Home Security - Top Seven Uses For A Hidden Spy Camera

A lot of people are under the mistaken impression that they don't need a hidden camera. I would beg to differ with them and make the point that they probably do need one. They just haven't thought about it. In general, hidden cameras are used to catch people doing things that they shouldn't be doing. Those things are usually illegal, immoral or a combination.

A hidden spy camera is a board camera placed inside an object that is used on a day-to-day basis-an object that is so common nobody thinks twice about seeing it. That's what makes it so effective. It is the old expression "hidden in plain sight." The camera sees images through the lens but to record you need a DVR. Most hidden spy cameras these days have a DVR included in them. That makes recording a snap.

All hidden cameras have video ability. Some of the newer, smaller ones, the so-called "body worn" hidden cameras, also have audio capabilities. Always look for hidden cameras that have a DVR included in them. They are actually cheaper in the long run and easier to use than hidden cameras without a DVR.

Some examples of hidden cameras are an alarm clock, a wall clock, a radio, a desk lamp, an air purifier, ball point pen, wristwatch and many more.

Here are the top seven uses for hidden spy camera. There may be others but these are the most popular ones.

1. For home security-place a hidden spy camera near your front door that can catch people coming and going when they shouldn't be. Your Home security will be better.

2. For business security-place an overhead smoke detector spy camera over your cash register at your business to catch an employee with sticky fingers. Your business security will improve with more money to the bottom line.

3. To catch infidelity in the act. The number one reason people hire private investigators is to catch an unfaithful spouse. You can do it yourself with a hidden spy camera.

4. As a nanny camera-to keep an eye on your children and/or your nanny while you're away from the home.

5. As an employee development tool-place an Alarm Clock Camera in a room where someone is practicing a sales presentation. It will allow you to see their facial expressions and their hand gestures so you can suggest corrections that will make the presentation more effective.

6. Elder abuse detection and prevention-with a growing number of seniors in long-term care facilities, nursing homes and home healthcare, elder abuse has become a huge issue. This is one of the easiest ways to catch it.

7. Human resources issues-with sexual abuse charges, bullying and other human resource issues so big in the news these days, A hidden camera can make these difficult situations easier to document.

Those are the top seven uses for hidden spy cameras. You sure you don't need one?