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Plus, Ring's app has a neighborhood watch feature,
which lets you see what's happening in your hood from other Ring users, as well as police and fire departments. Unfortunately, to
view recorded video, you'll need to subscribe to Ring's cloud storage plans, which start at $30/year. Read our full Ring Floodlight Camera review. 63 View at Amazon$249View at Walmart$249. 99View at The Home Depot?For those looking for a less expensive outdoor security system, the Arlo Pro costs just $189 for a single camera/base station setup; the newer Arlo Pro 2 is $299. The main tradeoff?The Arlo Pro records video at 720p versus 1080p for the Arlo Pro 2.
You can also use motion detected lights in this area as well. When these lights detect any type of movement in your driveway they will automatically turn on, which could easily startle a burglar. Save Energy with Solar LightingRecently solar lighting has become inexpensive and it is friendly to the environment. If you have any dark areas you can buy a small solar powered light. It will charge by sunlight during the sunshine and illuminate those dark spots at dusk without you needing to switch on the light or use a timer. This is another simple method to make your home less vulnerable to the local burglars.