Security Camera

The Security Cameras can be seen throughout the Test Chambers within the Aperture Science computer-aided Enrichment Center. Throughout the Portal series, the cameras are used by GLaDOS as a means of monitoring the movements and progress of Test Subjects.

The Security Camera in Portal 2

“

To ensure the safe performance of all authorized activities, do not destroy vital testing apparatus. Click to listen — GLaDOS

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While it doesn't serve any vital role in-game at least in Portal and Portal 2, cameras in Portal are referred to as 'vital testing apparatus' if destroyed.

Appearances

Portal

See also: Portal

In test chambers and some parts of maintenance area.

Portal: Still Alive

See also: Portal: Still Alive

Portal 2

See also: Portal 2

In test chambers and some parts of maintenance area.

Steam VR

As skin for the base stations.

Related achievements

Portal

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Camera Shy Detach security cameras from the walls.

Portal: Still Alive

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The Camera Adds 10 Pounds Knock a turret over with a security camera.

Portal 2

See also: Portal 2

Asking for Trouble Taunt GLaDOS in front of a camera in each of the five co-op courses

Gallery

Security Camera

The Portal 2 Security Camera. The Portal 2 Security Camera.   Ditto; destroyed aesthetic. Ditto; destroyed aesthetic.   In-game screenshot of the cleaned up Portal 2 Security Camera. In-game screenshot of the cleaned up Portal 2 Security Camera.   A Doug Rattmann scrawling of the Security Camera with the caption "She's watching you". A Doug Rattmann scrawling of the Security Camera with the caption "She's watching you".   The Security Camera as it appears in Portal as well as in the turret control center. The Security Camera as it appears in Portal as well as in the turret control center.