This AI-powered security camera is just $100 for Black Friday, with solar charging and no sneaky subscription fees

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There are some super-affordable home security cameras in this year's Black Friday sales, but there's often a catch: although the cameras themselves are cheap, you'll need to hand over extra cash in the form of a monthly subscription if you want to unlock their full features.

Thankfully not the case with the Baseus Security S2, which is now just $99.98 (was $129.99) at Amazon and is one of the best security cams we've tested this year on TechRadar.

Today's best Baseus Security S2 Black Friday deal

Baseus Security S2
Baseus Security S2: was $129.99 now $99.98 at Amazon

Home security without the sneaky subscriptions. This wireless camera from Baseus features on-board storage for your videos, AI person-recognition, and a rotating solar panel that tracks the movement of the sun across the sky - all for just $100 in Amazon's early Black Friday sale. It's a steal, especially considering this 4K version of the Security S2 only launched this year.

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When we tested the Baseus S2, we were particularly impressed by the accuracy of its on-board person identification, which accurately identified visitors, even based on faces reflected in windows (something we really weren't expecting).

"What’s more, it also triggered fewer false alerts than other cameras I’ve tested, in part because of the combination of PIR (passive infra-red) and radar technologies to detect movement," added our reviewer Chris Price. "Images are superbly detailed during the day and the spotlight is excellent for illuminating the garden at night to ensure high quality footage in the dark."

Check out our full Baseus S2 review for more details, and to find out why it earned a place in our roundup of the best home security cameras.

More Black Friday home security deals

Baseus N1 Outdoor Security Cameras
Baseus N1 Outdoor Security Cameras: was $159.99 now $99.98 at Amazon

These compact cameras lack the S2's rotating solar panel but come in a pack of two for wider coverage. They also include a base station with expandable local storage (up to 16TB) with no subscription fees, and all for just a hair under $100.

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Blink Video Doorbell, Outdoor 4 and Sync Module Core
Blink Video Doorbell, Outdoor 4 and Sync Module Core: was $139.98 now $37.99 at Amazon

Could this be the best deal of Black Friday 2025? Possibly! You're getting a home security camera, a video doorbell, and the Sync Module Core hub to connect them and link them to your Wi-Fi network, and save videos to a USB storage device (no cloud storage necessary).

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Blink Mini 2 (two cameras)
Blink Mini 2 (two cameras): was $69.99 now $27.99 at Amazon

Double the home security but not the price! This twin-pack of Blink Mini 2 cameras (available in black or white) will give you twice the coverage indoors, with a huge 60% off ahead of Black Friday. It's another record-low price, and a deal to snap up while it lasts.

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Shop more of today's best Black Friday sales

If you're not in the US, here are today's best deals on the Baseus Security S2 camera where you are.

Cat Ellis
Cat Ellis
Homes Editor

Cat is TechRadar's Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She's been a tech journalist for 15 years, having worked on print magazines including PC Plus and PC Format, and is a Speciality Coffee Association (SCA) certified barista. Whether you want to invest in some smart lights or pick up a new espresso machine, she's the right person to help.

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