Smartwatch Style Spy Camera

Finding a discreet spy camera you can carry on your person will always be a challenge. This Smartwatch spy camera is a covert camera system purposely manufactured in the guise of a modern-looking wrist watch (Smartwatch styling) that not only provides a worthy surveillance solution, but will also keep you on time.

Smooth HD Colour Video Footage – Flexible Storage

Smartwatches are certainly in fashion, with many people wearing one to compliment their smartphones. So, wearing a spy watch in this style is not unusual, but having a 1080p covert spy camera that can capture smooth full colour footage (with clear audio), turns this device into a very usable surveillance tool. This body worn spy camera stores recordings onto internal memory storage that is hidden within the unit, and comes standard with a memory storage capacity of 32GB, meaning there will certainly be enough space to catalogue hours of video/audio footage in computer ready MOV format. Audio quality is more often than not very important when recording discreet video. The Smartwatch Style Spy Camera delivers on this as well, providing excellent audio clarity.

Very Discreet Build – Evidential Recordings

Outwardly, the spy watch device has the appearance of an ordinary modern smartwatch with a live digital display, as you would expect. The camera and the recording system, including connection port, are very well disguised and difficult to detect under even close examination. The covert camera is positioned in the top of the bezel as opposed to the face; which helps with more natural positioning of the users arm when worn and being used to film. Also, it is possible to place the spy watch down on a desk/cabinet and use the camera to cover the room/space in front of the lens. This spy watch can be used for making covert video/audio recordings of meetings or lectures or even for fun when you are out and about. If gathering evidential footage, then time/date watermarking on the video recording itself ensures that the footage retains it’s ‘enforcement’ grading, and is suitable for legal proceedings.

Simple To Use – No Special Knowledge Needed

The hidden camera system is very easy to use, with all functionality being controlled by a single button on the side of the spy watch for on/off and recording. The micro SD slot is hidden away under a discreet cover along with the charge/offload port. On the watch display there is a normal digital time and date display that helps to make the smartwatch look like a normal modern timepiece, but there are also other discreet icons for the camera function, with a battery life display and and an icon on-screen’ showing that the device is recording and and another that denotes that the SD card is full or that it is not inserted/has not been inserted correctly, all adding to the usability.

Windows And Mac Compatible For Easy Playback

The Smartwatch Style Spy Camera is supplied with a USB cable to enable uploading of your files onto your computer and recordings are made in commonly used .MOV format, so there is no special software required for playback on either Windows or Mac computers. Charging of the internal battery is achieved using the USB cable when either connected to a computer or into a USB to Mains power adapter (not supplied). There is no removable storage as the product comes as standard with with a 32 GB of internal memory, which is more than enough for over the full charges/recharges of the battery. Typically and 32 GB card will hold up to 5 hours of recorded video/audio and a fully charged battery can power the camera for up to 90 minutes.

Now With P2P WiFi Control/Connectivity

This latest version of the Smartwatch Spy Camera now has WiFi capability. What this means is that you can download a free app to be able to connect your Smartphone (Android or iPhone) with thIS spy watch cam. This allows you to control features of the watch from the Smartphone device. You can view the live recording, which is ideal to see what is in the camera viewfinder, control functionality, format the SD Card and also download recorded footage to your smartphone all without having to physically access the SD card. This very short range capability operates within a 5 metre distance , so the controlling smartphone and Smartwatch Style Spy Camera will need to be within this distance from one-another.

Modern Style – Effective Camera System

When attending meetings there can often be certain restrictions on what can be carried into the meeting venue. In certain circumstances mobile phones may be banned from this type of scenario and of course it is generally difficult to discreetly carry or wear a camera system that wouldn’t attract some interest. This Smartwatch Spy Cam provides a body-worn surveillance solution that is not only very discreet, but stylish in a modern way as well. Not only that, with the updated quality and capability upgrades the new Smartwatch Style Spy Camera is certainly ready to capture discreet footage in almost any situation.

• Modern Smartwatch lookalike wristwatch with black rubber feel strap for comfortable wearing
• Can work as a Smartwatch with digital display showing time and date
• Single button DVR operation – extremely easy to operate
• Screen icons show device status (battery, recording and SD card status)
• Video resolution: 1080p/720p/VGA @ 30fps quality options – Sensor Resolution: 2304 x 1536
• 1/2.9″ progressive CMOS camera – 3.2 Lux @ F2.0 with 66º angle of view
• Microphone audio pick range: Up to 6 metres (more limited range in noisy environment)
• Records video/audio onto internal SD memory storage – 32 GB is built in as standard
• 32 GB of SD internal memory storage equates up to 5 hours video/audio recording
• Built-in WiFi capability – allows you to control, view and download video from your smartphone
• Recorded files store after 10 minutes, then new file created – No gaps between recordings
• Lithium polymer battery recording time – 90 minutes usage after a full charge
• Charging time: approx 1.5 hours
• Supports all Windows versions up to and including 11 as well as the latest Mac OS
• Vibration alerts: Power on/off/recording and low battery
• Supplied with USB lead, SD card, convertor and instruction manual

Does the Watch function still work in the normal way?

Yes, the time function operates in the normal manner and is powered from a separate battery to that used for the spy camera system.

Has the device got motion detection facility?

No, this unit can only be activated manually. Although it shows motion detection on the WiFi app, the functionality is not relevant to this product and is therefore not active.

Can the Watch Spy Camera record just audio?

No, it is specifically for video (with audio). If you want a pure audio recording device then please see our Listening Devices section.

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

The view can be ascertained through the ‘live’ WiFi connection on your smartphone. Also the camera lens used, although only a pinhole, has a fairly wide angle lens which means that simply pointing the camera end at the video subject will enable you to capture within the frame.

Won’t the image be the wrong way up?

No, the camera is configured so as it will be the right way up. It is best to make a trial run to understand the ideal way to use this product.

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

Absolutely, the imagery is very clear, in fact broadcast quality and easily good enough to identify somebody when they are near to the watch camera when the footage was obtained.

I have seen 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. The video on this unit plays back full screen size in full 1080p HD, although you can also set to 720p or VGA quality if desired.

If the battery runs out for the video recording then will the watch time function stop?

No, the time functionality runs off a separate battery so it will be unaffected if the recording battery runs out.

You will need to consider the following to use this equipment:

• The recording capacity may vary due to temperature and the frequency of use.
• The spy watch will record 10 minutes of footage before starting a separate file. This ensures that if one file becomes corrupted, not all files will be affected.
• You will need access to a computer with a USB port and speakers in order to connect the Smartwatch to offload and playback recordings from the watch internal memory.
• To use the WiFi functionality you will need a Smartphone (Android or iPhone) and be able to download/install the free app for the device.
• You will need a media player on the computer for playback of video / audio files if you don’t want to playback footage on your Smartphone. It may be worthwhile downloading a free media player. We use VLC Media Player at Spy Equipment UK.