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How Retail Stores Can Guard Against Theft with Smoke Detector Hidden Camera

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Ernie is a retail store owner who installed a smoke detector hidden camera with Built-In WiFi to watch over his cash register. On this day he was very grateful he did so…

Earlier, a biker guy came in for a lighter.  When Ernie grabbed the right one from the display next to the cash register, his entire inventory spilled all over the floor.  Even after the customer helped Ernie clean up most of the mess, there were still lighters everywhere for the rest of the afternoon.

Then, this little college girl came in to break a hundred by buying a pack of cigarettes.  She kept changing her mind about which brand she wanted from the racks behind the counter.  Ernie had to spin around so often he felt dizzy.  He wondered if she even smoked, or if she was getting the pack for somebody else.

Finally, just a few minutes before closing, a couple of punk rock kids came into the store and started hassling Ernie.  He tolerated them because he was a little wild in his day, too.  They knocked over a few displays before finally buying some cans of soda.

With the doors locked, Ernie counted the day’s receipts in the back office.  A puzzled look crossed his face as he realized that ninety dollars was missing from the till.  He knew he couldn’t have made such a glaring mistake, so he decided to check his eye in the sky. The smoke detector hidden camera he recently installed in his retail stores.

Ernie’s nephew had installed it a few months ago.  It’s a security camera shaped like a smoke detector, that looks straight down on the sales counter.  Ernie liked it because customers didn’t have to feel as if they had a camera trained on them the whole time.  And all his nephew had to do was plug it in to an outlet hidden in the drop ceiling.  Its wireless transmitter sent a clear signal to Ernie’s video recorder in the back.

He scanned through the tape until he saw the biker guy.  Ernie watched the man help him pick up all those lighters, and the cash register slowly drifted open.  He must not have shut it all the way! But it didn’t matter.  Nobody had reached around to grab any cash.

Ernie scanned some more, and found the punk rockers.  They were troublemakers, and it looked as if they were messing with the charity jar.  Not only did they not steal anything, the one with the safety pin in his eyebrow actually stuck a dollar in the jar when he thought nobody was looking. The crime caught on camera by the hidden camera smoke detector.

On the verge of giving up and accepting his huge mistake, something caught Ernie’s eye.  It was the cigarette girl.  Ernie watched her lay a hundred dollar bill on the counter, and remembered how she begged him to take it.  The camera had caught her switching the hundred-dollar bill on the counter for a ten-dollar bill while Ernie’s back was turned.  With its high resolution, the camera made it clear that the girl had conned Ernie. The smoke detector hidden camera  with WiFi instantly and clearly identified the thief.

He picked up the phone to call his friend at the police department.  Even if they couldn’t track her down, her picture would wind up on watch lists all over the state.

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Install Complete Surveillance Systems To Continuously Record All Activity

Saturday, February 26th, 2011

When my friend started to establish the first of many stores, He was quite thrilled to get everything underway.  But he quickly realized that he required a way to digitally record all activity that went on within his stores first before he went ahead with opening it to the public.

The threats of shoplifting and burglary were very real especially in the more remote places of Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he set up his first outlet.  He pursued complete surveillance systems that were economical and yet effective.

Having a whole set of cameras with DVR allows him to have all around protection at a discounted price instead of buying each item separately. All cameras are also networkable and would send all footage to one source for easy viewing.

He came across the 4 channel wired DVR System while seeking complete surveillance systems.  This surveillance system can handle 4 cameras that are all wired into one embedded DVR that grants me access to view on a 17 – inch monitor.

The 4 Channel wired USB DVR Complete System has a wired USB DVR for those moments that he desired to digitally record all activity and view them on his computer.  It is more suitable for those times when he is not at the store himself.

The 8 channel wireless DVR Complete System, on the other hand, lets him digitally record all activity from more locations.  With 4 wired and 4 wireless cameras, he could have more flexibility when monitoring his stores.

As his business grew and he added another store, the ability to watch over both became important.  With the 8 Channel Portable DVR System, I could do just that.  With a simple configuration of software, he’s able to keep track of whatever goes on inside both branches.

Building up his business was made easier by these systems.  He has have peace of mind knowing that he can digitally record all activity and view them all at the same time.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Recording Spy Camera Images Will Go Unnoticed Via DVR Concealed Cameras

Friday, December 31st, 2010

The following demonstrates how surveillance technology is assisting business owners today…

Our employees are giving me something to think about.  All day long, our delivery boys are out delivering goods to our clients.  So busy at their tasks, all our employees seem to be.  But there is something that is going on that I can’t really explain.

I am not really sure if all their hours are spent in work-related activities alone.  I just acquired this company and now I have to make sure that all their company time is spent only for work.

The way I could determine this was suggested by a friend connected with a security company.  He informed me that recording spy camera images is the method companies usually resort to.

I will need to put in specific locations DVR hidden cameras, he told me.  The first one he suggested was the DVR Air Purifier hidden camera.

The recording spy camera can capture every event that happens in the office while I am not there.  It can also be remotely controlled so they will not notice.

The Car Key Hidden camera with audio can be used by my personal driver as he accompanies the delivery boys in their rounds to record their conversations.  I can assign him to do this periodically.  Even as the recording spy camera acquires their images, their voices will also be recorded.

The DVR Exit Sign Color Hidden Camera was also one of the DVR hidden cameras that he recommended.  This will be used for recording spy camera images of those who are coming in late or going out early, and loitering employees.

He also suggested the DVR Wall Clock Color Hidden Camera which I will put in the conference room.  I can see whether they are there for office tasks or just personal activities.  All of these DVR hidden cameras are easily connected to a computer monitor or a TV for video playback and all have SD cards for recording the video.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Smartphone Works Well with Spy Camera DVR

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

It would be nice to think you could trust family, friends, employees and co-workers all the time. Unfortunately, that’s not always the situation and you must take precautions to protect yourself from being victimized. With today’s smartphone devices such as the Android, BlackBerry and iPhone, a spy camera dvr in your home or business will show “live” or recorded video directly from your smartphone. Business owners and working parents can confirm their suspicions of theft taking place on their property by employees, nanny or service personnel. A spy camera DVR allows you to view acts of theft or abuse as it occurs, so you can immediately take action against the culprit. Installing a spy camera DVR has become a necessity in these dangerous times.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Smart Phone Security System

Saturday, October 16th, 2010

Installing a smart phone security system is an effective way to monitor your business or private property when your away. Android, iPhone, iPad and BlackBerry work with this new technology. Unlike analog cameras, a smart phone security system utilizes an ip address to transmit video through a network using Ethernet/Cat5 cable and connects directly into your computer or DVR. A smart phone security system allows you to login remotely via your iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry or Android phone, and view “live” video or playback recorded images on the DVR. Today’s smart phone security system allows you to set-up email to notify you of motion. Our smart phone security system will support up to 16 IP cameras and includes set-up viewing software. Because IP cameras for the smart phone security system connects to any computer, DVR or existing network , very little if any additional hardware is needed. The smart phone security system makes it easy for smartphone owners to see what’s going on in or around their business, home or personal property when away.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Wireless Camera

Monday, September 27th, 2010

surveillance systems have come a long way in just the last few years. A wireless camera is often covertly concealed inside an everyday household item such as a wall clock, alarm clock, air freshener, stuffed animal or whatever you can imagine. Wireless camera installation can be as easy as plugging the item into a power source and pointing the camera in the desired direction. No longer do you have to hire a security company to set-up and install a wireless camera in your home or business. For instance, our exit sign hidden camera DVR is great for small business or restaurant where employee theft of business supplies or food is difficult to monitor. Installing this functional exit sign at the back door of your business will confirm your suspicions.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Outdoor Security Camera

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

If you own a business, especially where your employees are having to park some distance away from the building. An outdoor security camera should be seriously considered. Installing an outdoor security camera such as the High Speed dome camera can provide a sense of security that anyone trespassing or looking to gain access to your property will captured on video. Although you hope nothing will ever go wrong, using an outdoor security camera will allow you to view potential criminal activity unfolding. Preventing yourself, employees or customer from being victimized by a street thug. Also, having a visible outdoor security camera can serve as an effective deterrent to criminals loitering in customer or employee parking areas.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


CCTV Security Cameras

Sunday, September 26th, 2010

Using CCTV security cameras is a very good way to monitor employees and view and record acts of theft that may be taking place at your store or business. Business owners have discovered that it’s a good idea to build on keeping honest people honest. People act differently when they think their being watched by cctv security cameras. Install CCTV cameras in the office and let employees know that you’ve installed them, they’ll be noticeable difference in behavior. Another reason to install cctv security cameras is to catch bad behavior or illegal activities such as vehicles being broken into in the employee parking lot or garage. A 16 channel wired DVR System is an effective solution for monitoring and recording such activities on your property.

Today’s cctv cameras now come with a wide variety of features. Including color images, motion activated sensors, auto pan and close up functionality from your computer. Our cctv security cameras have full networking capability and use an embedded DVR which allows you to view live video on the Internet.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Hidden Security Cameras: Indoor IP Camera

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Hidden security cameras are everywhere today. These are dangerous times and hidden security cameras such as the Indoor IP camera can be found operational in many retail stores and warehouse facilities across the nation. Hidden security cameras provide visual confirmation when quick resolution is required involving theft or property vandalism issues. Our indoor ip hidden security cameras store recorded images via DVR and cameras that have a motion sensor. The motion sensor can be set-up to notify you by email if motion is detected. IP hidden security cameras  are very effective in providing the busy professional, business owner or homeowner a live real time view of what’s going on when your not there.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban


Wireless Security Camera System: 8 Channel Wireless DVR Complete System

Monday, September 13th, 2010

These are dangerous times and our nation continues to get more dangerous. A wireless security camera system will help prevent bringing these dangers directly into your home or business. News media stories about psycho babysitters abusing infants when their parents are at work. There have been countless reports of trusted caretakers, landscapers, maintenance personnel and employees, stealing from both inside and outside the homeowner’s or business owner’s property. Installing a wireless security camera system like our 8 channel wireless DVR Complete System is one way to maintain control of your home or business. Build on the fact that when employees know that a wireless security camera system is installed, they tend to behave differently. A wireless security camera system allows the business owner to get to the truth and see what actually happened when there are customer complaints about poor employee service or discrepancies with inventory in the warehouse or storage areas of your business.

Crime Is Real, Don’t Be a Victim!

Gerald Urban