Do you want home security without the hassle of installing something complicated? Then we have the gadget for you: a light bulb security camera. It’s exactly what it sounds like: The camera screws into a light socket and can be set up through your phone. One of our favorites is the LaView 4MP Bulb Security Camera, and it’s on sale now for $29.
LaView
This screw-in security camera has 2K resolution — better than you’ll get with many similar devices — plus color night vision and motion detection.
Why is this a good deal?
While $29 isn’t quite the lowest price this gadget has ever been, it’s darn close. It’s also worth scooping up because it’s so easy to use. You don’t have to worry about using hardware to install it or running power to the camera — just plug it into an existing light socket and you’re good to go.
Why do I need this?
Let’s start by talking about the resolution. At 2K, this camera offers more clarity than 1080p devices — in fact, it’s 1440p. It also supports 12x digital zoom so you can get a closer look at things that catch your attention on camera. Thanks to its Starlight sensor, it can display colors at night despite minimal light.
The LaView Bulb Security Camera also has a wide 355-degree field of view and can catch motion up to 17 feet away. It will alert you to any motion and automatically track the activity as long as it remains within view. If you need to shout at a pesky raccoon to get off your trash cans, you can do that thanks to two-way audio. You can also trigger a loud alarm.
As many as 20 different people can access the app and view the streams. It also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can keep watch from your Echo Show or Google Nest devices.
What reviewers say
“Great outdoor camera,” one fan raved. “This camera was easy to set up and it’s very easy to control. Great picture — excellent detection capabilities for sound and motion. I connected it to my Alexa device in a matter of seconds. Also, the human body detection is the best on any camera I have seen. Its night vision is very clear.”
Another wrote, “Great sharp camera. Tech support was fantastic in clarifying instructions and following up to ensure everything was fine. Highly recommend!”
“It fits a little snug in my bulb socket — a smaller design would be ideal — but other than that I love it! The light is a little dim which is the only downside since I use it for my front door, but other than that it does what I need it to!” said a final shopper.
LaView
This screw-in security camera is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, letting you keep tabs on the action from a variety of devices.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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