Best Fourth of July Home Security Sales: Take Advantage of Hot Summer Savings

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.