The 7 best wireless indoor cameras in the UK

The Arlo Q from Netgear may be small in stature, but it’s packed with features to help you keep an eye on your home and the people (and pets) in it. 

This device is as easy as you like to set up, can be used free-standing or mounted, and Netgear provides a full mounting kit in the box.

Image quality is excellent with the Arlo Q. You won’t find the same blocky and distorted images that some cameras provide, and performance doesn’t suffer in low-light. Motion detection is reliable and the camera is also able to capture high quality HD video with its wide angle lens.

Managing the camera is properly easy, especially with the help of Netgear’s app. The company also provides free Cloud storage, so you can access your images and videos from anywhere without any problems.

The Nest Cam IQ is another small but perfectly put together piece of kit. The camera is well-made, and it looks stylish too with clean lines and an inoffensive footprint.

On the picture front you can rely on the camera to provide excellent quality images and HD video footage, and if you need to communicate with anyone in your home you can do that too, with the help of the device’s clever two-way radio.

Cloud management is subscription-based with this camera, so if you are hoping to avoid a monthly cost, perhaps consider looking elsewhere. Facial recognition, superb motion-tracking and more are all on offer with this little gadget, and we think it’s one of the best around.

If you’re looking for value for money then the KC100 from TP Link is definitely worth considering. The small and neat looking camera is kind of basic but what it promises to do, it does well. 

You can expect good, clear images from this device, including solid night vision footage. Motion detection with alerts works reliably too, and the included push-to-talk functionality means you can talk your dog when its misbehaving at home.

The camera itself is stylishly designed and small, and while it may not be as robust as some of the others on this list, its cheap price helps to soothe any concerns.

Another affordable member of this list is the SmartCam from Neos, that comes in even cheaper than the TP Link KC100.

For a small outlay, you get a compact camera that’s easy to set up, and provides solid image quality that doesn’t diminish in low light. The device also offers motion and noise detection (with alerts), 14-day cloud storage for free, and two-way communications.

Another positive is the well-designed app, that makes managing your camera really easy.

The YI Home Camera from YI Technology operates under the watchful eye of its parent organisation, Xiaomi.

It’s a small and light camera which is very capable, capturing high quality images and video with the help of its wide-angle lens. It can be set to record constantly or be triggered by motion detection, and its two-way speaker and microphone combo make it a great choice for the pet-sitting crowd. The YI 720p IP camera also ensures visibility even in complete darkness.  

The app makes for easy management of the Home Camera, and with a micro SD card slot you can capture images and video locally, as well as stream it directly to your smartphone or tablet.

The Somfy One is a feature-packed device that is less a camera and more an all-in-one internal security system.

The device offers excellent image quality, accurate motion detection, smoke alarm detection, and a in-built siren to deter any would-be thieves. It's also equipped with speakers and a microphone for two-way communications.

The Somfy One is small but a bit chunky. It’s weighty at 260 grams but doesn’t look out of place on a bookshelf or table, thanks to a nondescript design. 

The device also works well with Alexa and comes with its own app for administration which is quick and easy to use. This makes managing your device as trouble-free as possible.

The Cam Pan may look like an old bottle of milk, but it’s a really useful little device for helping you improve your home security on a budget. 

For less than £100, you get a camera that will capture high quality images, provide very good quality audio, and offer up a raft of smart features, like IFTTT integration, Alexa support, facial recognition, and smoke alarm alerts.

The app makes controlling this device easy, with plenty of useful additions such as manual mechanical pan and tilt. You also get free Cloud storage, as well as a micro SD slot for local storage.