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Can a camera be hidden on a person?

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Yes, you can buy special glasses that have cameras in them at spy shops or online.

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Can that be used in a classroom?

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Webcams can be used wherever they are needed. Just be careful not to get caught!

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What do I do if I get caught by the camera each time?

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Either stop sneaking around, or map the area of where the camera can see, and when the time is right sneak around it.

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Can I get a live feed of my hidden camera if I'm in a different state?

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Yes, you can get a live feed if you are in a different state, but you might need an internet connection for it, and also install some kind of software or website.

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Do I have to pay for the program?

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It depends what program you get. Free apps work just as well as paid apps.

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How do I get a live video stream from my phone?

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You can buy wireless cameras on various online sites such as Amazon or eBay, and there are apps to go with them.

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What do I do if I'm not allowed to use hidden cameras in school?

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Don't do it, then. You can always use your hidden camera at home.

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If I wear glasses, could I put a camera on those?

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If it doesn't look too suspicious, go ahead and do that. You can even buy glasses with a built-in camera.

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Is there some way to lengthen the cord that connects the webcam to the computer?

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Yes. You should be able to get USB extension cords from your local computer shop, or online.

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Is it okay if I put a camera in my cousin's shower?

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Absolutely not.

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How do I know if I'm being recorded?

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You might want to look at the article on How to Detect Hidden Cameras and Microphones .

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Could I use a camera from old laptop?

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Yes. That would work.

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I like this guide a lot, but how do I run the cable from one room to another? Do I drill a hole? Wouldn't wireless camera be better for this?

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Yes. A wireless camera would work a lot better, because drilling a hole is just impractical.

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What if I don't have a computer?

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Use your phone.

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Is it the same procedure if the webcam I have is wireless?

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Yes. The procedure is the same.

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How can I make a hidden camera if my webcam is wireless?

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They usually have a USB port on the back that you can use with your computer.

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Would it be possible to set up and monitor a camera in a different country?

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I believe it would be, but you would definitely need to use a wireless camera and have an Internet connection to view the footage.

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If I put a super small camera in my Christmas tree, will I be able to catch Santa on my cam?

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Sometimes Santa can be very sneaky. Your hidden camera needs to be very well hidden so he doesn't see it!

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Is it possible to hide a camera inside a door?

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It would be tricky, but you might be able to hide it in a keyhole or a hinge. The camera would have to be small, and there is still the problem of hooking it up with the computer. You could also tape one to the top of the door, if you can, because people rarely look up when going through doorways.

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What app should I use on my phone?

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Use any app that has a way of recording something onto a computer.

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What can I use for a hidden camera if I don't want to buy a webcam and I can't use a phone?

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if you have an old camera laying around, it should work nicely. (Just make sure it's small and sleek, and not a big bulky one.) It will be much harder to retrieve the footage, though, as you will have to manually start and stop recording.

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How can I make the camera record on SD?

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Hook the camera up to a splitter and hook one cable to a power source and the other cable to a converter. Then attach the converter to a camera and it will be recorded.

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