{"id":523489,"date":"2022-12-08T20:20:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T17:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-12-08T20:20:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-08T17:20:46","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why You Shouldn\u2019t Use Indoor Cameras \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e6e12e5d31\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4e6e12e5d31\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_You_Shouldnt_Use_Indoor_Cameras_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why You Shouldn\u2019t Use Indoor Cameras \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/#Theyre_Vulnerable_to_Hackers\" >They\u2019re Vulnerable to Hackers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/#Theres_a_Trust_Issue_With_Big_Tech\" >There\u2019s a Trust Issue With Big Tech<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/#Outdoor_Cameras_Are_an_Option\" >Outdoor Cameras Are an Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-use-indoor-cameras-review-geek\/#Traditional_Security_Systems_May_Be_More_Efficient\" >Traditional Security Systems May Be More Efficient<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_You_Shouldnt_Use_Indoor_Cameras_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why You Shouldn\u2019t Use Indoor Cameras \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-138850 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/5e200750.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A tablet showing four indoor camera feeds of private areas of the home.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/person-monitoring-cameras-live-view-home-2200628227\" data-credittext=\"Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock.com\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/person-monitoring-cameras-live-view-home-2200628227\">Andrey_Popov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There&#8217;s no such thing as a &#8220;hack-proof&#8221; camera. Every one of them could be broken into, and camera manufacturers have proven untrustworthy. The only &#8220;safe&#8221; move is not to install one.<\/p>\n<p>Orwell\u2019s 1984 is often used as an analogy for the dystopian hell we seem to be sliding towards. One of the book\u2019s creepier elements <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kalevleetaru\/2019\/05\/06\/as-orwells-1984-turns-70-it-predicted-much-of-todays-surveillance-society\/?sh=5349c3d111de\">involved surveillance devices being installed<\/a> in people\u2019s homes. But if you\u2019re jamming cameras in your own house, Orwell isn\u2019t the only thing you have to worry about.<\/p>\n<p>Many people have added indoor cameras to their smart homes, either to enhance security or just keep an eye on their pets while they\u2019re not home. If you\u2019ve been paying attention to the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> lately, you\u2019ll have heard about vulnerabilities that indoor cameras have. Those issues are just the tip of the iceberg. Outdoor security cameras have their place, but it turns out that the indoor models are far more trouble than they\u2019re worth.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theyre_Vulnerable_to_Hackers\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">They\u2019re Vulnerable to Hackers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-113351\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ccc2a872.png\" alt=\"A cyber crime lab filled with computers\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hacker-working-on-computer-cyber-crime-709785886\">Rawpixel.com\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most home camera systems allow users to access their feeds remotely. This is useful as it allows you to check on your home from anywhere with internet access. The downside is it means hackers who have access to your Smart home network can also view your cameras remotely. Smart home networks tend to center on something like a Google, Apple, or Amazon account \u2014 though the camera manufacturer may ask you to register with them too. It also serves as another reason why you should take account security seriously, so make sure your passwords are strong, and features like 2FA are enabled.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of consequences, a hacker accessing your indoor security cameras could have dire consequences. These range from grabbing footage of you making a 3 am trip to the bathroom sans pants, to gathering detailed information about your habits and schedules. A potential burglar could theoretically work out when you leave the house, how long you tend to be gone for, and double check you\u2019ve actually left before breaking in. All in all, indoor cameras are a pretty bad idea.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theres_a_Trust_Issue_With_Big_Tech\"><\/span>There\u2019s a Trust Issue With Big Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133771 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/10\/89fb86ed.jpg\" alt=\"An eufy Security Solo Indoor Cam is shown on a white background.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"eufy\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">eufy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is a twofold problem, and it led to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/138235\/why-review-geek-cant-recommend-wyze-or-eufy-cameras-anymore\/\"><em>ReviewGeek<\/em> removing both Wyze and eufy\u2019s cameras from its list of recommended products. In 2019, Wyze was informed about a vulnerability that could allow people other than the user to gain access to the videos that are stored on the camera\u2019s Micro SD card. Instead of informing its customers about the vulnerability, the company just recommended they upgrade their camera systems. The situation with eufy is arguably worse. The company claimed its products were encrypted and didn\u2019t link to The Cloud. According to eufy, feeds and data could only be accessed locally through the service\u2019s app or its web interface, and eufy\u2019s own servers never come into contact with the data.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, that last part isn\u2019t true as users who opt into the doorbell alert\u2019s thumbnail previews will have screenshots of their porch uploaded to the cloud and Amazon Web Services without any encryption. Hackers can also access the camera feed provided they can get hold of your camera\u2019s serial number, a\u00a0UNIX timestamp, and brute force a Hex Key. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/11\/30\/23486753\/anker-eufy-security-camera-cloud-private-encryption-authentication-storage\"><em>The Verge<\/em> has <\/a><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2022\/11\/30\/23486753\/anker-eufy-security-camera-cloud-private-encryption-authentication-storage\">managed to demonstrate<\/a> this a few times, but despite the evidence, eufy is still denying it is possible.<\/p>\n<p>Then, on top of everything else, there is the enormous amount of information tech companies already have about you and your personal life. You need to ask yourself if you\u2019re really comfortable potentially adding 24\/7 footage of the inside of your home and whatever it is you get up to in there to that long list. If a hacker can get into your cameras, there\u2019s a good chance the company that made them could.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outdoor_Cameras_Are_an_Option\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Outdoor Cameras Are an Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-107990\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bef821cf.png\" alt=\"A photo of the Nest Cam Battery.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nest-Security-Matters-Anywhere-Outdoor\/dp\/B01I3I9L8M?tag=lsmedia-13364-20\">Google<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re really interested in using cameras for home security, consider opting for outdoor cameras instead. There is a wide range of outdoor cameras with multiple functions, and they should provide the same security benefits as their indoor equivalents.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike indoor cameras, outdoor cameras are designed to cope with the unique conditions they face. So if you buy a quality cam, expect it to stand up to challenging weather environments and record clearly in everything from bright sunlight to dark, moonless nights.\u00a0You can even buy products like Smart Doorbells, which work as cameras while serving a number of other purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Another plus with an outdoor camera system is privacy. If someone does hack into it, they\u2019ll get a neat view of your porch, yard, or the street in front of your house. These are all locations bad actors can see any way by simply turning up at your address or just playing around on Google Street View. The layout of your home\u2019s interior and what people are doing there will remain private.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Security_Systems_May_Be_More_Efficient\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Traditional Security Systems May Be More Efficient<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using indoor cameras for security purposes, you may be spending more for an inefficient system. With some setups, the motion will trigger the camera, which starts recording and pushes an alert to your device. You can then open the app on your phone and check out what\u2019s going on before deciding if you need to call the police or whatever it is you usually do with home invasions. This is terribly inefficient compared to older systems.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, you need to have access and be paying attention to, the smartphone you have hooked up to your home security network. As anyone who has slept through or otherwise not noticed a text or email knows, it\u2019s not something you can do 24\/7. Even if you spot an alert, the intruder may have moved on by the time you view a camera, and even if you do spot them \u2014 calling the police is then an extra step.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/771237\/smart-home-security-system\/\">Traditional alarm systems<\/a> spot an intruder, blast a loud noise which may be enough to scare the intruder off, and automatically alert the authorities if they\u2019re not de-activated within a certain time period. Yes, they\u2019re not perfect and can be disabled if thieves know what they\u2019re doing. But smart home-based security systems can usually be taken out or severely hampered by disabling the WiFi.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>While the recent issues have mainly affected Wyze and eufy, no camera is immune to hackers. Security will always improve, but as history has shown, hackers are never far behind.<\/p>\n<p>The only way to make sure an indoor camera isn\u2019t hacked and a bad actor isn\u2019t watching your day-to-day life is to simply not have one. 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Every one of them could be broken into, and camera manufacturers have proven untrustworthy. The only &#8220;safe&#8221; move is not to install one. 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