The conflict arises because cameras do not discriminate between a trespasser and a neighbor. The very features that make cameras useful—wide-angle lenses, night vision, motion alerts, and cloud recording—create significant privacy risks.

: Avoid pointing cameras directly at a neighbor’s yard or windows. 2. Privacy-Enhancing Features

Here is the hard truth: A camera won't stop a determined criminal wearing a hoodie and a mask. It is a deterrent and a documentation tool. But it will capture every time you leave your garage open, every package you receive, and every guest who visits.