Privacy settings help you control who can view the GALAYOU G7 Wi-Fi camera, how recordings are stored, which phone permissions the companion app can use, and how much of a room the camera captures. Review these settings when first setting up the camera and again whenever access, placement, or storage needs change.
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Title: Account Access
Text: Your account controls access to live video, camera settings, and available recordings.
Title: Camera Sharing
Text: Share access with trusted people through their own accounts instead of sharing your main sign-in details.
Title: Recording Storage
Text: Footage may be stored on a memory card, in cloud storage, or through a compatible local recorder, depending on your setup.
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Video, Audio, and Recording Access
When the GALAYOU G7 Wi-Fi is connected, the companion app can provide live viewing and, where enabled, audio features. Recordings may be saved locally or through a cloud plan. Some compatible configurations may also use RTSP or ONVIF with a local recorder.
- Live viewing: Video and available audio can be viewed through the signed-in companion app.
- Local recording: A microSD card can keep recordings inside the camera when local storage is enabled.
- Cloud recording: Selected clips or continuous recordings may be stored through an active cloud plan.
- Local recorder: A compatible computer or network video recorder can store camera footage when supported by the camera configuration.
Secure Your Camera Account
Your account is the main privacy layer for the GALAYOU G7 Wi-Fi. Use a strong, unique password for the account connected to the camera, and complete available account-verification steps when they are offered.
[checklist] * Use a password that is not reused for another account * Keep the account email address current and accessible * Complete available email or sign-in verification steps * Avoid sharing your primary account password * Review the camera-sharing list periodically * Remove access for people who no longer need to view the camera [/checklist] [tip] Use the app’s camera-sharing feature for trusted family members or temporary viewers. Each person can use their own account instead of signing in with yours. [/tip]Share Access Carefully
Only invite people who need camera access. Review shared members after a guest, caregiver, tenant, or household arrangement changes. Avoid posting camera QR codes, invitation links, or sharing details in public spaces or large group chats.
[dosdonts] Do: Give access only to people you trust. Do: Remove shared access when it is no longer needed. Do: Keep account credentials private. Dont: Share your main account password. Dont: Leave old or temporary viewers on the sharing list. Dont: Post camera invite details publicly. [/dosdonts]Review Companion App Permissions
Phone permissions affect what the companion app can do. Keep permissions that support features you use, and review permissions that are no longer necessary after setup.
[reference] Title: Phone Camera Text: May be used to scan a setup QR code. It may not be needed after setup is complete. Title: Microphone Text: Supports two-way talk from your phone to the camera. Disable it if you do not use talk features. Title: Media Access Text: Allows snapshots and downloaded clips to be saved on your phone. Title: Notifications Text: Delivers motion alerts and system messages. Consider hiding sensitive notification content on the lock screen. [/reference]Set Clear Viewing Boundaries
Camera placement is an important privacy choice. Position the GALAYOU G7 Wi-Fi so it covers the area you need without continuously capturing private or unrelated spaces.
- Avoid aiming the camera at bathrooms, changing areas, or other high-privacy locations.
- For a baby, pet, entryway, or room-monitoring setup, frame only the crib, pet area, door, or selected zone you need to observe.
- Be careful when the camera points through windows, toward shared hallways, or toward neighboring property.
- Consider local rules and the expectations of people who may be visible or audible in the camera area.
Limit Unnecessary Motion Clips
Motion settings affect how much everyday activity becomes a recording or notification. Adjusting these controls can reduce unwanted clips while preserving the events you want to review.
[step] 1. Open the camera’s motion or alert settings in the companion app. 2. Use an activity zone when the feature is available. 3. Limit the zone to the doorway, crib, pet area, or other relevant space. 4. Review motion sensitivity and reduce it when ordinary movement creates too many clips. 5. Adjust the alert interval when available to avoid repeated notices for minor activity. 6. Check recent recordings and refine the settings if the camera is still capturing more than needed. [/step] [tip] A smaller activity zone and a balanced sensitivity setting can reduce recordings caused by television screens, busy hallways, curtains, or routine movement in the background. [/tip]Choose Storage Intentionally
Each storage option has different privacy and access considerations. Choose the option that best matches where you want recordings to remain and how long you need them.
[compare] Local MicroSD Card | Keeps recordings in the camera for everyday use. The card can be lost or taken if the camera is removed, so protect the camera and erase the card before reuse or disposal. Cloud Storage | Keeps selected recordings available through the signed-in account. Retention length depends on the selected plan and the footage is stored through service-managed systems. RTSP/ONVIF Local Recorder | Stores footage on a compatible local computer or network video recorder. Protect the recorder, its account access, and its network connection. [/compare]Manage Recording Retention
Privacy includes deciding how long clips remain available. Shorter retention can reduce the amount of historical footage kept, while longer retention may help with events you need to review later.
[checklist] * Check whether memory card recording overwrites the oldest clips when storage is full * Review cloud-plan retention details before relying on cloud storage * Export important clips before they expire or are overwritten * Delete recordings you no longer need when the app provides that option * Set storage limits or automatic deletion rules on a local recorder * Erase memory cards before giving them away, reusing them, or disposing of them [/checklist]Protect the Home Network
The camera relies on your Wi-Fi network, so router security also affects camera privacy. Keep the network protected and limit unnecessary remote access.
[dosdonts] Do: Use WPA2 or WPA3 Wi-Fi security with a strong network password. Do: Keep router software updated when updates are available. Do: Consider a separate guest or smart-device network when your router supports it. Do: Keep local recorder access protected and limited to trusted devices. Dont: Use an open network or outdated WEP security. Dont: Share the main Wi-Fi password widely. Dont: Leave router remote-management features enabled unless you need and understand them. Dont: Expose local camera streams to the internet without appropriate protection. [/dosdonts]Manage Signed-In Devices and Shared Screens
Every device signed in to the camera account can become a viewing point. Keep phone, tablet, computer, and shared-display access under control.
- Use a screen lock on devices that can open the companion app.
- Sign out after using a shared, work, or temporary device.
- Avoid showing live video on projectors, public displays, or shared screens unless everyone present understands that a live camera view is visible.
- Review recognized devices or account sessions when the service provides this information.
- Change the account password if you suspect that an old or unrecognized device may still have access.
Physical Camera Privacy
Protecting the camera itself helps protect its account connection, storage card, and viewing angle.
[dosdonts] Do: Place the camera where visitors cannot easily unplug it, turn it, or access its controls. Do: Mount sensitive-area cameras high enough to reduce casual tampering. Do: Remove the camera from your account before selling, gifting, or disposing of it. Do: Erase or remove local storage before transferring the camera to another person. Dont: Leave the camera or memory card in an easy-to-reach location when it monitors a sensitive space. Dont: transfer the camera while it is still linked to your personal account. [/dosdonts] [note] Before transferring ownership, use the normal device reset process and remove the camera from your account so the next user does not inherit your settings or stored account connection. [/note]Routine Privacy Check
Review the following points from time to time, especially after moving the camera, changing storage plans, adding a household member, or connecting a new device.
[checklist] * Camera placement still covers only the area you intend to monitor * Shared members are current and trusted * App permissions match the features you use * Motion zones and sensitivity still match your needs * Recording storage and retention are understood * Wi-Fi and router passwords remain protected * Unused devices are signed out * Live-view and notification privacy settings are appropriate for your household [/checklist] [faq] Q: Should I share my main camera account with family members? A: It is better to use the camera-sharing feature when available, so each trusted person uses their own account instead of your main sign-in. Q: Can I reduce recordings of normal daily movement? A: Yes. Use activity zones, adjust sensitivity, and increase the alert interval when those controls are available. Q: Is local SD card storage more private than cloud storage? A: Local storage keeps footage in the camera, while cloud storage keeps recordings available through your account. Choose based on where you want footage stored, how long you need it, and how you protect camera and account access. Q: Why should I review app permissions after setup? A: Some permissions may only be needed for specific features, such as QR scanning, two-way talk, saving clips, or notifications. Q: What should I do before giving the camera to someone else? A: Remove it from your account, erase or remove local storage, and use the normal reset process so personal settings and account connection are not carried over. Q: How can I keep camera alerts private on my phone? A: Keep notifications enabled when needed, but consider hiding alert content on the lock screen so other people cannot read camera notices. [/faq]