Do-it-yourself surveillance equipment, like this camera, is easy to find
In today's YouTube world, videotaping events is quite common and today's video technology offers surprisingly small cameras that can easily be adapted for use in surveillance. This technology is not expensive and easy to obtain. For any number of reasons you might be in need of the ability to set up electronic surveillance of a person or place. Proper planning can help you get the right equipment for your task,
Evaluate Your Need
There are numerous ways to watch or track someone electronically. Ask yourself what you would like to know. Then determine the best way to get that information. Do you want an audio recording or a video? What is your budget? Answering these questions will help you design the plan that you need.
Research the Equipment
Finding the right equipment will help you produce the results you desire for the least amount of money.
For example, you can find wireless monitoring systems for less than $200. One setup features two small wireless cameras that can be used either outdoors or indoors. This setup would be perfect if you want to know what the babysitter is doing while you are out.
Video recording can be done with stationary cameras or hidden video cameras that you hide on your person. For example, there are micro surveillance cameras that are hidden inside pens. With a push of a button the pen will record audio and video. To access the recording the pens come apart to reveal USB connectors. You simply plug the pen into a USB port in your computer and download the recorded file to your PC's hard drive.
Set Up the Surveillance
Laws vary from state to state on the legality of recording or videotaping other people without their knowledge. Check with your state attorney general's office to find out.
When setting up your surveillance, make sure you allow adequate time to install and test the equipment. Keeping cameras or microphones out of sight while making sure they have an unobstructed view of the target must be thoughtfully done.
For those struggling with setting up a surveillance plan, there are many prewritten plans available online. Some online stores offer plans for various surveillance situations, such as home surveillance, adding alarms to medicine cabinets or intercom systems.
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