681M DVR IR No Glow Bulb Spy Camera

In terms of hidden or Spy Cameras, what could be covert than a light bulb?  As you will see HCS has a wide variety of light bulb hidden camera options.  Some Light bulbs are DVR Digital Video Recorder) meaning when motion is detected, the spy camera will record to a concealed micro SD memory card. DVR cameras do not offer remote mobile phone access, they just discreetly record to a concealed internal SD card so the user needs to remove the micro SD card at some point in order to replay recordings on PC or MAC.  

If WiFi is available at the camera location, we also have a range of WiFi enabled Spy Bulb cameras as well.  For the moment the DVR range of cameras are NOT WiFi they just record but you will need a 240V light socket. 

The Bulb fitting is E27 or Edison Screw in thread and require 240V power.  If your light fitting has a different thread (Bayonet perhaps) please advise or call as we have thread adapters to compensate and no extra cost. 

Each model LED Bulb will have a slight difference. For instance, some bulbs will have a mirror or reflective glass exterior whereas others don’t.  Some will have built in No Glow Infra Red for night vision but others won’t or both LED and IR.  Selective bulbs for different situations. 

What does this LED light Bulb do?

This 681M Bulb Spy Camera is 240V powered. This DVR or Digital Video Recording Spy Camera has No Glow Infra Reds built in but it’s not an LED light as such.  This camera is for day & night vision so it’s more covert or hidden compared to an actual light bulb. That IR illumination simply allows the camera to see and record in any light situation total darkness.  The recordings will be in B/W not colour.  Unlike other light bulbs this has a mirror or reflective glass and difficult to see internally.  Even though the bulb is powered, it looks to be off.  If you flick the light switch on/off it appears to be a blown bulb but that’s not the case. 

The No Glow Infra Red’s allow the camera to see and record real time video and audio day & night so provided the light power switch is on, so is the camera.  When anyone moves within range of the camera, it will silently and discreetly record to an internal micro SD memory card.

This covert spy camera will record in real time (time and date stamped) including audio so it’s a rather impressive hidden camera. The recording resolution or quality can be set to high, medium or low.  In this regard if set to low (CIF) resolution which is still very good other than a smaller size, it can record constantly for 24 hours yet only use 4GB of SD memory capacity.  Therefore a 32GB SD card can store about 8 days of constant video.  Obviously if higher resolution is set that will be less days.

For that reason its perhaps better and easier if Motion Detection recordings is set. If anyone moves within 5-8m of the camera day or night, the camera will record for a few minutes regardless and continue to record until motion ceases.  Searching through recordings is also much easier rather than fast forwarding through hours and days of video perhaps capturing nothing. 

The Bulb Spy camera is supplied with a mini software disk, which allows the user to change camera features and functions.  Also included is a mini USB SD card memory card reader.  View SD memory card recordings direct from your PC or MAC using any modern AVI player such as VLC, Windows Media player etc.  With the SD card connected to PC USB here you can also change camera-recording functions as well.

The lens itself is a wide-angle 90 degrees. Pictured below is a flexible or braided adapter.  We will provide this for you if needed no extra charge but do call our office first.  The optional extension allows the DVR bulb camera to be fitted to a light socket whilst the braided extension allows for the camera to be tilted and rotated in various directions rather than aimed at the floor depending on the light fitting location.   Otherwise perhaps consider a desk lamp to obtain a different view across a room.  The bulb itself is not weatherproof and shouldn’t be exposed to rain or heat. Undercover is fine provided it’s not subject to moisture. Any damage of that nature (including pest infestation) is NOT warranty.  

Specifications

Simple installation simply screw remove old bulb and replace with new

Resolution VGA 640 x 480 or CIF 352 x 288

36 x No Glow Night Vision Infra Red illuminators

Wide viewing angle 90-degree 3.6mm Lens

Worldwide Voltage AC 100 -250V

Motion detection / continuous recording options

Local storage Micro SD card (Class 10) 2GB-32GB, storing up to 8 days video

Motion detection distance approx. 5-8m

Loop or recycle recording or STOP recording when SD card is full 

How does the light itself function?

Please note this model bulb camera is NOT an LED Light.   Built in is no glow infra reds for day and night vision but no more than that.

Can I view this camera live on my smart phone?

No this is a DVR light bulb.  If you would like to use something similar and you have WiFi available at the camera location and you have the WiFi router password, then yes we have a range of WiFi Light bulb cameras available on our website.  Call or email if you need more information.

What happens if the power switch is turned off?

It’s fundamentally important to ensure the power switch remains on.  These spy cameras rely on 240V power to function so switching the light off will also switch off power to the camera.  If you have any concerns of this nature then perhaps explore other spy camera options or look toward the optional 12V battery backup, which can keep the light functional for up to 6 hours. The battery is a backup only not a permanent power supply.

How do I save recordings and what happens when the memory card is full?

Remotely download recordings direct from the camera SD card to PC or MAC. The camera SD card manually removed from the inner side of the bulb (near the thread) but the SD card is also concealed.  

View video and audio SD card recordings on MAC or PC using Windows Media Player or VLC etc.  Save any important recordings to PC as you choose.  Using the supplied mini disk software select either LOOP/Recycle recording or STOP recording when full.  The same applies to motion detection recording or constant recording and video 

In some instances if a standard light fitting is inadequate or potentially could look out of place, there are other options for the light bulb such as the pictured desk lamp.  We don’t sell desk lamp but pretty much available anywhere.  The desk lamp will have power so the bulb will do exactly the same as if it were ceiling mounted.