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6 min readLike most security companies, Brinks Home offers various security cameras for around the house. Brinks cameras come with standard features like HD video and night vision, but they're hardly unique. Still, the best Brinks can offer is that it doesn't require upgrading your professional monitoring plan to use cameras like Vivint, ADT, and SimpliSafe do.
Read on to see why we think Brinks security cameras are great for home security beginners but aren't for folks looking to switch security system providers.
Pros
Available on every monitoring plan
HD video 
Cons
Run-of-the-mill features
Expensive equipment Brinks security cameras in this review
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What to expect with Brinks security cameras
There are two kinds of home security companies: those that design their equipment and those that use white-label equipment from brands like Alarm.com and Honeywell. Brinks falls into the latter category since it uses Alarm.com devices.
Brinks doesn't offer anything you won't find on other brands that sell Alarm.com gear, like Frontpoint and Link Interactive. While this means no nifty cameras like Vivint and Ring Alarm offer, Alarm.com's equipment is reliable and easy to use.
Brinks security camera similarities
- Mobile app: The Brinks Home app gives you full control over your cameras and security system. While it's easy to use, it scores lower on Android phones than iOS, with many Android users citing bugs and slow customer service.
- HD video: The latest Brinks cameras come with at least 1080p HD video that looks great day and night. It's not as clear as you might expect from standalone wireless options like Arlo cameras or Eufy cameras but captures enough detail to keep you in the loop on what's happening around the house.
- High prices: Brinks cameras are much more expensive than Frontpoint and Link Interactive for the same cameras. (Though Link Interactive charges more for the better indoor camera.) Additionally, you'll pay some of the highest monitoring fees in the industry. Only Vivint, ADT, and Link Interactive charge more—the cheapest Brinks plan costs around $40 a month.
- DIY installation: You'll install the cameras along with the Brinks security system, which takes around an hour or so depending on the amount of equipment you buy. While it's an easy project, Brinks offers optional professional installation for folks who want some help with a new system.
Brinks security camera differences
- Night vision range: The Outdoor Camera has an infrared night vision range of 40 feet, double the other cameras. This makes sense because outdoor cameras need to see further to work well in your yard. It doesn't do much good if an intruder gets too close undetected.
- Weatherproofing: The Smart Video Doorbell and Outdoor Camera work best outside your house, so they come with weatherproofing. This means they can stand up to moisture better than either of Brinks' indoor cameras.
- Two-way voice: While every Brinks camera comes with two-way audio, the Indoor Camera w/ Two-Way Voice takes it a step further with a button that works like an intercom. This is similar to what you'll find on a video doorbell. It's an easy way to stay in touch with family members if you don't have a shared home phone.
- Doorbell wiring: The Smart Video Doorbell connects to existing doorbell wiring. This makes for a longer installation process compared to other Brinks cameras, which plug into an outlet. But there's a silver lining since you won't have any unsightly wires hanging around.
1. Brinks Home Smart Video Doorbell
Brinks Home Smart Video Doorbell
$240.00
150º field of view
Night vision up to 15 ft.
Outdoor only Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The Brinks Home Smart Video Doorbell is the latest addition to the Brinks ecosystem. It's the most impressive camera in the Brinks lineup, with 2K video quality and a tall aspect ratio that makes it perfect for seeing your whole porch. We love the striking black design with a colorful, oblong doorbell button.
It doesn't have a long night vision range compared to the Brinks Home Outdoor Camera, but it doesn't need it when watching over porches, which aren't very big to begin with. Installation is easy but takes a little longer to install than a typical wireless camera.
Overall, we like the Brinks Smart Video Doorbell, but it's one of the more expensive options you can buy for a home security system.
Skybell Slim Doorbell
Brinks also sells the Skybell Slim Doorbell for about $80 less. We don't recommend it over the newer Smart Video Doorbell since it's an older model that tops out at 720p video resolution. Learn more in our full Skybell review.
2. Brinks Home Indoor Camera w/ Two-Way Voice
Brinks Home Indoor Camera w/ Two-Way Voice
$240.00
180º field of view
Night vision up to 15 ft.
Indoor only Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The Brinks Home Indoor Camera w/ Two-Way Voice could use a shorter name (Frontpoint calls it the Premium Indoor Camera), but its ultrawide 180º field of view sees more area than other Brinks cameras. There's a button on the top for friends and family to talk with you in the Brinks Home app.
Like most Brinks cameras, it’s pricey. We also wish it had a slightly longer night vision range like the cheaper Brinks Home Indoor Camera. Still, its Bluetooth speaker is a handy way to put your security camera to use playing music when it's off security duty.
3. Brinks Home Indoor Camera
Brinks Home Indoor Camera
$160.00
113º field of view
Night vision up to 20 ft.
Indoor only Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The Brinks Home Indoor Camera is the most affordable option from Brinks but still costs more than similar models from SimpliSafe and Frontpoint. Still, its 20-foot night vision range and 1080p video resolution help it watch over your home any time of day.
Unfortunately, it has a narrow 113º field of view that can't see as much as the other Brinks indoor camera. This means you need to position the camera so it can see the most critical areas in a room. Overall, we're glad Brinks has a camera for folks on a tight budget.
4. Brinks Home Outdoor Camera
Brinks Home Outdoor Camera
$240.00
117º field of view
Night vision up to 40 ft.
Indoor/outdoor Info current as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
The Brinks Home Outdoor Camera is the most powerful camera Brinks sells, but its high price keeps it from scoring higher marks than the brand's other security cameras. We love the 40-foot night vision range, which helps it cover more area in your yard after dark.
Like the budget indoor camera, this model has a narrow 117º field of view. (We typically recommend a wide field of view of 130º or more for outdoor cameras.) Overall, this Brinks outdoor camera is much too expensive compared to powerhouse standalone cameras like the Reolink Argus 3 Pro and the Arlo Pro 4.
Final word
In many ways, Brinks home security cameras are a great choice for folks with Brinks systems or newbies that want Brinks. But you won't find affordable or innovative cameras compared to competitors like Ring, Wyze, Frontpoint, and SimpliSafe. Check out our picks for the best wireless cameras and best home security systems to see how Brinks stacks up.
Smart Video Doorbell: a 2K video doorbell with a sleek design
Indoor Camera w/ Two-Way Voice: a wide field of view for capturing everything in a room
Indoor Camera: a budget option to add to your Brinks system
Outdoor Camera: long night vision range for a 24/7 view of your yard
How we reviewed Brinks security cameras
For this review, we looked at information from Brinks, mobile app reviews, and online customer reviews to see how Brinks cameras hold up to major competitors. We have nearly a decade of experience with home security cameras that helped us find the best these cameras have to offer.
We found multiple listings for each camera while researching them on the Brinks website. In many cases, the field of view and night vision range on the product page differed from Help Center support articles. To verify we had correct info, we compared it with Alarm.com's website.
Learn more about how we rate, rank, and review products in our full methodology.
FAQ
Alarm.com makes the Brinks security system, including its security cameras. There are options for a video doorbell, outdoor camera, and indoor camera.
You can buy compatible cameras from Brinks, but the system doesn't work with other brands.
Brinks sells two doorbell cameras:
- The Smart Video Doorbell comes with a 2K video resolution and a 150º field of view.
- The Skybell Slim Doorbell comes with a 720p video resolution and a 180º field of view.
Brinks will stop supporting Nest Secure* for existing customers on December 31, 2023. It no longer sells new monitoring plans for this system. Google discontinued Nest Secure in late 2019, so it was inevitable that Brinks monitoring would eventually become unavailable.
Read answers to more Brinks Home FAQs.
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Disclaimers
*Google, Google Nest, Google Assistant, and other related marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
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