How to Install a Nanny Cam

Installing a Nanny Cam today can't be easier. You have a number of options depending on your particular situation and application. The best choice is probably to go wireless.

You can place a wireless and hidden nanny cam anywhere in the house as long as it is in range of a receiver attached to a computer, digital recorder or video tape recorder. Make sure to check on the range or your particular camera and stay within range.

You can find a nanny cam that looks like a common household item, like clock-radio or air wick or phone or even desk top speakers. Your subject will never know they are being observed, and you can place the camera almost anywhere.

Place your camera so that it has a good view of the room. You can hide the recording device in a closet or basement. The transmitter will likely be attached to the back of the hidden camera via a USB device, though the transmitter may be built-in.

A digital video recorder is the perfect accessory for a nanny cam. You will have none of the problems associated with video tape. Your wireless video recorder will lock onto the camera within range and begin recording. A warning is appropriate here: receivers outside your home can also pick up the signal. Be award that someone could be spying on you.

You should remember not to place your nanny cam where you may invade someone's privacy. You don't want to have your video evidence haunt you in case you must use it.

When you add the relative ease of installing a nanny cam to the relatively small cost, you cannot buy more peace of mind for less.