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Connected security-camera audit

Review account protection, updates, network access, recording, sharing and household privacy for cameras and video doorbells.

Run this audit for every camera account and household. A secure camera is not only a strong password: app access, router security, firmware, recovery methods, shared users and physical placement all matter.

Unique account passwordThe camera account uses a long password that is not reused anywhere else.Multi-factor authenticationThe strongest available MFA method is enabled and recovery details are current.Named household accessEach regular user has an individual account where supported; former users and installers are removed.Firmware and app updatesCamera, hub, app and router updates are installed and the vendor still supports the device.Router securityThe router has a unique administrator password, current encryption and up-to-date firmware.Login and device reviewRecent sessions, linked devices and unusual access times are reviewed where logs are available.Recording and retentionYou know what is recorded, where it is stored, who can retrieve it and when it is deleted.Privacy zones and placementCameras avoid unnecessary private spaces and minimise recording of neighbours or public areas.Microphone awarenessHousehold members understand when audio is recorded and two-way audio can be activated.Third-party integrationsAlexa, Google, Apple, IFTTT and other linked services are still required and correctly permissioned.Secure remote viewingRemote access uses the official app or a properly secured configuration—not exposed default ports or credentials.Failure and reset planYou know how to preserve footage, revoke a lost phone, reset a compromised account and operate during an outage.

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If you find suspicious access

Use a trusted device to change the camera-account and email passwords.
Enable or reset MFA and revoke unfamiliar sessions, devices and shared users.
Update the camera, hub, app and router; preserve relevant logs before resetting if safe to do so.
Contact the manufacturer and relevant authorities if stalking, threats or unlawful access may be involved.

FTC camera-security guidance →

Related: Privacy-preserving cameras · Full smart-security checklist · Home-security networks

This audit does not test the device or account technically and cannot confirm that either is uncompromised. Follow current manufacturer and relevant authority guidance.

Review microphone use separately

Security camera audio recording: useful feature or privacy risk? Use the country-aware checklist before enabling live listening, clip audio or continuous recording.

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