{"id":3749,"date":"2022-03-16T08:48:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T03:18:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/?p=3749"},"modified":"2022-03-16T08:48:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T03:18:29","slug":"how-to-block-neighbors-security-camera-in-7-different-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bringuptodate.com\/how-to-block-neighbors-security-camera-in-7-different-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Privacy: How To Block Neighbor’s Security Camera In 7 Different Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A security camera is a double-edged sword. Wondering how? Let me tell you how it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know how important it is to install security cameras around the house<\/a> as they help in improving the safety of the property, particularly in high-crime areas. However, having security cameras can have adverse effects as well in some situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of us do have snoopy neighbors who always want to know what’s going on in other people’s lives. Also, if you don’t have snoopy neighbors, there are chances that the security camera of your neighbor is placed at the wrong angle, due to which you feel that your privacy is invaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my 30+ years of experience, I have solved issues where people felt that their neighbors were monitoring them and hence asked me how to block neighbors’ security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As nobody likes to be monitored by an unwarranted security camera, I have listed some of the ways how to blind neighbor’s security camera without disrupting your relations with them.
But first I am going to cover the legalities before I actually lay out the ways to block the neighbor’s security camera.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Aspects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is it Legal for a Neighbor to Point a Camera at Your House?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I know it might be unsettling to discover a pointing security camera on your property. However, before confronting your neighbor or attempting to destroy the camera, make sure you know the applicable laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact is that this can be entirely lawful in the appropriate conditions. However, state laws, among other things, have a role in deciding the legality of security cameras. The regulations of each state govern the usage of residential security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few things that are consistent across the country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n