All About Nanny Cams and Spy Cams

So many models to choose from, so many styles! How do I know what will work for me? At what cost? For most of us, there are 3 basic things to consider when choosing a surveillance system:

1) Custom Setup or Plug and Play? 2) View Live or View Later? 3) Budget?

Custom Setups vs. Plug and Play: Can you easily conceal wires running from the hidden camera to the recording or transmitting device? Wired systems are the original style of hidden camera system, and probably still the cheapest setup. It's a time tested and dependable way to go, but you'll have to hide the camera, the wires, and the recording device such as VCR or a DVR. Hiding both can sometimes pose a problem because the 2 units have to be directly connected by wires, and usually have to be kept in the same room.
A wireless system on the other hand, is definitely the simpler, newer, and higher tech way to go. These cameras have built in transmitters that can be set in one room, and send a digital signal to a receiver connected to a VCR or DVR, in another room up to 100ft away. You just plug it in. These units are a breeze to set up and hide, and you can hook up multiple cameras up to one receiver. Another benefit to using a wireless camera setup is the ease of relocating cameras down the road; simply unplug the power cord and move the camera! In some cases portable battery packs are available for temporary operations, although the batteries can usually only run for a limited number of hours.
For simplicity, the best bet for plug and play convenience is the SecureShot line of self contained Camera/DVR Combo units. These smart little units feature a high resolution camera, with a wireless built in recorder that stores all the digital footage onto a tiny little SD memory card, just like the one in your digital camera. You can hook the camera up to the TV and watch it later, or simply stick the memory card in your computer for viewing.

Internet Capable Cameras: Do you want a live feed to see what's happening at home while sitting in front of your computer at work? A nanny cam with built in IP technology allows you to access, view and record video directly over the internet. These internet ready cameras are available in wired and wireless models, and are the number one choice for the remote surveillance of employees at home, warehouse or other workspace. To create your own system, simply choose a wired or wireless camera, and get a DVR card for your PC computer.

THE BEST SETUP FOR INTERNET VIEWING: If you want easiest and fastest plug and play internet cam setup, get the SecureIP Covert Internet Ready Cameras that simply plug into any standard AC power wall outlet. Then a very small "receiver" plugs into an AC outlet near your PC and is connected to your Windows PC via USB cable. The video signal is securely transmitted though your power lines and recorded on your PCs hard drive, keeping your video totally private. Powerful software is included which allows easy set-up for motion-triggered, continuous, or time scheduled recordings. Email and cell phone alerts can also be set up using motion sensing technology. Powerful search and playback tools help you find the video you are looking for fast. A step-by-step installer guide in the software makes set up a snap, and you can hook up to 6 cameras can operated simultaneously from one receiver!
To access free remote viewing, you create an account at a free designated website. From your account you can register several sites where you have installed a SecureIP system - your home, your business, your second home, or even the home of your aging parents. With remote viewing, you have anywhere anytime access to live video from compatible cell phones and Internet browsers.

Budget: There are systems for every budget, it just depends on how many rooms you have to cover, and how fancy you want to get.

* The simplest and cheapest way to go is a black and white camera wired to a VCR.
* For just a few dollars more, you can have a color camera! Really!
* Other upgrades include high power lenses and special lenses for extreme low conditions.
* Most options are available in wired and wireless models, and most all wireless models come with a free receiver.
* You can use an old VCR to record and playback your surveillance, or you purchase a DVR especially for this purpose.
* Internet viewing is done though a private free account with your secure Login and Password.