While reviewing the top models, we found out that a lot of people were left unsatisfied with their purchase. So to make sure this doesn’t happen to our readers, we included a buyer’s guide to help people find the best one for their needs.
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Quick Summary: Top 10 - Best Camera Clock
“Undercutting the competition in price, this well designed hidden camera clock is perfect for catching videos indoor.”
“Coming in as our runner up, Miota's wireless camera clock can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.”
“Providing crystal clear videos on a very wide angle view, this camera clock won't miss a thing when recording.”
Best Value for Money
The features of the 1080P camera will provide you Full HD footage, with 25/30 FPS recordings. Footage can be stored in the 32GB micro SD storage and the loop recording feature will overwrite the old files when the memory is fully stored. It has motion detection that can be set on and off, and it will record only when motion is detected.
And of course, this is a WiFi camera and the most important feature is the one that will allow you to connect to the internet and live monitor from your phone. You don’t even have to be close to your home or office, just connect your phone and you will get real-time audio & video recordings.
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Best Design
Common features found in most camera clocks are night vision and motion detection. Well, this camera can be used for monitoring in the dark with the 5 invisible high-power infrared lights. You will not have to turn on and off the night vision, because of the highly-sensitive photoresistor which will automatically do the job for you. If you want to get alerted of unwanted and suspicious movements, you have the opportunity to connect the camera to your device and get push notifications. With the Micro SD card option, the motion detection can be set to record short videos and store them on the SD card.
This alarm clock has a simple black square design, with a clock display that you can manually turn on and off. It will easily blend in your home, even with the display turned off it does not point a clue that it might be a recording device.
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Best Value for Money
Featuring 1080P Full HD video capture, the camera provides high-quality video surveillance footage. Night vision and motion detection are included features. The night vision gives a clear vision of a 140° view of your monitoring area in a low light environment. The motion detection will always keep you updated from any unwanted movement in your home through real-time push alarm notifications, which can be adjusted in the app on your phone. Whenever you are not at your house and need to know what’s going on, you can connect to the live stream on the app.
The alarm clock has dimensions of 5.7 x 3.7 x 3.1 inches and is powered by Lithium-ion batteries which will be included in the package. WEMLB promises to provide at least five years of phenomenal Full HD video surveillance with this alarm clock camera and this product is ranked #18 in the chart of hidden cameras which is pretty high.
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Best Design
This functional camera clock has a touch screen. Built inside is a secret spy camera that will allow you to capture Full HD footage on a 130 degree viewing angle. It has a great connection signal on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, and can be connected with your phone for live stream monitoring. Night vision and motion detection are also available. The camera clock supports Micro SD expansion up to 128GB, and the ability to automatically overwrite video will save you the hassle of swapping out SD cards regularly.
It’s small and compact and can be used as FM/AM radio and Bluetooth speaker. The footage is very clear, the night mode allows for a clear image up to 8 feet away. Unfortunately, it’s not battery-powered, so in order to work, it must be plugged in with the AC power adaptor.
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The camera clock is small and lightweight. It supports 1080P HD video with motion detection and auto night vision. When connected to Wi-Fi, you can access the live streaming tab on the mobile app and also take snapshots, and playback videos.
Besides, you will also get one year warranty and lifetime technical support. A real bargain for the money.
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It's equipped with night vision with infrared spycam technology that allows you to have clear vision in dark environments. Turn the motion and sound detection alert and whenever the camera detects movement or sound you will be notified through the app on your phone.
The device can only be connected to 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi and can’t connect to 5G networks, also audio recording is disabled.
But the good news is that it supports two rechargeable batteries. The ideal use for this camera clock is watching over your kids or pets at home, due to its internal speaker and microphone so you can have two-way communication.
The dimensions are 5.25 x 1.6 x 2.8 inches so it can be small enough to be placed just about anywhere. The package also includes a power plug, USB charging cable, reset pin, and a quick start guide to get you through the basics.
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Best Design
Includes a microSD memory card slot, which can support a memory card up to 32GB, that is not included and needs to be formatted before use. Motion detection can be put on stand by up to five days, and superb night vision with six infrared lights. For the battery capacity, it has a built-in 2400Mah lithium battery which has 4 hours charging time. Or even better you can have it plugged in the power all the time so that way you will have 24 hours surveillance possibility. The charger will be not included in the package and It can be done by every universal USB charger.
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Best Features
Wi-Fi enables you to get live steam video and real-time snapshots through Miota's mobile app. This camera clock is powered by 1000mAh battery that comes with it's own power adapter. The only down side is that you can't record sound. To conclude, the versatility of this camera clock is what makes us mark it as our runner up.
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Best Design
The camera detects any motion it instantly sends a notification to your phone which previously needs to be connected with WiFi alowing you to have full monitoring of your house anytime anywhere. The simplicity of the build makes this camera clock the perfect disguise for any home or office.
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Why would you need a camera clock?
Though it is called a spy camera it doesn’t have to mean it’s just for spying. The purpose of these cameras is for them not to be spotted. For security, it may be better if we stick to the old fashioned security cameras because their presence points out that the area, home, or property is watched and to prevent the crime before it happens.
But what if we want to find out something that is happening in our home or office and we don’t want our subjects to know about our surveillance?
Well, that’s where having a camera clock comes in handy.
The wireless hidden camera clocks are perfect for bedrooms, kitchens, playrooms, or offices. They are ideal for monitoring your pets, kids, or used as a nanny cam. Features like two-way audio, allow you to speak to your children or yell at your pets no matter how far away you are.
So if you want to know what’s happening in your child's room, or if your pets are tearing up the curtains these camera clocks are the perfect gadget for you.
Buyers Guide
There are many spying products on the market today, so it could be quite a headache to choose which products fit your needs the most. If you want a hidden spy camera for home or office surveillance, these alarm clocks will suit you best. So in order to pick the right one, there are some things you need to look out for.
Camera Quality
It’s fairly common to expect Full HD resolution on any kind of cameras nowadays. Don’t settle for less. Although you can find cheaper options with lower resolution cameras, the price difference isn’t worth it.
You also need to make sure the camera clock is equipped with night vision. You don’t want to end up with a camera that can’t take videos or pictures in dark environments.
Design
If you’re looking for a spy camera, then secrecy is what you want. So in order to keep your operation to yourself the most important thing is the design of the camera clock.
Be sure to pick out the camera clock to fit the interior of the room that it’s going to be placed in. Since most people move around the camera clock depending on the situation, make sure to pick out the camera clock that won’t attract attention.
Certain camera clocks often light up whenever they start recording, which can be a dead give away that there’s a camera nearby. Sometimes manufacturers won’t disclose such things, so be sure to read through the reviews to find out if it blinks.
Features
Being equipped with WiFi certainly helps. Having the comfort to check up on what’s happening in your house remotely is quite useful. It’s not just that you can get live feed, but you can also take snapshots or even send audio signals to notify that there’s surveillance in the area.
Motion Detection is also a must. You never know what might happen, so it’s neat when the camera automatically starts recording whenever it detects movement.
These features aren’t a must, but they will make your life quite easier. If you think you won’t find a use for these features, find a camera clock that doesn’t have these features to save a few bucks.
Battery & Storage
Most of these devices need to be plugged-in in order to work, but some of them have built-in battery storage which may or may not include lithium batteries. It is important for you to have the option for the camera to work even if it’s not plugged in the power, in case of power going down or if you want to take the gadget someplace where you would not be able to plug it into the power outlet.
What about storage? Well, the bigger the better.
Most models we came across support expandable storage, so if you have a micro SD card lying around, use it. It can save you frustration when you lose important files since the camera overwrites files once its memory is capped out.
Conclusion
If you need a camera to secretly record something in-door, going for a camera clock might be your best bet. It’s perfect since it’s an ordinary household item that doesn’t attract attention.
When picking out one be sure that it will suit your needs. There are some features that you can skip to save a few dollars. Make sure to dig a little deeper and read customer feedback before making your final decision
