Purchasing security cameras helps property owners monitor their properties and deter intruders.

This holiday season, provide your loved ones with the gift of safety.

Purchasing security cameras helps property owners monitor their properties and deter intruders.
Purchasing security cameras helps property owners monitor their properties and deter intruders.

This holiday season, consider giving your loved ones the gift of home security.

Numerous technological devices are available for home security, but security cameras are the most popular and widely utilized.

Surveillance cameras can be positioned both inside and outside a home to offer continuous indoor and outdoor monitoring. These cameras can safeguard properties even when you are not present. They can prevent squatters from occupying a vacant property. Additionally, they can aid in the investigation of theft, particularly in cases of stolen packages.

Two-way audio is a common feature of security cameras, making it convenient for communicating with guests or receiving deliveries.

Security cameras offer peace of mind for both homeowners and renters, and for landlords with multiple rental properties, they allow constant monitoring of their properties even when not physically present.

There are numerous home security cameras available for your loved ones to choose from.

Split photo of woman setting up indoor security camera and an outdoor security camera on the exterior of a home
Security cameras are typically easy to install, and provide 24/7 surveillance of properties.  (iStock)

SimpliSafe offers a range of packages, including indoor and outdoor options.

SimpliSafe devices can be used in houses, apartments and businesses.

The mobile app allows users to access high-quality videos captured by their cameras directly on their phones.

SimpliSafe offers 24/7 professional monitoring, with agents able to activate spotlights, sirens, and communicate through the device in the event of an intrusion.

The SoloCam is one of the many cameras under the Eufy umbrella.

You can be confident that Eufy has a variety of bundles to suit your specific needs when purchasing security devices.

Eufy cameras capture high-quality video continuously, with most models storing footage for 30 to 90 days, as stated on the brand's website.

Home security videos displayed on an iPad
Home security cameras allow you to see live video of properties through a phone or tablet.  (iStock)

Ring products are a popular choice for security cameras.

Their doorbell is one of their most popular products, along with indoor and outdoor cameras for sale.

Installing doorbells is an affordable option that can be done effortlessly in any household.

The Ring doorbell will notify the owner when motion is detected, and provide live video of what is happening outside. Additionally, homeowners can have a conversation with whoever is outside through the devices' two-way audio.

Ring also produces a line of products to keep pets safe.

Ring doorbell
Many security companies, like Ring, also have doorbell security cameras. These are ideal for those who don't want a bulky camera attached to their home, and would rather opt for a more subtle device.  (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Ring sells pet tags that can help locate a lost pet quickly.

Indoor cameras can be used to monitor pets while the owner is away.

Nest cameras are compact and simple to install both indoors and outdoors.

The Nest Cam offers both a battery-powered and a power cable option for your convenience.

The cameras outside are resistant to weather and have the ability to communicate with visitors through speakers.

Google Nest indoor camera
Many companies offer indoor security cameras in addition to outdoor devices.  (Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

To use Google Nest cameras, users must have the Google Home app installed on their mobile device or tablet.

Google also has small Nest Cams that can be placed inside the home.

Google provides two wired and battery-powered doorbells that allow you to monitor who is at the door at any time.

These doorbells have a sleek design that blends with the exterior of the home they are placed on.

Google Nest camera on outside of home
Google has wireless and wired cameras that can be installed on the exterior of homes.  (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Lorex offers a dual lens camera with panoramic views, along with a variety of other products.

Lorex security cameras guarantee to capture any movement, whether during the day or night.

Lorex security products come in various price ranges, sizes, and purposes, allowing you to select one that fits your budget and the needs of the person you're buying for.

Compact Blink security cameras won't take up much space or stand out on the home they are placed on.

One popular option for shopping ahead of the holidays is the Blink Outdoor 4.

The camera has a wireless design for easy setup and a sleek appearance, with a square shape.

Up close photo of Blink security camera
Blink home security cameras are affordable and can be quickly installed.  (Neil Godwin/T3 Magazine/Future via Getty Images)

The camera is weather resistant and features two-way audio for clear video day and night.

Blink also has a video doorbell as well as indoor cameras.

by Ashlyn Messier

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