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Video Surveillance for front door of home?

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I think someone is entering my home. Does anyone know where I can purchase a small hidden camera? I am on a budget so I can’t spend tons of money. I just need video of my front door. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

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  1. Eye of Innocence Eye of Innocence

    Often a fake camera will make them think twice, and would be cheaper. I’d try that first and if you still feel someone is entering your home then get the real thing…

  2. L L L L

    We don’t know how your front door area is designed or whether there is any power available.

    One way is to use a small, covert, pinhole, camera that looks like something else.
    http://www.frys.com/product/5867393
    This would be outside with a view of front door or walkway.

    Another way is to use an out-door rate camera – that is obviously a camera
    http://www.frys.com/product/6075948

    And yet another way is to use a camera inside, pointed at the front door that will see whoever comes in…

    In either case, in order for the camera to be useful, the video needs to be recorded somewhere, and the camera needs power and a way to connect to the camera to the recording device. Even wireless cameras need wires… Computer network based cameras ("IP based" cameras) are usually more expensive than analog cams. USB cameras are usually problematic because USB cables have a length limitation so they cable can’t be too long. Using a fake camera might scare them away, but won’t answer your question of who it is.

    Some newer cameras can run on batteries and have local recording… and look like something else.
    http://www.frys.com/product/5911714
    http://www.frys.com/product/5749512

  3. Kamakazi Kamakazi

    Get a cheap 20$ webcam. You can hook it up to your laptop or computer. You can also add software to make an alarm or take a picture of the view when there is a change in the picture.

  4. Mili M Mili M

    You might like this one camera

    SC-NVA5 Wired Color CCTV Security Spy Camera with AC Adapter

    AC Power Adapter Included Battery Power Adapter Included High sensitivity (0.5 Lux) Easily Build your own Security System
    Connect the pinhole to any standard television or VCR with the RCA cable (cable not included)
    Plug the AC-DC +8V 200mA Power Adapter into the power jack of the camera Adjust the lens of the camera to its best position
    Dimensions: 0.875 oz. (Net Weight) 1.125 oz. (Gross Weight) 0.725 inches x 0.875 inches x 0.875 inches (W x L x H)
    Retail Package Content: Color Camera Battery Power Adapter AC Power Adapter

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