Best Motion Sensor Security Cameras

Our top pick, the Argus Pro can catch 130 degrees of your home in 1080p HD resolution and send it straight to your smartphone. With local and cloud storage, it’s easy to look through past footage. This camera can take SD cards up to 64 GB (about the same as your smartphone).

Though its night vision isn’t as impressive as the Amcrest’s, this Reolink model can see up to 33 feet in the dark. And for under $100, this is a great starter motion sensor camera that can go almost anywhere.

Most motion sensor security cameras on the market come with sharp 1080p HD resolution. But Amcrest 2K 3MP does even better. The 2304 x 1296 pixel (also known as 2K) resolution on this camera provides about the same quality you’d see in the cinema but scaled for a smaller screen. Pair that with 12 infrared LED bulbs that provide almost 100 feet of night vision and you’ll be able to keep an eye on anything, day or night.

Our only complaint about this camera is a lack of two-way audio and its installation process. You don’t need to be a master craftsman to set up this motion sensor camera, but it helps to have experience with power tools.

The Vivint Ping can catch 155-degrees of action wherever you place it. You can see all of the kids’ playroom, your front entryway, the kitchen, or several rooms at once when placed in the right spot. With its call feature, anyone at home can contact your smartphone or tablet directly from the camera. Whether it’s the kids getting home from school or the plumber with a question, you’re only a touch away.

The biggest drawback is that the Ping camera is available only with a Vivint system. That’s great news if you already use Vivint or have been shopping for a new home security system.

Motion sensor floodlights are practical and easy to install, but it’s nice to know what’s setting off that light in the middle of the night. The Ring Floodlight camera pairs powerful floodlights with a motion sensor camera. Installation is similar to traditional floodlights, but it includes an app that lets you see what the camera sees.

The camera can see 140 degrees in a sharp 1080p HD resolution. It also has a blaring 110 dB alarm (imagine an electric saw, but louder) to ward off intruders. Like the Amcrest 2K 3MP, you can set designated zones for the camera to watch more carefully. Points of interest like the entrance to your garage or the backyard can be the focus of the Ring’s attention.

Blink is like the secret agent of motion sensor cameras. It’s subtle and can blend in almost anywhere. It runs on batteries so you can place it anywhere in the house you want. You only need to plug in its Wi-Fi hub to send live footage to your phone or tablet.

While its resolution isn’t the sharpest, Blink has an impressive motion sensor that can catch even small animals walking by. You can arm or disarm this camera like a security system, so you can choose when you want motion alerts. Plus, at under $70, you can buy multiple cameras for your home for the same price as a single camera from competitors.