7 excellent security cameras that work with Amazon Alexa

The Ring Spotlight Cam plug-in security camera goes outside, wherever you'd install a traditional spotlight. It has 1080p HD resolution, motion detection, night vision and a built-in siren.

Price: $199 (£199, AU$329)

The Nest Cam IQ Indoor security camera has 1080p HD resolution, night vision, free person alerts and optional facial recognition with a Nest Aware cloud service subscription. 

Price: $299 (£299, AU$329)

Logitech's Circle 2 wired security camera can be used inside or out. It has 1080p HD live streaming, a 180-degree viewing angle and free 24-hour event-based cloud storage.

Price: $180 (roughly £130 or AU$225)

Ring's Video Doorbell Pro is a hardwired smart buzzer. It has 1080p HD resolution, night vision and a compact design. Like the Spotlight Cam, the Video Doorbell Pro also works with Alexa.

Price: $249 (roughly £195 or AU$325)

The Netgear Arlo Pro 2 security system is a two-camera kit that comes with a hub you connect to your Wi-Fi router. These rechargeable, weatherproof cameras can go anywhere (within Wi-Fi range). Netgear also offers a free seven-day video history of saved motion clips.

Price: $480 (£345, AU$799)

The Amazon Cloud Cam security camera has 1080p HD resolution, free 24-hour video clip storage and motion detection. You can also get person alerts and motion-detection zones with an optional Cloud Cam subscription.

Price: $120 (roughly £90 or AU$155)

The Nest Hello is a hardwired video doorbell. Replace it with your current buzzer and see who's at your front door from the live feed on your phone -- or an Amazon Echo Show. 

Price: $229 (roughly £165 or AU$290)