Your security cameras should be on a separate Wi-Fi network (VLAN) from your computer and phone.
Avoid the cloud whenever possible. Modern systems (such as those from Ubiquiti UniFi, Reolink, or Eufy’s local-only mode) allow you to store 24/7 footage on a Network Video Recorder (NVR) or an SD card inside the camera. Your security cameras should be on a separate
Even if you respect your neighbors’ privacy, your own privacy may be at risk. The same camera that keeps you safe can become a window into your soul for hackers, employees, or anyone who guesses your password. Even if you respect your neighbors’ privacy, your
A security camera is also a microphone. Many "smart cameras" are always listening for wake words like "Alexa" or "Hey Google." But they also record snippets of conversation that are sent to the cloud for processing. Amazon has admitted that employees review "a tiny fraction" of Alexa recordings to improve the model. Many "smart cameras" are always listening for wake
If you have a camera in your living room, assume every conversation, argument, or confidential phone call could theoretically be heard by a stranger.