Question about Google Earth - blurring out windows?

When I look at our house on Google Earth, zoomed in all the way, it looks like there are grey boxes placed over the sides of the house so that the windows are not visible. I *believe* I am seeing this on other houses when I zoom in, but can't be sure because I don't know window placement.

I searched online but didn't find any info about this.

Has anyone else noticed this on their own house? Or has anyone read if Google does this to protect privacy?

Rebecka Rebecka ✉
Aug '14

why are you creeping around on google earth?? GEESH!! some people ;)

al b sure al b sure ✉
Aug '14

I never noticed the windows but do know they blur license plates.

km km ✉
Aug '14

I wonder why they bother with the license plates? We all see them every day, right?

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj ✉
Aug '14

Only my opinion; but I believe they block out windows to cancel out the effect of reflection. I've seen it on those home improvement shows too where they are touring a house and they block out mirrors and picture frames.

JBJSKJ JBJSKJ ✉
Aug '14

Ah, that makes sense, JBJ! Thanks.

Rebecka Rebecka ✉
Aug '14

They used to hide faces, not sure if that's part of the reason.

justintime justintime ✉
Aug '14

Re: Question about Google Earth - blurring out windows?

Google Earth has recently finished the 3D-ifying of all of the buildings in the greater Phillipsburg metropolitan area. It's pretty cool looking. They haven't done the Hackettstown area yet, but I'm sure it won't be long...

ianimal ianimal ✉
Mar '15

Are these up to date pics on Google Earth?

jrn jrn ✉
Mar '15

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