Showing posts with label nanny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nanny. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
SecureShot - When you need to know.
In case you haven't seen the latest, there is a technology that just came out called SecureShot. These are cameras hidden away in such a way that there are no more "tell tale" holes, lights or anything to make them suspicious looking. There are also no more SD cards sticking out the back or suspicious looking out of place jacks. This SecureShot line also has two cameras inside instead of one! The DUALLY automatically and instantly switches from a Sony Super HAD Hi-Res color camera to a Sony Ex-View super low light B&W camera (.0001 Lux) when light levels drop below .5 Lux. The astonishing results are a great color video by day and a great low light video at night!
This ground breaking line of hidden nanny cameras with digital video recorders or (DVR) is security recording made easy and economical. Motion activated real time video or high-resolution "still shots" are recorded on a tiny SD card, housed in a hidden compartment. All recordings are time/date stamped for professional security applications. Each system also includes (2) 1 Gb SD cards!
These cameras are built expertly into more than a dozen different everyday items commonly used in a household or business environment so as not to raise suspicion.
So if you're in the market for a state of the art hidden camera for your nanny, housekeeper, teen spouse, business, office or whatever, SecureShot warrants a second look!
This ground breaking line of hidden nanny cameras with digital video recorders or (DVR) is security recording made easy and economical. Motion activated real time video or high-resolution "still shots" are recorded on a tiny SD card, housed in a hidden compartment. All recordings are time/date stamped for professional security applications. Each system also includes (2) 1 Gb SD cards!
These cameras are built expertly into more than a dozen different everyday items commonly used in a household or business environment so as not to raise suspicion.
So if you're in the market for a state of the art hidden camera for your nanny, housekeeper, teen spouse, business, office or whatever, SecureShot warrants a second look!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Flash Forward
I'm LOVING the new show Flash Forward! If you haven't seen it, make a point to!
Take a look at the nanny getting busy with the boyfriend on the couch while the little girl is sleeping upstairs! Proves my point that even the most trustworthy employee or nanny needs to be watched.
Protecting your child, your security, home or investment should be your top priority. Covert cameras are now the new norm and it will take a load off your mind!
Take a look at the nanny getting busy with the boyfriend on the couch while the little girl is sleeping upstairs! Proves my point that even the most trustworthy employee or nanny needs to be watched.
Protecting your child, your security, home or investment should be your top priority. Covert cameras are now the new norm and it will take a load off your mind!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Did you know?
Wow! Not only do these remote access DVR's (Digital Video Recorders) stream live video from your home's security cameras, the ones I carry are the only ones on the market with the capability to zoom and pan with your cell phone!
Wouldn't that be neat! You log in to your video feed from your cell phone....and, Oh, isn't that cute! The cat is playing with something under the coffee table. But what is it? Now you can zoom in and see that your beloved cat is playing with the dead mouse she so deftly captured in your back yard. And she's doing it on your brand new carpet just installed last week!
So, if you live close enough, you can come home on your break and eradicate the poor deceased animal from your living room carpet.
Well, OK, you might not do that, but what if you could access your video feed from the living room camera and see two sets of legs intertwined on your couch? Now you have the capability of panning and zooming in to watch in a horrified stupor while your nanny makes out with her greasy haired boyfriend on your couch. And...is that your 8 month old playing on the floor not 10 feet away?? I don't know about you, but I would break every speed limit in the state to get home and deal with that little scenario!
Something to ponder...
Wouldn't that be neat! You log in to your video feed from your cell phone....and, Oh, isn't that cute! The cat is playing with something under the coffee table. But what is it? Now you can zoom in and see that your beloved cat is playing with the dead mouse she so deftly captured in your back yard. And she's doing it on your brand new carpet just installed last week!
So, if you live close enough, you can come home on your break and eradicate the poor deceased animal from your living room carpet.
Well, OK, you might not do that, but what if you could access your video feed from the living room camera and see two sets of legs intertwined on your couch? Now you have the capability of panning and zooming in to watch in a horrified stupor while your nanny makes out with her greasy haired boyfriend on your couch. And...is that your 8 month old playing on the floor not 10 feet away?? I don't know about you, but I would break every speed limit in the state to get home and deal with that little scenario!
Something to ponder...
Friday, September 18, 2009
Where do I put my hidden camera?
I just bought my first hidden camera to watch my nanny!
So where do I put it?
With nannies becoming more and more aware they are being recorded, they are now able to hide their inappropriate behavior. Here are some critical points to consider in placing your hidden camera to work around this issue:
* The kitchen is where your nanny prepares everything your child eats. It's a good idea to put a boombox hidden camera in this area with a wide view.
* The living room is the only other place that will be frequented as much as the nursery. This may seem like stating the obvious, but it is essential to place hidden cameras on both walls so that you don't get a view of your nanny's back every time. Plus, this will give you an idea of how much TV she is watching. Or is the TV babysitting your child?
* The nursery is a given! Now, nannies will most likely be looking for a hidden camera and aware they are being recorded here. But, it is still prudent to put a clock hidden camera on the wall or picture frame near the baby's crib.
* It is illegal to put a hidden camera in the bathroom where private things are taking place, but if you have a bookshelf on the opposite wall from the bathroom door, you may catch bath times! (It is assumed that when doing private things, the nanny would keep the door shut, thus not being recorded.)
* What about the garage? Do you have preschool age children that play with bikes and toys in the garage? Do they seem to get hurt outside a lot or have multiple scrapes and bruises after a playdate? A work lamp hidden camera would be perfect here!
* You may not realize that any camera can be placed with a view to your front or back lawn! So if there are unexplained marks on your child, the source of them would be easily identified with a hidden camera watching them play outside.
* The office may not seem a likely place to put a camera for watching your nanny, but what if she spends a lot of time on the internet? Wouldn't you like to know if she is neglecting your child?
* Does your child have a favorite closet? As kids, we used to play in my parent's giant walk-in closet, and most kids love this area. A motion activated camera here would only show activity not a bunch of black video to wade through. This may also tell you if your child is playing "doctor" a little too much! : )
* Does the stairway become a slide more often than not? Make sure your kids aren't using their sleds or doing other harmful activities on these stairwells! Picture frames, clocks or pinhole cameras would do well here.
As you place your hidden cameras and begin viewing the footage, it may be necessary to adjust the position slightly to get a better view. Play around with it and you'll figure out the optimal vantage point.
Next time...office/business camera placement.
So where do I put it?
With nannies becoming more and more aware they are being recorded, they are now able to hide their inappropriate behavior. Here are some critical points to consider in placing your hidden camera to work around this issue:
* The kitchen is where your nanny prepares everything your child eats. It's a good idea to put a boombox hidden camera in this area with a wide view.
* The living room is the only other place that will be frequented as much as the nursery. This may seem like stating the obvious, but it is essential to place hidden cameras on both walls so that you don't get a view of your nanny's back every time. Plus, this will give you an idea of how much TV she is watching. Or is the TV babysitting your child?
* The nursery is a given! Now, nannies will most likely be looking for a hidden camera and aware they are being recorded here. But, it is still prudent to put a clock hidden camera on the wall or picture frame near the baby's crib.
* It is illegal to put a hidden camera in the bathroom where private things are taking place, but if you have a bookshelf on the opposite wall from the bathroom door, you may catch bath times! (It is assumed that when doing private things, the nanny would keep the door shut, thus not being recorded.)
* What about the garage? Do you have preschool age children that play with bikes and toys in the garage? Do they seem to get hurt outside a lot or have multiple scrapes and bruises after a playdate? A work lamp hidden camera would be perfect here!
* You may not realize that any camera can be placed with a view to your front or back lawn! So if there are unexplained marks on your child, the source of them would be easily identified with a hidden camera watching them play outside.
* The office may not seem a likely place to put a camera for watching your nanny, but what if she spends a lot of time on the internet? Wouldn't you like to know if she is neglecting your child?
* Does your child have a favorite closet? As kids, we used to play in my parent's giant walk-in closet, and most kids love this area. A motion activated camera here would only show activity not a bunch of black video to wade through. This may also tell you if your child is playing "doctor" a little too much! : )
* Does the stairway become a slide more often than not? Make sure your kids aren't using their sleds or doing other harmful activities on these stairwells! Picture frames, clocks or pinhole cameras would do well here.
As you place your hidden cameras and begin viewing the footage, it may be necessary to adjust the position slightly to get a better view. Play around with it and you'll figure out the optimal vantage point.
Next time...office/business camera placement.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
More on spying
You know, I'm not usually a cynical person, but in this day and age where everyone is out for themselves, a proactive step towards protecting your loved ones and property seems called for.
Do you really think a prospective nanny would put a bad reference on her resume'?
Could some of these "glowing" references be her friends she's asking to lie for her?
What is she really doing all day with your child? You'd like to picture someone reading stories to your child, playing on the floor, and lovingly caring for him/her, right?
What if, in reality, something far different is happening?
Now, I'm not trying to scare you, just pointing out that our greatest investment is our children! They are the greatest gift we will ever be given. Don't you think it would be a good idea to know what is happening to them while you're away before it's too late?
Do you really think a prospective nanny would put a bad reference on her resume'?
Could some of these "glowing" references be her friends she's asking to lie for her?
What is she really doing all day with your child? You'd like to picture someone reading stories to your child, playing on the floor, and lovingly caring for him/her, right?
What if, in reality, something far different is happening?
Now, I'm not trying to scare you, just pointing out that our greatest investment is our children! They are the greatest gift we will ever be given. Don't you think it would be a good idea to know what is happening to them while you're away before it's too late?
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Legalities?
I'm definitely no expert on the subject, but a simple Google search can give you a pretty good idea as to what the legal ramifications are about recording video and audio through hidden surveillance equipment.
In the home, video seems to be legal without audio as long as a camera isn't placed in somewhere private like a bathroom or your nanny's bedroom.
There have been some cases where judges allowed video of nannies and elderly care related videos without the person having known or consented to being recorded. But I would imagine they were doing something bad enough to take it to court in the first place. A general rule is, if it invades someone's personal privacy in a place where they could be changing or doing anything personal...it's a No No!
Audio, however gets a little tricky. As far as I know, it is legal in the following states to record audio when one person in the conversation is aware they are being recorded. Now, if you are one of the people in the conversation, you're covered since you know about the presumably hidden recording device.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia , Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
In the states below, it is required to let the other person know they are being recorded. If you don't tell them, you could be sued.
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington
Now, in some states, there are exceptions to this rule. If someone is committing a felony, audio recording is generally allowed.
So, what about businesses? Much the same story here. Video is almost always allowed because your investment and employees are being protected. A good way to cover your backside is to put up a sign informing the employees of the possibility of being recorded. Another way to do it is to include a note in the paperwork the employee has to sign when coming to work for the first time.
Audio, again is a different story. It is illegal in all states to record audio without at least one person knowing about it. Of course, this can also be included in the paperwork the employee is signing. It is definitely the best way to limit your legal liability in these situations.
This information is not intended for legal advice. If you aren't sure of the laws in your state, please contact an attorney.
In the home, video seems to be legal without audio as long as a camera isn't placed in somewhere private like a bathroom or your nanny's bedroom.
There have been some cases where judges allowed video of nannies and elderly care related videos without the person having known or consented to being recorded. But I would imagine they were doing something bad enough to take it to court in the first place. A general rule is, if it invades someone's personal privacy in a place where they could be changing or doing anything personal...it's a No No!
Audio, however gets a little tricky. As far as I know, it is legal in the following states to record audio when one person in the conversation is aware they are being recorded. Now, if you are one of the people in the conversation, you're covered since you know about the presumably hidden recording device.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia , Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
In the states below, it is required to let the other person know they are being recorded. If you don't tell them, you could be sued.
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Washington
Now, in some states, there are exceptions to this rule. If someone is committing a felony, audio recording is generally allowed.
So, what about businesses? Much the same story here. Video is almost always allowed because your investment and employees are being protected. A good way to cover your backside is to put up a sign informing the employees of the possibility of being recorded. Another way to do it is to include a note in the paperwork the employee has to sign when coming to work for the first time.
Audio, again is a different story. It is illegal in all states to record audio without at least one person knowing about it. Of course, this can also be included in the paperwork the employee is signing. It is definitely the best way to limit your legal liability in these situations.
This information is not intended for legal advice. If you aren't sure of the laws in your state, please contact an attorney.
What about Nannies?
So what about your house? Should you have a hidden camera in your home?
There is a great deal of controversy over this subject. Is it an invasion of privacy, is it legal, is audio allowed?
For some it may be different than others. If you are a new mother leaving your newborn with a nanny for the first time, I say more power to you! As much as I would miss that baby, it would make my day so much easier to be able to "see" him/her and make sure he/she's happy throughout the day. And maybe you do need to check in on that new nanny! So that nanny has glowing references and seems great with the kids while you're there. What about when you're away? Does she talk on the phone constantly or watch TV while neglecting your child? These are not minor things, in my opinion and should be addressed. What if there are questionable people stopping by your house to see her? What do they do in front of your baby, toddler, preschooler? Of course, you should use your own good judgement on this one, but can you really afford to have someone watching your child that doesn't have their best interests at heart?
More on the legal side....
There is a great deal of controversy over this subject. Is it an invasion of privacy, is it legal, is audio allowed?
For some it may be different than others. If you are a new mother leaving your newborn with a nanny for the first time, I say more power to you! As much as I would miss that baby, it would make my day so much easier to be able to "see" him/her and make sure he/she's happy throughout the day. And maybe you do need to check in on that new nanny! So that nanny has glowing references and seems great with the kids while you're there. What about when you're away? Does she talk on the phone constantly or watch TV while neglecting your child? These are not minor things, in my opinion and should be addressed. What if there are questionable people stopping by your house to see her? What do they do in front of your baby, toddler, preschooler? Of course, you should use your own good judgement on this one, but can you really afford to have someone watching your child that doesn't have their best interests at heart?
More on the legal side....
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