I'm moving into a new apartment with some friends, and one of my friend's dads wants to install a CCTV camera at our front door to keep an eye on us. I was wondering if there's any way we could disable the camera—like using our phones or pulling out the cables—without him knowing about it. I'm curious if that's even doable and what our options are if we don't want this surveillance in our lives.
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Honestly, this is more about your comfort than tech wiring. If the camera really feels intrusive, it might be best to directly tell them that. It's crucial for your group to have your own space without being monitored.
Exactly! Just be direct about it. It’ll be way better than worrying about tech tricks.
From a tech perspective, if you unplug the camera, they’d likely notice pretty quickly since there would be no feed. You'll probably want to have a conversation about how this is making you guys feel instead of trying to disable the camera. That could lead to more problems down the line.
Totally agree! It's better to communicate openly with him rather than sneak around.
Just be cautious; they could try adding more devices if they get access to your network.
It sounds like your friend's dad might be crossing some boundaries here. First off, I'd check the laws in your area about camera placements, especially since you're living in India. Generally, if it's outside, it gets tricky, but you all should definitely discuss how you feel about it. It seems pretty invasive, and you deserve your privacy as college kids having fun!
Yeah, it really is about setting those boundaries. You might need to have an open conversation with your friend's dad about why it feels uncomfortable.
Also, just because it’s his daughter’s place doesn’t mean he should get to impose this. Flat-out saying it feels weird could help.
Yeah, nobody wants to live under constant watch—especially in your own home!