Every month I get lots of email questions about how to set up hidden cameras. With so many questions I decided to post a general guideline on how to set up your first spy camera, and this is it:
1. Decide what type of camera you want to use.
Sometimes all of the options can be a little daunting. There are a number of things to keep in mind here.
Where will you be hiding the camera? Pin hole cameras are wired but very small and hide well, or do you want a camera built into a device. Whatever you decide, chances are you will need to hide some wires. For a wired camera you will have two wires to deal with, The data cable, which can be either BNC or RCA.
BNC is pretty much a cable TV Cable wire with the exception of the end which is modified into a spring loaded twist lock which prevents it from coming apart. RCA is the Red Yellow and White TV cabled that commonly connects from your VCR to your TV. Radio Shack sells the RCA Cables if you need one. Second is the power cable. All of our cameras come with an AC to DC converter, but depending on where your camera is hidden you may need a power cable extender.
Using a wireless camera is a good option. Just be aware that no data wire often means you will be hiding a big bulky transmitter, and a 9 volt battery will only last a couple of hours. So choose well.
2. The Art of the Conceal
We have a number of devices that are designed to look like items that you probably already have in your home or business.
One popular option is our motion detector style unit. While this unit will not function as a motion detector it is a great way to hide your camera in plain view. Most people won't even give it a second look.
Another option is a fake smoke detector. It will let you camouflage your black and white or color camera, and if you have a drop ceiling, it is easy to install.
Plan your Installation of these devices wisely. If people see you changing out 1 motion detector and nothing else, they may figure out the deal.
3. What to Do With the Video.
Video as Data: One of the really neat things about our cameras is their connect-ability. Because they are either BNC or RCA they readily connect to most TVs and VCRs allowing you to tape or view the data as it happens.
One of the best ways to to watch what hapens time is to connect your computer via our USB Camera Cable and DiGiCam Software. This will allow you to record the video directly to your PC and monitor what is happening over time.
If you have plan on using more than one camera you may want to consider one of our Digicam Boards. These boards go into a PCI slot in your Computer and support from four to 16 cameras. You can find them in our PC Components group.
That's pretty much it! As always, we welcome your questions and will try to answer them as quickly as we can. Just email us at questions@phaedrussecurity.com. Good luck with your Project!
1. Decide what type of camera you want to use.
Sometimes all of the options can be a little daunting. There are a number of things to keep in mind here.
Where will you be hiding the camera? Pin hole cameras are wired but very small and hide well, or do you want a camera built into a device. Whatever you decide, chances are you will need to hide some wires. For a wired camera you will have two wires to deal with, The data cable, which can be either BNC or RCA.
BNC is pretty much a cable TV Cable wire with the exception of the end which is modified into a spring loaded twist lock which prevents it from coming apart. RCA is the Red Yellow and White TV cabled that commonly connects from your VCR to your TV. Radio Shack sells the RCA Cables if you need one. Second is the power cable. All of our cameras come with an AC to DC converter, but depending on where your camera is hidden you may need a power cable extender.
Using a wireless camera is a good option. Just be aware that no data wire often means you will be hiding a big bulky transmitter, and a 9 volt battery will only last a couple of hours. So choose well.
2. The Art of the Conceal
We have a number of devices that are designed to look like items that you probably already have in your home or business.
One popular option is our motion detector style unit. While this unit will not function as a motion detector it is a great way to hide your camera in plain view. Most people won't even give it a second look.
Another option is a fake smoke detector. It will let you camouflage your black and white or color camera, and if you have a drop ceiling, it is easy to install.
Plan your Installation of these devices wisely. If people see you changing out 1 motion detector and nothing else, they may figure out the deal.
3. What to Do With the Video.
Video as Data: One of the really neat things about our cameras is their connect-ability. Because they are either BNC or RCA they readily connect to most TVs and VCRs allowing you to tape or view the data as it happens.
One of the best ways to to watch what hapens time is to connect your computer via our USB Camera Cable and DiGiCam Software. This will allow you to record the video directly to your PC and monitor what is happening over time.
If you have plan on using more than one camera you may want to consider one of our Digicam Boards. These boards go into a PCI slot in your Computer and support from four to 16 cameras. You can find them in our PC Components group.
That's pretty much it! As always, we welcome your questions and will try to answer them as quickly as we can. Just email us at questions@phaedrussecurity.com. Good luck with your Project!
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