Your Guide to Buying the Right Hidden Camera
Today, spy equipment like hidden cameras is more accessible than ever before. Many people have their own valid reasons to invest in a hidden security camera for their homes. The covert devices once thought as sci-fi paraphernalia are now used by people from all walks of life.
Perhaps you feel that you need an extra layer of security in your home? At other times, placing a device in the kitchen would have ultimately revealed the mystery of the missing cookies.
Either way, you should ask yourself: “Would video evidence solve the problems you normally can’t find a solution to?”
If the answer is yes, then you might need a hidden camera. They are small, efficient, durable, and undetectable.
And the good news is that today, they’re even more affordable and accessible - you only need to set the camera where you want, and that’s all there is to it.
What Are Hidden Cameras and What Are They Used For?
Hidden cameras are optical devices that rely on covert monitoring. They are usually masked as everyday objects, or are designed to be very small and can be mounted to bikes, backpack straps, or carried around as inconspicuous pens, attached to your shirt’s front pocket.
Here are some of the most popular reasons for using a hidden camera:
- Monitoring your kids while absent;
- Stopping theft;
- Catching vandalism;
- Monitoring employees for abuse of time;
- Keeping an eye on a family member with Alzheimer’s;
- Checking on your pets while you’re away at work.
If you believe a hidden spy camera will solve your problem then, by all means, invest in one.
Do You Have Trouble Picking the Right Hidden Camera?
By now you’ve probably been searching for hidden spy camera systems and home security on the web, but realized that it’s a big and confusing industry. After all, they didn’t exactly teach us how to use this stuff in school.
Between all the types of hidden cameras out there, it’s easy to get confused and give up halfway on your search.
But don’t fret! Below we’ve written a short guide on the different types of hidden cameras that you can buy in our store. And, if you have any questions, the expert team at SpyGuy is here to help.
The Types of Hidden Cameras
For those who are sure that hidden camera systems and spycams are the way to go, there are three types of hidden cameras SpyGuy offers - spy cameras, wearable cameras, and motion-activated internet cameras.
These three types can cover all your needs. Choosing between them entirely depends on your preference, and a variety of other factors, as well as the circumstance the camera is going to be used for.
Spy Cameras
Spy cameras are static cameras built within everyday objects. They are perfect at posing as inconspicuous indoor security - they fit perfectly with any home environment.
The cameras, bodies, and lenses all vary in their range, durability, and temperature capacity. Some have very specific characteristics that can withstand harsh weather conditions and are more suited for outdoor surveillance, while others have been designed to fit with your indoor home decor.
Don’t worry. These are not state-of-the-art, ‘Inspector Gadget’ equipment for trained professionals. Instead, they are very easy to use and everyone can properly utilize them. That being said, they’re no pushover in terms of features and quality either.
Their purpose is very general and straightforward. It might take some time for the people to fully get used to a new object in the room, but that entirely depends on the location and how you set them up.
Each spy camera has its own resolution settings, battery life, optional motion capture, and additional features. The cameras also have a date and time stamp, so you know exactly when something has taken place.
You can check them all out in our spy camera section.
Spy cameras can be available as a number of different objects, each sneakier than the other. At SpyGuy they come in a variety of inconspicuous objects.
What Types of Spy Cameras Can You Expect to Find at SpyGuy?
If you want to place a camera outside, conveniently hidden away in a bush, go for The Yard Rock Hidden Camera. The Yard Rock camera comes with a high-quality, 4K resolution, and it’s waterproof, meaning it’s definitely built for practical outdoor use.
The Wall Clock Hidden Camera offers a plethora of uses. It comes with an adapter, a memory card, and remote control for programming. You can monitor what’s going on inside your home, tape burglary, and theft, or you can document elder abuse at nursing homes.
The Wall Socket Hidden Camera is a tiny spy camera that you can hide inside a wall power outlet and it comes with removable adhesive so you can stick it to the wall.
The iPhone Battery Case Hidden Camera is iPhone 6 & 7 compatible and records a crisp, 1080p resolution motion-capture video that can sense movement at any distance. When it detects motion, it starts recording a new video.
They’re best used indoors and are perfect for monitoring strangers and babysitters who don’t know your exact living room arrangements. Nobody would be able to tell if you sneaked in something like this.
The Weather Thermostat & Hidden Camera is also an indoor item. It comes with a removable adhesive patch and records HD videos at 1280x720 resolution. It has up to 9 days of battery life.
Wearable Cameras (Body-Worn) and Other Covert Cameras
After you read that headline, it’s perfectly understandable if you suddenly have the James Bond soundtrack playing in your head. This is good. Because the wearable camera category can’t be more self-explanatory.
As of now, SpyGuy has wearable cameras that look like a pen, a keychain, a USB flash drive, a wristwatch - you name it. They’re all made to be as simple as possible and to be suitable for many purposes. Often, we find that our customers use them for acquiring proof of harassment and bullying cases.
One of our more outdoor-friendly products from the wearable section is the Bluetooth Headset Camera. It’s perfect for when you’re out and about.
With their 90-minute battery life, great resolution, and short-range night vision the SpyGuy wearable hidden cameras are very tiny and very mobile. They can be worn or held for surveillance while you’re on the go, and you can easily take a picture with the simple push of a button.
Additionally, the videos and photos they can produce are high-quality and are date/time stamped. A USB cable is included so you can connect any of our models to your PC, so it’s super easy and very straightforward.
However, bear in mind that you need a MicroSD card to be able to record. SpyGuy recommends a 16GB memory card for three hours of video. The Keychain Hidden Camera works with up to 64GB cards.
Motion Activated Internet Cameras
IP and Internet Accessible Motion Activated Internet Cameras. Yes, that's a mouthful, but you just can't go without them. They are the long-distance, continuous surveillance option for those more serious about their security and monitoring.
With these motion-activated hidden internet cameras, you can just remotely log into the free app on your phone or PC anywhere in the world, and you can access the hidden camera in real-time! They’re perfect for when you just want to do a quick check and it takes less than three minutes.
And that’s the bottom line - with motion-activated internet cameras, you’re able to remotely access your video at any time.
There's the:
- Rectangle Clock Camera
- DVD Player Camera
- Smoke Detector Camera
- Digital Alarm Clock Camera
- Wall Clock Camera
- iPhone Charging Dock (an Android version is also available)
All of the above-mentioned products record a crisp, clear video at a quality resolution, and they only record when they detect motion. Some have the night vision feature, and they can last up to 90 days with their battery on standby.
FAQs
What Are Hidden Security Cameras?
Hidden cameras are optic devices that collect video material for security purposes. They are designed to be accessible, convenient, and unnoticeable.
What Is the Purpose of a Hidden Camera?
There are many reasons people have the need to purchase a hidden spy camera. Usually, it’s to protect themselves from work-related harassment, or it’s for home monitoring and security, video evidence, etc.
How to Detect Suspected Hidden Cameras?
One method is to use your phone to detect the camera via your phone’s wifi connection search. It usually pops up beside the regular wifi connection at the place of residence.
The best method is to use the SpyGuy hidden camera detector. It’s a device that uses LED lights to reflect light from the hidden cameras’ infrared lenses. The Scout bounces light off the hidden camera lens. Simply place the device on your eye so you can see through the hole, aim at the walls or other suspected areas, and the hidden camera lens becomes very visible, reflected by the LED lights.
How Many Types of Hidden Cameras Are There?
There are a plethora of hidden camera types that you can use. From everyday objects with an installed hidden camera, electrical outlet hidden cameras, clock radio spy cameras, motion-activated hidden cameras, incredibly small wearable hidden cameras mounted in watches, ties, pens, keychains, and other small items.
We at SpyGuy like to organize them in three categories: spy cameras, wearable cameras, and motion-activated internet cameras.
Is It Safe to Order a Camera on SpyGuy?
Absolutely. SpyGuy uses the exact same technology the major banks use to keep your info secure. We use an SSL certificate with 128-bit encryption and are Level 1 PCI-DSS compliant. In English - it’s as safe as it could possibly be.
If you have a question specifically about SpyGuy, you can check out our section on Warranty, Returns, & Exchanges or our ordering and shipping info.
Why Choose SpyGuy?
We here at SpyGuy have been doing this since 2014. The spying equipment business can seem shady and confusing to some, but we’re here to challenge those impressions.
Our product experts are here to bring transparency and forthcoming customer service to people that have never used or needed this type of equipment before.
If you’ve never used a hidden camera before, we’ll do all we can to ensure that you have a hassle-free experience.
We go all the way to help customers with their problems and make the equipment more accessible to them because many don’t know what they want or need. Plus, our online spy shop lets you get information and order products in private.
All our spy cameras come with a 1-year warranty, free ground shipping, & free lifetime tech support - just get in touch with us if you have any questions - our support team is available via phone, live chat or email!
