Ensure only the user can view the footage.

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Protect your camera accounts with 2FA to prevent unauthorized logins, even if your password is stolen.

| Option | Privacy Level | |--------|----------------| | Local NVR (no internet) | High | | Open-source (e.g., Frigate + local AI) | High (requires technical skill) | | Cloud-based with E2EE + no remote access | Medium-High | | Budget cloud cameras (default settings) | Low |

Early home security relied on Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems. These systems recorded video locally to physical tapes or hard drives.