Nanny Cam with Wireless Video Receiver   This digital wireless camera transmits up to 200m to the wireless receiver which comes equipped with a lithium-ion battery that has up to a 3 hour service time. The digital camera transmits video and audio and also comes with lithium battery so you can move the camera around in a pinch. It also comes equipped with a 10m night vision range. Two-way speaker allows you to talk between the camera and the receiver.   LCD Receiver:   LCD: 2.4" TFT LCD Receiving Frequency: 2.4 GHz Receiving Signal: Video and Audio Battery: Built-in 3.7V/1100mAh lithium battery Battery Service Time: up to 3 hrs Power: DC5V/1.5A   Wireless Camera:   Image Sensor: CMOS Pixels: 510x492 Definition: 380 TV Lines Transmission Frequency: 2.4 GHz Transmission Range: up to 200m Night Vision Range: up to 10m Power: DC5V/800mA   Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00.  

    Cross Hidden Spy Camera with Built-in DVR   The Cross Hidden Spy Camera with built in DVR is a tiny spy camera hidden inside a mini crucifix!  You can wear it as a necklace to capture people in the act, or any other number of possible uses.  The possibilities are endless. It records at a crisp clear 640x480 resolution at 30fps on an internal 16GB of memory, which will give you up to 10 hours of recording. Its very easy to capture video evidence for court, for use as a nanny camera, or for recording live sporting events. You can also use it as a camera for still photos with a 1280x960 resolution. Just use the USB cord to connect to you computer and download the video footage. Features: 640*480 resolution, 1280 x 960 photo resolution, 16GB memory, battery life about 2 hours, charging time 2 hours, Works with Windows and Mac OS, dimensions 2 7/8" x 1 3/8" x 7/16". Includes:  Cross camera, USB Cable, User Manual                     Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00.      

  Hidden Cameras, Spy Cameras You can find hidden cameras in almost anything these days. Hidden cameras are so small they are virtually invisible to a naked eye.   Whatever it is that you need to protect or whoever you need to catch in the act...   One of our 97 hidden cameras will fit your needs. All the hidden cameras below are hand crafted in the USA. They are easy to use and involve minimum, if any, installation. Hidden cameras can be used to ensure peace of mind and the safety of your family and business. Prevent employee, housekeeper or roommate theft and keep your eye on property and children by using hidden video surveillance cameras.   Cameras do not record onto themselves. You must use a recording device such as your VCR or recordable DVD in order to record the video. Please check our FAQs for how these types of products work.   A hidden camera can be viewed over the internet. You can watch your children and see how they're treated. You can watch your business from your home. You can see what the camera sees from anywhere in the world. You connect the camera or wireless receiver to your computer and install surveillance software.   We're sure you'll find just the camera you'll need. They are very portable...easily moved from room to room or place to place.

  Over the past several weeks we've received an unusually high number of calls and emails from people having questions and seeking advice regarding our line of security cameras and hidden nanny cams, wanting to know which one would work best for them in solving their particular need. This month I would like to address some of those questions. By far, questions about choosing the right hidden camera come up the most. Each customer has their own need for wanting to monitor a certain area of the house, and each area presents its own special set of circumstances. One of the first things people look at when browsing the images under “Hidden Cameras” or “Nanny Cams” is which one would best fit into the area or room intended? Hidden cameras can be made into just about any “every day” object imaginable, and we have over 100 such cameras to choose from. One of the things I encounter most, though, is people who start second-guessing themselves on a model. By that I mean, once they know where the lens is on a disguised camera and they go to place it in a room, they feel others will be drawn to it immediately and realize that it's in fact a hidden camera. This is seldom the case. People, for the most part, are not observant. Question 10 people what they saw at the scene of an accident, and you'll get 10 different answers. One illustration I give out is magic. Ever been left wondering after watching David Copperfield? Many years ago when I began practicing magic as a hobby and doing some local shows, my main concern after learning a new trick was that my audience would see exactly how I did it. Of course this is where practice comes in, but once I had all the moves down pat I would fret unnecessarily that the audience would follow those moves exactly and hence know how the trick was done. Because I knew, I gave undue credit to the audience for knowing too, and the simpler the trick was, the simpler it had to be for the audience to see through it. Nothing was farther from the truth, and in fact the simpler the trick the more amazed was the reaction. I was over-thinking my act. Likewise, people are not going to recognize a hidden camera because they're not expecting one; just as an audience isn't expecting you to pull out the Ace of Spades from their shirt pocket at the conclusion of the trick. Most people will hardly give a second glance to a new object placed in a room, even a clock radio that you've placed on the bedside table. How many of you became extremely curious when your parents put up a new smoke detector in a room, or added a new book to the bookshelf, or plugged an outlet into the wall, or hung up a new mirror? Not many I would imagine. Don't over-think the camera. Only you will know what it really is. There are three basic types of cameras;wired, wireless, and Stealth Cams (or those with built-in DVRs).     Teddy Bear Nanny Cam (Stealth Cam)   Mini PTZ Wifi Security Cam         Exit Sign Hidden Camera (wired)   CCD Security Camera (wireless)     Wired cameras are mostly seen in security cameras, especially in businesses and commercial use buildings, although we do carry wired hidden cameras as well. As the name implies, these cameras require cable connections running back to your recording device, such as a TV, VCR, DVR or PC. Security cameras also come in different styles as well, including domes, bullets, infrared and hidden, and can be used both inside and outdoors. Security cameras tend to have a fixed 4mm lens that can detect facial features out to 90 feet, and some even have pan/tilt and zoom features. And with wired cameras, there is no chance of outside interference hindering the picture quality, as can sometimes occur with wireless. Wireless cameras send a video signal to a receiver which is connected to the recording device. The advantage with wireless is that it eliminates the need for cables, but is susceptible to interference (like from a cordless phone that's placed too close and if that phone happens to be on the same 2.4GHz frequency as the camera.) 2.4GHZ is the standard frequency at which data and video is transmitted. The distance at which a wireless camera can operate will vary slightly between cameras, but will usually transmit between 700 and 1000 feet back to the receiver. It has also been asked if the wireless signal can transmit through walls and cement block, and the answer is, yes, providing there isn't too much metal within. Wireless cameras themselves can be powered either by battery or AC. In models such as alarm clock radio hidden cameras which are plugged in, the AC powers both the functioning clock as well as the camera. In the mini wireless systems – those that use a board camera or button camera the size of a dime, they can be operated both ways. The battery option here is usually a 9-volt, but the battery life is only about 5 hours. Some wired and wireless camera set-ups also come with software that provides remote viewing capabilities. These become IP cameras, which allow you to log into the Internet from anywhere in the world and see exactly what the camera is seeing in real time. This not only lets you keep an eye on your house while on vacation, but also an eye on the Nanny when you're at work. The last types are the Stealth Cams with a built-in DVR that captures all the recording. They are the easiest to use, and the most popular choice for a hidden camera. Most Stealth Cams are plug & play, while others operate on an internal rechargeable battery, where often times recharging is done by connecting the camera to the computer via a USB cable. These are the perfect all-in-one cameras. The internal DVRs are simply SD cards; the same SD cards you use in your digital cameras and video camcorders. This eliminates the need for cables, transmitters, receivers, and hookups to monitors. When you're ready to view the video, simply connect the camera to the PC by the USB cable. You can also remove the SD card and either insert it into the SD slot on your PC (if you have one), or into a card reader. Most cameras will also allow you to set film speed, schedule your recording time, and have a motion activation feature which will trigger the camera to come on only when its sensors have picked up motion in the room. Many of these cameras come with a 4GB or 8Gb card, but will take up to a 32GB SD card for even longer recording time. Depending on the speed and resolution you choose, you can record hundreds of hours on one card. Many also offer an overwrite feature so that once the memory has been filled, recording will continue from the beginning of the SD card again. Recently, technology has tweaked these last two types a bit more. New to our hidden camera lineup this month are 7 new wireless IP cameras. What makes these wireless cameras different is that the receiver is completely standalone. It doesn't require a computer! The IP receiver plugs directly into your wireless router, so there is no software or program to worry about. Not only can you stream your video over the Internet to view anywhere in the world, but each receiver also has a built-in DVR so that you can record directly onto your own SD card. It doesn't get any simpler than that! Two other new wireless models we've added now contain their own Wi-Fi transmitters. This allows you to transmit the camera's video signal directly through your existing Internet connection for remote recording or viewing from virtually anywhere. It's the perfect answer to any of your hidden camera or baby monitoring needs.     Clock Radio Hidden Camera (Wi-Fi)     One last note about choosing the right camera for you. If the room where the camera is placed will have varying degrees of light, then you'll have to select a camera whose lens can adapt to those light conditions. Color video needs to have adequate lighting conditions, so is best recorded during daytime hours or in a well lit room. If the room well be semi-dark, then you'll need to record in black & white with a lens that will adjust for low-light conditions. Low-light means there is some illumination, if only from a night light or the light cast from a TV screen. Camera specifications give a LUX rating, which is the amount of light needed for the camera to see. If the LUX rating is .003, then the camera will see and record in low-light conditions. Some camera are offered in color or B&W models, while others have the ability to record in color and automatically switch to B&W when the lighting conditions change. For night time recording or when wanting to record in total darkness, then you will need an IR camera built for that intended purpose. The IR (or infrared) lens is designed to see and record images in total darkness. To see these very special cameras in action, click here on our Nitespy Clock Radio DVR and scroll down to watch the video.        

Over the past decade there has been a marked evolution in the technology of surveillance equipment, along with a significant reduction in price among security cameras, tracking devices, and GPS units. Perhaps the biggest evolution of these has been seen in the area of hidden spy cameras. In less than 10 years, the “nanny cam” has evolved from a complicated setup of electronic equipment to a simple to use electronic work of art. So, what steps has technology taken in the evolution of spy cameras?   Wired to Wireless Hidden Cameras Like standard security cameras found today protecting homes, businesses, and found on nearly every street corner in the city, nanny cams were another wired camera needing video connections running from the camera unit back to a recording device, like a VCR or monitor. Along the way, micro chips got smaller and more powerful in creating miniature lenses, or what is today called pinhole cameras. These were easily placed into such everyday items, like teddy bears, clock radios, and nearly any household item. Although still available today and often seen in disguised hidden cameras, like smoke detectors, floodlights, and some wall clocks, they require two sets of wires to transmit power and signal to a TV or DVR. Concealing the wires was a bit cumbersome, but then a new generation of wireless cameras hit the market starting around 2000. First manufactured in such inanimate objects as planters, teddy bears, books, exit signs, and countless other items, wireless cameras eventually found their way into practical working components, like alarm clocks, clock radios, wristwatches, cell phones, fountain pens, and CD players. Inside the component was a tiny pinhole video camera and a small wireless transmitter. When a customer purchased a wireless nanny cam, they got not only a working electronic device but a receiver, A/V cables and power adapter as well. The tricky part came when it was actually time to set up the hidden camera system. The receiver that was provided had to plug into either a monitor close by or a VCR if they wanted to record events throughout the day. This required the user to place the VCR somewhere in the house within 100 feet of the camera, either in another room or on another floor altogether.   The receiver was then plugged into the VCR, and when the user was ready to start recording he just hit the “start” button. Voila!....well, not exactly. A standard VHS cassette can only record eight to ten hours max, which can create a problem. However, with the advent of PCs and DVR players this did greatly extend the recording time available. Let's say a mother wants to keep an eye on the nanny or babysitter while she's at work during the day. Just before leaving the house in the morning she would plug in the nanny cam and turn on the VCR or DVR to start recording. On arriving home at the end of the day and wanting to review what was recorded, she would have to sit for several minutes while fast-forwarding through hours of video, often looking at nothing at all. At the time, this was the only means available to monitor her child's welfare during the day, and the process at best was tedious. Motion Activated Spy Cams The concept of motion activation in video recording was a big breakthrough in the spy camera industry. Although the technology had been around for years, it wasn't until the mid 2000's that it became available and affordable to every day consumers. No longer did people have to sit through countless hours of viewing blank tape only to find nothing eventful was captured that day. Now, with motion activated hidden cameras, recording only took place when the camera's sensors detected activity in the room. If nothing moved, then the camera sat idle. As a result, the user might only have to watch 30 minutes to an hour of tape rather than 8 hours or more of static recording. Another technology feature that came along to compliment the motion activated features of hidden cameras was the increasing popularity of the DVR, which eventually all but replaced the VCR. With a DVR there was no longer a need for VHS tape, since everything that was recorded now was done digitally, frame by frame. The advent of motion activation together with the convenience of the DVR made spy camera and nanny cam users very happy. Then, when it didn't seem things could improve any further, technology came along once again to improve the spy camera one more time. Built-in DVRs and Micro SD Cards A growing need started to develop for a self-contained, all-in-one hidden camera system, which by 2006 saw a solution finally arrive. To the delight of everyone, the motion activated spy cam now came with a built-in DVR, which utilized a micro SD card for hours of additional recording time and expanded memory. Gone, were audio/video cables, wireless transmitters, receivers, VCRs and obsolete cassette tape. The new generation of nanny cams and spy cameras allowed the user to set the device and walk away; either for the day, or weeks at a time. When he returned and wanted to view what the camera had recorded, he simply removed the SD card and inserted it into a USB card reader or directly into an SD card slot on the computer. Since the camera only recorded when movement was detected, viewing what had been captured became quick and easy. These cameras, which can be built into any everyday item imaginable, and often include added features like variable recording speeds, low light apertures, still shots, and date and time stamps, remain as the most popular hidden spy camera dvr on the market today. It didn't seem that video surveillance could get any better or easier, but then technology advanced once again to bring us the latest generation of hidden spy cameras. Real Time Remote Viewing Just when you thought covert spy cameras couldn't get any better, the newest technology that's come out now allows live, remote viewing capabilities. With this new platform of video surveillance, your desktop PC or laptop now becomes a server and a DVR. The way it works is, the user places the spy camera in any room of his home, office, or other location he wishes to monitor, and the video is streamed live to his computer. As an example, say a guy owns a manufacturing firm in city “A” but has to travel to city “B” frequently to meet with suppliers. He wants to keep an eye on his business and workers while he's away, so he installs a few live, wireless remote-view cameras around the premises. Now, from wherever he is, here and abroad where he can establish an Internet connection, he can log into his laptop and remotely watch live what is taking place at his business in real time. He can also record directly onto his hard drive what the camera is capturing simultaneously 24-hours a day. All that is required is to load the included software program and to connect the receiver directly into the USB port of the computer located on the premises. This technology is also great for mothers who work and want to monitor their child and babysitter during the day while at the office, or for parents of teenagers who are left at home unsupervised, or perhaps for a husband or wife who may suspect the other of cheating and infidelity, or for family members who are responsible for the care and well-being of elderly parents or relatives who are residing in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The uses and applications for remote live viewing spy cameras are virtually unlimited. Next on the Horizon? It seems that every time we think technology can't improve over what we have today, we are continually surprised in the next technological advance. This is especially true when it comes to wireless hidden spy cameras. We are always excited and eager when the next new spy device or camera is introduced to the market. When that happens, you can be sure The Covert Eye will be there to offer the latest and newest covert surveillance product to our customers.  

As a parent, our primary role is to protect our children, but for many of us it's not possible to keep a watch on them 24 hours a day. When leaving for work in the morning it's natural to experience some anxiety when leaving our children with another person. This may be the nanny, a babysitter, or even a family friend. To help ease that anxiety of leaving children under the care of someone else, many parents are choosing to install a "Nanny Cam" to keep an eye on how the caregiver is behaving with their children. Unless you're intimately familiar with the person who will be caring for your children while you're at work, finding someone you can entrust your children to and feel good about is your first concern.  Remember, people have a tendency to present themselves one way in your presence, and then act differently when you're gone.  Ask yourself these questions: 1.       Is the babysitter or nanny the only one around your child when you leave?  Do their friends or boyfriends enter your home after you've gone? 2.       Have any of your personal items gone missing without explanation?  Jewelry and cash are the usual targets. 3.       Is your nanny or caregiver watching TV and talking on the phone all day?  Is your child being neglected? 4.       Does your nanny or babysitter have a drug or alcohol abuse problem? 5.       Worse of all, are they abusing your child?  Verbal and physical abuse of children happens every day in this country. Why a Nanny Cam? Recently, there have been a lot of cases of abuse from caregivers that have gained media attention.  While it's not advised to believe that all nannies have the potential to mistreat children, it is still a problem that should cause some concern.  While many potentially abusive nannies can be screened out during the proper interview process, it can still be difficult to know when you're choosing a nanny that is truly dedicated to keeping your children safe. For a concerned parent, a Nanny Cam can help you gain insight in how your nanny is interacting with your children while you're away.  It can either provide you with peace of mind, or allow you to identify a potentially dangerous situation for your children. What kind of Nanny Camera should I get? Basically,  a “Nanny Cam” is a hidden camera that you install in a non-visible location inside your home.  This camera may be hidden in a potted plant, a stuffed animal, a desk lamp, or other household object.  The primary purpose of the camera is to allow you to see how a caregiver interacts with your children when you're not around.  The two main types of cameras are wired and wireless.  As the name implies, wired cameras are direct connected to a PC or some other kind of recording device, like a VCR.  This is the most economical option, but concealing the cable can sometimes be a bit of a problem, especially if you're running it for several feet.  A wireless camera solves that problem by eliminating the cable, and all come with a 2.4 GHz receiver which connects to the PC or recorder.  Signal strength is around 300 feet.  With either camera you would press “record” before leaving in the morning and “stop” when you return.  You then open the video file you've created and fast forward until something catches your attention.  Depending on how many hours you've recorded, this can be very time consuming. Motion Activated Nanny Cam Using a motion activated nanny cam is a bit better option.  Whenever motion is detected within its sensing range, the camera comes on to trigger the recording device (PC, VCR, DVD) to start recording.  When motion stops, it automatically resets itself to standby again to await the next movement.  This makes the viewing of the captured video much easier. The StealthCam Option The StealthCam systems are the next step up in hidden cameras.  They feature the camera and the digital video recorder in one self-contained unit.  They also have an “adjustable” motion activated recording system built in, so basically all you need to do is plug it in, turn it on with the included IR remote control, and you're good to go. The StealthCam system records onto an SD memory card, which can be found everywhere.  All of today's digital cameras use SD cards.  The StealthCam systems can support up to 32GB, which is inserted into a hidden slot somewhere on the camera. The StealthCam systems can either record full motion video (30fps) or take snapshot pictures every 3 seconds while motion is detected.  Video is best, although it consumes roughly 1GB for every 2.5 hours of video.  StealthCam nanny cams can be found in everything, from clocks and radios to stuff bears and picture frames.  To see what the camera has captured, either remove the SD card and pop into your PC or card reader, or connect the included USB cable right from the camera to your computer.  A StealthCam system with built-in DVR (SD card) is the most popular nanny cam on the market.  Although they have typically cost more than wired or wireless cameras, the prices continue to fall.  The technology has also improved, to where now you can get a simple working pen or wristwatch with the same built-in recording ability for just over $100.  In fact, with a StealthCam system being disguised into so  many common everyday household products, you could afford to place a motion activated nanny cam into two or three rooms of your house.       

  The city of London has one of the highest numbers of video surveillance cameras in use in the world today. With over 10,000 cameras, by some estimates, mounted throughout the metropolitan area, perhaps the largest concentration of surveillance monitoring can be found along Oxford Street, in one of the city's busiest shopping districts. It has been estimated that in just a single day, approximately 500,000 shoppers can be found along its rows of retail stores looking for bargains. It's not only big stores or corporate offices that need video surveillance, but small retailers, too. It's an unfortunately fact of life that businesses of all sizes are affected by theft. According to National Retail Security Survey figures, released last June, merchandise loss cost retailers in the U.S. $33.5 billion. The majority of that (43%) was due to employee theft, which cost business owners $14.4 billion. And 35 percent ($11.7 billion) was due to shoplifting. Non-retailers can also benefit from video surveillance. Any business concern that operates warehouses, storage lockers, offices, and even parking lots can protect their interest from continuous monitoring to safe-guard against theft and vandalism. Video surveillance can also help to reduce the risk of liability from workplace accidents. What should small business owners look for in a video surveillance system? Here are three questions to help you determine the best solution for your company:      1.     How many locations do you have?  IP enabled network video surveillance systems enable you to view live video from a multitude of sites across different geographical locations. You can view live camera feeds on your PC or mobile phone, or be alerted on those devices to unusual activities based on the programming you set on the camera's software.   2.    Do you need to monitor your business during off-hours, or when you can't be there in person? You don't have to be tied to your computers in order to view your security cameras. Choose a video surveillance system that allows you to view camera feeds from any device that has an Internet browser. You could keep an eye on your assets from your dining table in a restaurant via your smartphone, or from your laptop when on the road.   3.    Do you have other security technologies, such as door sensors, motion sensors, and alarms? Your video surveillance system should be able to link to a variety of technologies, including other security controls, to give you a comprehensive view of your protected assets. The system should also be able to alert you via e-mail or phone messages to any unusual activities it detects. Other capabilities that you should consider in a video surveillance system include video monitoring software that comes as part of the package. For example, both our IP-Camera-Pro and IP-Camera Cloud network cameras comes with monitoring system software that includes support for up to 4 cameras, remote view and playback, and set-up for email notification anytime motion is detected by the camera's sensors. Also, choose cameras with pan, tilt, and zoom capabilities so you can view images from any angle. This is a cost-effective alternative to deploying multiple fixed cameras. Has a video surveillance system helped your business? Tell us how!    

    Dome Dummy Camera with LED   This dome surveillance dummy camera looks just like the real thing. Real camera housing without the camera. Features a motion detection LED flashing light. Does not have a metal mounting bracket. Installs easily using stainless steel screws. Deter crime from parking lots or near entrances of a home, store, or business.   The flashing LED blinks as soon as motion is detected so anyone noticing the camera will believe that they are being watched and that it is recording them. If you don't want to use the blinking light, simply remove the batteries.   These dummy dome cameras are similar to those you see in department and grocery stores…no one will ever know the difference! Before you look into spending hundreds of dollars on a high-tech, difficult to install surveillance system, try this Dummy Dome Surveillance Camera with Flashing LED Light…it may just be all you need.   •DM-DOML Dome Dummy Camera w/ Flashing LED   This unit contains a flashing red LED light which draws extra attention to the camera, particularly at night.   Specifications: - Base measures 4 1/2" across and the dome is 2 3/4" high. - Operates on 2 "AA" batteries (not included).     Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00.          

    1080p Button Camera   New and Improved Ruggedized LawMate Button Camera. The rugged twist button camera offers an ultra secure connection to ensure the camera will not come unplugged. Compatible Only with PV-500NEO-PRO & PV-500NEO.   Ruggedized Button Camera Features: 2MP digital CMOS camera for crisp video 1080P Digital video recording and snapshots Rugged Twist On/Off Connector Camera FOV 78 Miniature covert button camera WDR picture and video External Mic for Built-in Audio USB connection approx. 54 inch cord Button & Bolt Screws Camera Accessories LawMate #BU-18NEO Works with the PV-500NEO and The PV-500NEO-PRO   Specifications: Resolution 1080P .01LUX Lens 4.3mm FOV: 78.2 Power DC 3.3 V Power supply 220mA approx. 54 inch cord Download Manual   Includes: 3M Button Stickers Ruggedized Connector Button Camera Quick Start Guide       Standard shipping is FREE for all retail orders totaling $100.00 or more! (48 Continental US orders only) Flat rate of $8.50 shipping applies to orders under $100.00