I’ve also thought of using a motion detector in my house, and in fact I do – but I was where you are right now, looking for something affordable and trustworthy. Small rooms don’t make much difference from bigger rooms as these devices usually cover a big area in any case. And don’t just buy a motion sensor – you need the whole package in order to have a working protection for your home. Sensors (motion detectors) are mostly small – and usually placed in the top corner of a room, opposite a door or a window (or both). The way I see it, if you want maximum security – place 4 sensors in each corner of the room and there will be a very little chance of someone getting around that.

A motion detector that works and is cheap

It is a reality – if it was a fiction, you wouldn’t be looking for it right now. Before I go into more product details, I’d actually like to tell you a little story…

When I was a teenager in my early days, I got hired to guard an office during a few lonely nights. Having nothing better to do I tried to bypass the security systems in place just to see if I could figure out how they work and if there were any weaknesses in them. Sure enough, I found immediately that if you more really slowly, the motion detectors don’t notice you and you can get to your target and out unnoticed.

The second finding was that if you crawl on the ground – with your face towards the sensor (so you could keep a sharp eye on it) – it doesn’t notice you.. which was logical – some of them are built so that a cat or a dog would not cause false alarms.I got in and out of a room on the ground, and the alarm did not get activated. I remembered this lesson for the rest of my life!

Now, what does that mean to you?What kind of motion detector should you be looking for?

Definitely one which does not have the “feature” of not detecting cats or dogs – that is, if you don’t have any pets. Because that is not a feature, it’s a huge vulnerability and you don’t want vulnerable security systems anywhere near you!

 Cheap ones – stay clear. Depending on your sense for “cheap” of course – for some $20 is too much and for others $1000 is not enough quality… you could also trust me and my expertise – and read ahead.

What if you could buy a motion detector sensor + the alarm + a 4GB motion-activated camera for under $80?

I friend of mine robbed, just as many others a couple of years ago – and he learned his lesson. This is one of the protections they own now – and it’s plain awesome. It was a breeze to install and I am now recommending it to all my customers. Get one, two, or as many as you want – they work like a charm!

Actually, in case you missed the link – http://www.aliexpress.com/product-gs/465273773-PIR-ALARM-motion-detection-PIR-detector-manufacturer-4GB-capability-MDS-6501-wholesalers.html

Just read the specs and decide for yourself. If I were you, I’d get one until they last, you know? A motion detector of this quality and features number is rarely seen on the market at that price.

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Product Review: Mini personal GPS tracker

Company: The seller is on AliExpress, which is a kind of Amazon for electronics (my personal opinion is that ali is quite larger than amazon in the electronics scene, but it’s up to you to decide)

Price Range: $44-$48 (depending on the quantity of gps trackers you’re ready to buy)

Who Would Buy This: Those shopping for personal (or just any tipe of) gps trackers will find this one quite useful.

The purpose of the GPS tracker, of course, tracking your valuables – be it a living person, a pet or a moving .. target.

Pros:
Size – as you will see in the images and on the product page itself, the device is very small. It’s so small you can place it anywhere – just make sure you have a direct visibility (or indirect, but close visibility) to the sky – you know, the GPS satellites are above you, the device needs to communicate with them directly in some way.

Features:

GPS positioning individual or team
Universal worldwide
GSM 900/1800/1900MHz support
three frequency 850/900/1800/1900MHz quad-band available)
High sensitivity, new technology and most advanced GPS chip
Even in a weak signal can accurately locate the next
Under the limited space in the narrow areas such as the city works well
Compact size, smaller than a business card, well hidden, 6cmx4.9cmx1.9cm
low power consumption
Fast capture signal
Support single location and continuous tracking
Support alarm and remote monitoringSupport for speed dial button
ssupport the position of SMS and Internet queries
You can not disturb those who tracked the case of monitoring, timely tracking
The holder positioning by phone or SMS
SOS, emergency help button, a key to make a call, and accurate positioning

Cons:
well, the documentation it comes with is a bit vague – so if you’re a reader, you will miss the reading – however, the build quality is awesome and there is great seller support (they answer all e-mail queries) – you won’t miss the details much (besides, it’s just a gps tracker device)

Guarantee:
If there is a defect on the device it will be replaced immediately – the only thing you pay is the shipping cost.

Value for money?
Well, what can I say? You’re getting a personal gps tracker (with an AWESOME build quality) for just about $46!

Where to buy
Use this link: Mini personal GPS tracker

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-fm/361153695-Wholesale-Mini-GPS-GPRS-GSM-tracker-personal-tracker-pet-tracker-vehicle-tracker-wholesalers.html

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The web is literally flooded with spy cameras.

So how do you choose the best spy camera out there?

You simply need to pick the one that’s right for you and your  mission.

That’s it!

So the question goes like this: Which one is the spy cam that’s right for me?

There are plenty of mini cameras out there, it's up to you to decide which one's the right for you

The answer depends on your target, the weather, your hair length, your wrists size, your eye form, your body shape – as you can see, there are plenty of factors in choosing a spy camera.

Weather:

Factor in the weather when choosing. If it’s summer time, you might use spy glasses – especially if you’re male. same goes for picking a wrist watch spy camera, as it’s best used during summer time. If it’s winter, you better pick something you can hold with your hand, or you could use a button-type micro camera.

There are cameras which are mountable – in this case it’s important if they’re weather proof or not – make sure to factor that in your search.

Size is important – but the most important features are portability and resolution. Sensor quality is sometimes quite bad – make sure you read the specs of the cameras – the minimum resolution would be 640×480 – that’s for tiny, micro-mini spy cameras which you can compare to an ant in size. Anything larger is supposed to have a higher resolution, too.

 Price: not important at all.  If you’re on a budget, pick a camera which fits as closely as possible to the maximum you can afford – as else you’ll be making a compromise with quality and we don’t want that.

Looks: very important. That is closely related to build quality – if your camera is flimsy and ugly it’s more likely somebody will notice it. If it looks cheap, it will look suspicious. If your “watch camera” is looking as if you just bought it from a jewelry/high quality watch shop, you will have a higher chance of success and lower rate of camera recognition.

Where should you pick your cameras from: It depends. Amazon is an interesting place – it has a bit of everything, but it’s a bit shallow if you know what I mean – you can’t see detailed specs, detailed photos of the cameras there – besides, you will be pretty limited in terms of choice. Some cameras are un-sellable on Amazon – as they’re close to being illegal or banned from open sale. In such cases I would head directly to www.aliexpress.com – specifically, to their Security section – if you find a website which offers bigger choice, PLEASE let me know – so far I personally have not found ANY competition to AliExpress.I’ll even put my money where my mouth is – if you find a website with a greater choice of security cameras/spy equipment, let me know and I’ll send you $1000! Does that sound serious? You bet it is!

I buy from them regularly – and a LOT – and I’m very, very happy with what I’ve gotten so far.

Reviews: when picking a camera, try and read the reviews below the product options. They are indeed helpful.

Last but not least, be creative. You can buy just the “guts” of a mini spy security camera and put them in a stuffed plush animal yourself – or in a box, or in the fire alarm, in a book – and that’s going to be the perfect choice for you. Look around the room you’re targeting (or around your target, anyway) and try and think of ways to conceal the camera. I’m sure you’ll find plenty of hiding places!

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One more review! This time, for a top-notch, one of the best wireless mini cameras out there!

This one is pretty cool! It has a 9 volt battery mini adapter, which can basically allow you to place it anywhere and forget about feeding it electricity. The battery lasts for days and the sensor is pretty good – as you can see from the image, the quality is VERY good!

No matter what you throw at it, it will shoot it and will transmit it to the receiver. And 100 meters is more than enough range for most wireless camera applications, isn’t it?

Well, for such a small sensor you can’t get Full HD quality, but still the image you will get is very good for the price/size. There is nothing better / cheaper on the market anyway – the price/quality ratio is more than perfect. For God’s sake, it’s only ~ 20 USD!!!

Specifications

1) Imaging sensor: 1/3″ CMOS
2) CMOS total pixels: Pal 628 x 582; NTSC 510 x 492
3) Horizontal resolution: 380 TV lines
4) View angle:62
5) Minimum illumination: 1.5 Lux / F1.5
6) Gain control: automatic
7) Frequency: ISM 900-1200 Mhz

8) Transmission power:10mW
9) Modulation mode: fM
10) Bandwidth: 18MHz
11) Consumption current: 80mAh
12) Operating humidity: 85% RH
13) Operating temperature: -10C ~ +50C / 14F ~ 122F
14) Storage temperature: -40C ~ -85C / -40F ~ +185F
15) Dimensions ( W x L x H ): 66 x 23 x 23 mm
16) Weight: 20g
17) Unobstructed effective range: 100m
18) Channel frequency:900-1200 Mhz

Receiver Specifications:

Power Supply: AC-DC adapter (DC >6V 800 mA)
Consumption Current: 400 mA
Power consumption: Approx.3W
Operation Temperature: -10C-50C/>14F->122F
Storage Temperature: -40C->85C/-40F>185F
Operation Humidity: 85%RH
Dimension: 140mm x 70mm x 31mm

Radio Frequency
Demodulation Type: FM
Frequency: ISM 900 MHz-1230 MHz
Intermediate Frequency: 480 MHz
Antenna:50 ohm F-Connector
Receiving Sensitivity: <-75 dBm
Packing details:
1,packing: 20sets/ctn
2,meas:41.0 x 34.5 x 39.5 cm

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There are thousands (literally!) of them – most are cheap trash, and just a rare gem comes from time to time. That’s usually when you’ll hear about them on my blog!

Hidden Camera Types

There are these hidden cameras which are already implanted in various devices – from microwaves to gums to watches to stuffed animals – and the second type is the raw device which needs to be wired to a power source and implanted by yourself (kind of a DYI). It only depends on your technical skill/resources which one you’ll by and implant. There are even cameras embedded into pens – such as this motion detecting high resolution pen camera!

Usually if you absolutely need to make sure the camera will not be found until the operation is over you need of the second type – as it needs to be placed into an object the subject of your investigation already knows and trusts – their own lamp, their own fire alarm, their own light switch, etc. You can’t just bring a new object into their environment and expect it will not be closely inspected. Especially with more cautious people (if one expects to be under surveillance, they will be on their toes all the time).

If you’re after an un-savvy user you can just buy something ready made and place it in their surroundings. You can even present it as a gift, just make sure it’s an item they will place in such a position as to allow you good view. When placing the camera make sure you’ll have a way to quickly retrieve it later – as if you don’t retrieve it you’re leaving evidence. Even if it’s found years after the job has been done an investigation can be initiated (actually, it will definitely be) and you most probably will get caught if the people after you are smarter than you are.

If you’re careful not to leave any traces – wipe off the serial number of the device and wipe all fingerprints off the surfaces you touched  you will decrease the risk to yourself, of course.  You still have the risk of someone seeing you entering and leaving, besides – can you imagine if one has planted another camera in the same area before you? It’s not like it hasn’t happened before – it’s funny and could be tragic at the same time, so be careful.

Playing with hidden cameras is like playing with fire

And the analogy is correct – professional do tame fire and can even play with it – and newcomers usually get badly burnt. You absolutely *need* to educate yourself before you start playing with hidden cameras. In another post I’ve recommended a really good book – and I’ll recommend it again:

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 The more you read on the subject, the more you know, the better you are prepared, the less risk you pose to yourself and to others. Don’t save a few bucks and hours on education – that will be one of the smartest investments you’ll make.

Then of course you’ll know what kind of equipment to buy, how to use it, you’ll be prepared to follow the law (or bend it slightly).

Over the course of time I will post some pretty decent gear reviews on this blog – and this will include hidden cameras, of course. Spy gear is one of my hobbies, and I try to make the best of it and help others when I can.

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My reviews are pretty popular nowadays – and I can allow myself some brave comments on the topic. You can buy one (or more) – but…

Does it make you a spy?

And you already know the answer. To use one, you need to get creative – you need to know what you’re after and what results you’re targeting. For covert filming you need tiny, micro cameras with a stable power supply which you can plant in a difficult to see location – usually in fire detectors, air conditioners, toys, wall light switches, etc – anything which has holes in it by default and these holes would not cause suspicion.

One other thing to be cautious about – you need a clean entrance and a clean exit – this means you got to enter unnoticed, plant the camera without leaving your fingerprints! – and be able to come again and take the camera back. A successful covert operation is one nobody ever knows about.

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People can’t just spy on others for no reason – first of all it’s illegal and second – it can get you in some real trouble with people you don’t want to deal with.

There are two ways of using a spy camera – professionally and risky.If you want to get professional, you need to learn.

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Hopefully, you’ve followed my advice and you got the book – at least you will know how to protect yourself from sweet prison time before you get into planting cameras and filming footage!

Now, which camera should you choose?

Rule number 1: Trust me. Or at least read my reviews carefully and think before you buy – I’m picking the best gear out there at the best prices, but you should also use that round ball on your shoulders, right? Come here regularly, as I’ll be posting some serious gear every couple of days. You can also subscribe to my RSS feed (top of the page, top right corner) – this will keep you posted. Soon I’ll be adding a newsletter to this site too – make sure you subscribe to it as it will be one of the main sources of information to my readers.

Rule number 2: don’t be cheap. Of course, I pick the best prices but I also take care to review only *the best spy cameras on the market*. That’s it, and I don’t make compromises. Look for build quality and specs – always get a better cam / microphone / gear if you can afford it – it will pay for itself in the future.

Rule number 3: never ever do anything illegal. You will get caught and you will get in trouble – if not the first time, sometime later in your “spy life”. Be careful and obtain legal permission to use them – or at least have some really valid reason – like preventing crimes, etc. This is probably the most important rule. If you’re not a professional and you’re not educated about what you’re doing you will make mistakes and you will get caught. There’s no “maybe” or “probably” – it will definitely happen. So don’t make anything stupid, please – don’t go planting spy cameras if you don’t have the permission to!

Now, if you really are after some serious spy gear, head over this link – hidden spy cameras – I know, it’s not Amazon, but I use this site very regularly  - and you can bet the gear they sell is top notch. We all know our electronics are built in China – be it Apple or some noname brand – just trust me once, get something from there (something nice!) and you’ll thank me for many years later! The guys at AliExpress are pretty big – I don’t know exactly how big they are, but they are indeed competing with Amazon at much lower prices (you’re kinda buying from the source with no middle men).

So what are you waiting for? Go explore!

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I’ve never seen 5 MegaPixel spy glasses before. The most I’ve seen were in the 640×480 pixels range – so HD quality is certainly something to consider when you aim at shooting hidden footage with these babies.

The build quality is excellent – unlike some other Chinese brands (nowadays pretty much everything is manufactured in China, you just need to watch for high quality products).

You can check out the build details at the image below:

DHL free  shipping! 

Hidden Camera in Glasses with 4GB memory, 720P HD video recording series

1. World’s first HD quality video camera eyewear

2. Brilliant and rich natural colors, high quality video images

3. Fashion and cool design keeps you close up with vogue steps

4. 5 mega pixels pinhole CMOS camera for clear digital video recording

5. 4GB complimentary TF Card for free, bigger capacity are available on customer’s requests

6. Flexible and fashion design suits for different faces and different taste

7. A must for hunters, anglers, ATV Enthusiast, Journalist, Traffice Police, Travellers and etc.

8. Easy connection with PC/Laptops, no driver needed

9. User frendly operation button for easy control

10. A perfect embrace of fashion concepts and factors, Limited Editions available for picky trend-spotter

 X series specification

Accessories

USB Cable, User Manual, AC Adaptor, Cleansing Cloth, Carry Case

 Packing

 Payment

Full TT/WU/MB/MG/PP advance, 3 days delivery after receipt of payment.

 Safety Standard:

CE ,FCC,Rohs

 Just look at the evil spy grin on this guy’s face as he wears the glasses! That’s because he’s filming you, right now!

 You can’t possibly go wrong with this product. If you’re male (these look really good on men) and you want to play with recording others without being seen, they’re for you.

I will probably record a demo video and post it on Youtube (will also link it here for you to see) – they’re awesome!

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 Yes, it’s this small. It’s as big as a coin! Chargeable, miniature, it will get the job done.This cell phone bug is the smallest I’ve ever seen – and if you insert a sim card to which you have unlimited calls, you’re in a very good situation.

How it works: 

You charge it, insert a sim, place it wherever you want and get away. Then you call the number of the bugged sim card, the device “picks up the phone” without ringing and you’re listening to everything happening in the room!

As with all my reviews, here’s my personal opinion: it’s awesome! I put it under the desk with a bit of duct tape and it just stayed there. The bug is light enough to be easily attachable to any surface with a bit of glue or duct tape (Duct tape ftw!) – and it will stay there long after its batteries are dead.

Of course, you are responsible for your own actions – and you should never listen or spy on someone without their permission.

Right.

Now get one and use it, as apparently you need one, if you’re on this page!

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Yea, that’s what I said at first. “WTF!” – but it’s real. It detects motion, and when it does, it films with 1280×960 video! A motion-detecting, high-definition video and audio recording pen!

Oh yeah, it also records high quality audio. Memory capacity? Using a Compact Flash card, up to 8 GB!

I mean, seriously? This little thing can film up to 8 GB HD video? If you ever find a cheaper pen cam with the same specs let me know and I’ll get you one for free! Promise!

It arrived in less than one week. I ordered it from AliExpress, a site you might start seeing in a lot of my reviews soon!

Don’t wait, get yours NOW before the stock has run out!

Accessories:

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I love new toys! Especially security toys such as this one. I for one know of many stories when interesting things have been filmed using such cams!

Concealing a camera in a pen is clever in many situations – some of them might include cheating at exams or covert operations – it all depends on you.

My tests showed excellent video / stills quality – for such a small cam, the 640×480 resolution is awesome (and can you believe I got it for just $12 from here – Pen Camera ? )

I can’t imagine a better use for my $12 – have you ever seen a cheaper pen camera? And by cheap I certainly don’t mean “cheap build” as this is not the case. It feels solid and “classy” – just sleek little pen a spy would use! People will never even suspect you’re filming them.

Awesome! I certainly recommend. Get one!

And if you ever wondered how would a video footage from this cam look like:

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My company has recently purchased some camcorders for helmet use – you can see one of them on the left.

Archos Helmet Cam

That’s a very robust cam, it just feels “military” the moment you hold it for the first time.

The quality of it however leaves me with mixed impressions. The packaging was not what I would expect from a respectable company. Image quality is not high def, but you wouldn’t expect it from this cam anyway – it is just not built for high quality video capturing – just adventure or active usage.

As an end result I would recommend you the camera only if you wish to experiment.

Hit the link to see the product on Amazon – although it’s good quality, I’m sure you will find better alternatives to it there at similar prices.

Customer reviews for it are mixed too – so it’s entirely up to you if you would decide to buy it and test it or trust others who did it before you.

I would personally recommend you take a look at the product above, and definitely look around for one with better reviews.

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I had to build a security system for a client recently – they wanted to install a bunch of HD bullet ceiling mountable cameras outside their facility – however the local providers were nowhere near our quality requirements (mine and theirs).

CCTV Uvision HD IP bullet camera

So I searched and searched… as you can imagine, it could be a PITA sometimes. Finally I decided to go out of my usual boundaries and search for cameras in China! Yes, well, you know – all your products are made there anyway, so why not search in the source? And I found one! I would say it was the best choice for me – you can made the judging call for yourselves. I though, strongly recommend it!

The image is sharp, focused, I didn’t expect this from a brand I haven’t used before. You know, usually it takes a few tries – not this time!

The documentation it came with was more than enough for my needs too. Well, I know what I’m doing, so that might have helped a bit.

Technology:    Infrared
Type:    IP Camera
Brand Name:    Uvision
Sensor:    CMOS
Special Features:    Waterproof / Weatherproof
Style:    Bullet Camera
Model Number:    UV-MIPR140
Image Sensor:    1/3”CMOS 2.0 Mega-pixel

Video Resolution:    2.0MP/1.0MP/D1/CIF
Video Codec:    Dual H.264
Audio Compression:    Two way audio
CMS Software:    Support
PoE:    Optional,support IEEE802.3af
Network Protocol:    TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, NTP, RTP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, SMTP, POP3, DNS and RTCP
PTZ Control:    RS485 communication, Pelco-D, Pelco-P, etc.
Lens:    2.8mm/3.6mm/4.2mm/6mm/16mm
Video Frame:    30FPS,1MP

When the price is not an issue (and ~$180 per piece is not even that expensive, and if you buy more you get quite the discounts) – you should definitely consider this camera. I have never held a sturdier bullet cam in my life! If you’re building CCTV surveillance, that’s just the cam you need.

Note: the order arrived in less than one week. They marked the package as “commercial sample” and I didn’t had to pay any fees at customs. Call that awesome! Don’t pick UPS as it’s the most expensive option (my personal opinion) – choose the cheapest shipping method, as it will arrive with the same speed anyway. I have hence ordered LOADS of equipment from that site – it was a great find – and have never been disappointed.

You can send me your comments/questions, I’ll happily answer them (to a sane degree, of course).

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