Hidden cameras around the house

[The Scarecrow]

I wasn't sure were to start this thread so if I started it in the wrong place please move it.

I want to set up a hidden camera, you know one inside a clock, and have it transmit to my computer for recording. Can this be done and what equipment might I need? anyone done this before?

[The Rev]

I'd suggest looking around your area for a home security store....

[dbuizert]

Why on earth would you do that?

And if you do that, you need to inform the people that they are being video monitored. Unless ur a detective with the right law suits and stuff ^^

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Why on earth would you do that?

And if you do that, you need to inform the people that they are being video monitored. Unless ur a detective with the right law suits and stuff ^^

Call, me crazy, but if it is his house, why does he need to inform people they are being monitored?

I am also going out on a limb and guessing if he wants to get cameras, the ultimate goal is to not let people know they are being monitored so he can catch them in the act of doing something.

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

All video security in the UK has to be notified.

[S_Herbie]

Have a look on ebay for "hidden spy camera" or "Nanny cam"...

[Panacik]

All video security in the UK has to be notified.

Its true. You have to have a sign on all corners of your house stating that the site is protected by video cameras. Otherwise you could end up in trouble for recording them against their will... :s

Have a look on ebay for "hidden spy camera" or "Nanny cam"...

Have a look for those on P2P and seee what results you get :laugh:

[S_Herbie]

Have a look for those on P2P and seee what results you get :laugh:

Make sure nobody else is watching... :D

[dbuizert]

Call, me crazy, but if it is his house, why does he need to inform people they are being monitored?

I am also going out on a limb and guessing if he wants to get cameras, the ultimate goal is to not let people know they are being monitored so he can catch them in the act of doing something.

Its basically the law? Not only in the UK but in most parts of Europe :)

[DirtyLarry Veteran]

Its basically the law? Not only in the UK but in most parts of Europe :)

Ahh, I believe in the US no such law exists, but I could be wrong.

I am saying this as I have seen more than a few videos of the nanny cams catching baby sitters abusing kids, and I doubt they were notified, but who knows.

[OhMuffin]

No such law exists.

Its your property, you have the right to monitor it.

My neighbor has cameras set up all over outside of his house pointing at windows, doors, etc... Their very well hidden and took me about 6months + to notice them.

He doesn't have any signs saying "Smile your on camera!"

Look on ebay for those X10 wireless cameras... they work over wi-fi and they actually work quite well.

[macf13nd]

<monitors thread so i can find out why he wants to do this....(!)>

[ninjamunky]

I know Home Depot sells some, but I don't know if they're small enough to be fit into a clock.

[HistoricalNeowin]

All video security in the UK has to be notified.

That's not the case, you only need to put up a sign if you want to be able to use the evidence in a court of law.

You can get cameras in various items like clocks and smoke alarms and even teddy bears on ebay. You can also get minicams to put in other items yourself. Then you just need a capture card for your pc and some software.

[Berserk87]

that is extremely creepy. =\

[ozgeek]

I've just started doing this kind of thing but with a common webcam after learning that someone in the UK caught a thief robbing his computer:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cambrid...ire/4272041.stm

This inspired me to do the same. I have a Logitech Clicksmart 510 and Yawcam running and it ran while I was in the city doing some shopping. I have it set to upload any detected movement to my webspace in the event my computer gets stolen.

[iconoclast]

Not sure about the UK, but in the US this is completely legal. I can put any sort of surveillance equipment anywhere I want. It's my property. Likewise, privately owned businesses have the same right. Stores could put cameras in positions that face dressing rooms and/or bathrooms and would violate no law. Most do not because of the business that would be lost from the backlash if the were to be found out.

Public places are also areas where you can be taped. If you are viewable from public property, you can be recorded in any fashion without recourse (unless the images were used for profit, like the blurred out faces on Cops).

The only place (in the US) where you can not be recorded against your will is your own home, although this can be removed if the police/fbi/etc get a warrant.

[PNWDweller]

Did a Google search and ran across this site:

One link to get you started. :)

There are plenty of options out there. Home security at it's finest if you are wanting to do it yourself and get the thief who is stealing your PC or TV. Wouldn't think to look at a clock radio or a Lamp. :ninja:

[Neo003]

Well one thing you can do is Google for nanny cam, but hey I just think it's creepy for you to spy on your cousin or sister but whatever.

[HistoricalNeowin]

Well one thing you can do is Google for nanny cam, but hey I just think it's creepy for you to spy on your cousin or sister but whatever.

The OP never said anything about spying on their cousin or sister, they didnt even say if they have a sister!

Why does everyone assume the OP wants to do something creepy :/

[iZoom]

Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck....you know the rest

[HistoricalNeowin]

Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck....you know the rest

"I want to set up a hidden camera"

Yep, must be a creepy stalker, no other possible motive :huh:

[The Scarecrow]

"I want to set up a hidden camera"

Yep, must be a creepy stalker, no other possible motive :huh:

WOW Did not realize my motives would be part of the discussion. So here is it. I am setting up an outside cam and inside cam. I have hoodlums pushing over a basketball goal i have and I want to catch them doing it. The inside cams are for a nanny that I have watching my 1 yr old. Does that pass everyones non creepy motives.

Thanks for the links.

[Draconian Guppy]

WOW Did not realize my motives would be part of the discussion. So here is it. I am setting up an outside cam and inside cam. I have hoodlums pushing over a basketball goal i have and I want to catch them doing it. The inside cams are for a nanny that I have watching my 1 yr old. Does that pass everyones non creepy motives.

Thanks for the links.

No, in neowin that translates as:

Read hoodlums as: Babes in bikinis

Nany watching 1 yr old as: hot 17year old in miniskirt sitting under the table. SO lets rephrase

WOW Did not realize my motives would be part of the discussion. So here is it. I am setting up an outside cam and inside cam. I have babes in bikinis pushing over a basketball goal i have and I want to catch them doing it. The inside cams are for a hot 17year old in miniskirt sitting under the table. Does that pass everyones non creepy motives.

There See?

heh Seriously mate, even though those are your real motives, you'll get no slack!! :p

I am on your same side, I want an inside cam, just to watch what the lady who cleans does all day cause she doesn't do anything!!! So when you do get your hardware setup up, please post a mini review if you're not to shy about sharing that sorta info :)

[iZoom]

I would agree. Despite posting your motives, we have no proof that they are your real intentions. Regardless of what your intentions may be, honest or deceitful, the ultimate goal is likely covert surveillance. In that case, I'm sure using Google with some creative words or phrasing will yield websites that have reviewed such devices.