If your primary concern is privacy, avoid cloud-based cameras. Purchase systems that write video to an onboard SD card or a local Network Video Recorder (NVR) that stays physically in your home. Brands like Reolink, Eufy (in local-only mode), and Ubiquiti allow you to have 24/7 recording with zero data leaving your house.

Cloud storage is convenient, but local storage (like an SD card or NVR) keeps your data inside your house and off the internet. ☁️ vs 💾 4. Be Transparent

: Over 60% of smart home device owners express worry that companies are amassing data about their daily routines through cameras and voice assistants. This can lead to a feeling of being "watched" even within one's own home.