Wifi Listening Device Voice Recorder

Model Number WF-VOC-REC

Description

So how does this device work and what’s it all about?
Internal battery powered, our super high quality WiFi audio voice recorder is amazing. It can function for days if not weeks on just one charge depending on how often the device is recording and/or remotely accessed.  More on that subject later but remember, it can also be powered for long term use if preferred.

Hidden Camera Surveillance customers receive an Australia 5V power adapter at no extra cost plus our in house written easy to understand user manual with screenshots, not to mention personal telephone support if needed.   

When connected to your home or office WiFi network (no one can access the recorder other than you) you choose whether to listen in live and record to your phone or simply allow the WiFi Voice Recorder to record voice activated audio to a concealed micro SD memory card. The optional SD card allows the recorder to save recordings with local or remote playback from anywhere.  All recordings are time and date stamped for authenticity.

Listen to a Demo TV Audio Sport Recording

Mobile Phone remote access means you have direct access to the spy voice recorder from anywhere and distance isn’t a factor. This wireless listening device uses  WIFI to connect with your mobile phone App.  

If you’re unable to listen in live for any reason, it doesn’t matter because the WiFi Listening Bug will do it which allows the authorsied user to time and date search saved memory card recordings when the time suits. Each recording is a small time and date stamped file so click on any file to either locally or remotely playback and it's it’s quite easy. The memory card can be removed from the WiFi Audio Recorder and with our supplied USB SD card reader, play recordings on PC or MAC. What could be easier? 

How much memory does the WiFi Hidden Voice Recorder need?
An audio or WAV file is much smaller than a video file.  Generally about 1MB per minute so to put this into perspective, 1GB of SD card memory can store approximately 1000 minutes or 16 hours of audio.  

How Good is the Audio Quality?
In a word…outstanding ! Still not convinced. Call us for demo file or isten to the tennis commentator TV audio broadcast. In this demo the WiFi Recorder is about 3m from a television yet as you can hear, the audio quality is excellent.  Yes, it will pick up other background noise as well, so the key is to place the device as close as possible to the area under audio surveillance. The phone App does support multi listening device recorders and in this regard, if you need to cover more than one zone, order an additional WiFi Mini Voice Recorder.

The manufacturer specifications claim the Voice Recorder can detect audio up to 5m away however, under in-house product testing, depending on audio volume and surrounding noise, audio recording can be detected and be equally impressive even from a distance of 10m or more.  All recordings are time and date stamped so you know exactly when and on what date any particular audio file was recorded.

Can I share my WiFi Listening Device with others?
Yes, with granted password access, our App allows you (the authorised user) to share password protected remote access with others.  Share your WiFi listening Device Audio Voice Recorder/s with friends, family, and trusted work colleagues.  

How does Voice Detection work?
This particular WiFi Voice Audio Recorder is small yet powerful in the sense that App settings allow the authorised user to record each time audio is detected. Recording is set to a specific selected time slot ranging from 1, 5, 10 and up to 30 minutes duration. In most cases 1-5 minutes is ideal but do consider that a longer selected recording duration will consume battery power faster than otherwise.

When the area surrounding the Listening Device is relatively silent (audio volume is app adjustable) it enters into a “sleep mode” thus conserving battery power.  When audio is detected above a certain App selected level, this triggers the device to awaken to resume recording for the selected time duration. If audio continues above the selected time, the listening device will continue to record until audio ceases.  Each recording becomes a time and date stamped file so to playback any voice recording, simply select any file. If the file needs to be retained, save it. 

Please note other than sensing audio to trigger recording, this device supports Constant Recording as well.  If for any reason you are concerned that some audio may be missed or not recorded for any reason, constant recording is another supported function so you are covered everywhere.

What is a Push Alert?
An exciting feature of this voice activated listening device recorder is the audio detection function.   The audio detection sensitivity is App controlled with low, medium and high settings.  The further the listening device is from audio the more sensitive the microphone will need to be.  When audio is detected above a certain level, this is the trigger to record anywhere from 1-30 minutes.  

Once this mini voice recorder senses audio or voice conversation nearby, it will alert you by way of a mobile phone Push Alert alerts, similar to a text although free. Once the instant alert is received, the device will be recording however, you then have the option to remotely listen in or allow the device to record and playback later. During a remote live audio connection, the authorised user/s have the option to record directly to phone memory as well.  

Provided phone App notifications are enabled, you and other authorised users will receive a push alert which is basically a “heads up” to audio being detected and recorded. Customers often use the notification to remotely login and listen in live but that’s a personal choice. In other words, you don’t need to be listening in live to be recording so nothing will be missed.

Is Constant Recording Supported?
Yes this WiFi listening device does support Constant Recording including Audio Volume Adjustment Recording. Constant recording is fine, although the internal lithium camera battery will then be limited to around 6-7 hours from one charge. That’s not to say this audio voice recorder can’t be powered for pretty much unlimited recording potential. It can be connected to power but can also be connected to an external power bank if preferred which of course has far greater battery capacity compared to the actual voice recorder. Larger battery results in longer recording capacity. 

When the memory card is full, Loop or Recycle recording is becomes active.  In other words when the card is full it will slowly overwrite from the earliest recording date.  

What is Cloud Backup?
Whilst our WiFi Listening Device with Push Notifications supports recording up to 128GB, it also happens to support Cloud Recording Backup. Cloud isn’t free, there is a small fee associated with the service (free 1 month trial) but in a nutshell, whatever is saved is backed up remotely to a secure Cloud.  Worse case scenario should the recorder be stolen or damaged or the memory card removed, the recordings up to that time will have been saved to Cloud so you always have remote App access to sensitive recordings no matter what. Cloud fees are not in any way affiliated with Hidden Camera Surveillance. Cloud backup is an optional App service only.

What if I don’t have WiFi can I still use it?
Yes, this listening device can still be used as a standard recorder even without WiFi, but you won’t have remote access to the device, saved recordings or Cloud.  If you prefer to set the recorder to constant or audio activation, the idea is to first pre-set the camera to your desired recording settings and then take the device to the desired location. 

Press button recording is also acceptable. To review stored recordings, switch the device off, remove the SD memory card and connect the card to your PC or MAC USB interface using our supplied USB card reader. Listen to device recordings at your leisure and save to PC any important recording.  

How long will the battery last under normal conditions?
Other than constant recording, this device is in STANDBY MODE  when not recording.  In other words, the device enters a sleep mode to conserve battery power but at all times, it’s listening for audio volume wake up.  With 3 selectable modes, each mode selection has a bearing on battery storage capacity. The more often the device is recording and the more frequent it's remotely accessed, the faster it will use battery power.

If the camera was set to Mode B which is the most efficient power mode, the device isn’t recording as there is no activity. With fewer remote connections, expect up to 20 days standby from 1 battery charge but this is not guaranteed and not considered warranty if standby expectations are not met. This is a guide only.  However, if the device is frequently recording with live monitoring so many times per day, then additional power is used resulting in fewer standby days.  Mode B means the device will limit remote access to 1 minute after detecting audio and recording.  

Mode A on the other hand used slightly more battery power but offer that instant remote access as well,  Mode A is normally the preferred recording and remote access selection.

Continuous Recording Mode
When this Listening Device is connected to WiFi, users may access live audio at any time. In this mode the device will record continuously including loop recording (recycle recording) when the SD card is full. Expect around 6-7 hours from one battery charge as there is no standby in this mode.

Power Saving Mode A – Standby current 1.6mA/h
When the WiFi Voice Recorder is connected to WiFi users may access live audio at any time. When sound activated, it will record for 1 minute or more and send a push alert to your phone. Approximately 14 days standby depending on recording duration and recording frequency.

Power Saving Mode B – Standby current 1mA/h
When the Listening Device is connected to WiFi, users may ONLY App access live audio within 1 minute of each sound-triggered activation.  When audio activates recording, it will record for 1-30 minutes and send a push alert to your phone. Approximately 20 days standby depending on recording factors. 

The image depicted below is an App screenshot to the Audio Recording Settings.

Push Alerts
May be switched on/off from the App or from your phone notifications.  

Specifications
Supports WIFI 2.4Ghz Frequency Only (Not 5 Ghz)
Supports Android and iOS
Memory Capacity SD card 32-128GB (optional)
Recording Format: WAV, 192Kbps / 1024Kbps
Continuous Recording: Up to 6-7 Hours
Standby Time: Up to 20 Days (Mode B)
Audio file size: 1MB/Min.
Audio record range: Approx. 1-10m
Dimension (LxWxH): 10 x 30 x 55mm
Battery ：600mA
Charging current: 200mA
Recharge time: Approx. 3~4 hours
Power consumption：80mA
Continuous recording mode: Approx. 6-7 hours
Standby current – Power saving mode A：1.6mA/h
Standby time – Power saving mode A ：Approx. 14 days
Standby current – Power saving mode B ：1mA/h
Standby time – Power saving mode B：Approx. 20 days
Connect to a USB power adapter or power bank for extended recording
External 2500mA battery & 24hours continuous mode, expect about 28hours.
External 5000mA battery & & 24hours continuous mode, expect about 56 hours.
External 2500mA battery in mode A standby time is around 58days.
External 5000mA battery & mode B standby time is around 116days

WIFI Listening Device Packaging includes the following:
WIFI Voice Recorder
USB Cable Charger
Micro SD Card Reader
Micro SD Card Rest Pin Tool
User Manual with screen shots written in house.