Anti-theft doorbell camera
In some embodiments, security and/or automation systems, collectively referred to as automation system, may provide deterrents to the illicit acquisition of a device unique to the automation system. The system may enable a device to self-detect when the device is either stolen and/or the potential victim of hacking. The automation system may implement several solutions to help prevent tampering with its devices. The solutions may help prevent the physical acquisition of a device or may aid in the recovery of the device. The solutions may additionally include programming the device to automatically detect when the device is being hacked and/or misappropriated.
1. A method for security and/or automation systems, comprising:
tracking signals transmitted from a doorbell camera associated with an automation system to a first destination linked to the automation system;
determining that the doorbell camera is transmitting information associated with the automation system to a second destination different than the first destination, wherein the second destination is unknown;
identifying a discrepancy at the doorbell camera based at least in part on determining that the doorbell camera is transmitting, to the second destination, the information associated with the automation system;
comparing the identified discrepancy with an alteration parameter of the doorbell camera; and
automatically erasing at least a portion of software proximate the doorbell camera rendering the doorbell camera less functional without reprogramming at least in part in response to the comparing.
2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
comparing a current location of the doorbell camera with a location threshold for the doorbell camera.
3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:
collecting data associated with the current location based at least in part on the comparing; and
identifying the current location of the doorbell camera based at least in part on the collected data.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the identified discrepancy with the alteration parameter of the doorbell camera further comprises:
detecting that the doorbell camera is connected to an alternative Wi-Fi network.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the identified discrepancy with the alteration parameter of the doorbell camera further comprises:
determining whether the doorbell camera is disconnected from the automation system.
6. The method of claim 1 , wherein comparing the identified discrepancy with the alteration parameter of the doorbell camera further comprises:
determining whether software used to control the doorbell camera is altered.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically activating one or more security features based at least in part on the determining further comprises:
disabling one or more features of the doorbell camera.
8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising:
detecting an outside source attempting to access the one or more disabled features.
9. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically activating one or more security features based at least in part on the determining further comprises:
automatically destroying one or more physical features of the doorbell camera after a predetermined time period.
10. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically activating one or more security features based at least in part on the determining further comprises:
recording audio and video data captured by the doorbell camera; and
sending the audio and video data to a control panel associated with the automation system.
11. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
receiving recorded audio and video data from the doorbell camera based at least in part on the activating.
12. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:
sending an alert indicating the identified discrepancy; and
requesting a confirmation message in response to the sent alert.
13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the identified discrepancy comprises at least one of a change in a power supply level, or a change in a connected Wi-Fi network, or activation of an anti-tamper switch proximate the doorbell camera, or a duplicate signal, or a lack of power, or a combination thereof.
14. An apparatus for security and/or automation systems, comprising:
a processor;
memory in electronic communication with the processor; and
instructions stored in the memory, the instructions being executable by the processor to:
track signals transmitted from a doorbell camera associated with an automation system to a first destination linked to the automation system;
determine that the doorbell camera is transmitting information associated with the automation system to a second destination different than the first destination, wherein the second destination is unknown;
identify a discrepancy at the doorbell camera based at least in part on determining that the doorbell camera is transmitting, to the second destination, the information associated with the automation system;
compare the identified discrepancy with an alteration parameter of the doorbell camera; and
automatically erase at least a portion of software proximate the doorbell camera rendering the doorbell camera less functional without reprogramming at least in part in response to the comparing.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to:
compare a current location of the doorbell camera with a location threshold for the doorbell camera.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the instructions are further executable by the processor to:
collect data associated with the current location based at least in part on the comparing; and
identifying the current location of the doorbell camera based at least in part on the collected data.
17. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-executable code, the code executable by a processor to:
track signals transmitted from a doorbell camera associated with an automation system to a first destination linked to the automation system;
determine that the doorbell camera is transmitting information associated with the automation system to a second destination different than the first destination, wherein the second destination is unknown;
identify a discrepancy at the doorbell camera based at least in part on determining that the doorbell camera is transmitting, to the second destination, the information associated with the automation system;
compare the identified discrepancy with an alteration parameter of the doorbell camera; and
automatically erase at least a portion of software proximate the doorbell camera rendering the doorbell camera less functional without reprogramming at least in part in response to the comparing.
18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the code is further executable by the processor to:
compare a current location of the doorbell camera with a location threshold for the doorbell camera.
19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the code is further executable by the processor to:
collect data associated with the current location based at least in part on the comparing; and
identifying the current location of the doorbell camera based at least in part on the collected data.