Do You Really Need a Hidden Camera? The Benefits Of Hidden Cameras

January 10th, 2024



Hidden cameras are great for protecting yourself, your family, and your home in Chico, CA. Do you need answers to questions like; is the babysitter behaving properly? Is someone I know stealing things from my home? Who vandalized my car? Having the answers to these questions are just a few of the benefits of hidden cameras.

It is quite easy to blend hidden cameras in with the environment and make them invisible. When visiting someone's home, you do not even suspect that there might be a camera hidden. People tend to act much better when they are aware they are being recorded. It is surprising how some people act when they think no one can see them.

When using a hidden camera one option is a wireless camera. A wireless camera is much easier to hide. Without the wires to draw attention to it most people would not even glance at it. These cameras are usually much smaller than any other camera. They can be hidden in plain sight, and no one would see them in Chico, CA.. There is a predetermined distance that you can place the camera at it will still get a signal.

Older covert cameras had to be powered by a battery or power supply that had a short recording time. When using these cameras for very long required an electrical outlet. It can be a little hard to hide a camera when you have wires going to an electrical outlet. The newer style covert cameras are motion activated. They only record when something moves in front of them, extending the standby time up to 1 year and record time to 20 hours.

These covert cameras can be installed in just about anything. They can be hidden in books, alarm clocks, speakers, and the list just goes on and on. Anything you see on a day to day basis could be used to house a hidden camera. These cameras are so small they can be hidden in everyday things that no one would suspect has a camera in it. With no wires to contend with, your placement options are endless.

If you have children living in your Chico home, then a hidden camera is a wonderful thing to have. It allows you to watch your children closer without them even knowing about it. You are able to be the nosy parent, and they will never suspect it. If you have someone come into your home to watch your children a hidden camera will let you know if they are behaving properly or not.

A hidden camera can even be used at work. You may suspect that a co-worker is snooping through your desk and going through your things. There are many common objects such as tissue boxes or computer speakers that have built-in cameras that can be used. The benefits and uses a hidden camera have are amazing, and you will likely have just the use for it.

Theft can be a big problem in Chico, CA.. If you are dealing with this problem, a hidden camera can be a great way to end it. You can see who is stealing from you and then call the cops. If you believe your spouse is unfaithful, you do not have to call a professional investigator to find out. Hidden cameras will do the trick. The benefits are endless when you use hidden cameras, and I assure you it is not something you will regret buying.

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"In April of 2017, my husband and I made a phone call to Crime Free Living that turned out to be a smart and wise decision. Amazingly, in just a few hours, Tim installed four Dome Security Cameras, weatherproof enclosures, and hooked up into our home a 23" Full HD Widescreen Security Monitor. Even more than his professional expertise was the time spent with us in making sure that this system was working correctly and properly installed on our phones so that anywhere in our travels we can monitor our new home in Magalia."

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"I have known Tim for over 10 years. To date, Time with Crime Free Living has installed two separate surveillance systems for my company. With each system, Tim has listened to my needs and custom dsigned surveillance systems for my specific needs and within my budget. The equipment used is always state of the art, the workmanship is top notch, and Tim is the example of trustworthy. I would recommend him for any job."

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With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

  • Certified Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Academy Instructor Certification
  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
  • California POST Certification in Basic Crime Prevention
    • Advanced Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
    • Certified Alibi Security Dealer
    • Enhanced Risk and Threat Assessment (FEMA)
    • Incident Command System (100 & 200)
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