The most important feature of a DVR hidden camera

Motion activated recording

The most important feature of a DVR hidden camera is motion activated recording. A motion activated hidden camera has a PIR sensor inside that can detect when there is activity in the room and starts recording.

When a DVR hidden camera is placed in an area under surveillance there are usually many long powers of inactivity. The hidden camera is only there to catch a few brief moments of illegal or suspicious behavior. Motion activation recording allows you to record only when there is activity in the area under surveillance.

Most DVR hidden camera units come with a motion activated recording which can be easily set up from the main menu. In addition to motion activated recording you will have the option to record manually at the push of a button on a remote control unit or to schedule recording at a given time.

Automatic Time & Date Stamps

A common and yet very important feature you want in any DVR hidden camera is an automatic time and date stamp. A hidden camera DVR with date stamping gives you a clear record of when the video footage was taken. Be sure to select a hidden cameras with a built in DVR that comes with an automatic time and date stamp that is easily set up from the main menu. 

The reason for wanting an automatic time and date stamp on your hidden camera DVR should be apparent to most people. For example.. if you are planning to use the video footage you have recorded for evidence against someone you need to know when the event happened.

Records to a Removable SD Card

Hidden cameras with a built in DVRs use SD cards to store the video files. These SD cards serve as a miniature hard drive that is easily removable from the hidden camera unit and can be played back on your personal computer or laptop. SD cards are commonly used in digital cameras and video recorders. 

If you do not have a slot in your personal computer or laptop to accommodate an SD card then you will need a USB adapter.

Hidden cameras with built in DVR units should also have RCA tight audio and video outputs so that you can play back your video on a TV monitor.

About Dome Cameras


What is a Dome Camera?
A dome camera is simply a board camera built into a dome enclosure. Most professional dome cameras offer the same great specifications as bullet style cameras while offering sever unique features such as::

Armored dome cameras are made with tough metal or carbon fiber housings to protect them from vandalism, tempering and other extreme situations. 
Ceiling mount dome cameras offer a style that does not over-power your interior design. Dome cameras are  commonly used in retail stores and other small business applications that have high traffic.
Dome cameras hide where the lens is pointed. The smokey colored shell hides where the lens is pointed, which helps deter theft, shrink, and other situations that could cost small businesses a lot of money.
Outdoor dome cameras are useful, but because they mount from above, this often limits the places that dome cameras can be mounted. This apparent limitation is overcome by either swivel mounted housings or PTZ controls. 

Where are dome cameras used?

Dome cameras are used in many places where ceiling mounted csurveillance cameras are needed such as retail stores, restaurants, casinos and apartment buildings. Parking lots often utilize commercial grade high-speed dome cameras which can cover large areas using PTZ controls. PTZ (Pan,Tilt, Zoom) allows a single dome camera to cover a 360 degree view. PTZ controls allow a single camera to cover areas that sever stationary camera can. PTZ dome cameras are pefect for monitoring businesses, buildings, streets, parking lots, etc.
Day-night domes equipped with high-power infrared LEDs for use indoors, outdoors and low-light conditions. A day/night feature makes the camera color in the day light and then automatically switch to black and white in low light conditions which allow for greater clarity in dim or dark situations.
The LEDs in the security cameras below allow the cameras to see in complete darkness.
day-night infrared colorDay and Night CCTV Surveillance Dome Camera
This professional dome camera is built with a high resolution Sony HAD CCD chip. This makes the camera extremely sensitive to light and perfect for low-light conditions.



day-night infrared colorIndoor Day or Night Surveillance Dome Camera
This professional dome camera is built with a high resolution Sony HAD CCD chip. This makes the camera extremely sensitive to light and perfect for low-light conditions. Just over 6" in diameter.

Sends live video and audio over your wireless network

Night vision enabled hidden camera lets you see their every move simply by accessing the camera over the internet!

The Alarm Clock Hidden IP Camera looks and operates like your typical clock radio but this baby sports a built in Wi Fi camera which is pretty much impossible to detect to the untrained observer.

Covertly sends out live video and audio over your wireless network at home or in the office.
  • Monitor your nanny when you’re at work
  • Find out if someone’s snooping through your desk while you're at home
  • Keep an eye on suspicious behavior at the office
  • Make sure your kids are safe and out of trouble without leaving your desk
Alarm Clock Hidden IP Camera - Wi Fi
Sends live video and audio over your wireless network, 3G Phone, or ethernet. Use your laptop or iPhone to watch

Capture hidden camera footage

Fully functional alarm clock is actually capturing every move in with a built-in hidden camera!
The Alarm Clock Hidden Camera looks and operates like a regular clock radio but comes with a built in hi-definition video camera which is virtually impossible to detect to the unsuspecting observer. Use it to:
  • Monitor your nanny when you're not around
  • Find out if someone's snooping through your desk
  • Keep an eye on these lone workers in your home
  • Make sure your kids are safe and out of trouble
Alarm Clock Hidden Camera - Motion Activated DVR

You can select motion activated recording so you will never have to fast forward through hours of useless footage looking for the action. Or choose scheduled recording to capture specific time periods.
The Night Vision Hidden Camera Alarm Clock DVR records HD color video with 480 TV line resolution using a 1/3" color CCD lens
View recorded video on any PC via SD card or TV monitor by using an RCA cable (included). No additional software needed use Windows Media Players of your favorite media player.


Includes: Alarm Clock Hidden DVR Camera, User Manual, RCA cable to connect to a TV, Remote Control, 2 AAA Batteries, 8 GB SD Card (Supports up to 32 GB SD Card)

Keep An Eye On Your Home Live by Internet

Smoke Detector Hidden Camera - Motion Activated  DVRWi Fi enabled hidden camera smoke detector lets you can view surveillance video of your home or office from anywhere in the world over the internet.

Simply connect the Wi Fi Enabled Hidden Camera Smoke Detector to the Internet and start viewing your surveillance footage online from anywhere in the world over the Internet by using the Ethernet port located at the bottom of this unit. To view the camera remotely, all you need is a PC with an Internet browser. Plus, you can use your iPhone, Blackberry, or Android style phone.

Uses For The Wi Fi Enabled Hidden Camera Smoke Detector:
  • Monitor your home or office after hours
  • Find out who's been sneaking around rooms or offices
  • Keep an eye on children
  • Superrvise nannies or babysitters
  • Protect valuables
Features:
  • Easy to hide in plain sight- fully functional smoke detector
  • Acess From Anywhere In The World By Internet with WI-FI IP connection
Attention: If you choose to use the internet networking option, this product requires you have a moderate level of networking comprehension. Since all computer networks are different, we can only provide support for basic networking setup. This should be taken into consideration when purchasing this product. Please contact your network administrator or network consultant to properly set up the networking option in your unique scenario.

Standard Smoke Detector Secretly Records High Quality Security Video

Smoke Detector Hidden Camera Motion Activated  DVR

Looks like a normal smoke detector, records like a professional surveillance system.

Every home and business has a smoke detector located where everyone can see it. So no one will look twice when you install a smoke detector with a hidden camera inside.

The Smoke Detector Hidden Camera DVR records video to a buiilt-in DVR and stores it on a convenient & easily removable SD card (8 GB card included, supports up to 32 GB). No need to dismantle the camera to access yourvideo. Simply pull it out and view your footage on a TV or computer (works with almost any PC media player).This hidden camera solution lets you monitor your home or business when you're not around, keeping an eye on your kids, or watch your property.

The full color SONY CCD camera hidden capturies high quality full color video. Superior CCD lens technology means that it records in full light or low light situations, which means you'll be able to capture crisp video even at night or dimly lit rooms.

The Smoke Detector Hidden Camera DVR is also a fully functional smoke detector, it has a consistently blinking red LED light and even goes beep if you press the "test" button, which will help keep your surveillance system a secret. Must be connected to a power source in order to function.

Motion-activation recording means that even when you're not around, the camera will start recording the moment motion is detected for 24/7 protection.

 

Nanny camera hidden inside a plush teddy bear

Smoke Detector Hidden Camera Motion Activated  DVRStandard Smoke Detector Records High Quality Security Video Completely Covertly

  • Looks like a normal smoke detector, records like a professional surveillance system
  • Full Color SONY CCD Camera
  • Built-in video recorder (DVR) records to a removable SD card for easy viewing and transfer
  • Includes a remote control for easy control
Every home and business has a smoke detector. That's why no one will ever suspect that your smoke detector is actually recording covert video footage. The Smoke Detector Hidden Camera DVR records all footage to a built-in video recorder (DVR) that houses a removable SD card, so you can easily transfer and view your footage on a TV or computer without dismantling the camera. The system is perfect for monitoring your home or business when you're not around, keeping an eye on your kids, or watching your property.

The smoke detector hidden camera boasts a full color SONY CCD camera hidden deep within, perfect for capturing high quality full color video. Even though the smoke detector camera doesn't actually detect smoke or fire, it does beep if you press the "test" button, which will help keep your surveillance system's identity hidden. What makes this camera special is the fact that it records in full light or low light situations, which means you'll be able to capture crisp video even at night or dimly lit rooms. The other feature that makes the Smoke Detector Hidden Camera DVR stand out is that it has a motion-activation setting, so even when you're not around, the camera will start recording the moment motion is detected for 24/7 protection.
  • Motion-activated
  • Ideal for covert surveillance
  • Find out what's going on when you're not around
  • Increase home or office security
  • Capture hidden camera video footage in extreme low light situations
  • Like a standard smoke detector, this hidden camera has a consistently blinking red light
  • High quality SONY CCD image sensor built into the smoke detector
  • Built-in video recorder (DVR) for easy recording
  • Records onto a removable SD card up to 32Gb (not included) for hours of video & easy viewing
  • No additional software needed to view videos on your PC
  • Must be connected to a power source in order to function
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An embedded security DVR lets you set up your security CCTV system without the need of a computer. 

This easy to set up system stores all the needed video recording and viewing softward on an embedded chip so there is no need for a complicated operating system like a PC. The embedded digital video recorder (DVR) operates just like a VCR, however it is easier to use and has lots of additional features to make your job easier.


These DVRs convert analog video (NTSC or PAL) to digital images, and records them on a hard disk drive. Using a disk drive allows users to access recorded video almost instantaneously without having to rewind or fast forward or adjust tracking. You can freeze frames and forward or rewind without image streaking or tearing. Digital video can be indexed by time/date or events, and users can instantly view video after selecting the time/date or event. The rear panel provides convenient connection for video and audio input/output.

Features: H.264 Video Compression and Network Streaming, Multi-Lingual, USB Backup, Remote setup, monitoring, backup, alarm notification, remote software upgrade, multiple DVR consolidation, system configuration, support Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000, Internet Explorer/Firefox/Chrome/Safari: Remote monitoring, Programmable HTTP / Control / Data port, Mac OS supported for remote viewing. This system also works with smart phones including: iPhone, Blackberry, and Android. All DVR functions controllable through remote access, 4 record quality settings, a Manual/scheduled/motion detection recording, Video Motion Detection, Video Loss Detection, 2 year warranty

Specifications
Video Format = H.264
Video Input = 4 CH composite BNC
Video Output = VGA & Composite BNC
Audio In = 1 CH RCA
Audio Out = 1 CH RCA
Storage= 500 GB HDD
Resolution = 720 × 480 (NTSC)
720 × 576 (PAL)
Display Rate = Real Time 120 fps
LAN Connector = RJ45
Power= 12 V
Dimensions = 8½” × 8” × 1½”

Includes: IR Remote Control, USB Mouse, 4 Channel Embedded DVR