In the modern neighborhood, the traditional white picket fence has been replaced by a more invisible barrier: the digital perimeter. As smart home security systems like Ring, Nest, and Arlo become ubiquitous, our homes are no longer just sanctuaries; they are data-gathering hubs. This evolution has created a profound paradox: in our quest to feel safer, we may be trading away the very privacy that makes a home feel like a sanctuary. The Illusion of Control