Many homeowners avoid traditional security cameras due to privacy concerns, including potential network breaches, audio recording, and data sharing by security companies. The article examines practical alternatives that provide motion detection without video surveillance, protecting property whilst preserving household privacy.

Two systems highlighted include a radar-based motion detector offering half-mile coverage for outdoor use and a compact Wi-Fi sensor designed for securing specific locations like cabinets or safes. Both eliminate video feeds and microphones, providing alert-based security at different price points and coverage levels without the data vulnerabilities associated with camera systems.