All About CCTV/spy camera for monitoring maids

[Gluttonish]

Thanks peapot - i went down to M1 to enquire, and was told that it doesn’t allow me to monitor via iPhone as iPhone does not support video calls. So if i want to get that, i need to get a new phone as well. Too troublesome for me.


Maybe I’ll look into getting the wireless surveillance cameras.

[tamarind]

Why don’t you just use a webcam with Skype ? It is free.


You can set it to automatically receive incoming calls, and the video call will be turned on automatically every time you want to view the situation at home. You can use it for as long as you like since it is free.

[kohyy]

peapot:

Gluttonish, I do not know about the M1 MobileCam but I have installed 4 cameras in my house and they cost me $1000++


I think the M1 Mobile cam is only meant for 1 room right? If you need to see more rooms you will need to have more than 1 cam and by the time you add up, it will cost more than my surveillance cameras in my house.

where did you get the 4 cameras from? which company?
how is the feedback on the cameras? is it good?
you mind if u let me know at 98776510? thanks.

[Cyeoh]

tamarind:

Why don't you just use a webcam with Skype ? It is free.


You can set it to automatically receive incoming calls, and the video call will be turned on automatically every time you want to view the situation at home. You can use it for as long as you like since it is free.

Thanks, can elaborate how to use? I have an iphone, at home i have wireless internet. How do i get started?

[SMH FOREST]

Cyeoh:

tamarind:

Why don't you just use a webcam with Skype ? It is free.


You can set it to automatically receive incoming calls, and the video call will be turned on automatically every time you want to view the situation at home. You can use it for as long as you like since it is free.

Thanks, can elaborate how to use? I have an iphone, at home i have wireless internet. How do i get started?

Hi Tamarind,

I'm keen to know how to set this up too! Pls advise.
Thanks!! :thankyou:

[jasmine.041180tea]

singtel also has a home camera survillence service right? the space suit looking camera.


but i think a cheap way would be the skype + webcam method. but that would mean leaving your com on the whole day?

[the white dog]

peapot:

Gluttonish, I do not know about the M1 MobileCam but I have installed 4 cameras in my house and they cost me $1000++


I think the M1 Mobile cam is only meant for 1 room right? If you need to see more rooms you will need to have more than 1 cam and by the time you add up, it will cost more than my surveillance cameras in my house.

i need a cameras in my house. can you give me yr contact for the cameras supplier ? thank you

[zhizunbao]

KS_me:

Yup. My hse got 4 cams installed after my beloved 7 years maid returned for good.


We made known to the maid and explained to her that the purpose of the cam is not to \"spy her\" but for my kids and security purposes. 1 maid that I'd sent home due to stealing didn't like the idea & got troubled with the cam but current maid is perfectly fine with it.

My view. Maid that has intention to do \"wrong things\" will feel awkward and uncomfortable with the cam but for those decent one, they shouldn't have any issue with it.

I need to install CCTV at home before main coming. Could you also PM me what kind of CCTV you use and cost, and where to buy? Thanks

[zhizunbao]

mrswongtuition:

There are several types (internet cam, CCTV with recording, Wireless CCTV, CCTV with remote viewing) and their prices vary depending on the type and the country of origin. Based on our experience, Korean ones are better but more pricey by about 30%.

If you are keen, PM me your contact. Will ask my hubs to arrange for demo to show you (should be at my place).

Could you share the differences among those 4 types? thanks

[peapot]

I have installed CCTV in my house and I never regret it. If $1000+ can buy me peace of mind and act as deterrent when I m not at home, why not? I have the CCTV for years and it’s low maintenance. So what more can I ask for?