4 A loud siren that can be triggered by motion or manually via an App 5 Motion and noise detection if possible 6 Invisible Infrared LEDs or PIR with Starlight with a very clear night vision of at least 8m 7 Local via 64GB or 128GB Class 10 SD Card and free cloud storage for at least 7 days 8 Easy to set up App 9 Live view with audio with no delays 10 Push and email notifications 11 Built in battery and running on mains 12 Wall mountable with the mountYou might recognize the Ring brand for its doorbell cameras. But the company has branched out and added its smart surveillance technology to this compact outdoor security camera. Because it can be difficult to find power sources for outside cameras, we like that the Ring Spotlight Cam has three power options: battery, hardwired, or solar. It also has a built in, motion activated spotlight that will stop trespassers in their tracks. Plus added features like two way audio, a 110 decibel siren, and integration with Amazon Alexa make this camera a leader in outdoor surveillance. That’s why the Ring Spotlight Cam was ranked our number one choice for outdoor security cameras. The distance from which your camera can record images in low to no light situations can have a great impact on its effectiveness if you want to capture activity after the sun sets. We’ve all dealt with photos that are too dark to make out any details. It’s frustrating when it’s a wedding photo, but it’s nerve racking when you’re trying to capture a face or license plate after a break in. Pay attention to the existing lighting in the areas where you want to install security cameras. Look for the night vision range of each camera and consider how much area you want to cover.