UK home security kit guide · Black Friday 2026
The right Black Friday home security kit is the one that fits your home, not the one with the most devices in the box. Start at the front door, add a camera for each spot you actually want to see, and add light where your drive or garden is dark. Every Toucan kit runs in one app. No subscription required*.
- Front door firstA video doorbell shows you callers and couriers and lets you talk to them from your phone, wherever you are.
- One camera per viewCount the places you want to see, such as a side gate, the garden or the drive, and choose a kit with that many cameras.
- Light for dark eveningsA plug-powered floodlight camera pairs a 1,200-lumen light with 1080p video for drives and gardens.
Below, we walk through each decision in turn, compare the kits on toucansolution.co.uk side by side, and finish with a quick checklist so you can buy with confidence and get real peace of mind this winter.
A simple starting point for most UK homes
Toucan Essential Home Security Kit: doorbell + camera
- Toucan V3 Wireless Video Doorbell, with a wireless chime in the box
- Toucan S4 2K Wireless Security Camera for a second, fixed view
- Both run on rechargeable 5,200mAh batteries, so there's no wiring to run
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no hub or base station, and IP56 weather resistance
Step 1: Start at the front door
For most homes, the front door is where the day-to-day action is: deliveries, visitors and the odd cold caller. That's why every Toucan doorbell kit is built around the Toucan V3 Wireless Video Doorbell with Chime.
- A tall, wide view. A 180° diagonal field of view and square 1296 × 1296 video, so faces and parcels on the step are both in frame.
- Answer from anywhere. Instant notifications and two-way talk through the Toucan app, plus pre-recorded messages for when you can't talk.
- No doorbell wiring. A built-in rechargeable 5,200mAh battery, a wireless chime for indoors, and PIR motion detection with human detection.
Prefer a doorbell you can wire in? Toucan PRO with optional wiring is in our wireless video doorbell collection.
Step 2: Count the views you want, then choose your cameras
Walk round the outside of your home and note each spot you'd like to check on: the side return, the back garden, the bins, the drive. That number tells you how many cameras you need. All Toucan cameras show up in the same app, alongside your doorbell.
Toucan S4 2K Wireless Security Camera
- 2K video (2304 × 1296) with a 145° diagonal view
- Rechargeable 5,200mAh battery and adjustable mount
- PIR motion detection (5 to 6m) with human detection
- IP56, two-way talk and night vision; it doesn't pan or tilt
Wireless Security Camera PRO
- 1080p Full HD with a 122° diagonal view
- Radar motion detection up to 10m, with human detection and motion zones
- Extra-large 9,750mAh rechargeable battery
- Magnetic mount with an anti-theft alarm, and IP56
Doorbell + camera kits come with one, two or three S4 cameras: the Essential kit (V3 + 1 S4), the Signature kit (V3 + 2 S4) and the Advanced kit (V3 + 3 S4). If you'd rather mix and match, the PRO 2-Pack and PRO 3-Pack add radar-detecting cameras to any doorbell.
Step 3: Add light where it is dark
If your drive, garden path or back door is dark on winter evenings, a floodlight camera gives you light and video in one. The Toucan Floodlight Security Camera is plug-powered and combines:
- A 1,200-lumen LED light (4500K) with motion, manual, schedule and alarm modes
- 1080p Full HD video with a 143° diagonal view and a 10-second pre-record buffer
- Radar motion detection up to 10m, with human detection and motion zones
- A dedicated 110dB siren, two-way talk and IP56 weather resistance
It runs from the supplied power supply into a standard plug socket, with a 2m cable plus a 6m extension (8m in total), so you can run the power cable to an indoor socket where possible. You can add it to any Toucan doorbell kit in the same app, or cover more ground with the Floodlight 2-Pack or 3-Pack.
Step 4: Decide whether you want a camera indoors
An indoor camera is handy for checking on pets or seeing that all is well while you're out. The Toucan Seek Indoor Pan & Tilt Security Camera is for indoor use only and plugs into a standard socket with its USB power adapter (UK plug included).
- 1080p video with 355° pan and 180° tilt, controlled from the app
- Privacy snooze turns the camera away when you're at home
- Two-way talk, night vision and motion alerts
- Optional Micro SD recording (card sold separately)
Want two rooms covered? The Seek 2-Pack is in our indoor camera collection.
Step 5: Check what the app gives you for free
Before you compare prices, compare what you'll pay after you've bought the kit. No subscription required*. The free Toucan Smart Home app runs every device in this guide.
- Included freeLive view, two-way audio, instant notifications, motion detection zones, pre-recorded messages, snooze schedules and 1 day of video event history, for unlimited devices.
- AI+PRO (optional)30 days of event history, longer event recordings and sharing with up to 10 users per camera. £4.99 a month or £49.99 a year.
- AI+ELITE (optional)90 days of event history and the longest live view and screen recording limits. £9.99 a month or £99.99 a year.
Plan details and prices from our Toucan Shield Plans page. Features vary by device. For setup ideas, see 3 clever Toucan Smart Home app features.
Toucan kits compared
Here are the doorbell kits side by side. Prices are as shown on toucansolution.co.uk on 11 November 2026 and can change, so check the product page on the day.
| Kit | What's inside | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential kit | V3 doorbell with chime + 1 S4 camera | Front door plus one extra view |
£179.95 £199.98 |
| Signature kit | V3 doorbell + 2 S4 cameras | Front door plus two views, such as the drive and garden |
£279.95 £299.97 |
| Advanced kit | V3 doorbell + 3 S4 cameras | Bigger homes, or front, side and back |
£369.95 £399.96 |
Was prices are the comparison prices shown on each product page. Before you buy, compare each kit with the individual products and multi-packs on the day. Browse every bundle in Home Security Kits & Doorbell Camera Bundles or the camera multi-packs.
10th Anniversary Offers · until 30 November 2026
Anniversary prices on cameras
Our anniversary offers run alongside Black Friday on selected cameras. Prices as shown on toucansolution.co.uk on 11 November 2026.
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Floodlight Security Camera£49.99
Was £129.99 -
Wireless Security Camera PRO£49.99
Was £129.99 -
Seek Indoor Pan & Tilt£19.99
Was £59.99
Multi-packs too: the Floodlight 2-Pack and PRO 2-Pack are £79.99 each (was £199.99 and £229.99).
Anniversary offers run from 26 October to 30 November 2026 on UK orders at toucansolution.co.uk, while stocks last. Discount codes are paused during the anniversary offers.
Your Black Friday checklist before you buy
- Wi-Fi at every spot. Toucan devices use 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no hub. Stand where each device will go and check your phone holds a steady signal.
- Power and charging. The V3, S4 and PRO run on rechargeable batteries charged by USB. The Floodlight and Seek need a plug socket, so plan your cable route first.
- Mounting and permission. Renting or in a flat? Ask your landlord or managing agent before fitting anything to the building. Our installation guides show each step.
- Privacy. Point cameras at your own property. If a camera captures beyond your boundary, UK data protection rules apply, so read the ICO guidance on home CCTV.
- Compare on the day. Check kit prices against the individual products and multi-packs, and look at what you'll pay after purchase: with Toucan, nothing for core app features.
- Delivery. UK orders ship within 24 to 48 hours by Royal Mail Tracked 48 (standard) or Tracked 24 (express), with free standard shipping on orders of £150 or more. See Shipping & Delivery.
Once it's fitted, our Christmas home security checklist helps you get ready for the festive break.
Still deciding? Our UK buying guide to home security camera systems covers the basics in more depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best home security kit for a UK home?
It depends on how many places you want to see. Most homes start with a video doorbell and one camera, such as the Toucan Essential kit (V3 + S4). Add more S4 cameras with the Signature or Advanced kit, and add a plug-powered Floodlight Security Camera if your drive or garden is dark.
Do Toucan kits need a monthly subscription?
No. Core app features, including live view, two-way audio, instant notifications, motion zones and 1 day of event history, are free in the Toucan Smart Home app. AI+PRO and AI+ELITE are optional paid upgrades for longer event history; see Toucan Shield Plans.
Do I need a hub or base station?
No. Toucan doorbells and cameras connect straight to your home 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and the Toucan app, with no separate hub.
How is the Toucan floodlight camera powered?
The Floodlight Security Camera is plug-powered. It runs from the supplied power supply into a standard plug socket, with a 2m cable plus a 6m extension (8m in total), so you can run the power cable to an indoor socket where possible.
Can I add more cameras to my kit later?
Yes. The Toucan app supports unlimited devices, so you can add an S4, a Wireless Security Camera PRO, a Floodlight or a Seek at any time. See the camera multi-packs.
When do the Toucan anniversary offers end?
The 10th Anniversary Offers run until 30 November 2026 on UK orders at toucansolution.co.uk, while stocks last. See the anniversary offers page for the current line-up.
Find the right kit for your home
Start at the front door, add the views you need, and enjoy peace of mind. No subscription required*.
*No subscription required for core app features; AI+PRO and AI+ELITE are optional paid upgrades. Prices and offers as shown on toucansolution.co.uk on 11 November 2026 and subject to change.
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