Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2025

Our number one pick, SimpliSafe, combines their technology to offer unique security features designed to protect the perimeter of your home.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2025
Read about our Methodology and Testing
Our team of home security experts spent the past six months testing over 100 outdoor security cameras to pick the best options to highlight in this guide. We assessed each camera’s weatherproofing, effectiveness in deterring trespassers, and additional security features such as built-in lighting. During our tests, we used a consistent methodology you can read about here to ensure fair, balanced, and unbiased results.
5,000+ research hours
100+ cameras tested
250+ simulated break-ins
50+ devices reviewed
8 cameras recommended
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