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Most high-end cameras offer "privacy masks." You can draw a black box over a neighbor's window or a public street. The camera records everything except that box. Do this immediately during setup.
✅ Mount them to cover only your driveway, front door, and backyard fence line. Use privacy masks (digital blackout zones) available in apps like Ring, Eufy, or Arlo to block out neighbor’s windows.
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