Everyone likes to believe that their babysitters, maids and others trusted with access to the home are behaving appropriately. Knowing for certain requires some form of surveillance, and nanny cam fills that role brilliantly. Cleverly hidden inside most any object, this camera allows you to monitor your home from anywhere. Certain techniques for using nanny cams will better document the activities inside your home, and knowing these will put your investment in the device to better use.
Hiding
The most important aspect of placing a nanny cam is its invisibility. Visitors in the home should not be able to easily detect the camera. Guests should not feel as though there is any surveillance equipment in the home at all. The nanny cam has to be hidden cleverly in any one of the household items present in the room. This item also should not be hidden in something that will be picked up by anyone. An ideal nanny cam would be one hidden in a clock or an appliance, such as the air conditioner or an air ionizer.
Placement
The camera should be placed in a room where someone is most likely to misbehave. Anywhere that has valuables is a prime location for a nanny cam, along with bedrooms and children's playrooms. Place the nanny cam so that it has an unobstructed view of as much of the room as possible. Avoid any backlighting, which occurs when the subject is standing between the light and the camera.
Privacy Considerations
It is illegal to place a nanny cam in areas where visitors require privacy, such as in a bathroom or a dressing room. Place the camera in common areas of the home but not places where someone has a reasonable expectation of the privacy.
If your nanny cam offers audio recording as well, legal implications arise. Everyone is protected by law against wiretapping and eavesdropping, and each state has laws regarding recording of conversations. This being the case, it is not a good idea to have an audio recording in the nanny cam.
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