ordinary. It’s a solid pick for a baby or pet cam as well. See how it measures up on our list of the best indoor security cameras.

For a few more bucks, Eufy gives you more features and flexibility for your home security setup. They’re rechargeable, for one, and between the full field of view, infrared night vision, and 1080p resolution, the footage you get is pretty detailed. They also deliver smart notifications like motion alerts that can tell the difference between the neighborhood cat and a delivery driver arriving at your doorstep (and with two-way audio, you can interact with them as well). This package also includes a home hub for months of video storage with no monthly fee.

Video Doorbell Deals

Google’s Nest doorbell isn’t the newest model on the market, but it has a sleek and stylish appearance and works great. This is the 2022 refresh of the unit, which reduced its size by 30% from the 2018 original (which we reviewed here) and added HDR functionality and better picture quality. The unit stores three hours of recent video history, and an optional Google Home plan gives you access to up to 60 days of storage in the cloud. Google Home also enables cool AI-powered video interpretation and alerts, so it’s definitely worth it.

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Eufy’s flagship video doorbell works with a twin-camera system, one for monitoring people and the other for packages. This combination approach makes it a great choice for securing your front door, and with a 18% discount at Amazon, it’s even better. You can read our full review for all the specs, but the Cliff’s Notes is that installation is simple, it works with many smart home systems, and with the addition of an optional Eufy HomeBase 3 module, you can store footage locally and enable cross-camera tracking and other cool features. This bundle comes with a physical chime speaker as well.

The absolute best video doorbell deal of the month has to go to this 54% price drop on the Editors’ Choice-winning Arlo Video Doorbell 2K. In our gushing review, we lauded this compact and durable unit’s breezy wireless installation, wide 180-degree field of view and smart object detection. Third-party device support is also extensive. We did ding it a point for only offering black and white night vision, but that’s a minor complaint. For playback of stored video and other advanced features, you’ll need an Arlo Secure subscription.

Security System Deals

We gave an Editors’ Choice award to SimpliSafe’s security offerings in our review, noting their extensive array of packages for all types of homes. Right now, Amazon has a great 40% discount on an eight-piece bundle, which gives you four entry sensors for windows and doors along with a precise and effective motion sensor. It’s a breeze to set up yourself and doesn’t require a monthly subscription, but SimpliSafe offers a wide variety of paid additional services, including professional installation and real-time monitoring with the ability to contact law enforcement.

Arlo makes a wide variety of cameras, and if you’re looking to tie them all together with entry sensors and a physical device to arm and disarm them, this is a sweet deal. In our 2023 review of the Arlo home security system, we were impressed by its simple installation and operation, along with no-contract professional monitoring. The interesting thing about their sensor hardware is that they work in multiple ways: as entry sensors for doors and windows, straight-up motion sensors, and even detecting water leaks and unusual temperatures. A 27% price cut is choice.

Smart Lock Deals

Yale is one of the most storied lock brands in America, dating all the way back to 1868. They’ve kept up well with the times, and we gave an “Excellent” rating to the Yale Assure 2 smartlock in our 2022 review. This stylish and durable unit is a breeze to install, fitting into standard deadbolt sockets and working with a wide variety of third-party security and automation systems, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Philips Hue, Ring, and Samsung SmartThings. The unit takes four AA batteries, but they last a long time in standard use. This is a keyless model with a touchscreen and bank-grade encryption for the ultimate safe and secure feeling.

Amazon offering 29% off makes this an exceptionally solid deal on a good-looking smart lock that will keep you safe. In our review of the Aqara Smart Lock U100, Delaney said that this setup was “a versatile smart lock that allows you to lock and unlock your door in multiple ways, including with a keypad and a traditional keyway and with your fingerprint, voice, or phone.” It’s simple to install and works especially well with Apple’s HomeKit automation system. An optional hub lets you extend it even further.

Here’s a beefy and high-tech lock that we gave an Editors’ Choice award to in our review, noting that the U-Bolt Pro offered a wide range of ways to lock and unlock your door, from PIN codes and fingerprint sensors to physical keys, proximity detection and even voice commands to an Alexa or Google smart device and “Magical Shake” that lets you jiggle a paired phone. With on-board sensors that detect whether a door is open or closed, built-in Wi-Fi and lots of other cool features, this one can do it all.

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