The Best Indoor Security Cameras

Security cameras are great tools for Security purpose, but you also need to protect your security from those cameras. You don't want to find out that a stranger has been watching you sit in your bathrobe bingeing trash TV for the third day in a row, or worse. If you follow these tips, you can be a vigilant and conscious consumer and still feel like your home is protected while you're away.

• Avoid no-name cameras: If you search for security camera, you’ll get hundreds of options from brands you’ve never heard of. We don’t feel comfortable recommending these for a product with real privacy risks. You should always go with brands that clearly outline their privacy policies and make it easy to set up security protocols. That doesn't mean they can't be hacked—Wyze, Nest, and Ring have all had breaches—but you probably won't be ditch with a brand that will disappear the moment something happens.
• Use a strong password and set up two-factor authentication: Setting a strong password that you don't use for anything else is extremely important. You should also change the password of Wi-Fi network from the default it comes with, if you haven't already. Set up two-factor authentication as soon as you create an account with the camera brand you have bought. It will make it harder for a hacker to gain access to your device, even if they do figure out your password.
• Keep it updated: Make sure you are frequently checking for software updates (for your camera and router) that can patch any security issues that may have come up. Set your camera to auto-update if possible.
• Turn it off: When you are at home, or at least when you're doing something personal you wouldn't want someone to see, turn the camera off. Some cameras now have a physical shutter that you can close. You can even turn it around for good measure.