ISO PoE optical zoom camera for HA using Frigate

I’m using the camera to:

  1. Detect someone entering the living room.
  2. Pinch and zoom to check on one of my sick pets.

Requirements:

  • Compatible with Frigate (free version) or similar software
  • Budget: $200 or less

What I’ve found so far:

My main concern is getting good picture quality in daylight. I don’t need sophisticated night vision. Haven’t found many good YouTube reviews that specifically compare live zoomed video quality in daylight.

Any options or advice?