Prime Big Deal Days is a good time to build out a smart home because you don’t necessarily have to commit to one expensive upgrade. There are deals here for everything from a simple video doorbell to a four-camera security setup, alongside a smart display that can bring compatible devices together. I’ve picked five deals from Arlo, Blink, Ring, and Amazon that cover a pretty wide range of budgets.
Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen) (4-cam) — $189.99 (45% off)
Four cameras for under $200 makes this an easy pick for anyone trying to cover several parts of a home at once. Each Pro 6 records in 2K HDR, has a wide 160-degree field of view, color night vision, a spotlight, and two-way audio. It can also connect directly to Wi-Fi without requiring an Arlo SmartHub.
| Spec | Arlo Pro Security Camera 2K (6th Gen) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2K HDR (2560 x 1440) |
| Field of view | 160 degrees diagonal |
| Night vision | Color Night Vision, dual IR LEDs |
| Power | Removable rechargeable battery |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi |
| Key features | 12x zoom, spotlight, siren, two-way audio |
| Smart home | Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings |
Arlo Ultra Security Camera (3rd Gen) (2-cam) — $209.99 (37% off)
The Ultra 3 is the one I’d consider if image quality matters most. You get 4K HDR recording, an enormous 180-degree viewing angle, 12x digital zoom, color night vision, and auto-zoom and tracking. This two-camera bundle also includes the required Arlo SmartHub, making the discounted package considerably more appealing.
| Spec | Arlo Ultra Security Camera (3rd Gen) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4K HDR (3840 x 2160) |
| Field of view | 180 degrees diagonal |
| Night vision | Color and IR night vision |
| Power | Removable rechargeable battery |
| Battery life | Up to 6 months |
| Zoom | 12x digital |
| Key features | Auto-zoom and tracking, spotlight, siren, two-way audio |
| Hub | Arlo SmartHub included with 2-camera kit |
Blink Outdoor 4 and Wired Doorbell 2K+ – $104.99 (70% off)
At 70% off, this bundle covers two particularly useful security spots for barely over $100. Blink Outdoor 4 gives you a battery-powered 1080p camera with up to two years of battery life, while the Wired Doorbell 2K+ steps up to 1920p video with a tall 1:1 view for seeing visitors and packages.
| Spec | Blink Outdoor 4 + Wired Doorbell 2K+ |
|---|---|
| Outdoor 4 resolution | 1080p HD |
| Outdoor 4 field of view | 143 degrees diagonal |
| Outdoor 4 battery | Up to 2 years, 2 AA lithium batteries |
| Doorbell resolution | 1920p |
| Doorbell field of view | 140 degrees horizontal, 173 degrees diagonal |
| Doorbell power | 12V-24V AC wired |
| Key features | Two-way audio, motion detection, night vision |
| Weather resistance | Doorbell: IP65 |
Ring Battery Doorbell 2K – $39.99 (60% off)
Forty dollars gets you a surprisingly capable front-door camera. Ring’s latest Battery Doorbell 2K records at 2K resolution with a square 140-degree horizontal and vertical field of view, giving you a proper head-to-toe look at visitors. A rechargeable battery and two-way talk also make installation straightforward.
| Spec | Ring Battery Doorbell 2K |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2K |
| Field of view | 140 degrees horizontal / 140 degrees vertical |
| Zoom | Up to 6x Enhanced Zoom |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable battery |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Key features | Head-to-Toe Video, motion alerts, Live View, Two-Way Talk |
Amazon Echo Show 11 – $149.99 (40% off)
Security cameras are far more useful when there’s an easy way to control and view them, which earns the Echo Show 11 its place here. Its 11-inch Full-HD touchscreen doubles as a smart home dashboard, while Alexa+, a 13MP camera, Omnisense sensors, and support for Matter, Thread, and Zigbee give it plenty of room to become the center of a connected home.
| Spec | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
|---|---|
| Display | 11-inch Full-HD touchscreen |
| Camera | 13MP |
| Processor | Amazon AZ3 Pro |
| Audio | Front-facing stereo speakers + custom woofer |
| Smart home hub | Built in |
| Protocols | Zigbee, Matter, Thread |
| Key features | Alexa+, Omnisense, Visual ID, smart home dashboard |
| Thread | Built-in Thread Border Router |
