How To Hide An Indoor Security Camera
Are your indoor cameras in plain sight? Here’s how to up your spy game.
Are your indoor cameras in plain sight? Here’s how to up your spy game.
You just installed your new Arlo Essential Indoor Camera in your living room. You feel safer than ever, but something feels off — and you’re not quite sure why. Is it because your new security camera is in plain sight, making it easy for anybody to disable? Or perhaps you like how it looks, but it just doesn’t fit your home decor style.
Whatever the reason, hiding your camera can offer many advantages. Here’s how to do it in the best way possible. Spoiler: It’s easier than you think, but you may have to get creative.
Outdoors, you want to make your security cameras visible to deter any potential intruders. Options like the Go 2 LTE/Wi-Fi Security Camera might discourage thieves when placed directly near an entryway or key entry point. However, you want indoor cameras like the Essential Indoor Security Camera to go unnoticed. Consider the following tips and you’ll have them hidden in no time.
Before going all out to conceal your camera, first, you need to find a good spot for it. You may think you’ve found the perfect hiding place, only to later realize that the camera has a pretty disappointing view.
Try to place the camera above eye-level, where it has a clear view of the room. Key areas like the front door or windows should always be in frame. Finally, make sure there’s nothing blocking the camera lens.
If you have an advanced home security system for your home or business, don’t worry about light conditions. Options like the Arlo Essential Indoor Camera have night vision, so they’re able to record video even in the dark. Plus, a 130° viewing angle makes sure you capture it all.
There’s no need to go all super spy with fake smoke detectors or two-way mirrors. Start with what’s already in your house. Household items like potted plants are great for hiding cameras. Use their leaves and branches for camouflage.
Bookshelves and cabinets are great, too. Place the camera between books, behind ornaments, or in dark corners. (Even that ugly router may turn out to be your best camera cover.)
If the goal is to avoid drawing attention to your camera, sticking to everyday decor is the best way to go.
You can hide most types of cameras in almost any container at home: a tissue box in your living room, a tin cookie jar in your kitchen, an organizer box in your entryway.
As long as the container is big enough for the camera and easy to cut, it will work. Simply make a small hole at the height of the camera lens and you’ve got yourself a spy camera.
The key is to use ordinary household items to hide indoor and outdoor security cameras. You can easily turn everyday objects into DIY surveillance camera covers. Place your camera inside a stuffed animal, a dusty book, or inside that old, unused speaker. Maybe even take the Scooby-Doo approach: Hide the camera behind a painting, with it peeking through a small hole in the portrait’s eyes.
You may be wondering: Can outdoor security cameras be used indoors? The answer is yes! And, actually, they may be easier to hide.
For example, some types of security cameras like the Essential Spotlight Wireless Security Camera have an integrated rechargeable battery. You can place them discreetly in hard-to-reach areas, without worrying about hiding cables.
Another benefit to using a wireless security camera is not having to worry over finding a nearby power outlet. Feel free to hide it wherever you want. You could even install it outside a window, in a corner, aiming at the inside of the room. This way, you’ll have indoor surveillance with an outdoor camera, a tactic no intruder will ever expect.
Most Arlo Security Cameras are available in black and/or white. Pick the color that’s more likely to go unnoticed. For example, if you plan to hide a camera between white books, choose white. If you’re planning to put it in the corner of a black bookshelf, a black model is the best choice.
Remember, the best camera for hiding is the one that blends in with your home.
Ask a family member or someone you trust to inspect the room and try to find the hidden camera. If they can spot within seconds, you may want to find a better hiding place. But if it takes them a while, congratulations! You just improved your home security.
In general, it’s okay to hide an indoor security camera as long as it doesn’t infringe on other people’s privacy. For example, it is illegal to place a home security camera in a bathroom in many states. To make sure you are in compliance with local laws and regulations, it’s always best to check with a lawyer and your landlord.
With motion sensors, night vision, and a lot more features, Arlo Indoor Cameras keep your home protected 24/7. Crave peace of mind for friends & family? Follow these tips and level up your indoor security with Arlo today.
