When purchasing a new system, prioritize privacy-first brands. Look for companies that undergo independent security audits and explicitly state in their privacy policies that they do not monetize your data or share it with third parties without consent. Systems compatible with local smart home ecosystems (like Home Assistant) offer the highest level of privacy, as they keep all video processing completely within your local network. To help narrow down your options, tell me:
Be a good neighbor. Adjust your cameras to ensure they are focused on your entry points and property line, avoiding neighboring windows or private yards. To help narrow down your options, tell me:
I can provide specific steps to harden your system against privacy leaks. Share public link Share public link Microphones are often more invasive
Microphones are often more invasive than lenses. If you only need to see who is at the door, consider disabling the audio recording feature in your settings. To help narrow down your options
Elias chose the latter. He succumbed to the modern siren song of the "Smart Home."