For a budget option, they don't get better than the Wyze v3. It plays nice with Google Assistant and Alexa, and it has 1080p video, which is fine. The app is easy to use, but if you want long-term ...

Wyze also says the Pro camera has a faster CPU, an improved speaker and microphone, and a better Wi-Fi connection with two antennas compared to the $29.99 Wyze Cam V3.

You just screw the Lamp Socket v2 (first spotted by 9to5Google) into an existing socket, connect a nearby Wyze camera to the Lamp Socket’s USB power port (you’ll need to use the cable that ...

The camera has 1080p color night vision, and, with Cam Plus, you also get people, package, and vehicle detection. There’s also the option of using a removable microSD card for 24/7 recording.

The SmartThings Wi-Fi Smart Plug is priced at $17.99 and connects directly to a users Wi-Fi network. In fact, both the Cam and the Wi-Fi Smart Plug forgo the need for a user to have a SmartThings hub.