Better safe than sorry and to make your homes safer, you should have a simple surveillance system installed in your premises. You can install a wireless pinhole camera without the help of a security expert.
There are several wireless pinhole cameras available in the market these days. They are all small enough to be concealed but they differ in prices. The more expensive the camera is, the more capabilities it has. The important items you need to look for in a pinhole camera are the camera itself and an AC source. There might be sophisticated cameras that are concealed within teddy bears, wall clocks, or light but they would set you back a couple of dollars more. Plus a teddy bear might not be appropriate in every setting.
To set up the wireless pinhole camera is easy. Once you open the package, you’ll find the pinhole camera and its receiver. The receiver will have a specific range, keep that in mind. Place the pinhole camera in a concealed location.
Make sure that the receiver is within range. Connect it to a DVR or VCR if you want to record the video. You can also monitor what the camera takes by connecting the receiver on any TV set. No need for wiring. Some wireless pinhole cameras have built in microphones so that you can also hear what is happening in the area.
Adjust the camera’s range so that you have a clear view of the area that’s under surveillance. Make sure that there are no obstructions in the way. You should also adjust the photo quality so that it would record clear images. Keep the camera in place with heavy duty double sided tape.
To get you started, here are some of the bestselling wireless pinhole cameras from Amazon:
This has a 150 feet range that transmits full motion real time color video. The camera can run on AC adapter or on a 9 volt battery. The receiver has several connectors.
Wireless Color Pinhole Camera with Audio 2.4ghz Kit
This features the latest technical developments in wireless pinhole cameras. The receiver can accept input from up to four cameras. There is a channel selector to change which camera to display.
Astak CM-A815 Color Pinhole Spy Camera
This features electronic shutter of 1/50 to 1/10,000 second. Its range is 150 to 300 feet line of sight. A wall might interfere with the signal.
They are all small enough to be concealed but they differ in prices. The more expensive the camera is, the more capabilities it has.
To set up the wireless pinhole camera is easy. Once you open the package, you’ll find the pinhole camera and its receiver. The receiver will have a specific range, keep that in mind. Place the pinhole camera in a concealed location.