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Showing posts with label home security. Show all posts
Showing posts with label home security. Show all posts

Tuesday 9 August 2011

Home Security Cameras - What Are Your Options?

Home Security Cameras - What Are Your Options?

Thinking about getting home security cameras? More people are choosing to get some form of home security these days as times get harder and criminals get more aggressive.

Home security camera systems come in many shapes and sizes. You have several options when choosing to install a surveillance system like this. Here are some of your basic options.

Wired or Wireless?

One of the first questions you have to ask is whether you want wired or wireless home security cameras. The majority of cameras operate on batteries or through a power source (wireless) or via electrical wires (wired)

Thursday 18 November 2010

Outsmarting Burglars With Dummy Security Cameras

Outsmarting Burglars With Dummy Security Cameras

Dummy security cameras in appearance look exactly like a real, functioning security cameras. Many homeowners use these as a means to prevent crime or theft on their property. Even though when you look at this piece of equipment you can not tell the difference between one that works and one that doesn't, many experts debate the effectiveness of these cameras.

One of the most common reasons homeowners will choose a fake camera over a functioning one is the price. Dummy cameras are a lot cheaper than real camera security systems. They are easier to install and do not need any regular maintenance. On the other hand, real security cameras need extensive setup and often require maintenance.

How to Choose the Right Wireless Security Camera For Your Home

How to Choose the Right Wireless Security Camera For Your Home

You have decided to set up a wireless security camera in your home. Now that you made that decision, the next step is buying the right one.

What features do you want on the security camera? How many wireless security cameras do you want? How small do you want it? Do you want a hidden camera?

First, determine how many cameras you want set up in your home. You might want just one centrally located, like in the living room. Or maybe you want one at each entrance, like the front and back doors. Another good place for a camera is in the basement.

Saturday 30 October 2010

The Darker Side of CCTV Security Cameras

The Darker Side of CCTV Security Cameras

Most of all the areas in India are guarded by the CCTV security cameras today. Not only India but also other countries are greatly relying on electronic security systems rather than the manual security guards.

When asked the general human beings, they suggested that electronic security systems are more trustworthy, more efficient and better guards the premises. Just few advantages and no one try to think beyond that. By seeing the positive aspects it is really very easy to get dependent on a particular security system but to think about the other side, it is really very difficult.

Monday 2 August 2010

Bedroom Alarm Clock Hidden Camera

Bedroom Alarm Clock Hidden Camera

It is quite obvious that all of our needs to spy using the hidden spy camera might be different. You may want to see what your teenage daughter does when you are sleeping at night, you may also want to check what your child's nanny does when you are at work now it is easier than you ever thought with an alarm clock hidden camera. It can record in complete darkness and is quite cheap. You can even check what your wife or husband does when you are dead asleep. This will help you serve your suspicions on them very easily.

Regulate your children's behavior- purchase alarm clock hidden camera

Having children at home needs lots of responsibility on your side. It is very easy to go wrong with them and end up with quite disturbing behavior from them. Until a certain age kids are very vulnerable, so try stopping them at the nascent stage itself so that they do not get a chance to go wrong. The alarm clock hidden camera is such a device that will never show them that you are following them and keeping a watch. However, you will always stay at ease by getting to know what they are doing behind your back.

Sunday 2 May 2010

The Best Way to Find Hidden Spy Cameras

The Best Way to Find Hidden Spy Cameras

Hidden spy cameras and listening devices (aka bugs) are by definition not meant to be found. They have many very good uses one of which is listening or watching to what your competition is doing. It is affectionately called Industrial Espionage and is used all over the world.

Spy agencies like the CIA use spy cameras and hidden cameras even today to help them keep a pulse on their shadowy world to prevent terrorism and many other nasty things.

Law enforcement officers from local cops to the FBI have been using wireless camera, hidden video cameras and listening devices in stings for decades.

A hidden camera is just a board camera inside a household or office item-the plainer the better. The item is usually a working item to carry out the rouse. Some examples are wall clocks, radios, tower fans, exit signs and more. So what is the best way to find a hidden spy camera?

Thursday 4 March 2010

What is the Best Hidden Spy Camera?

What is the Best Hidden Spy Camera?

Because of huge advances in technology, hidden spy cameras are becoming more common than ever. Used to be that only law enforcement and government agencies could afford them or had the technical expertise to use and install them.

Now they are cheaper and less intimidating. So much so everyone can afford one with prices starting at under $100.00 and so easy to use and install even I can do it.

Spy cameras are just board cameras hidden inside an item used everyday in a home, business or office. Some examples include cordless phones, tissue box, a screw or button, CO detector, alarm clock, wall clocks, exit sign and so many more-as many as 60 or more.

The whole idea of course is to catch someone doing something they shouldn't be doing-like stealing from you or your business. Spy cameras are great for use as nanny cameras too-keeping an eye on your baby sitter or home security.

Spy Cameras - How to Use the Wall Clock Spy Camera With DVR

Spy Cameras - How to Use the Wall Clock Spy Camera With DVR

Price competition and huge advances in technology are two reasons for the big increases in usage of spy cameras. They are used for many reasons all based on someone doing something they shouldn't be doing. Home security, business security, stealing, cheating on a spouse, abuse of a spouse or child are all common reasons to have a hidden camera.

"Hidden spy cameras are board cameras mounted inside a household or office object-the more common the better. They have office, business and home applications. "

"Spy cameras, wireless cameras, and video cameras are all ways of finding out what is going on when you can's be there. The wall clock spy cam with DVR built in is a good example of a hidden camera and hidden DVR. "

Friday 26 February 2010

Hidden Spy Camera - How to Get the Most Out of Yours

Hidden Spy Camera - How to Get the Most Out of Yours

Hidden spy cameras are becoming more popular as folks figure out how valuable they can be in a wide variety of settings from home, office or business. Like virtually everything else in the world there is a learning curve. Here's how to get the most out of your video camera.

Spy cameras are just board cameras hidden inside a household or office item to catch someone doing something wrong or possibly illegal. Undercover law enforcers have used hidden cameras for years in stings. They used to be so expensive only government agencies could afford them. Now they are affordable for everyone.

Here's how to get the most out of your spy camera especially using it as a security camera.

1. Read the Instructions-"when all else fails read the directions" is one of my mantras. It should be first.

2. Surveillance Area-determine what area you want covered. Spy cams have limited fields of view usually sixty degrees or so.

3. Hook It Up-hidden cams require a DVR or some recording device record images unless you have the new models with a built in DVR

4. Plug and Test-plug it in and test it to be sure you are covering the area you want.

It really shouldn't be any harder that this. If it is you may be doing it wrong. In any event when you get your hidden spy camera make sure there is adequate customer service and technical service available if you need it. Not all distributors are created equally. Some excel at service-most don't!

Knowing how to use a product is the first step in maximizing the benefits and getting the most out of your spy camera. When are you getting one?

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Friday 27 November 2009

Make Your Own Wireless Home Security Camera System

Make Your Own Wireless Home Security Camera System

You don't have to spend hundreds, possibly even thousands of dollars on an expensive home surveillance camera setup, Instead, today you are going to learn how to make your own wireless home security camera system using a webcam and a computer; it will cost you less than $100 in total to set up, and you can even check it from a mobile phone so you can have 24/7 surveillance in your home.

To make a wireless home security camera system, the most basic component is the camera itself. This is like your "eye", watching over whatever you need to keep track of or be able to look at when your not at home. Security cameras of a good quality are extremely expensive and difficult to fit, whilst cheaper models tend to be bulky and die quickly.

Therefore, a good solution is to actually use a webcam in place of a conventional camera. Now this may sound silly, but it is actually a good solution for three reasons. Firstly, webcams are small and a very covert way to operate a home security system; nobody would ever suspect a webcam as being a security camera.

Secondly, they are cheap and you can purchase a good one for less than $50 online. Finally, modern webcams offer excellent picture quality, often far surpassing that of professional surveillance systems.

Basically, you set up your webcam in whatever position you want, then attach it to your computer (there are even wireless webcams available these days if you want a 100% wireless system) Then, using video surveillance software you can monitor your webcam's live feed securely from any computer in the world, or even better, monitor it from a cell phone. Setting up a wireless home security camera system is frankly not that difficult and can be done in under one hour.

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You will also get free camera surveillance software that would normally cost you around $50. You can check it from anywhere in the world with ease, 24/7. Don't leave the security of your workplace, home, family and possessions in jeopardy any longer- click the link to learn about the best surveillance system today.