For 24/7 monitoring, especially during nighttime, cameras with infrared or night vision capabilities are highly sought after.
Under federal law (such as 18 U.S. Code § 1801) and various state laws, capturing or distributing images of individuals in private areas without consent can result in heavy fines and imprisonment.
Free services might limit storage capacity or require you to pay for cloud storage to access recorded footage.
: Always ensure that any device or service you use complies with privacy laws and personal safety standards.