Stay safe. Stay private. And for the love of community, angle the camera down.

If your camera records audio, place a small, weatherproof sticker on your front door or gate saying, "24/7 Video & Audio Recording in Progress." Not only is this legally required in many jurisdictions, but it also turns your camera from a sneaky observer into a transparent sign. Informed people can choose to avoid the area.

But as these lenses proliferate, they capture more than just potential intruders. They capture the mailman, the neighbor’s backyard, the babysitter’s private moment, and the intimate, unguarded rhythms of family life. We are left with a critical, uncomfortable question: