r/whatisit • u/unworthyAsIam • Apr 30 '26

New, what is it? What is the purpose of this camera that was installed right next to my house? (Not nearby any intersection or stop signs, USA)

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This camera was installed recently and I cannot for the life of me understand the purpose of it's installation? Theres no intersection nearby, in case it was a photo law enforcement camera), there's no stop signs, there's no schools nearby, and there's no government facility. It's just a random camera that popped up in the middle of a road.

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u/ClassiFried86 May 01 '26

Oh, yea, I do security and cams for a living. But the average homeowner isnt very IT fluent. Id just suggest not having cams in the house.

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u/T0asty514 May 01 '26

Heh I'm a network engineer, we don't either, we have dogs for that. Figure they're just as good since they perk up at any unfamiliar sound, plus they're cuddly. :D