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A privacy zone is an area you draw across a security camera's field of view to mark that spot as off-limits, meaning the camera won't detect motion there. Within those zones, the camera won't record or send alerts triggered by movement. That's very helpful in common real-life situations. For example, there may be a deck or walkway at your home where your loved ones come and go, and you don't want your security camera constantly eavesdropping on them. You may also want to block off a nearby sidewalk so you don't get constant alerts about people jogging past in the morning. Privacy zones may eve

In the past, Ring has offered an end-to-end encryption mode for users to enable with a password. The video is automatically encrypted and can only be viewed by those who have the password. This option will remain with TAKE, offering the highest level of privacy for Ring security videos — but at a cost. With the end-to-end encryption mode on, most of Ring’s cloud-based features won’t work. That includes all its AI features. However, you’ll still be able to use live view, access videos in cloud storage and share videos as long as you have your password. It’s a give and take that benefits anyone

In 2026, the FCC banned foreign-made Wi-Fi routers for national security reasons — sort of. The reasons are complicated, and exemptions were quickly provided for top router brands like Netgear, so I don’t blame you if you don’t know what to think about router privacy. We spoke to several security experts, and unless you have to buy a new router right away, there’s not much to worry about. No sudden security threat has made routers any less safe to use than they were before, but as always, strong security practices will help keep you safe. If you’re interested in off-the-grid options, check out