Google Nest Cam (Indoor, Wired, 2021)

In the same way outdoor security cameras monitor the perimeter of your home, indoor security cameras offer a quick and easy way to keep an eye on things behind closed doors while you’re away. Smart indoor security cameras offer features like motion tracking, two-way talk, storage, and compatibility with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant. To help you decide what to buy, we’ve put the top-rated smart indoor security cameras from Arlo, Wyze, Google Nest, and more to the test.

BEST OVERALL Arlo Essential Indoor Security Camera

The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera has a built-in camera privacy shutter and works with smart assistants Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.

BEST VALUE Wyze Cam v3

While it doesn't have the most robust set of features, this compact security camera will keep an eye on your home without breaking the bank.

BEST FOR GOOGLE ASSISTANT

Google's Nest Cam (indoor, wired) delivers super smarts without being tied to a paid subscription plan.

BEST FOR ALEXA Ring Indoor Cam (2nd Gen)

The Ring Indoor Cam includes a manual privacy shutter — a feature very few smart security cameras have. It's quick to detect motion and notify you of it.

BEST 360-DEGREE CAMERA TP-Link Kasa Spot Pan Tilt 410S

The Kasa Spot Pan Tilt Cam features a motion-tracking camera and a 2K 360-degree view of home when you're away.

RACHEL MURPHY/REVIEWED The Wyze Cam v3 shows a solid red light when someone is viewing the live stream or the camera is recording.

KASA This 360-degree camera can show you what’s going on from any angle.

MURPHY/REVIEWED RACHEL The integrated camera privacy cover is one of the most appealing features of Arlo’s Essential Indoor Security Camera.

MURPHY/REVIEWED RACHEL The Nest Cam (indoor, wired) has privacy features like two-step account verification and encryption for video recordings.

NICK WOODARD/REVIEWED The second-gen Ring Indoor Cam is the best indoor security camera for Alexa.