The D-Link Full HD 180-Degree Wi-Fi Camera DCS-2630L offers an ultra-wide field of vision, motion and sound detection, and detailed HD video, but it's relatively bulky and it doesn't interact with other smart home devices.

The Samsung SmartCam HD Plus is a compact Wi-Fi surveillance camera that delivers sharp HD video regardless of lighting conditions, but it doesn't integrate with other home automation devices and can be tricky to set up.

The Remocam connected surveillance camera delivers sharp daytime imagery and offers local and cloud-based storage, but it doesn't trigger other home automation devices and its night vision quality could be better.

The Icontrol Networks Piper nv is a unique security camera that doubles as a home automation hub. This time around it offers night vision, a more robust camera sensor, and a faster processor.

The Kuna security light features a built-in camera that lets you view what's going on outside of your home using your smartphone.

The DoorBird D101 delivers sharp 720p live video and detailed night vision, but it doesn't record video and it's the bulkiest, priciest video doorbell we've seen.

The Flir FX is a versatile home surveillance camera that lets you monitor activity, temperature, and humidity levels from your mobile device, but it's susceptible to false alerts and its cloud storage plans can get pricey.

The Nest Cam Indoor is a dual-band Wi-Fi surveillance camera that offers crisp 1080p video, motion and sound detection, and integration with other Nest devices. It's a snap to install, but you have to pay to view recorded video.

The Withings Home is an attractive surveillance camera that also monitors air quality, but it won't let you save recorded video.

With the Arlo Security System, you can place wireless cameras just about anywhere to keep tabs on your home, but you're trading some functionality for battery power.

The Samsung Smartcam HD Outdoor is a rugged 1080p surveillance camera that offers sharp day and night footage, local storage, and motion detection, but lacks integrated Wi-Fi and a built-in speaker.

The Ring Video Doorbell lets you use your smartphone to see who is at your door before you open it. It offers motion detection, push notifications, and video recording, but audio quality is inconsistent and battery life could be better.

The Compro TN900RW PTZ Cloud Network Camera is a multifaceted home surveillance camera that offers some neat new tricks, but it's very expensive and doesn't record 1080p video.

The OCO WiFi Cloud Camera delivers sharp 720p video that you can view from just about anywhere, but you'll have to pay to capture and store it in the cloud.

The D-Link Wireless AC Day/Night Camera With Color Night Vision (DCS-2136L) delivers color video in any lighting environment, but it doesn't offer cloud-based storage and its night vision color could be more vibrant.

You don't even need pan or tilt, as the high-resolution, wide-angle lens on the new Nest Dropcam Pro can zoom in and see anything. It's the best consumer-grade video-surveillance camera we've tested, so it's our Editors' Choice.

iON's Home Wi-Fi video surveillance camera is easy to install, but it lacks zoom and local storage capabilities.

The D-Link HD Mini Bullet Outdoor IP Camera (DCS-7010L) is a well-constructed network security camera that delivers detailed day and night HD video, but it lacks Wi-Fi and is a bit pricey.

The Schlage Home Outdoor Camera WCO100NX is a durable Wi-Fi IP network security camera for use with the Nexia Home Intelligence System, but it doesn't do HD and has a limited night vision range.

The D-Link HD Wireless N Day/Night Outdoor Cloud Camera (DCS-2330L) is a full-featured Wi-Fi security camera offering motion detection, email alerts, and crisp HD video.