Autonomous hidden camera: how it works, installation rules and types

Covert video recording is carried out with special small cameras. However, even they can be noticed if the location is chosen incorrectly. How to do this, as well as how hidden video cameras work, and what types they come in, is described in this material.

Operating principle and main types

You can install a hidden camera almost anywhere, including hooking it into your inner pocket, on your clothes, in your car, etc. The principle of its operation is no different from conventional cameras. The device has a lens installed in the body, as well as a battery (or battery compartment) and a microchip with memory.

Additionally, it can be equipped with a switch for transmitting information online via Wi-Fi. Also, many devices have a slot into which you can insert a memory card. Such an autonomous hidden camera, if there is sufficient charge, can work continuously for several hours or even days, storing all the information on the drive.

Having understood how a hidden camera works, you should familiarize yourself with the main types of the device:

1. Portable – small-sized models that are completely mobile, they can be carried to any place. They record information on a memory card and only work for 1-2 hours (depending on the battery).
2. Standalone web devices - These are discreet video cameras that transmit data online via a Wi-Fi network. This is very convenient because there is no need to insert a memory card.In addition, the video can be seen in real time, which in some cases is crucial.
3. Autonomous systems based on IP cameras. These are professional devices that produce high-quality, high-resolution photography while consuming a minimum of electricity. They get a picture with a viewing angle of up to 50 degrees, and can support memory cards up to 64 GB. Thanks to this, the process continues continuously for 2-3 days. Most often this is a wired hidden camera, although some devices operate autonomously (from batteries).

How to install the camera

Covert surveillance can be ensured thanks to the small size of the device, as well as the correct choice of its installation. The last factor is critical. To ensure that the device is truly invisible, it is recommended to take into account several rules for its installation, depending on the specific location. If you need to monitor a room, you can use the following methods:

1. Place the camera in a bedside table or other furniture, as well as in a ventilation grill (while making sure that the lens does not rest directly on the crossbar).
2. Another suitable place is the curtain rod. But only miniature models can be placed here, which can only work autonomously for a few hours.
3. Installation of a hidden camera is often carried out in stereo speakers (that is, in speakers). This is one of the best ways that few people will guess about.
4. Another interesting option is to use a chandelier, LEDs, lamps and other light sources. It is only important to make sure that the light does not interfere with shooting in the dark when the lamps are turned on. You may need to cover the lens with a visor made of thick black material.

Many types of hidden cameras are designed specifically for street surveillance.In this case, you can place the device in the following ways:

1. Directly in the wall of the building (the tool is “recessed” in a special inconspicuous hole).
2. Under the eaves at a certain height.
3. In the ventilation shaft.
4. In the basement window (in this case the lens must be pointed upward at an angle).

As for the car, here the imagination is literally limited by the size of the interior. However, it is still possible to install the device unnoticed by prying eyes. For example, it can be hidden behind the grill of a stove through which hot air is supplied. Another option is to hide it directly in the rear seat sofa or behind the headrest. You can also place it in the passenger footwells, pointing the lens upward.

Thus, even in a small room it is quite possible to place the camera so that no one will find it. When choosing a device, you should take into account the resolution with which it films, the duration of continuous operation, as well as the ability to operate outdoors, taking into account weather conditions.