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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.
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Xtreme Life Wifi Landscape Tree Stump Hidden Camera
Looks like a fun landscape decoration for your garden when in fact it is a hidden security camera watching your doors day and night. Give your self peace of mind with SleuthGears Landscape Tree Stump. Surveillance camouflaged into your landscaping. A tree stump will never look out of place, whether it's decorative or out in the beds or yard. Keep an eye in those tough to see spots. This portable hidden camera technology allows you to move it around until you get the best view without ever looking out of place.
Features:
Can wakeup device using your mobile phone within 1 second
2.4G Wi-Fi connection story Wi-Fi Connectivity
Remote viewing and alerts from App
Memory Card Recording
Responsive motion detection
Alarm information pushed to the mobile app immediately when someone comes within range
Day and night mode can be switched automatically
Memory card storage up to 64GB
Cloud Storage for a fee (first 7 days free)
Built-in recharegable battery
Waterproof IP67 for SGBC, SGDB and SGFL only
Free App for Android and iOS devices
Easy and quick QR code set up
Our New full line of SG Home security cameras give you choices: All cameras work on the same application so you can mix and match any model. Install a doorbell camera, floodlight camera and hidden cameras all on one app and one system
Specifications:
Camera
1/2.7" Lens
1080p CMOS Sensor
3.7mm lens
Aperture F2.5
SNR ≥ 39dB
940mn Invisible IR LED on selected models
112° Field of View
Automatic While Balance
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Backlight Compensation
Video
Resolution: 1920 @ 1080P
Compression: H.265
Storage on SD Card Up to 128Gb
Motion Detection or Manual Recording
Network
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n
QR Code WiFi Configuration
Includes
Power Requirement: Standby 120 uA, Working 170MA
Power: DC Input 5V 1A
Operating Temp: 14° - 122°
PIR Alarm Push Notification
Ultra Low Power Consumption
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
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Extreme Life Exit Sign with Wifi & Night Vision
An exit sign is amongst the signage of almost all interior spaces. This stealthy surveillance camera will blend perfectly and go unnoticed. We've added the extra Night Vision to make sure you have a clear bird's eye view in dimly lit areas regardless of what time of day it is with the IR technology. Record up to 4K resolution, battery powered with standby recording up to 90 days, depending on how trafficked the area it is placed in.
Features:
Can wakeup device using your mobile phone within 1 second
2.4G Wi-Fi connection
Remote viewing and alerts from App
Memory Card Recording
Responsive PIR detection
Alarm information pushed to the mobile app immediately when someone is at the door
Day and night mode can be switched automatically
Memory card storage up to 128GB
Cloud Storage for a fee (first 7 days free)
Built-in recharegable battery
Free App for Android and iOS devices
Easy and quick QR code set up
Specifications:
2.4 Wireless Connectivity
1/2.7" Lens
1080P CMOS Sensor
3.7mm lens
F2.5 Aperture
SNR ≥ 39dB
940mn Invisible IR LED on selected models
112° Field of View
Automatic White Balance
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Backlight Compensation
Resolution: 1920 @ 1080P
Compression: H.265
Storage on SD Card Upto 128Gb
Motion Detection or Manual Recording
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n
QR Code WiFi Configuration
Power Requirement: Standby 120 uA, Working 170MA
Operating Temp: 14° - 122°
PIR Alarm Push Notification
Ultra Low Power Consumption
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
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Xtreme Life Wifi Cable Box Surveillance Camera
Can we say discreet surveillance! This hidden camera looks like any ordinary cable box attached to a building but what's really inside is all the power of a full blown covert hidden camera using our 3 Gen SleuthGear Wi-Fi technology. You can see who is coming or going from wherever you are on your smart phone or tablet.
Features:
Can wakeup device using your mobile phone within 1 second
2.4G Wi-Fi connection story Wi-Fi Connectivity
Remote viewing and alerts from App
Memory Card Recording
Responsive motion detection
Alarm information pushed to the mobile app immediately when someone is within range
Day and night mode can be switched automatically
Memory card storage up to 64GB
Cloud Storage for a fee (first 7 days free)
Built-in recharegable battery
Waterproof IP67 for SGBC, SGDB and SGFL only
Free App for Android and iOS devices
Easy and quick QR code set up
Our New full line of SG Home security cameras give you choices: All cameras work on the same application so you can mix and match any model. Install a doorbell camera, floodlight camera and hidden cameras all on one app and one system
Specifications:
Camera
1/2.7" Lens
1080p CMOS Sensor
3.7mm lens
Aperture F2.5
SNR ≥ 39dB
940mn Invisible IR LED on selected models
112° Field of View
Automatic While Balance
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Backlight Compensation
Video
Resolution: 1920 @ 1080P
Compression: H.265
Storage on SD Card Up to 128Gb
Motion Detection or Manual Recording
Network
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n
QR Code WiFi Configuration
Includes
Power Requirement: Standby 120 uA, Working 170MA
Power: DC Input 5V 1A
Operating Temp: 14° - 122°
PIR Alarm Push Notification
Ultra Low Power Consumption
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
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4K Exit Sign with Night Vision
Please proceed to the Exit Sign with caution. Due to safety reasons, you will find an exit sign amongst the signage in an interior of any commercial or public space. This stealthy surveillance will blend perfectly and go unnoticed. We've added the extra Night Vision to make sure you have a clear birds eye view in dim lit areas regardless of what time of day it is with the IR technology. Record up to 4K resolution, battery powered with standby recording up to 90 days, depending on how trafficked the area it is placed in.
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 charge 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
Adjustable 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.
Features:
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
Specifications:
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 - .MP4
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 Zone Shield & Xtreme Life 4K Manual with Scheduling
Download Zone Shield & Xtreme Life 4K Manual without Scheduling
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
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Xtreme Life Wifi Electric Box Surveillance Camera
Designed for indoor or outdoor surveillance this Electrical box Hidden Camera is virtually undetectable as a hidden Camera, because all our SleuthGear systems use Wi-Fi, you can view the camera live right on your phone or tablet using the free App. Battery operated for easy set up, records on a memory card or Cloud.
Features:
Can wakeup device using your mobile phone within 1 second
2.4G Wi-Fi connection story Wi-Fi Connectivity
Remote viewing and alerts from App
Memory Card Recording
Responsive motion detection
Alarm information pushed to the mobile app immediately when someone is within range
Day and night mode can be switched automatically
Memory card storage up to 64GB
Cloud Storage for a fee (first 7 days free)
Built-in recharegable battery
Waterproof IP67 for SGBC, SGDB and SGFL only
Free App for Android and iOS devices
Easy and quick QR code set up
Our New full line of SG Home security cameras give you choices: All cameras work on the same application so you can mix and match any model. Install a doorbell camera, floodlight camera and hidden cameras all on one app and one system
Specifications:
Camera
1/2.7" Lens
1080p CMOS Sensor
3.7mm lens
Aperture F2.5
SNR ≥ 39dB
940mn Invisible IR LED on selected models
112° Field of View
Automatic While Balance
Automatic Gain Control
Automatic Backlight Compensation
Video
Resolution: 1920 @ 1080P
Compression: H.265
Storage on SD Card Up to 128Gb
Motion Detection or Manual Recording
Network
WiFi: 802.11b/g/n
QR Code WiFi Configuration
Includes
Power Requirement: Standby 120 uA, Working 170MA
Power: DC Input 5V 1A
Operating Temp: 14° - 122°
PIR Alarm Push Notification
Ultra Low Power Consumption
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
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Solar Powered Cameras
Protect your home, save on power and skip manually charging the batteries.
Thanks to a large variety of security cameras on the market right now, it's never been easier or more affordable to keep an eye on your home. These DIY cameras are easy to install and allow you to monitor both the inside and outside of your home from anywhere. Some more advanced models even have floodlights, sirens, motion sensors and other helpful features. Our technical staff have tested dozens of home security cameras over the years, comparing indoor versus outdoor, wired versus wireless, and now, even testing ones powered by the sun.
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Dummy Surveillance Cameras
Now you can deter robbery, theft, and vandalism with a dummy camera. Dummy cameras are non-functioning security cameras. However, they look just like real surveillance cameras. Three of our dummy cameras include a blinking red LED and operate on batteries. The dummy camera with housing and professional dummy camera have a fake power cable. These features make the dummy cameras almost exact replicas of the real cameras.
Dummy cameras are a low cost solution if you're not able to spend the money on a real outdoor surveillance camera. Or a dummy camera can be a cheap way to add on to an existing surveillance system. Although dummy cameras won't catch a criminal, studies have shown that just the presence of a security camera has prevented crimes like robbery, theft and vandalism.
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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.
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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.
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