If a manufacturer has weak security protocols, hackers can hijack camera feeds. There have been numerous documented cases of "camera-napping," where bad actors gain access to interior cameras, sometimes even using the two-way talk feature to harass residents.

Mr. Abernathy watched it on her phone, his face pale. “That’s the third time this month I’ve seen a kid like that,” he whispered. “I thought I was being paranoid.”

: Always obtain explicit consent from clients before any form of recording or observation. Transparency is key to building trust.