I live in an apartment and want to install security cameras. However, I want the cameras to be activated (ON) only when no one is at the home (or when I want it to be ON). I do not want it to monitor (and possibly broadcast) me.
I am sure this is a feature lot of other people would be interested in and the cameras might be providing this. I just do not know what to search for? Or what is this feature called?
Best Answer
If you trust Amazon's security/privacy features, their CloudCams have a "geofence" feature that works in conjunction with the location service on your smartphone - it will turn the cams on when you're away from home, and off when you're back home. From their FAQ:
They also have a scheduling feature that lets you schedule when the camera is active.
Note that this is not a "hard" off switch, so you're really relying on their software to do what it says. The only way to be sure would be to cut the power to the cameras.