What Does Everyone Do About Cameras?

[Brendan Connolly]

My wife and I are planning on moving next year and turning our current place into an STR. We currently have a ring camera in the front of our house and another in the back. The camera in the back covers a small porch/hang-out area and then the rest of the backyard is a patio that is not visible on the camera.

Will this camera in the back bum guests out? This camera isn’t able to see the main area that everyone would most likely hang out, but I’m still torn on if I should keep it

If anyone has advice on the camera setup at your STR that would be much appreciated!

[Mark S.]

@Matthew Paul As an owner, that would make me suspicious and be a no-go. Why would anyone care if there was a camera at the door if they weren’t bringing in pets, extra guests, etc.? I own a number of STRs and need the WiFi connected to monitor things like the HVAC (occasionally guests need help with settings), propane tank levels, etc. And the WiFi doesn’t need to be disconnected to not turn on the TV.

And no, I don’t ’check up’ on guests with the camera unless I have a reason to believe there is an issue.

But I agree with others - I wouldn’t have a camera at the back ‘hang out’ area.