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 Kansas, it is generally legal to install a video camera in your home for the purposes of monitoring a babysitter or nanny. Kansas is a one-party consent state when it comes to recording conversations, which means that only one person involved in the conversation needs to consent to the recording. Therefore, it is not necessary to obtain the consent of the babysitter or nanny to record audio as long as the homeowner consents. However, it is illegal to place cameras in private areas such as bathrooms or a live-in nanny's bedroom, where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Homeowners should be mindful of these restrictions to avoid violating privacy laws.