Where and Why Would You Install a Nanny Cam?

A nanny cam or nanny camera is a kind of security camera which is installed in the house by parents to monitor the actions of their kids' or parents caregiver. The installation of the nanny camera is usually done without their knowledge. It is usually hidden from view and is usually manufactured inside another commonly used household object like a wall hanging or a clock which ensures that the child is being cared for instead of being ignored, abused or mistreated. The nanny cams often come handy in exposing cases of abuse or neglect.

Sometimes, poor quality of cameras has undermined their purpose due to a lack of clarity causing an inability to view what specific actions the nannies did or did not do. This is one of the reasons you should invest in a high quality hidden camera to receive a clear picture of what is going on inside the house when you are not around to supervise. The nanny cams are available from various sites in different budgets. The prices may vary from $25 to $150. Once you determine where you want to place the cameras, you can then decide the type of camera you will need and the number of cameras you may need. For example, battery operated versus wired options, indoors versus outdoors and the lighting considerations. Once you know the type of cameras or surveillance system you want to configure, you can easily purchase and install the appropriate surveillance system.

Positioning the Nanny Cam

The best location to place the camera is an area where your kids or parents spend most of their time. This in many cases can be the living or family room, nursery, playroom, or other common area. In order to cover more square footage, you may want to consider purchasing more than a single camera. The cameras should be set up above eye level like atop a bookcase, shelf or entertainment center, if possible. You may hang some of them on walls, on the basis of where you can hide the device. Such nanny cams can be hung right above your height to give you a unique view of the room.

Make sure not to place any other object too close to the nanny cam as it might lead to obstruction. After choosing the location, you simply set it up for use. As most of them are battery operated, the camera should be powered and checked before placed in position. The transmitter should be connected to the device which will record the media which is captured. Most of them work with a DVR recorder and your PC. Many cameras often work with DVR devices that connect wirelessly or through USB cables connecting to a computer, smartphone or DVR for viewing.

If the nanny cams are wired and need to be placed away from the recording device, it could be difficult to hide the USB cable from eyesight. Alternately, you can use wireless cameras, hire a professional electrician for installation, or utilize the computer for recording purposes and install software that captures and plays back the recording.

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Apartment Alarms Would Have Helped Antoine Dodson

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If you live in a home with running water and electricity than chances are you've seen the now legendary Antoine Dodson YouTube video (and countless remixes and spin off videos) of a somewhat comically enraged Mr. Dodson threatening the unknown assailant that broke into Antoine's apartment and tried to assault his sister. Fortunately this scumbag intruder was scared away and neither Mr. Dodson nor his sister was injured. Also, the Dodson's received a fair amount of money and fame for their troubles and as nobody was much the worse for wear this break-in turned out to be a positive for Dodson. However, break-ins and burglaries are certainly no laughing matter and as such we apartment renters need to take special care to ensure that our apartment is safe.

In Antoine's case the intruder climbed onto a garbage can, onto a ledge and in through a second floor bedroom window. I can only imagine how incredibly terrifying it would be to wake up to a strange man standing in your room and how that could very well permanently effect one's psyche even if no physical harm was done. What always gets me in cases like this is just how easy it would have been to prevent. Let's for example say that you live on the second floor and one of your windows looks relatively accessible with little effort. For about the cost of 2 people to eat at a fast food restaurant (we're talking Burger King here, folks) you could secure any window with a simple glass vibration alarm that will awake you and scare the holy hell out of anyone that tries to go through that window and into your apartment. I think it's safe to say that the vast majority of scumbag intruders will turn tail and run the second an alarm goes off in the middle of the night while they are trying to break into an apartment.

And lest you think that apartment alarms are just not all that necessary I assure you that an apartment renter is in more dire need of an alarm system than the average homeowner. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, apartments see a burglary rate 79% higher than single family homes. Rental properties saw 210 property crimes per 1,000 households nationwide, while owned properties experienced only 146 property crimes per 1,000 households in 2001, the bureau reported. Furthermore, installing a security system in an apartment is much less expensive and easy than is installing a security system in the average single family home. So keep all of this in mind and please do yourself and your loved ones a tremendous favor and secure your apartment from break-in.

Stay Safe,
Carl Vouer

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