
Best Fourth of July Home Security Sales: Take Advantage of Hot Summer Savings
Celebrate your freedom with big discounts on important security devices including video doorbells, cameras and whole-home security systems.

Ready for Fourth of July security deals? Now is an excellent time to buy security kits, cameras and other protective devices for your home, with discounts that can help you hang on to some money. Here are the best Independence Day deals on gadgets for protecting and monitoring your surroundings.
We keep our list current with the latest sales for the summer, where you can save 30% to 50% on home security tech from our top-recommended brands. Before you buy, make sure the discounted product is compatible with your current smart home setup (for example, Google Home or Apple's HomeKit) and your overall privacy goals. You'll also want a strong home router for connecting any outdoor cams.
For more, check out our lists of the best home security systems for renters, best value video doorbells and best smart locks in 2024.
Best Fourth of July home security cam deals
Ring has a whole crop of video doorbells, but this 1080p, battery-powered option is one of the most affordable, no-nonsense versions that's still received updates to get the latest Ring features. Those include customizable privacy zones and audio privacy for two-way talking, as well as improved night vision. It works particularly well with Alexa, too. A Ring Protect plan will be necessary to store video footage and get smart alerts.
Tapo's C210 is our favorite budget indoor cam model, a powerhouse that can see anywhere and goes for an incredibly affordable price. It includes options for local or cloud storage, and it works with both Google Home and Alexa. Two-way audio, a siren and night vision are all included.
While it's a little more expensive than budget cams, this EufyCam is 40% off for Prime members, with an unprecedented opportunity to get rare features like Apple Home compatibility and object recognition with no additional fee. It also offers a 2K resolution and IP67 weatherproof rating, as well as night vision. You don't usually see a high-end outdoor cam at this price, but keep in mind, if you want video storage, you'll need to buy a Eufy hub and microSD card. Or you could choose this two-cam Eufy package that comes with a hub and is $110 off thanks to a similar deal.
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Best Fourth of July home security bundle deals
Blink combines reliability and affordability with its compact devices, and we love its easy-to-use app. The Blink Outdoor 4 is a particularly good general-use outdoor camera, with a long battery life, and it complements the simple video doorbell well. With the Sync Module 2 hub, you also have the option of going local storage for videos, but the $3 per month subscription does add person detection.
Arlo cameras are accurate, durable and easy to install. This three-pack of Essential cams has a high, 2K resolution and great battery life, too. Color night vision, noise-canceling two-way audio and an integrated spotlight make the cams excellent all-around watchdogs for your home. An Arlo Secure plan really elevates these cams with its cloud storage and smart alerts, so we suggest planning for a subscription if you want all the best features.
TP-Link's affordable Tapo system includes two 2K-resolution cams and a connection hub, ideal for a front-and-back camera setup at your home. The cameras are weatherproofed, come with 49-foot night vision, and allow you to set activity zones for identifying people, pets and vehicles. They're all-purpose outdoor security cams that can fill many roles, although you may want to grab a microSD card if you don't plan on using the Tapo subscription service.
Ring is one of our top picks for easy DIY installation if you want a speedy system equipped with door and window sensors. The five-piece model is a perfect starting point, and this bundle throws in the Ring video doorbell for front door protection as well. A Ring subscription (starting at $5) is a very good idea, but it's still an excellent choice for a discounted starter kit.
Finding a large home security system can feel frustrating if you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars and risk getting locked into a contract. Using this hefty discount, this SimpliSafe system is available for well under $300, and while a monitoring subscription is available, you can choose to self-monitor and waive the monthly fees.
Included in this kit is a base station, keypad, pack of entry sensors, motion sensors, and key fob. That makes it an effective DIY way to outfit a new home or apartment that's never had security tech before.
Best Fourth of July smart lock deal
August's durable smart construction often comes with a price to match, but this deal lets you get a fourth-generation August smart lock on more affordable terms. The Wi-Fi smart lock fits onto your existing deadbolt, providing it with app management including the ability to share digital keys. You can also set schedules or make sure the door automatically locks after a certain period. The lock also has excellent compatibility, working with platforms including Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings.
Best Fourth of July deals on smart home tech
If you're looking for simpler security tech, these little doorstops sound an alarm when they're activated. That's it, they just help you know when a door has been opened. Sometimes that's all you need, and at under $15, this pair is currently a very good deal.
Best Fourth of July sale security platform pick
ADT is offering a special deal that adds a free Google Nest doorbell and a $200 ADT Visa rewards card for any purchase of $500 or above for its DIY systems. This deal requires a three-year contract. Since the Visa card can be used like a Visa debit card, it's a lot like $200 back in your pocket, which could make this ADT deal especially attractive for outfitting your home.
What is the best time to buy home security devices?
Though prices fluctuate year-round and Black Friday and holiday sales bring some great buys, the best prices on home security devices, including cameras and smart locks, often show up during Amazon's Prime Day, when the gigantic e-tailer slashes prices and its competitors step up to match those. This year Prime Day is set for July 16 and 17, but if you're shopping for a home security device and you want it sooner rather than later, check out the Fourth of July sales.
How we choose the best Fourth of July security device deals
At CNET we have a team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters with years of experience. Our goal is to make sure buyers understand which major sales and deals -- such as Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events -- are legitimately good and which are more routine. We've gotten very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals so you see only the best offers on security devices from retailers all over.
We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
- Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
- Reviews are important for any product, but especially for deeply discounted items. If an item breaks the first time you use it, the deal isn't a good one at any price.
- Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
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