Maybe it's because people are becoming more privacy-conscious these days, but everyone seems to be doubling down on surveillance systems for their homes and vehicles. If you haven’t seen that dash cam video of the staged car crash scam, you really should — it's definitely a wake-up call for the need to document everything.

The holidays are officially here. That means you should probably take home security seriously with everyone coming and going from your home. You want something that’s simple, with a setup that doesn’t require an engineering degree to install or a bank loan to afford? Blink’s Outdoor 4 5-Camera System is a great, reliable option.

For Black Friday, we are seeing big discounts on top-rated smart home security cameras. Find out which deals our smart home editor recommends from Blink, Ring, and more.

Outdoor security cameras are there for more than just intruders—they capture life as it is happening outside your door. Here are the best deals I found on outdoor security cameras during Black Friday.

You're going to be getting a lot of packages and holiday visitors, so keep an eye on them with big discounts on security cameras.

For Black Friday, there is a remarkable deal on a set of four POE cameras and a home recording device for continuous, 24/7 recording. Usually this set is $600, but it'll be $349.99 (38% off).

There are tons of security camera choices –and this time of year you need to be careful! Some cost more to buy but SAVE in the long run.