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This high-res Tapo Wi-Fi security cam is only $35 right now

I firmly believe that every home—especially if you’re in a single-family house—should have at least one outdoor security camera. It offers untold peace of mind when you’re away at work, on vacation, or even chilling in your bed. And if you don’t have one yet, this deal is for you: Tapo’s C320WS 2K security cam is now just $34.98 (was $44.99) on Amazon.

This is a wired camera, so you’ll need to run a power cable to it—make sure you pick a mounting spot that’s close enough to a power outlet so you can get it plugged in. That’s all the “support” this camera needs. Once it’s going, it connects to your home Wi-Fi network and you can manage everything from your phone. Plus, how cute are those little antennas that improve its Wi-Fi connectivity?

Cuteness aside, this is a heck of a camera that captures video footage in crystal-clear 2560×1440 resolution (also known as 2K), allowing you to see even more details than most cameras in this price range. At night, it uses a Starlight night sensor to capture high-quality images in any lighting condition. It’s also weatherproof with an IP66 rating, so it’ll survive outdoors just fine. The two-way audio is nice for speaking to whoever’s outside, and the built-in siren can help scare away unwanted guests.

The Tapo C320WS is fully compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can pull up and check out your security footage at any time using a voice command. It supports both microSD storage (not included) and cloud storage (requires paid subscription), with the latter providing 30 days of history and extra features.