My grandmother recently got a new nursing caregiver, and I noticed something is off. She told me the caregiver sometimes yells at her and acts aggressive.
I’m looking for a hidden spy camera that has WiFi and remote live viewing, so I can monitor it from my phone. It’d be great if it also had motion notifications and saved clips locally. So far, all I’ve found are regular cameras like TP-Link and Reolink, but I need something smaller or disguised, like a digital clock or similar.
Does anyone know if there’s something reliable out there that’s not a scam or insecure?
Why go with a spy camera? Wouldn’t it be better to make the cameras visible so the caregiver knows they’re being watched and avoids any bad behavior? Put up obvious cameras so they think twice about doing anything wrong.
@Onyx
Exactly! Forget being sneaky—just put cameras up in plain sight and let them know you’re watching. They’ll be way more careful knowing that they’re being monitored in every room.
Uma said: @Onyx
Exactly! Forget being sneaky—just put cameras up in plain sight and let them know you’re watching. They’ll be way more careful knowing that they’re being monitored in every room.
I’d still go with a spy cam first. If they’re already doing something wrong, you need to catch them in the act. Visible cameras might just stop future abuse, but they won’t help punish what’s already happened.
@Feng
I get what you’re saying, but I wouldn’t want my grandma to be the one suffering while I wait for proof. It’s a tough balance between catching them and protecting her.
Uma said: @Feng
I get what you’re saying, but I wouldn’t want my grandma to be the one suffering while I wait for proof. It’s a tough balance between catching them and protecting her.
True. If you suspect something is wrong, why risk it? Go for prevention with visible cameras instead of trying to catch them in the act.
I had a similar worry with my mom when she was in care. I ended up showing up randomly to check in on her, but I also set up a small WiFi camera linked to a spare phone.
WiFi might not give real-time video, but it’s close enough for most needs. A hotspot or extra phone can help with relaying the footage back to you. It’s not a perfect setup, but it works in a pinch.
@Teo
I get your point, but if you suspect abuse, report it and ask for a replacement caregiver. And if you’re recording audio, make sure it’s legal in your area, or the only one in trouble might be you.
Just be careful to not break the law while trying to catch someone breaking it.
@Onyx
Honestly, if I catch something awful happening, I’d risk it. My personal take is, if the footage helps protect someone, I’ll deal with the legal consequences later.
You could also put up a sign saying the house is being recorded, so they know it’s being monitored.
Milan said: @Riley
You could still be in trouble if the evidence gets thrown out. It’s not worth the risk if it can’t be used later.
Exactly. If you want justice, make sure you follow the law. Otherwise, you’re just putting yourself in a bad spot, and nothing gets solved. Make sure everything is done the right way.
@Onyx
True, but in some cases, having the recording for personal reference can still be helpful, even if it’s not for court. It’s about knowing what’s happening and acting accordingly.
I’m okay with taking that risk for myself, but that’s just me.
There are some hidden cameras disguised as things like alarm clocks, and they often have motion detection. The problem is that many are local only, meaning they don’t allow remote access. You can still catch things, but you won’t see it live.
@Ollie
That’s not entirely true. Many spy cams these days offer remote access via WiFi, and with the right setup, you can make almost any camera accessible remotely.