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Wireless covert/hidden camera system like the pros use... (Government/Law Enforcement style).

Matt Stetson, Sales Director
posted this on November 10, 2010 11:30

Hello!
I was trying to find what I need on your website and I could not, just so much choice.

I need a small hidden camera which would have motion detector and transmit signal via wifi to an online server (what is web server service company of your recomendation) where anywhere with acess to internet I could log in and see those moments when there was moovement and them playback.

It is important that I can spot movement and I can view record online.
Can you help me with such product?

Wow! This is a tough situation... The combination of wireless camera and motion activated recording is truly asking for headaches... You see, wireless cameras are extremely susceptible to interference. These interferences (no matter how small) show up on the video feed (at best) as glitches, dots, and wavers. The "brain" or chipset of the recording devices then "see" this as a motion alert. The unit will then begin recording (giving you tons of footage to wade through where nothing is happening) and sending a completely false alert. You would receive dozens of false alarms daily...

Now that I've rained on your parade, I have an alternative... Here is how the Police and Government agencies accomplish the task you are taking on:

I would use one (or more) of our standard-wired covert cameras. The ones we manufacture look like motion detectors (alarm system) or smoke detectors (fire alarm). This is also convenient for the install, as you can tell whoever is in the building that you are installing a basic alert alarm and fire panel and hide the recorder away... There are other cameras we offer that look like computer speakers and clocks, etc... But these are items that are more likely to be touched and moved. Also, the ceiling mounted cameras are an easier installation and the best value in general.

SO! Lets say you were to purchase our 4 camera covert package (this gives you the choice of either motion or smoke detectors) and install the cameras so that they looked like harmless alarm equipment (which is their intended purpose)... You can then locate the recorder in an attic or basement location as long as there was power there to plug in the recorder and camera power supply. You would have a nice undetectable solution.

Now, the next problem presented is the access to the internet for alerts and remote viewing. Our recorders are perfect for your application in that they will alert you upon motion, are completely tunable to a specific area of motion and the amount of motion required to trigger an alert, and will provide you with excellent recording quality. But these kinds of installation require high speed internet. This essentially mean you need to either a) run a wire from your router to your recorder OR b) setup a wireless access point for your recorder to use. The setup of a wireless access point can be tricky for a novice, and wired would be the way to go...

Once the network is in place, you are gold...

More good news? The price on the systems (4 cams) start @ $499 That price would be for one of our great 4 cam covert packages with everything you need to do the install...

I hope this helps!

-Matt