All three hosts who spoke to Insider said that - as Airbnb requires - they include the use of cameras in their listing descriptions. But many others defend the practice as a necessary precaution to stop their houses from getting trashed by drunken revelers, or simply to help run their rentals from afar.Īirbnb's official policy allows its hosts to use cameras that are 'clearly disclosed' and 'don't infringe on another person's privacy.' There are bans on 'hidden cameras' as well as cameras in any private spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms. Some, in Facebook groups, have complained about over-eager hosts they've experienced in their own travels. Hosts, for their part, sometimes empathize.

On Facebook, one user wrote: 'I don't have anything to hide, but feel very uncomfortable knowing that every conversation could be listened to.' Some renters are venting on social media about hosts telling them to get out of the pool at a certain hour or harassing them for accidentally blocking cameras with beach equipment on their family vacation. Dont worry: your information is always private and secure as the authentication connections are encrypted. The app requires WiFi or 3G/4G to give users live video for remote monitoring. While WiFi cameras are giving hosts peace of mind, they're also stirring up anger among guests who complain about being watched by the pool, called out for inviting people to visit, or even harassed by hosts using two-way talk features. The AtHome Camera Free app provides users with a remote video surveillance solution that can take the place of other expensive systems.

Kelman's meticulous attention to the sensitive matter comes amid growing questions about the boundaries between guest privacy and the security concerns of the hosts.

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