Nanny Cams   Our custom made hidden video cameras are built into everyday household items. Perfect for use as a Nanny Cam to monitor your child and caregiver when you’re away, or to keep an eye on your office after hours. We use top quality CCD cameras for a clear picture and can include Wireless Transmitters or even a built in DVR called the StealthCam. All of the cameras below are offered in Wired, Wireless, Black & White and Color. Some even come with built in recording.   Its easy to get started, Choose a Nanny Cam that will fit in to the room where your child will be, and that you want to monitor.  We have many cleverly designed hidden cameras that blend perfectly into any room, whether it will be the nursery, the bedroom, the family room, kitchen, or even bath.  Decide if you want a wired spy camera connected to a video recorder close by or a wireless camera that will transmit to a recorder hidden in another room. We have great Motion activated DVRs designed just for hidden cameras.  For a great new all in one solution that is easy to set up and use be sure to see the Stealth Cam family of cameras with built in motion detected recording.   Read more on Nanny abuse and prevention techniques

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.       

    4K Teddy Bear Cam Hidden DVR   4K - Nothing says Hidden Camera quite like the Teddy Bear Nanny Cam. Designed for your home or nursery, this Teddy Bear with a hidden camera incorporates battery operated surveillance with 4K video resolution, and a built-in DVR recording system. Extended battery life Teddy Bear Cam System. The Xtreme Life Teddy Bear has a 4K hidden camera system that can be setup in infants room so you know they are safe.   Xtreme life DVR hidden cameras are now equipped for up to 4K crystal clear resolution and have a new lower price. Better quality = better value! We named this hidden camera line Xtreme Life for a reason. These HD hidden cameras are equipped with a built-in battery capable of recording 16 straight hours of activity or holding a change in standby mode for up to 90 days. Plus, with 4K resolution this is about as real-time video as you can get. Free from wires, Xtreme Life hidden cameras come in a variety of designs for home and business security and offer the flexibility suited for both indoor and outdoor surveillance. Built-in recording provides portable HD video inside of every Xtreme Life DVR system. Select models are supported by the added benefit of night vision recordings. HD Resolution UP to 4K Selectable Resolution 4K-720 Adjsutable frame rates as high as 120FPS Indoor/Outdoor Hidden Video Surveillance Systems (select models) Long Lasting Rechargeable Battery using PIR Sensor Provide Up To 90 days of Standby (16 hours Continuous record) Night Vision - Hidden IR Lights Capture Video at Night (select models) Time/Date Stamped Files Digital CMOS camera with 2160 Image Censor Provides Crystal Clear Captured Video Memory Card Recording for Portable, Transferable Storage - up to 128GB Easy HD Video Playback Now Capable of Playback on Windows, Apple, Android and Other Platforms 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty Xtreme Live hidden cameras are recommended for battery operated, longer life security needs. Use these cameras for night or day, indoor or outdoor security for your home or business. Integrate security into your business' bottom line using Xtreme Life hidden cameras. Evidence collection is easier and faster with hidden cameras as most perpetrators won't change their behavior if they can't easily detect the camera. Perfect for monitoring the employee parking area, or longer-term office security needs, inside or outside of the office or building. Xtreme life is also recommended for long-term home and personal security use. Use around your exterior perimeter or fence line to protect your property. Or use for extended and low-cost interior surveillance of your home or personal property. Xtreme Life hidden cameras are the perfect solution for long-term hidden camera security at a great value. Now is the time to update your hidden camera inventory. Specificications:   Camera 2280x2160 Effective Pixels Sensor Sony IMX326 CMOS Sensor High-speed Video Imaging Funciton 1/2.7" Lens IR Filter 940nm Aperture F2.2 120° Field of View DVR Record Resolution: 4K: 24fps | 2K: 30fps | 1296P: 30fps | 1080P: 60fps & 30fps | 720P: 120fps, 60fps & 30fps H.264 Video Compression Time/Date Stamp Up to 128GB memory card capacity (Class XC1) - Confirmed with Toshiba and Samsung EVO Adjustable Frame Rate 2 Recording modes – Motion and Continuous File Type - AVI Operating Temp 32°F - 122°F TV or PC Playback Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Up to 16 hours Continuous Battery Life Up to 90 days Standby Battery Life 9-10 hours Battery Charge Time 10,000 mAh Battery Capacity DC 5V 1000 mA Input/Output Includes: 32GB Memory Card RCA Video Cable (some models) IR Remote Quick Set Up Guide   Xtreme Life DVR can be set up in 5 simple steps. It helps to have your TV user's manual nearby since you may need to change video input on the TV used for initial set-up. 1. Take the unit from box and ensure you have received all included items. 2. Open the device to insert the memory card into the memory card slot and connect the battery, turning it on after the connection is made. 3. To confirm the device is ready, connect the provided video cable from the unit to your TV video input and create motion in front of the camera to see a live video feed and make a sample recording. 4. Your device is now ready to be placed in the area of desired surveillance. 5. Default recording setting is PIR detection. Once the power is turned on and the device recognizes the memory card, the DVR will begin to record based on PIR detection(see note below).   Special Note about PIR (Passive Infrared) Technology:   Each Xtreme Life™ DVR has a built in PIR sensor that detects levels of infrared radiation, the use of which makes the battery life so long. Everything emits some level of radiation. The hotter an object is the more radiation it emits. Changes in radiation levels are considered as motion by the DVR, which will then turn on and begin to record. The PIR sensor requires very little power, so the DVR will be off even though the PIR sensor is still detecting radiation. When the PIR detects a change in radiation, the DVR will turn on and begin to record. The DVR takes approximately 3 seconds to turn on and start recording. Download Xtreme Life Wireless 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      

  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.  

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.