Best Home Security Camera for Apple HomeKit and Siri in 2025

The quality of the camera

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 more than 130 degrees are signs of a good home security cam. It’s a bonus if the legs can pan and tilt to capture extra space. This goes hand in hand with the quality of the app, which should allow easy and very detailed live views on demand.

Design quality

We prefer cams with a robust and compact construction that can be placed or mounted in different positions for quick installation. The design can also add a lot of value to a camera – the ability to turn on a spotlight or sound a siren can be very useful for home security. Similarly, motion detection features should be customizable, with options like motion zones and privacy zones to reduce false alerts and motion sensitivity. You should be able to adjust the settings until you get exactly the notifications you need.

Wired vs wireless

Wired cams do not require recharging and tend to be a bit more affordable, but are more limited in terms of placement and take more work to set up outside. Wireless cams are easier to set up and avoid cable complications, but you have to recharge or replace the batteries, usually every few months or so. We largely prefer wireless cameras when possible, but wired cameras can be a useful choice, especially for models like video doorbells that can connect to existing wires.

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 line, but they may work through other apps.

Object recognition

Object recognition is the ability to tell the difference between objects such as humans, animals, vehicles and packages, then send you personalized alerts or ignore certain objects. It’s a very important feature for modern security cams, but sometimes it’s locked behind subscriptions.

Storage Video

Video storage is not an absolute requirement, but we highly recommend the ability to save, download and share video with any cam. Sometimes this feature is locked behind a cloud storage subscription – like iCloud + – but in other cases, you have a local storage option with a microSD card or similar setup. Local storage is more expensive to set up, but it keeps you out of the cloud and away from subscription fees if you want to avoid them.

Additional support for the smart home

Apple support is guaranteed for our list, you may want cams that have additional smart home support, such as working with Alexa or Google Home. If you have an existing security system, look for a device that can integrate into your existing control panel or app.