Written by Isa
Edited on
9 October 2026
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08:59
What can you record with your IP camera and video doorbell?
With an IP camera or camera doorbell, you have extra sight on your front garden and garden. You're not allowed to just record everything with your security camera and video doorbell. In this article, we'll explain where it's best to mount them and what you can and can't record.
Getting started with your IP camera or video doorbell
When you use a smart doorbell or IP camera, there are certain rules for privacy. With these tips, you can ensure that your smart devices follow the rules.
- Tip 1: only record your own terrain
- Tip 2: use extra privacy settings
- Tip 3: warn visitors
- Tip 4: delete footage you don't need
Tip 1: only record your own terrain
With your video doorbell or IP camera, you can only record what's yours. This means your own front garden or back garden, garage, or driveway. You can't just record the pavement or parking spot in front of your house or your neighbor's garden. For example, is your car in the parking sport in front of your house and you want to keep an eye on it? You can record the parking spot. Make sure that only the spot with your car is in frame.
Tip 2: use extra privacy settings
Most smart doorbells and IP cameras have extra privacy settings. That way, you can set zones that indicate where they can and can't record on many devices. For example, only your front harden and leave out the neighbor's garden. Or zoom in on your own parking sport and leave the rest of the street out of frame.
Tip 3: warn visitors
You're required to let people know that you record them with an IP camera or video doorbell. That's why, you receive a warning sticker with most smart doorbells and cameras. Or place a sign with a warning. That way, people can choose if they ring the doorbell or visit if they don't want to be recorded.
Tip 4: delete footage yuo don't need
According to the law, you can save camera footage no longer than 4 weeks. That's why you have to store your recordings as short as possible. There are exceptions for this. For example, when your IP camera or doorbell records a break-in. In that case, you're obligated to hand over the camera footage to the police if they ask for it.
