Front yards, driveways, public sidewalks, and main entryways.
This is the single most effective privacy move you can make: Put them on the perimeter: doors, garage, driveway. If you absolutely must have an indoor camera (for a pet or elderly parent), put it on a smart plug that is scheduled to turn off when you are home. Never put cameras in bedrooms, bathrooms, or hallways leading to bathrooms. Front yards, driveways, public sidewalks, and main entryways
Protecting a property does not require sacrificing privacy. Homeowners can implement several technical and behavioral strategies to secure their premises responsibly. Technical Safeguards Never put cameras in bedrooms, bathrooms, or hallways
Use your camera’s app to mask out neighboring properties and public sidewalks. Only record your actual property. Technical Safeguards Use your camera’s app to mask
For more information on home security camera systems and privacy, consider the following resources:
Almost every modern camera allows you to set "privacy masks." This is a black box you draw over portions of the video feed.
The future of home security isn't just about higher resolution or better night vision—it's about building systems that respect the very privacy they are meant to protect.
