I’ve been testing cheaper solutions like the $40 TP-Link Kasa Spot camera (or KC400), which offers around-the-clock recording with a microSD card and crisp 2K-resolution video.

You can place it anywhere or mount it to the wall, and if you’re looking for a no-frills security camera that lets you keep an eye on your stuff while you’re away, the Kasa Spot camera is a deal.

TP-Link’s Kasa gadget lineup features other smart home accessories you can control with the Spot camera, including smart bulbs, smart plugs, and light strips.

A smart indoor security camera.

The Kasa Spot camera is as plain as security cameras come, which is fine if what you’re after is utility!

There’s a 10-foot micro-USB power cable included, along with a speaker on the back and a physical reset button and microSD card slot directly on the side of the camera.

The Kasa Spot camera also has some standard privacy features.

To set up the Kasa Spot camera, you’ll need the Kasa app for iOS or Android.

The Kasa Spot camera offers cloud storage, called Kasa Care, which you can use if don’t use a microSD card.

You can pay $3 a month or $30 a year for 30 days of video history per camera through Kasa Care.

There is no workaround with IFTTT, either, and though there are basic abilities available there to turn the camera on and off, there’s no way to have motion trigger another smart gadget action.

The TP-Link Kasa Spot camera is as basic a security camera as they come.

The benefit here is that you’re buying the camera from a trusted brand like TP-Link, which has had some success in the smart home space due to its affordable products.