subject: For the Record - A Nanny DVR Hidden Camera While You Are Away [print this page] For the Record - A Nanny DVR Hidden Camera While You Are Away
These cameras offer very little real preventative security for homes but can be a very practical tool for identifying sneak theives, pilfers and abusers within the home when used properly. These DVR cameras are appropriately named however for their function as a means of keeping an eye on those who are keeping their eyes on your children or the elderly are priceless.
The ability to watch over nannies and caretakers is one of the best reasons to make this sort of investment. One thing you should remember when selecting your camera is that in some states it is not legal to record speech without the knowledge of the person in question. You should consult with the laws in your state before making the purchase (the retailer where you purchase your nanny cam should be able to inform you of this legality).
These DVR hidden cameras do have a security purpose that is often overlooked by the rather secretive nature of them and that purpose would be to keep a watchful eye on your children even when you cannot be in the room with them. Children can be monitored from a distance allowing them to build important problem solving and self-entertaining skills while allowing you the peace of mind that comes with knowing what is going on.
Another thing to remember when installing a nanny cam in your home is that not only will it record the nanny and your children but it can also be used in order to record the housekeeper and keep an eye out for potential theft that is taking place. It is heartbreaking that we live in a world in which we should be suspicious of everyone and yet that is exactly the way our world has become. A nanny cam can make your family feel much safer and better protected just because there is always someone watching over them. In the horrible event that something goes wrong there will at least be a video record of what has happened.
Homes without children also greatly benefit from the use of nanny cams in order to identify potential thieves that provide in home services. By placing DVR hidden cameras around the home much of the theft can be easily identified and quickly handled.
Once again the laws of the state should be followed. At this point in time video surveillance is allowable without informing those being recorded in all 50 states. If you are attempting to implement tighter security efforts in your home, you may want to consider the benefit of adding a nanny cam to your security arsenal.
Karen Abby is a security products author and a major retailer fordvr hidden cameras andnanny hidden cams, get more information at diy self defense.com
