Manny asked:
I’m looking for a “nanny cam” that is motion activated. Some body is stealing from me when I’m not home.
The thing is it can’t be noticable. I’ve been researching for a while now but can’t seem to find the right one. it. Is it better to use a wireless unit that records on my VCR or one that is has a built in recorder? There are so many options and I need help to make the right decision. Thanks!
CCTV Guide Says:
In our opinion there is only one solution to your situation. You need an all in one Nanny Camera with a built in DVR recorder. Here are a couple of reasons you don’t want to use a wireless nanny camera. First of all you will have to hook up the wireless reciever up to your VCR which is easy to find unless you have the VCR hidden as well.
When you hide the VCR you almost guarantee reception problems. There’s nothing worse than getting video of the break-in and seeing in interference running through it
If you have a motion activated VCR it is possible that the recording mechanism can be heard when it turns on and off. Also you are limited to the amount of recording on a VCR to the size of the tape. Usually about 6 hours.
On the other hand if you purchase a motion activated nanny camera with buit-in DVR then all you do is plug it in and arm the camera sysem. The video is recorded with in the nanny camera you never have to worry about interference or sounds of it stopping and starting because there are no moving parts.
Since it’s motion activated you don’t record if there is no motion. So you don’t have to worry about running out of tape like you do with a VCR.
About the only down side is cost. Right now they run around $700. If you do decide to go this route though you wont be sorry. Hope this helps you

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