Best home security cameras for Apple HomeKit and Siri in 2025
Camera quality
Camera resolution and field of view are crucial to getting all the details you need from a security camera. Higher resolutions like 2K and fields of view over 130 degrees are signs of a good home security camera. It’s a bonus if cameras can pan and tilt to capture additional areas. This goes hand in hand with the app quality, which is intended to enable simple, highly detailed live views on demand.
Design quality
We prefer cams with a sturdy, compact design that can be placed or mounted in various positions for quick installation. Design can also add great value to a camera – the ability to turn on a spotlight or sound a siren can be very useful for home security. Likewise, motion detection features should be customizable, with options like motion zones and privacy zones to reduce false alarms and motion sensitivity. You should be able to adjust the settings until you get exactly the notifications you need.
Wired vs. wireless
Wired cameras don’t require charging and tend to be slightly cheaper, but they are more limited in terms of placement and require more outdoor installation effort. Wireless cameras are easier to place and avoid cable complications, but you usually need to charge or replace the batteries every few months. We mostly prefer wireless cameras when possible, but wired cameras can be a sensible choice, especially for models like video doorbells that can be connected to existing doorbell wiring.
Audio
Smart home security cameras should offer two-way audio that allows for quick communication via the app. There are no two-way audio features that work with Apple’s HomePod lineup, but they can work through other apps.
Object detection
Object detection is the ability to distinguish between objects such as people, pets, vehicles and packages and then send you customized alerts or ignore certain objects. It is a very important feature of modern security cameras, but it is sometimes hidden behind subscriptions.
Video memory
Storing videos is not a mandatory requirement, but we highly recommend the ability to save, download, and share videos with any camera. Sometimes this feature is locked behind a cloud storage subscription – like iCloud+ – but other times you have a local storage option with a microSD card or similar setup. Setting up local storage is more expensive, but it keeps you away from the cloud and saves you subscription fees if you want to avoid them.
Additional smart home support
Apple support is guaranteed for our list. You may want cameras that have additional smart home support, such as: E.g. collaboration with Alexa or Google Home. If you have an existing security system, look for a device that integrates with your existing control panel or apps.
