Mirror Hidden Camera - 5 Questions To Ask Before Purchasing

You have seen those cop movies on TV where the bad guy is being interrogated in an isolated room with a huge mirror on the wall. And you know that behind that mirror are two cops secretly watching what is taking place inside the interrogation room.

Well, did you know that mirrors that can be makeup mirror used to spy on other people are now being manufactured for homes? Some people may not be comfortable with the idea of putting up a mirror hidden camera inside their bathrooms and bedrooms, but for those who need a hand in proving or disproving their suspicions of, let's say, infidelity on their partner's side, installing a mirror that can also act as a camera will greatly help.

While these mirrors/cameras are fairly new, they burst into the security market quickly but quietly. Not too many people know about these cameras and, perhaps, that is in the best interests of those who would like to use them. If you are one of those people who want to purchase a mirror hidden camera for your vanity table, consider the following features first:

1. Are the images transmitted in color or black-and-white?

Colored cameras undoubtedly produce images that have better quality, which can be of help when you are watching the videos on your own computer. However, they are not so good at picking up clear images during nighttime or under low light conditions. For this, you might want to go for black-and-white.

2. Does it self-record or does it need an external device?

Self-recording mirror hidden cameras are more expensive but are also more convenient. In the long run, you can also save more from self-recording cameras because you may have to buy a computer, a VCR, or a DVR that can record your images. If you have at least one of these devices already, and it is highly possible that you already do, then you can go for a camera with no self-recording capabilities.

3. Is it wireless?

There are no questions about this feature. You should get a wireless mirror hidden camera because it will not be hidden anymore if you opt for wires.

4. How far does it transmit?

A camera that can transmit to up to 1,000 square feet can be fitted into most bedrooms and bathrooms makeup mirror because they are not that big. If you want excellent quality images, however, and have enough budget for it, go for a camera with a transmission of up to 2,500 square feet.

5. What is the resolution of your camera?

This will largely affect the quality of images so place much attention into how many pixels per second your camera can produce. A resolution of 420 lines is enough for a home surveillance camera.