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The 19 Best Home Security Deals to Prep Your Home for Spring: Cams, Smart Locks, Full Systems and More

From security cams to video doorbells and locks, here are the best home security sales happening now. We've found the best current discounts for smart home tech on a budget.

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For more than 10 years Tyler has used his experience in smart home tech to craft how-to guides, explainers, and recommendations for technology of all kinds. From using his home in beautiful Bend, OR as a testing zone for the latest security products to digging into the nuts and bolts of the best data privacy guidelines, Tyler has experience in all aspects of protecting your home and belongings. With a BA in Writing from George Fox and certification in Technical Writing from Oregon State University, he's ready to get you the details you need to make the best decisions for your home. On off hours, you can find Tyler exploring the Cascade trails, finding the latest brew in town with some friends, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen!
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$180 at The Home Depot
A hand reaches to adjust the Arlo Pro 5S 2K camera on white trim on the outside of the house.
Arlo Pro 5S 2K Cam: $180
Save $70
$150 at Amazon
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Eufy EufyCam 2C Pro: $90
Save $60
$180 at Lorex
The Lorex spotlight camera and a smartphone showing its app live view on a red background.
Lorex 4K Spotlight Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera: $180
Save $20
$160 at Amazon
The Reolink camera connected to a solar panel against a blue background.
Reolink Security Camera with Solar Panel: $112
Save $48
$140 at Best Buy
Two Blink Indoor Cams against a red background.
Blink Indoor Cam (3rd-gen) (2-pack): $98
Save $42
$130 at Amazon
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Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, Refurbished: $115
Save $40
$169 at Amazon
A Petcube Bites camera sits on a kitchen table with a man and woman nearby as a dog puts front paws on the table.
Petcubes Bites 2 Pet Camera: $169
Save $80
$200 at Arlo
An Arlo essential cam shown connected to home exterior siding with the spotlight on at night.
Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera (3-pack): $200
Save $150
$155 at Amazon
Ring Alarm Kit
Ring Alarm 8-Piece Kit, Refurbished (2nd-gen): $170
Save: $45
$120 at TP-Link
A Tapo 2K cam connected to a wall by exterior siding in the rain.
TP-Link Tapo 2K outdoor wireless cameras (2-pack): $120
Save $80
$240 at Best Buy
Indoor cams, outdoor cams, motion sensors and other pieces of the SimpliSafe security system are displayed against a blue background.
SimpliSafe 9-piece Whole Home Security System: $240
Save $160
$80 at Best Buy
A toddler approaches an Ecobee sensor protecting a wood cabinet door.
Ecobee SmartSensor (2-pack): $60
Save $20
$122 at Amazon
The Yale Assure Lock 2 shown on a blue door that's open to show both inside and outside components.
Yale Assure Smart Lock 2: $130
Save $30
$170 at Amazon
A hand holds the August Home Smart Lock 4 as it's installed on a white door.
August Home Smart Lock (4th-gen): $170
Save $60
$200 at Amazon
A collection of Smonet smart handles, fobs, and the app.
Smonet smart lock handle set: $200
Save $100
$100 at Amazon
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Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd-gen): $100
Save $50
$14 at Amazon
The EMDMAK doorstop alarm set under a rug on a wooden floow.
Emdmak Doorstop Alarm (2-pack): $14
Save $4
$112 at Amazon
A hand holds one of the Arlo safe buttons in the palm.
Arlo Safe Button (2-pack): $60
Save $60
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Simplisafe's March Sales
30% to 50% off new systems

Smart home security deals are more buyer-friendly than ever. You can easily find excellent security cameras, smart locks and security sensor kits for affordable prices under $100, $50 or even $30 -- if you know where to look. That's where we come in: We scour the internet and report back with the best discounts for your money when you're ready to upgrade. 

We're keeping our list current with the latest sales for March, perfect for gearing up your home for spring. Before you buy, make sure the discounted product is compatible with your current smart home setup (such as a preference for Google Home or Apple's HomeKit) and overall privacy goals. You'll also want a strong home router for connecting any outdoor cams.

For more, check out our tested lists of the best cheap home security systems, best value video doorbells and best smart locks in 2024.

Best home security cam deals

Arlo/Amazon

This Arlo Pro cam is currently one of our favorite picks for wireless and outdoor security cameras, a complete package with high resolution, a spotlight, great smart home compatibility, and plenty of other bells and whistles. But it's very expensive...until this deal, which drops the price by nearly 30%. If you're interested in only one cam and want it to be one of the best available, think about taking advantage of this discount.

While it's a little more expensive than budget cams, this EufyCam is 40% off with an unprecedented opportunity to get rare features like Apple Home compatibility and object recognition with no additional fee. It also offers a 2K resolution and IP67 weatherproof rating, as well as night vision. You don't usually see a high-end outdoor cam at this price, but keep in mind, if you want video storage, you'll need to buy a Eufy hub and microSD card. Or you could choose this two-cam Eufy package that comes with a hub and is $110 off thanks to a similar deal. 

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Lorex is currently our go-to choice for local storage-only cameras that stay off the cloud (and can even stay off the internet altogether). This spotlight camera can do a little bit of everything, including object detection, and thanks to Lorex's sitewide Presidents Day sale, it's one of the many cameras available with a discount. 

Reolink/Amazon

Solar panels help make wireless cams easier to manage, charging up their batteries with a little reliable sunshine. Both those bundles tend to be expensive, so we're always glad to see a solar deal like this option from Reolink. In addition to the solar panel, the panning cam itself sports night vision, two-way audio and compatibility with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

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These battery indoor cams aren't quite as good as the Blink Outdoor models, but they're still very competitive for indoor security options, and a 30% discount for two makes them all the sweeter. Amazon's Blink cams come with a vast two-year rating for battery life, motion detection and two-way audio. Plus, there's lots of Alexan and Echo Show compatibility

Ring

Thanks to Amazon's certified refurbishment, this Ring Spotlight Plus cam is available for more than 25% off with no worries about quality. It comes with LED lights on either side for a particularly bright spotlight, as well as two-way audio, color night vision and customizable motion zones. It's also wireless, with a battery pack you can remove and charge as needed (which helps keep the cam at the angle you set it). Once again, Ring works amazingly with Alexa but not quite as well with other smart home platforms.

PetCube/Amazon

Pet cameras can watch out for intruders, but their primary focus is the Fidos and Felixes in our homes. They can be expensive purchases, but this sale cuts the price by nearly a third. This HD camera has Alexa built in and can provide motion and audio alerts, along with night vision. It even has one of those little treat dispensers to interact with your pet -- just don't overfeed them when you're away. 

Home security bundle deals

Arlo

As Arlo rolls out its second-gen, battery-powered Essential camera line, it's offering some massive discounts on previous camera lines and packages, many 40% or more. This is one of our favorite examples, a three-cam kit that you can use for watching vulnerable spots around small to large homes. The HD cams include integrated spotlights and color night vision.

Amazon

Ring's eight-piece system ranks highly on our current DIY security picks. This refurbished model is certified and tested by Amazon, so you don't have much to worry about buying used, but you do get a nice discount for it. The kit includes a base station, keypad, four contact sensors and a motion detector. There's also a range extender if your Wi-Fi isn't reaching certain corners of your house.

TP-Link

TP-Link's affordable Tapo system includes two 2K-resolution cams and a connection hub, ideal for a front-and-back camera setup at your home. The cameras are weatherproofed, come with 49-foot night vision, and allow you to set activity zones for identifying people, pets and vehicles. They're all-purpose outdoor security cams that can fill many roles, although you may want to grab a microSD card if you don't plan on using the Tapo subscription service.

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Finding a large home security system can feel frustrating if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars and risk getting locked into a contract. Using this hefty discount, this SimpliSafe system is available for less than $300 -- and while a monitoring subscription is available, you can choose to self-monitor and waive the monthly fees.

Included in this kit is a base station, keypad, pack of entry sensors, motion sensor, key fob, siren and smoke detector. That makes it an effective DIY way to outfit a new home or apartment that's never had security tech before.

Ecobee

Home security starter kits are filled with strong options, but you usually get only a few sensors, along with a hub and keypad to manage. Ecobee's streamlined approach gives you two sensors and skips out on any required hubs or base stations, letting you save more money and setup time. However, note you will need to subscribe to Ecobee Security if you want to get smart alerts on your phone.


Deals on smart locks

Yale/Amazon

The Assure 2 is a full deadbolt replacement with Yale's sturdy design, offering a keypad and app controls for entry. It supports auto locking and unlocking and has excellent platform support, working with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Philips Hue and other devices.

Amazon

August's durable smart construction often comes with a price to match, but this deal lets you get a fourth-generation August smart lock on more affordable terms. The Wi-Fi smart lock fits onto your existing deadbolt, providing it with app management including the ability to share digital keys. You can also set schedules or make sure the door automatically locks after a certain period of time. The lock also has excellent compatibility, working with platforms including Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings.

Smonet Amazon

This smart handle set is currently 33% off and offers an aesthetic alternative for those who find products like August smart locks a bit too bulky. While installation takes more work, you get a pair of svelte handles with built-in fingerprint reading for easy unlocks, a keypad deadbolt and key fobs (traditional keys still work too). It's a smart remodel for your entryways that's rarely looked so good. The locks support up to 50 fingerprints and works with both Alexa and Google Home.

Deals on smart home tech

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An Echo Show pairs well with any compatible security camera or video doorbell (Blink, Ring, Arlo, Google Nest, etc.), showing you a live view via a quick Alexa voice command, and letting you talk through devices without using the app. This is the most affordable we've seen the excellent Echo Show 8 with a 33% discount. You can also use that screen for video chats, YouTube videos, Amazon Prime shows, looking up recipes, catching the news and much more.

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If you're looking for simpler security tech, these little doorstops sound an alarm when they're activated. That's it -- they just help you know when a door has been opened. Sometimes that's all you need, and at under $15 this pair is currently a very good deal.

Arlo

These two Arlo Safety Buttons are little panic buttons you can take with you everywhere. Program them, track them on the app and use them to automatically alert your emergency contacts and send messages to security monitoring staff so they can contact emergency responders. The buttons require the Arlo Safe Family plan, but they come with a free year and at a 50% discount, it's a lot easier to afford renewing the subscription. Consider them for kids, elderly relatives and others.


Discounted security platform pick

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SimpliSafe is currently running some notable sales, including a deal for 50% off a new system if you subscribe to the Fast Protect plan. That's an excellent opportunity to save for buyers who don't have a full security system yet, and SimpliSafe continues to find places on our top picks for affordable home security kits. We're also seeing quite a few usable SimpliSafe coupon codes for similar, currently active deals.