Coffee Cup Camera

Having an everyday object that could be carried into almost any room setting in order to capture discreet video and audio is certainly a challenge. The Coffee Cup Camera system easily meets the criteria because it is an innocuous item that can blend seamlessly into a modern room setting and can be used to obtain video footage when on-the-go. A perfect portable spy camera solution for almost any scenario.

Excellent Video & Audio Clarity

The Coffee Cup Camera is designed with the spy camera and recording system discreetly built in to the cup lid. The camera is located in the outer vertical edge of the cup lid, incorporated into a geometric pattern that is also replicated around the entire lid circumference. The high quality video recording system captures in full 1080p high definition and the accompanying audio is extremely crisp, with the microphone able to pick up sounds several metres away. The camera deals with changes in light effectively and the resulting video is certainly very smooth.

Coffee Cup Camera – One Touch Start

The design of this spy camera solution is very well thought out. There are no exposed switches or charging ports on view or anything else on the outside of the cup, which is really important so as not to arouse any suspicion. The video recording operation can be set in motion with a single touch operation, by pressing a certain place on the top of the lid. To confirm start up, the Cup Cam can be set to discreetly vibrate, so there are no flashing LEDs or anything else that would alert attention. Once recording, the cup can be held in the hand in a normal position or maybe placed on a table facing in the right direction to video the subject with absolute discretion. Recorded video has time and date stamp on the video footage, which is ideal for evidential purposes.

P2P WiFi – Watch & Set With A Smartphone

What makes this portable camera solution even more special is the fact that you can connect it via a free downloadable app to your smartphone. This not only makes it possible to operate the device and change settings through the app, but also allows start/stop and playback of recordings. In addition, being able to view live what the spy camera can see also makes it very easy to position the camera to the best effect, to capture the subject-matter.

Changeable MicroSD – Easy Playback

Twisting the cup lid shell anticlockwise and lifting this cover exposes the manual controls, the charge/offload port and the SD card slot. The supplied USB lead can be connected to charge the internal lithium battery or to connect to a computer for playback/offload recorded footage. After a full charge the Coffee Cup Camera can record video footage for up to 160 minutes. A 16 GB card is supplied, but the device will accept up to a 32 GB card, a cost option shown in the dropdown menu. Generally, files will play on a connected computer simply by using the standard installed media player but, if not, then we recommend a free downloadable player called VLC, that plays almost any media files.

Wide Angle View – Interchangeable Coffee Cup

Although the cup cannot record video in total darkness, dusky low light recording is achievable and with a 66º angled lens, the camera is able to achieve a reasonably wide field of view. The camera system is supplied with three standard size generic drinks cups, but any standard size drinks cup could be used with the camera cup lid. Although the cup can of course hold liquid, it is NOT recommended that hot liquid is used just in case the heat and condensation have an adverse effect on the camera system.

Perfect For Surveillance Professionals

This Coffee Cup Camera is ideal for law enforcement professionals, mystery shoppers and private investigators or any other person who needs a portable surveillance solution that is perfectly designed for face to face covert video recording. Ideal for meeting situations and an essential in the surveillance specialists tool kit.

Can the Coffee Cup Camera be used with actual coffee in the cup?

The cup can be used to hold liquid, but we do not recommend filling with hot fluid because the camera system in the lid could be affected by the heat/condensation cause, so if you must put liquid in the cup, then it would best if this was cold

Has the operating system got the option of a motion detection facility?

No, this unit can only be activated manually for both taking video. For the type of use, it is not really an advantage to have motion detection anyway.

Can the Coffee Cup Cam just record audio with NO video?

No, these are specifically designed for video (with audio) only. If you want a pure audio recording device then please see our Recording Devices section.

How do I know if the subject that I am recording is in view?

The camera system uses P2P WiFi, so you can check the positioning of the camera view via a connected Smartphone (free App provided). Also although the camera lens used is only a pinhole, it has a 66 degree wide angle lens which means that by generally pointing the camera towards the subject should enable you to capture within the frame area.

Is the footage taken by the spy camera good enough to identify somebody?

Absolutely, the imagery is smooth and clear and easily good enough to identify somebody when they are reasonably near to the camera at the time the footage is obtained.

I have seen portable spy cameras before claiming to be HD. Is this for real or just upscaled lower quality imagery?

The video footage is not upscaled on this device and is full 1080p, High Definition. The way the system handles the light and movement means very high quality output.

Consider The Following When Using This Cam:

• Dependant on how much you intend to use the Coffee Cup Camera during a period of surveillance, it may be best to have a USB battery charge pack available so that it can be charged on-the-go between uses
• It maybe advisable to have more than one microSD card for versatility..
• For playback of video / audio files on the computer you will need a media player on that computer and attached or inbuilt speakers. It maybe worthwhile downloading a free media player. We use VLC Media Player at Spy Equipment UK.
• Supplied with 3 x generic coffee cups, however any standard sized drinks cup can be used as well. It is NOT recommended that hot liquids are held in the cup with the camera lid on top as the heat/condensation may have an adverse affect on the electronics.

• Normal disposable coffee cup lid design to fit conventional cup sizes (90 mm)
• Super invisible lens integrated lid design
• Easy to use and with fast start up – Instant one-button start/stop recording
• Set to capture straight record uninterrupted video footage
• Live view and set/control remotely WiFi P2P up to 30 meters distance via smartphone app
• Video recordings saved and stored onto integrated micro SD Card
• Playback of video recordings via computer with USB lead, removing SD card or using the app
• Charge integral lithium battery using supplied USB lead

• Image sensor: 1/3” progressive CMOS sensor
• Sensor resolution: 2592 x 1944
• Lens / sensitivity: F 3.2, 3.3 Lux @ F 2.0
• Focal length: 4 mm
• View angle: 66 degrees
• Algorithm: H.264, JPEG
• File format: MOV, JPG
• Recording mode: Manual
• Recording capability: 1920 x 1080
• Frame rate: Up to 30 fps
• Quality audio: AGC noise cancellation
• WiFi: Built-in WiFi Module(IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
• WiFi Protocol: RTSP
• Memory type: Micro SD Card – Support SDHC 32 GB (max.128 GB if formatted)
• Data interface: Mini USB 2.0
• Time/Date: Watermarked on video footage
• Power input: DC 5V
• Power consumption: 380 – 420 mA (WiFi OFF) (WIFI ON +80 mA)
• Charge time: 240 min (400 mA)
• Battery input: DC 3.7V / 1400 mA polymer (XK504355)
• Battery Life Full HD: 1080P Continuous recording 165/195 min (WiFi on/off)
• Battery life low res: 480 Continuous recording 195/210 min (WiFi on/off)
• Recording time: 160 min @ 1920 x1080 resolution ( 16GB SD card )
• Vibration alert: Power on/off, Recording, Low battery
• Size and weight: 93 x 93 x 20 mm, 88 grammes (Camera lid)
• Compatibility: All Windows systems including OS 10 and 11 and Mac OS X

• Cup lid with integral covert camera
• 3 x paper coffee cups
• 16 GB Micro SD card
• USB connection cable
• Instruction guides