- April 19, 2024
Many people consider setting up a monitoring system inside their own home. This action is primarily dictated by the desire to increase the sense of security. And when can we reach for such a solution? For example, when we are visited by people we do not trust. It can be about family or guests, as well as employees, such as babysitters. But how to hide the camera so that nobody can see it? We have collected the most interesting ideas, check it out!
The best solution is to place the DVR in the device that should be standard in the apartment. It does not arouse any suspicion in people whose behaviour we want to verify. For your convenience, it's worth looking at the motion detector cameras. This convenient solution will make the equipment virtually maintenance free. However, at the beginning it is necessary to check which devices are available on the market.
In every house there is an electrical installation, so no one is surprised by the cables, strips or sockets. The camera hidden in the wiring conduit will certainly work well in corridors and utility rooms. The cost of purchase is about 850 PLN.
This spy device records 720 x 480 quality movies and supports microSD memory cards up to 32GB. The working time is about 12 hours of continuous recording. Installation is extremely easy, just a few moments. But we don't have a motion sensor here.
The A/V mini-recorder in the LawMate PV-WS10 light switch (in the photo) is slightly more expensive (costs less than 1,000 PLN), but will automatically start recording when motion is detected. This allows you to work longer on a single charge for up to 5 days. All recordings shall bear the date and time of performance. If the theft is registered, we will therefore have reliable evidence in the court case.
Electronic equipment is also a good hiding place. We can hide the camera in a mini-tower housing or in other RTV devices by ourselves. For this purpose, it is enough to purchase a FullHD "DIY" DVR module with support for 128 GB cards and two cameras. When choosing a mounting location, we have to remember that the lens should be set at the right angle and have good visibility.
This self-assembly module can be controlled remotely and has a built-in motion detector. However, the miniature size makes the battery is not too capacious and will last for about 8 hours of operation. You can save money by simply activating a hidden camera with a motion detector. The cost of such a module is about 500 PLN.
What about ready-made solutions? It's certainly worth looking at a miniature HD camera with WiFi in the power bank for 440 zlotys. In this case, we get a mobile device that can be set up anywhere in the house. In addition, configuration is possible from a mobile phone via a wireless network. So we don't have to be at home to check the recordings or discreetly take a picture of the person in our apartment.
Most models of masked video recorders that can be used at home are those in timers. Here you can choose between analog and electronic clocks. Let us first examine the possibilities offered by the former.
A WiFi camera hidden in a wall clock costs 500 PLN. This device can also be remotely controlled by mobile phone software. This equipment is equipped with a motion detector and can also operate in photo mode. High quality images will also be marked with the date and time of execution, which will allow the material to be used as evidence in court.
Another model is the camera in the weather station LawMate PV-AC20HDWI for less than 1,000 PLN. Here it is worth remembering that the device has all the functionalities of a weather station and a clock. The picture quality is VGA (640 x 480) or HD 1280 x 720 with sound. The equipment has a standby time of up to 6 days, which means that on one battery charge the room is under control longer.
Monitoring your home is therefore not difficult if you know how to do it. It is also worth adjusting the devices to our needs and expectations. In this way we will increase the level of security of our home.
