It is generally legal to install a video camera in your home to monitor a babysitter or nanny, and does not require the consent of the babysitter or nanny. But it is generally illegal to place such a camera in private places such as bathrooms or a live-in nanny’s bedroom. And in some states that require both parties to consent to the recording of a conversation, it is illegal to place a camera or other device in your home that records audio without the consent (preferably in writing) of your babysitter or nanny. These states that require two-way consent to record conversations (your consent and the babysitter or nanny’s consent) include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

In Connecticut, it is legal to install video cameras in your home for the purpose of monitoring a babysitter or nanny. However, these cameras cannot be placed in areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as bathrooms or a live-in nanny's bedroom. Connecticut is one of the states that require two-party consent for audio recordings, which means that both you and the person being recorded must consent to the recording of conversations. Therefore, if the camera also captures audio, the babysitter or nanny's consent is required, and it is advisable to obtain this consent in writing to avoid any legal issues. Violating these regulations can lead to legal consequences, including potential criminal charges.