Our Experts Written by Tyler Lacoma Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. What to consider Lighting Do you need a floodlight or a spotlight? How large do you want the LED panels? Is controlling brightness or color important to you? Cost How much are you willing to pay for a security camera with lighting? Are you willing to pay well over $200 for the best options, or do you want to save money? Camera quality Does the camera have a higher resolution to capture more details? Does it have a wide enough field of view to capture everything the lights illuminate? Power Do you need a wired or wireless model? Are you will to manage battery charging for a wireless model? Do you have a junction box or nearby outlet for a wired cam? Object detection Does the camera have the ability to identify humans from animals and ignore vehicles? Do these features cost extra? Audio Does the cam have two-way audio? Is it clear enough to be heard if the lighted cam is installed in a higher place? Table of Contents Our Picks Best overall home security camera with lights Lorex 2K Wi-Fi Floodlight Camera View details $160 at Lorex View details Best bright home security camera with lights Eufy Floodlight Cam S330 View details $180 at Amazon View details Best spotlight home security camera with lights Ring Spotlight Cam Plus (Battery) View details $110 at Amazon View details Best budget home security cam with lights Blink Mini 2 View details $40 at Amazon View details Best battery home security camera with lights Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera View details $148 at Amazon View details Best decorative home security cameras with lights Eufy Wired Wall Light Cam S100 View details $90 at Crutchfield View details Table of Contents A home security system is a must-have these days. If you're planning on building one, then you must look at indoor and outdoor cameras. The best security cameras are equipped with night vision, but having a built-in light not only helps to improve image quality but also shines a light on what's going on inside or outside of your home. From motion sensor floodlight security cameras to pan-and-tilt spotlights, we spent more than 200 hours reviewing security cameras, so you can be sure that you have the best tech protecting your home.So if you're looking for a different kind of security light, check our full list below. Our picks include models from Eufy, Blink, Arlo and Ring for all sorts of lighting needs, ranging from a mini spotlight for a dark room to a decorative security cam light for a deck or patio. We have guides on outdoor security cameras and home security systems for even more information about what will work best for your home.Best home security cameras with lights