Q. How is this hidden nanny camera powered?
The HC461w is a battery powered hidden camera. It has an 950mAh battery that can get up to about 4 hours of operation on a single charge. The camera could also be plugged into AC power if needed, however the charging port is located inside the back cover of the device, so if you wanted to keep it plugged into AC power for 24/7 operation without battery concerns you'd need to leave the back cover off.
Q. How do I recharge the internal battery?
Charging the battery is simple - just plug the wall charger into the included USB charging cable and plug that cable into the hidden charging port inside the back cover of the device.
Q. How easy is it to set up the streaming camera?
The setup process is pretty straightforward and takes about 5-10 minutes (not including the time to charge the battery). After you've got the battery charged, simply slide the power switch to the ON position, download the free live streaming app, and use the app to connect the camera to your home's WiFi network.
Q. How do motion alerts work?
Motion alerts notify you whenever activity takes place by sending you a push notification to your smartphone (similar to how you get a notification when you get a text message). This allows you to quickly pull the camera feed up (if desired) to see what is going on.
Q. Can I record my video too?
Yes you can - in addition to live streaming, you can set the camera to record motion activated video to a micro SD card hidden inside the device up to 128GB in capacity. A 128GB card can hold several weeks of video at a time.
Q. How do I rotate the camera lens?
You can set the camera to alert you on your phone if motion is detected. Whenever the camera sees movement, the app will pop up a notification on your phone.
Q. Can I stream to my PC or Mac computer?
Most hidden cameras (including this one) stream to the smartphone app only, it does not stream to desktop or laptop computers.
Q. How can I view my recorded videos?
There are two ways to watch your recorded videos. The first method is via the app, so you can watch your videos stored on the memory card remotely from anywhere. The second method is to physically remove the memory card from the camera itself, and insert it into your computer (PC or Mac) and double click on it to play.
Q. Is my video stream password protected?
Yes it is, you'll create a password to protect your camera feed during the setup process. You can share your camera ID and password with someone you trust, and they can download the app to their phone and watch the feed as well if you prefer.
Q. Where is the best place to hide this camera?
The camera is so small you can place it almost anywhere, such as a shelf, table, or a desk. With the magnet mount on the bottom of the camera, you can even attach it to a magnetic surface like a file cabinet or under a metal chair.
Q. Will this camera work with any WiFi network?
This camera is compatible with most 2.4GHz WiFi networks. Most routers and modems broadcast in 2.4Ghz and 5GHz singals, so make sure if you have the option to connect to the 2.4Ghz signal.
Q. How do I rotate the camera lens?
The camera lens is 90 degrees wide and can rotate up to 180 degrees (left or right). To rotate the camera lens, simply pull up your live video feed in the app, and use your finger to swipe left or right.