Recommend These DVRs to First Time Covert Security Users

Surveillance devices can be life savers. They can also be intimidating. If you are new to the world of hidden cameras, consider a built-in self- recording DVR. If you select a battery powered device, it will be as simple as plug and play. KJB’s removable SD cards make it easy to capture video and quickly retrieve it for viewing. A battery powered device with a removable SD card is a user friendly first step into the world of DIY surveillance. Here are a few popular and easily handled styles:

The Xtreme Life Smoke Detector DVRs come in either side view or bottom view camera mounts and they all feature Night Vision for low light conditions.

The Zone Shield Clock Radio DVR is KJB's most popular hidden camera. This simple clock blends into just about any household or business setting. While it is not battery powered, it does feature a Night Vision version.

Need covert surveillance outside the home or office such as a coffee shop, client's building or principal's office? Consider the DVRs hidden inside these common personal accessories. Both the Insulated Mug DVR and the Key Chain DVR have easy on/off switch operation.

Finally it's hard to know when you might need to record footage around your home or business but having a weather resistant hidden camera means you've at least got a plan. The Xtreme Life Landscape Stone DVR has a heat sensor that conserves battery life and also has a quick auto start. 

No Wires. No Worries.

Reliable long life batteries bring peace of mind to your surveillance efforts. Because there are no visible wires, battery operated devices give you the flexibility of placing your equipment anywhere rather than having to stay close to outlets. The Recluse and Xtreme Life line of products are powered by long life batteries and many have PIR sensors to extend the life of the battery. We discussed the Xtreme Life advantage in this post.

In addition to being built into larger household devices, powering up from a battery means that a hidden camera and DVR can be worn on the body or carried for mobile surveillance, person to person. Here are some of KJB's most popular portable styles (left to right): Bluetooth Headset Cam, Insulated Mug, Stylish Glasses

What if you could just set the camera, sensors, DVR and battery on a shelf or table and have no one notice it . . . even if it wasn't "built in" to anything?  That's our Recluse Black Box DVR. Designed inside a plain black box, it uses the same PIR and Night Vision technology as Xtreme Life. The unobtrusive design blends into any environment allowing the user to set it up and walk away:

Battery life matters in audio recorders too. Many of KJB's digital voice recorders can capture hours of conversation - either paired with high capacity SD cards or using flash memory. Here are some of our more popular recorders (left to right): Slim Memo Pen, Mini Voice Recorder, Flashdrive Recorder

Are you a security and electronics dealer? Remember to download and post our Battery Operated Symbol to direct customers easily to devices featuring the flexibility of battery power.

Night Vision At Work

Tell your customers that a Night Vision wall clock in a darkened office or conference room can clearly capture any suspicious behavior of a late night cleaning crew. Our extensive line of Night Vision products are available in both Zone Shield and Xtreme Life devices. As we stated in this blog, KJB goes to great lengths to make sure all our Night Vision products are capturing video in even the most challenging lighting situations. Whether it's a clock, smoke detector, or fan our hidden camera forms will blend into any small business or home environment.

The Night Vision wireless cameras in Xtreme Life and Zone Shield can be integrated into the same system. For example, if you started with a Zone Shield Night Vision Clock Radio in the conference room, then an Xtreme Life Night Vision Smoke Detector is a great addition to the office hallway. 

Not every camera in a Night Vision system needs to be hidden. This Indoor/Outdoor Camera sports IRs and is a great addition as a third or fourth camera. Use it to monitor an entrance hallway or warehouse.

If you are a Dealer, download the IR symbol from our site to indicate that a product has night vision. No need for your customer to get overwhelmed by choices. If they are seeking a Night Vision product, the IR symbol will help to quickly identify the best device for them.

A Long Life Battery Makes All The Difference In Security

Xtreme Life Teddy Bear available
either wireless or with a built in DVR

Hardly a day goes by without hearing the words, “Caught on Camera.” News stories from around the world report on surveillance and hidden cameras capturing lightweight crooks and dangerous criminals. Maybe the perpetrator you catch on camera won’t make national news, but the security and peace of mind provided by your personal surveillance equipment is equally if not more important to you.

Proper surveillance should allow you to install it, trust it, and forget about it. That’s why powerful long life batteries and no visible wires come standard in Xtreme Life devices. Seconds count when capturing criminals in the act. Make sure your covert devices are equipped with a state-of-the-art PIR sensor. This lightning speed sensor kicks in to action the moment body heat is detected and therefore extends the life of the batteries.

Wall clocks, smoke detectors and teddy bears are common household items but when equipped with hidden cameras, they are transformed in to possible life saving surveillance devices. Many models are capable of recording in complete darkness with (IR) Night Vision cameras. A wall clock  in your home or office is as covert as it gets. Place it anywhere and capture a nanny, house-keeper or robber stealing valuables or endangering your family. A smoke detector placed above an entry way or over a cash register is not only impossible to detect but easy to install. A teddy bear can be both cuddly and covert when equipped with an Xtreme Life DVR. Set the bear anywhere in your home and decide how and when to view the captured footage.   

Many Xtreme Life hidden camera systems offer the option of remote viewing from your iPad or smart phone. Simply download this free EZ-See app and experience yet another way to monitor your home or office. 

KJB offers a bottom view and side view
smoke detector, both with Night Vision

Utilizing a QUAD LCD receiver allows you to record on up to 4 cameras and monitor remotely. LCD models offer the convenience of monitoring from a different room in your home on the included 7’ LCD screen.

LUX and FOV – What you and your customers should know about these hidden camera specifications

Take every opportunity to shed some light on product details to your customers.

A little known light measurement called LUX rating is important when selecting the right hidden camera. A higher LUX rating is actually a poorer quality camera. Simply stated, the LUX is the metric unit for measuring the amount of light that falls on an object. A camera with a 1-LUX rating claims to be able to produce an image by the light of one candle that is about three feet away from the subject. Many cameras on the market today can do just that. The problem is that the resulting image may be of very poor quality. A grainy, monochrome image is probably not what your customers wanted when they purchased their “low light” hidden camera. Your customers will appreciate your expertise when you advise them on LUX ratings. Let them know that they should select a camera with a rating of .01 or lower to achieve a high quality image especially in average household lighting. SleuthGear hidden cameras sport a LUX rating of .01 to .0001.

The average consumer knows a camera's resolution affects image quality but many are not aware of another factor: field of view (FOV). It is the area of the inspection captured on the camera’s imager. The size of the field of view and the size of the camera’s imager directly affect the image resolution (one determining factor in accuracy). Working distance is the distance between the back of the lens and the target object. A camera with a wide FOV is more likely to capture an accurate image. Consider that a bird has an almost 360 degree field of view and humans, almost 180 degree. If a customer purchases a hidden camera with a 70 degree FOV (which is fairly standard for many hidden cameras) they should expect the FOV to be extremely narrow. KJB’s standards are above average in the industry. That is why many of our hidden cameras have an FOV of 92 degrees – the highest standard for pinhole cameras.

Congrats to Our Winners!

These winners tested their security smarts and WON in our online quiz contest. To see the answers and check your scores scroll to the bottom:

Jim Chatel won a basket overflowing with Tennessee made goodies!

Gary Doda won a very cool MP4 watch with 2GB memory, 1.5 inch color screen and more!

Darrell Ringhand won this very cool, big kid toy RC Helicopter!

How smart were you? Here are the questions and answers from our quiz:

1. What percentage of burglars use Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare to target potential properties_____? 78%

2. The most common entry point for a break-in is the______:  Front Door 

3. Burglaries by age are the highest for______?  Students

4. One in every______ children ages 10-17 have been solicited sexually online.  Five

5. A vehicle is stolen every_____seconds in the U.S.; ______out of 10 vehicles equipped with GPS are recovered: 24 seconds and 9 vehicles

6. Which states allow for security cameras in nursing homes?
Maryland
New Mexico
Texas

New Partnership with LandAirSea, makers of GPS and tracking devices

We are pleased to announce that we have been named exclusive worldwide distributor for LandAirSea Systems’ GPS tracking devices. As KJB makes the transition to their products, we want to share a number of benefits for dealers and consumers:

Product benefits include:
• All GPS devices are manufactured in the USA, continuing KJB's trend of high standards for quality
• Unlimited historical playback
• iPad and iPhone software apps offering side-by-side 2D and 3D display providing overhead map view while simultaneously providing street level view
• Multiple real-time tracking speed options and pay as you go month-to-month service (see the chart below, click for a larger view)

KJB will carry four GPS trackers: two live trackers and two passive trackers. Click on the pictures below to read more about each one:

SilverCloud® Sync Fleet GPS Tracking System

SilverCloud® Live GPS Tracker

GPS Tracking Key

GPS Tracking Key Pro