… Google Nest and other companies have disabled familiar-face features there to avoid legal problems like the Ring lawsuit. It's unclear how this suit will play out, but it could change how Ring addresses its security features going forward. …
… FAQs How do I avoid legal issues when installing a security camera? When you install a security camera, you need to respect the "expectation of privacy." That means you can't film places where people have a reasonable expectation that their actions will remain fully private. …
… Most wiretapping laws also affect home devices, often requiring you to have two-party consent before legally recording. That makes this a very gray area, especially if you want to use footage as evidence. You can always use live two-way audio without recording to avoid legal issues. …