Last chance best October Prime Day Ring camera deals to shop in 2024 - plus Blink and Arlo camera deals

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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is coming to an end, but there are some great deals on the best security tech that will be discounted after the event ends. If you're looking for a smart home security camera for October Prime Day, Amazon's Ring cameras, a well-known brand in the home security space, are super affordable right now.  Make sure to jump on the deals before they end tonight.

Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now

"Ring has become the quintessential brand for video doorbells. It's like Kleenex for facial tissues, Google for search engines, and Band-Aid for adhesive bandages," says ZDNET smart home reviewer Maria Diaz. "In short, you can't help but think of Ring when you hear about video doorbells."

Read on for all the best Prime Day Ring camera deals we've found so far.

Our favorite Amazon October Prime Day Ring camera deals

Best Blink and Arlo October Prime Day deals 

  • Blink Outdoor 4 for $38 (save $52): The Outdoor 4 is a wire-free smart security camera that works from your smartphone. At 58% off, this deal is practically a steal. 
  • Current Price: $50
  • Original Price: $80

The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam can pan 360 degrees and tilt up and down at a 169-degree angle. It's a great indoor option for watching your pets, kids, home, or business. It captures full HD video with 1080p resolution, but while it's not a 2K+ camera, the image still looks crisp enough to discern details and faces.

  • Current Price: $180
  • Original Price: $230

The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery is available for $230 but is discounted now to $180. This Pro-level Ring camera has a removable rechargeable battery pack, top-of-the-line audio performance, and supports dual-band Wi-Fi, 2.4 and 5.0 GHz. With adjustable lighting, the camera helps ensure your home is secure and keeps dark walkways and corners well-lit.

  • Current Price: $55
  • Original Price: $100

With updated features from the original Ring Video Doorbell, you can now enjoy improved motion detection, privacy zones and audio privacy, and crisper night vision. This super affordable smart security camera option is perfect for outdoor use, especially your front door area, and it pairs well with Alexa. 

  • Current Price: $38
  • Original Price: $90

The Blink Outdoor 4 is one of the most easy-to-use smart security cameras, and you can save over $50 on this four-pack. These wireless cameras use a simple screw-in mount and promise full HD recordings at any time of day, plus two-way audio, enhanced motion detection, and customizable security zones. Batteries last up to two years, depending on how active your cameras are. You can connect to an Alexa-enabled device to engage live view, arm and disarm your system, and more.

FAQs

When is Amazon's October Prime Day 2024? 

One of Amazon's biggest sales events of the year, October Prime Day 2024 runs from Oct. 8-9. It offers major discounts across various tech and product categories, including phones, laptops, TVs, audio, and more. While some of the best deals are available for Prime members only, sellers often mark down products for non-Prime members to take advantage of. 

Are Ring cameras really cheaper on Prime Day? 

Yes. If you are looking to save big bucks on a smart or security camera ahead of the holiday season, Ring is a great and affordable option. These cameras often get the biggest discounts during Prime Day since Ring is owned by Amazon. Now would be the time to check out the deals listed above and look for the biggest discounts, which range from 20% to 60% off, depending on the camera model. 

How did we choose these October Prime Day deals?

ZDNET only writes and reviews deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is on sale and how frequently it drops. 

We also looked over customer reviews to learn what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we recommend. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. 

What are the best October Prime Day 2024 deals?

ZDNET's experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:

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