What Is A Nanny Cam And Why Do You Need It?
A nannycam (or grannycam) is just a hidden camera, most often used to keep watch over your child’s caregiver. Frequently, the hidden camera is placed inside an appliance like an alarm clock, stereo boombox, or other household item. Since the camera is hidden away inside a household object, you can place it anywhere, even in plain view.
Ever wonder what happened while you were away and your babysitter was alone with your children? Have a new caregiver that you don’t quite trust yet? Uncertain if the teen you have hired is actually paying any attention to your child, or just sitting on the phone or glued to the television?The nanny cam allows you to see for yourself just what is happening while you are away.
Early nannycams required a videocassette recorder to function. This required a cable between the hidden camera and the VCR. Current units are able to store recorded video on memory cards hidden in the unit, or send a signal over a wireless network to a monitoring station.Some units allow you to observe video of your home through the web by way of a connection to the Internet.
These cameras can be built into just about any household item. Nanny cams come available in smoke detectors, wall clocks, alarm clocks, DVD players, stuffed animals, books, and tissue dispensers. This wide variety of items means that you can find a hidden camera that will blend naturally with your other household possessions.
Since many units require a battery to operate, more sophisticated units include motion detectors to conserve power. Infrared “nightvision” capabilities are also installed into some units, keeping them watchful even in low light situations.New units are even able to record high definition video and sound by way of a hidden HD camera.
Parents who purchase a nannycam to keep watch over their caregivers, also find that these spy cameras are also useful for keeping an eye on contractors or other visitors to your home. Making sure that the babysitter is watching the children is just as important as making sure that the repairman is not snooping through personal items while on the job.Even your teens can be monitored while you are away with a video of their activities.