There are many things you can do with a hidden camera. For example, you can use spy cameras in an office to watch over your employees when you are not there. In addition, you can use covert cameras inside or outside your house to record intruders trespassing into your home or burglars stealing from you. A spy camera which is commonly referred to as a nanny cam can also be used to keep tabs of babysitters as they take care of your child. In fact, there are endless ways you can use spy equipment at home or office. Depending on how you plan to use your camera, there are different locations you can place a hidden camera. First, if you want to watch over your nanny, you can place spy cameras in your child’s playroom, bedroom or any other room they frequent. 

Second, if you are planning to catch a cheating spouse, you can place a hidden camera in the kitchen, bedroom, or living room. Third, to catch a thief, you can place a hidden camera in a closet, office, bedroom or entertainment room. Fourth, to record intruders trespassing into your property, place covert cameras by the walkway, entryway, garage or door. 

Types of Covert Cameras  

• Nanny cameras 

This is the most popular type of covert cameras. A nanny cam is used to watch over the babysitter or nanny to make sure they take good care of the baby. This camera is available in both wireless and wired versions. 

• Spy clocks 

The good thing about spy clocks is that they are easily hidden which makes them achieve their purpose. Spy clocks can either come as an alarm clock or wall clock. 

• Pen camera  

A pen camera can be used for official purposes such as recording employees with fishy behavior. You can use this device as a pen as well as to capture still videos and picture. 

• Smoke detector 

This type of spy camera can be used as both a camera and a smoke detector. Smoke detector cameras come as both WiFi and wireless camera. 

Features of Spy Cameras  

The technology that is used in covert cameras can be very confusing to understand making it difficult to know how they work. Before we look at different types of hidden cameras, it is important you understand the different components that make up this camera. First is the recording device which can either be a VCR or DVR. This component is necessary for recording the video your covert camera captures. The second component is the camera which can be installed in any device such as a clock or iPod docking device. It is possible to wire the camera, which makes it possible to connect your spy equipment directly to your VCR or DVR with a cable. Third, is the monitor which is necessary for watching videos. If you want to view your video, all you have to do is plug your VCR or DVR into a monitor. While the camera captures the videos the monitor is what you will use to watch the video.