Point your camera only where you own the dirt. Secure your network like you secure your front door. And when in doubt, remember that a wave to your neighbor is always better than a recording of them.
The era of "set it and forget it" surveillance is over. As citizens, we must recognize that every camera we install is a double-edged sword. It keeps us safe from external intruders but invites internal scrutiny of our data and our neighbor's lives. Point your camera only where you own the dirt
Consider the modern AI-powered camera. It doesn't just record; it identifies. It can tell the difference between a person, a pet, a package, and a vehicle. It can recognize known faces. While this is excellent for alerting you when your child gets home from school, it is unsettling for the neighbor whose license plate is scanned every time they back out of their driveway. The era of "set it and forget it" surveillance is over