Blink Mini
The Blink mini is a wired smart camera. So, you will need constant electricity to use at all times. The smart camera comes with a power brick and a Micro USB cable to power up it up. Because it is a wired smart camera, it can only be installed in areas close to a power outlet. This smart camera does not feature a Micro SD card slot. Users pay a cloud storage monthly/yearly fee to store videos. Key Specs: Product Name: Blink mini Smart Home CameraProduct dimensions: 50 mm x 49 mm x 36 mmWeight: 48 gramsCamera frame rate: Up to 30 fpsLens angle: 110°Resolution: 1080P HD Video, Live View, Night VisionWireless connectivity: 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n.Compatible with: iOS 12.5, Android 5.0, or Fire OS 5.1
Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera
The Xiaomi Mi Home Security Camera 360 1080P is one of the most affordable smart home cameras that has this unique design feel to it. It has got a black camera eye (that rotates 96 degrees in a vertical tilt) and is encased in a white exterior, mounted on a base that rotates 360 degrees horizontally. Unlike the Blink Mini smart camera, this one comes with a Micro SD card slot. Key Specs: Product dimensions: 78 x 78 x 118mmNet weight: 239gPower input: 5V/2ALens angle: 110°Resolution: 1080PWireless connectivity: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHzExpandable Memory: MicroSD card (up to 64GB)
YI 1080P Home Security Camera
The YI 1080P smart home camera comes in a circular design measuring 32mm and comes already mounted on a malleable weighted white dock (114mm high, 80mm wide). The device is also feature-packed. It offers 1080P HD video footage (with night vision), a human detection feature, a wide-angle view, 2-way audio, baby crying detection, and integration with Alexa and Google Assistant. Key Specs: Dimensions: 80mm x 114 mm x 32 mmWeight: 135g (Net Weight)Connection: Wi-Fi: 2.4GHzWi-Fi Protocol: 802.11bgnPower: DC5V-1A (Micro USB)Compatible Devices: iOS7.0 or Android 4.0 and aboveCamera: 1080p High Definition 112° Wide Angle LensNight Vision: 8x940nm Enhanced IR LightsStorage: MicroSD card (8 to 32GB), YI CloudFeatures: LDC Distortion Correction, Night Vision IR, Two-way Audio, Motion Detection, Baby Crying Detection, Livefeed from PC, YI Cloud Service.
Wyze Cam Pan v2
The Wyze Cam Pan V2 is an affordable white mini-tower (measuring 5.0 by 2.2 by 2.2 inches ) smart home camera that sits on a round motorized base that provides 360 degrees maneuverability. The Wyze Cam Pan v2 also offers a sharp 1080P video with color night vision. Key Specs: Product dimensions: 127.5 mm (H) x 60 mm (W) x 60 mm (D)Net weight: 249 gPower input: 110-240V (AC/DC)Lens angle: 110° Resolution: 1080PWireless connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi
Getting the Right One
All the affordable smart home cameras listed here are perfect for indoor use, however, if your home needs stronger security, you will have to go for pricier smart cameras that come with advanced features like weather resistance. That said, before you decide on the smart home camera to buy, it is important that you understand How Smart Home Security cameras work.
