A Nanny Cam, or Nanny Camera, sensationalized to the phrase “spy camera” is a hidden video camera that has been secretly installed within a common household object. A nanny cam is usually used to secretly monitor and record the activities of home caregivers, hence the name “Nanny Cam” although it has its usefulness to overtly or covertly record any activity.

The receiver can be connected to a VCR or DVR recording device or can be a portable receiver-screen which can be carried room to room by parents to keep an eye on their children. The camera can be hooked up to an Internet broadband connection for remote viewing while at work or vacation, in which case it is also a webcam.

It can be connected to a VCR or DVR, either with:

▪ a cable (i.e. X10)

▪ or by a wireless transmitter, located in the nanny cam, and a wireless receiver.

Some nanny cameras are self-recording camcorders that record the video internally to a hard drive or memory card, which eliminates the need for a wireless receiver or wired connection to a VCR or DVR.

There have been many news stories centered around a hidden camera that has recorded a nanny in the act of abusing a child. Nanny Cameras can also be used to prove the guilt or innocence of a suspected abuser.

A nanny cam can be purchased in many household items like a child’s teddy bear, a wall clock, a clock radio, or even a plant or tissue box.

For convenience, most nanny cams use built-in transmitters to transmit their video to a recording device located in another room or floor.

Article Source:  en.wikipedia.org

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