Spy cameras can be hidden in almost anything these days such as pens, clocks, watches, caps, and even fizzy drink cans. Anybody can purchase a small hidden spy camera and believe it or not they’re out there!

Increased interest in security in the home and business has meant the spy gadgets market is growing rapidly in the modern age we live in and there’s no sign of it shrinking.

Spy cameras can be a great tool when used correctly, but what exactly is a spy camera?

Well… there are limitless disguises to hide a tiny pinhole camera in such as:

A pen – Can be a good laugh with friends and also be used to record important business meetings without the need of pulling out a chunky video camera. A camera hidden in a pen can also be placed in the office at home or at work to keep an eye on your computer and all your important documents. A decent spy pen can be purchased from around £40 but prices do vary depending on the image quality and memory.

A watch – Who would have thought it, being able to fit a camera in a watch? Surely the watch would just look big and chunky? Well, with the spy watches available now it is virtually impossible to tell the difference between a stylish watch from the high street and a watch with a hidden camera built into it. Spy watches come in all different designs but some of the more popular ones are the stainless steel designed watches – very stylish! As usual if you are after a decent quality spy watch with good image quality then you will be looking at around £50.

A clock – Much easier to fit a camera in than a pen or a watch but nonetheless a decent spy clock can be just as inconspicuous! Spy clocks are great when you feel the need for extra security in the home whether it’s keeping an eye on the kids or having an extra eye covering the valuables in the house. A lot of spy clocks take memory cards and can be set to only record when motion is detected. There are also plenty of spy clocks that come with transmitters so images can be viewed on a nearby television. £70 will get you a very good spy clock with everything you need to keep an eye on your home.

The list goes on with numerous different types of spy gadgets. Whether it’s for additional security in the home to give you peace of mind or to watch over your kids or whoever is minding them.

However there is always the need to mention that spy cameras in the wrong hands can be dangerous and people should be aware of this. There are disadvantages of spy cameras being disguised as almost anything and that is that you can never know who is watching. Especially since they are so cheap now, anybody can get their hands on them. However there are devices around that are used to detect spy cameras even the most hidden.

Most of us think that hidden spy cameras are only in the movies but now they are available to everyone at very low prices! Not everyone will be interested but if you have ever considered extra security for your home, then why not? You don’t have to be an expert to turn a camera on and you won’t have to climb any ladders to install expensive and ugly CCTV.