South Africa's dumbest criminals- Part 1

Spy Shop SA always like to keep content fresh and also funny just to brighten up your day. Here is Part 1 of 'South Africa's Dumbest Criminals'.

A man has been described as “the most stupid, dumbest criminal” in East London after he returned to a house he had robbed dressed in clothes stolen from the premises.

The man apparently returned to ask for work, the Times reported.

The owner of the house in Nahoon Valley Place said the man came knocking on the door on Sunday morning, asking for gardening work.

To his surprise, he saw the man was wearing his shoes, trousers and one of his fiancée’s blouses.

The man immediately went to the back garden and saw that their storeroom had been broken into. They were moving house and keeping some of their belongings there.

"I could not believe the audacity of this guy. I detained him after that and called the police, but they did not pitch for 45 minutes," the owner said.

He escaped but was later caught by security guards.

The story was published on the Facebook page for Crime Spotter Buffalo City where the thief was called the “most stupid, dumbest criminal” in East London.

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This article can be found on: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/South-Africas-dumbest-criminal-20120327

What is an IP Camera

Here at Spy Shop SA we get asked many, many questions about Spy Cameras, so this is the first in our series about all the cameras that we have on www.spyshopsa.co.za Here is the first installment:

What is IP camera?

An IP camera is a networked digital video camera that transmits data over a Fast Ethernet link. IP cameras (also called "network cameras") are most often used for IP surveillance, a digitized and networked version of closed-circuit television (CCTV).

Benefits of IP camera over analog technology include:

Remote administration from any location.
Digital zoom.
The ability to easily send images and video anywhere with an Internet connection.
Progressive scanning, which enables better quality images extracted from the video, especially for moving targets.
Adjustable frame rates and resolution to meet specific needs.
Two-way communication.
The ability to send alerts if suspicious activity is detected.
Lower cabling requirements.
Support for intelligent video.
Disadvantages of IP surveillance include greater complexity and bandwidth demands. One alternative for organizations with substantial investment in analog technology is to use a video server to, in effect, turn analog CCTV cameras to IP cameras. A video server is a small standalone server that converts analog signals to a digital format and provides the analog cameras with IP addresses.

Nevertheless, because it offers much more sophisticated capabilities, IP surveillance is increasingly replacing analog CCTV. An industry report from International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that shipments of IP cameras and related products will increase 45% between 2009 and 2013.

Link can be found on: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/IP-camera

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Tips to keep animals safe

Hi Spy Shop SA fans,

We love animals as much as you so follow these tips to keep those furry (and slimy) loved ones safe..

The summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results.

We can help you keep your pets safe and cool this summer. Follow our tips for helping everyone in your family stay healthy and comfortable when the heat is on (and even if the power isn't).

Practice basic summer safety
Never leave your pets in a parked car
Not even for a minute. Not even with the car running and air conditioner on. On a warm day, temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly to dangerous levels. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Your pet may suffer irreversible organ damage or die.

If you see an animal in distress in a parked car, contact the nearest animal shelter or police. Spread the word about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars by talking to them and by printing out our Hot Car flyer (PDF), posting it in public places, and sharing it with your friends, family, and coworkers. (It might help convince some people if you point out that leaving a pet in a car is an invitation to theft—of the car, the pet, or both—especially if the windows are cracked.)

Watch the humidity
"It's important to remember that it's not just the ambient temperature but also the humidity that can affect your pet," says Dr. Barry Kellogg, VMD, of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. "Animals pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body. If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves, and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels—very quickly."

Taking a dog's temperature will quickly tell you if there is a serious problem. Dogs' temperatures should not be allowed to get over 104 degrees. If your dog's temperature does, follow the instructions for treating heat stroke.

Limit exercise on hot days
Take care when exercising your pet. Adjust intensity and duration of exercise in accordance with the temperature. On very hot days, limit exercise to early morning or evening hours, and be especially careful with pets with white-colored ears, who are more susceptible to skin cancer, and short-nosed pets, who typically have difficulty breathing. Asphalt gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws, so walk your dog on the grass if possible. Always carry water with you to keep your dog from dehydrating.

Don't rely on a fan
Pets respond differently to heat than humans do. (Dogs, for instance, sweat primarily through their feet.) And fans don't cool off pets as effectively as they do people.

Provide ample shade and water
Any time your pet is outside, make sure he or she has protection from heat and sun and plenty of fresh, cold water. In heat waves, add ice to water when possible. Tree shade and tarps are ideal because they don't obstruct air flow. A doghouse does not provide relief from heat—in fact, it makes it worse.

Cool your pet inside and out
Whip up a batch of quick and easy DIY peanut butter popsicles for dogs. (You can use peanut butter or another favorite food.) And always provide water, whether your pets are inside or out with you.

Keep your pet from overheating indoors or out with a cooling body wrap, vest, or mat (such as the Keep Cool Mat). Soak these products in cool water, and they'll stay cool (but usually dry) for up to three days. If your dog doesn't find baths stressful, see if she enjoys a cooling soak.
Watch for signs of heatstroke
Extreme temperatures can cause heatstroke. Some signs of heatstroke are heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, excessive thirst, lethargy, fever, dizziness, lack of coordination, profuse salivation, vomiting, a deep red or purple tongue, seizure, and unconsciousness.

Animals are at particular risk for heat stroke if they are very old, very young, overweight, not conditioned to prolonged exercise, or have heart or respiratory disease. Some breeds of dogs—like boxers, pugs, shih tzus, and other dogs and cats with short muzzles—will have a much harder time breathing in extreme heat.

How to treat a pet suffering from heatstroke
Move your pet into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to her head, neck, and chest or run cool (not cold) water over her. Let her drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. Take her directly to a veterinarian.

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This article and many more can be found at: http://www.humanesociety.org

Security Tips for your work

Spy Shop SA has Spy Cameras, Spy Pens and Spy Watches plus we like to give you security tips:

While it's difficult to protect your home from professional thieves, most home burglaries are done by amateurs. These thieves are more easily thwarted if you employ some of these simple security precautions:

Plan to "burglarize" yourself. You'll discover any weaknesses in your security system that may have previously escaped your notice.

Lock up your home, even if you go out only for a short time. Many burglars just walk in through an unlocked door or window.

Change all the locks and tumblers when you move into a new house.

For the most effective alarm system, conceal all wiring. A professional burglar looks for places where he or she can disconnect the security system.

Your house should appear occupied at all times. Use timers to switch lights and radios on and off when you're not at home.

If you have a faulty alarm that frequently goes off, get it fixed immediately and tell your neighbors that it's been repaired. Many people ignore an alarm that goes off periodically.

A spring-latch lock is easy prey for burglars who are "loiding" experts. Loiding is the method of slipping a plastic credit card against the latch tongue to depress it and unlock the door. A deadbolt defies any such attack. It is only vulnerable when there is enough space between the door and its frame to allow an intruder to use power tools or a hacksaw.

If you lose your keys, change the locks immediately.

Before turning your house key over to a professional house cleaner for several hours, make sure the person is honest and reputable as well as hardworking. Check all references thoroughly. If the house cleaner is from a firm, call your local Better Business Bureau to check on the firm's reputation.

Instead of keeping a spare key in a mailbox, under the doormat, or on a nail behind the garage, wrap the key in foil -- or put it in a 35mm film can -- and bury it where you can easily find it if you need it.

Don't leave notes for service people or family members on the door. These act as a welcome mat for a burglar.

If the entrances to your home are dark, consider installing lighting with an infrared detector. Most thieves don't want to be observed trying to get in a door.

Talk to your neighbors about any suspicious people or strange cars you notice lurking about.
To keep your tools from being stolen, paint the handles. Thieves avoid items that are easy to identify.

Trees located near windows or shrubbery that might shield a burglar from view can be major flaws in your home-protection plan. Consider your landscaping plan in light of your protection needs.

Ask for credentials from any sales-person who requests entry to your home. Ask that their ID be pushed under the door. Many professional burglars use this cover to check out homes. If you're doubtful, check with the person's office before letting him or her in.

Do not list your full name on your mailbox or your entry in the telephone book. Use only your initial and your last name.

If someone comes to your door asking to use the phone to call a mechanic or the police, keep the door locked and make the call yourself.

Dogs are good deterrents to burglars. Even a small, noisy dog can be effective -- burglars do not like to have attention drawn to their presence. Be aware, however, that trained guard dogs do not make good pets. Obedience training and attack training are entirely different, and only the former is appropriate for a house pet.

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Home Security Tips

We always get asked about security here at Spy Shop SA. Here are some awesome tips thanks to the cool people at: http://www.selfsecure.co.za/

Learn the following:

• How to prevent becoming a victim of a hijacking
• How to protect your family in your own home
• Which security measures make more sense than others?

Simple, common sense and easy to use information that could be invaluable in protecting your home, your family and of course you. Simply click here for more information about the free course.

Crime, often violent crime, in South Africa is a fact of life. Hardly anyone can claim not to have been personally affected, either through personal experience or having a close friend or family member become a victim. Your daily life is most likely influenced by the fear of crime - where you travel, places you avoid, the way you treat strangers, your general state of awareness or anxiety. Most households will spend money each month on some form of security. Its really only the extent of this cost that varies: armed response, car tracking units, burglar bars, security guards, theft insurance, alarms, locks, gates.... the list goes on.

There is no product or service that can provide 100% safety and security. Its all a matter of getting as close to secure as possible, but the eternal battle between criminals and their victims is in continual flux. As new products are developed, criminals find ways to get around them. You need to stay a few, or at least one step ahead of them.

Don’t become a statistic. Use common sense, the experience of others and technology to make you and your family’s lives safer.

This web site will provide you with the tools and information to help you protect both yourself and your family.

The main crimes that cause the states of anxiety and fear in which so many of us live our daily lives are (in order of severity):

1. House robbery.
2. Hijacking (car robbery).
3. House breaking (burglary).
4. Smash and grab (theft out of motor vehicle).

We have specifically excluded less common, although very serious crimes and “social” crimes committed by people known to the victim. Those require a different solution and that is not the topic of this web site. There are other serious crimes, but not as wide spread as the above and there are more common crimes, but they are seldom as traumatic, even if they are unpleasant.

Our solutions are not 100% effective all the time and they don’t cover every possible situation. That is quite simply impossible and anyone who tells you otherwise is talking rubbish. We will however give you ideas on how to drastically improve the safety of your environment.  Our solutions are typically relevant for residents living in the suburbs of South Africa as that is where our experience lies. However the solutions are not necessarily high in cost, in fact much of it comes at no cost at all. You get to decide how much time, effort and money you want to throw at the problem.

Our approach is two fold. We will expose you to information on how to create a safe environment and we will then also show you various bits of technology that will enhance and complement the information. The information and technology is continually changing,  and this makes regular email the most effective way to keep you up to date with changes in equipment, new ideas and the latest methods used by criminals.

Amazingly, despite our horrific crime statistics in South Africa, we are still remarkably apathetic when it comes to changing our lifestyles. If we were  to dump a book with all our information and a box with all the necessary equipment in your entrance hall, it would probably stay there and never get used. We’re just too busy. Even if you did read the book, implementing the ideas would always be put off for another day. That is why we have chosen the regular email method. The information stays current, we can take on the challenge in small, bite size steps and we can keep reminding and motivating.

At this stage many people become worried about being spammed. My policy is simple, I don’t sell email addresses, period. I have information which I believe will benefit many South Africans and the best way to get it to them is by email. If you still remain concerned, open up a free gmail account and use that as your email address. In some cases its probably a good idea anyway as some South African service providers may treat our mail as spam and delete it without telling you or me. Just don’t forget to log on and check. your gmail account for messages every now and then.

Our solutions will focus primarily on the typical South African suburban household, but many ideas and products will work elsewhere too. By eliminating or at least greatly reducing the chances of any of the common big 4 crimes ( house robbery, hijacking, burglary and smash & grabs) we can help create an environment around your South African home which at least compares suitably with lifestyles else where in the world.

South Africa without violent crime would be one of the best places in the world to live.

To sign up for the emailed information on protecting yourself, your family and your home, click here.

Product review: The Bionic Ear- 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone

The Bionic Ear- 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone:

My favorite aspect of the Bionic Ear - 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone is the fact that it comes with a monocular so you can see whatever object you're looking at up to 8x better in magnitude. The thing that stands out the most about the Bionic Ear - 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone is the knob that comes on it. The knob allows you to adjust your sound and your sound reception. The reason for the knob is so that you can focus on one sound and one sound only. It helps you adjust your wanted noise and drown out the surrounding noises that may be included.

The Bionic Ear - 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone comes with a pair of headphones so you can really drown out the extras and get up close and personal with whatever you're listening to.

The one thing I disliked about the Bionic Ear - 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone was that it takes batteries There isn't a way for you to plug up and charge, you have to rely of batteries to carry you. I'm not a big fan of batteries and most of the time the run out on my anyway. I'm used to have items that allow me to at least hook up to my computer. I can't even do that with the Bionic Ear - 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone.

Other than what I mentioned the Bionic Ear - 100 Meters Sound Distance + Quality Headphone is an exceptional piece of work. Its for anyone who have a hard time of hearing in a crowded place or for someone who wants to get up close and personal with a very in tense project.

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Tips to keep your car safe

Your car is likely one of the most expensive investments you’ll ever make. As such, you want to protect it from theft and vandalism much in the same way you want to protect your house. You also want to make sure that no one steals anything important out of your car. When it comes to securing your vehicle, you can spend big bucks on alarms, tracking systems, locks, and disconnect switches. However, if you’d rather not lay out that kind of money, there are quite a few things you can do to secure your car that are free or very inexpensive. Here are some easy steps you can take to secure your car.

Lock the doors

This is the easiest thing to do, but a lot of people forget. When you park your car (even in your own driveway), lock the doors and roll up the windows. Thieves look for an easy opportunity and an unlocked car is one of the easiest. There was a rash of car “break-ins” in my area not long ago and the only vehicles that were affected were the unlocked ones. The thieves didn’t bother with the locked cars. Too much effort, time, and risk of detection is involved. So lock the doors.

Don’t leave valuables in plain view

Don’t leave GPS’s, cell phones, purses, laptops, or shopping purchases in plain view, even if you’re parked at home. Secure them in the trunk, but make sure no one is looking when you do. And if you do put your items in the trunk, lock the doors since the trunk can be popped from inside the car. Better yet, take valuables out of the car entirely. Thieves can see a GPS holder, laptop stand or charger, etc. and may take the chance that the item is still in the car.

Park in the garage, if possible

If you have a garage at home, use it. It’s more secure than your driveway. If your garage is too full of junk to get the car in, clean out the garage. If you live in a more urban area and you have the option of parking in a monitored, gated garage, take it if you can afford it. The harder it is to get to your car, the less likely it is to be stolen.

Park wisely

When you park your car, try to park under lights, near security cameras, or in a well-traveled area. These make it more likely that someone will see a thief messing with your car and call the police. Thieves don’t like to be watched.

Don’t buy a car that’s a target

You can save yourself a lot of trouble if you don’t buy a car that’s a target in the first place. Some are targeted because of their style, such as luxury or sports cars, while others are targeted because their parts are in demand. Your insurance company likely has a list of most frequently stolen cars that they will share with you so you can avoid those models.

Buy a locking gas cap

While a cap won’t keep your car from being stolen, it does make it so that if your car is stolen the thieves will have a harder time filling up. This increases the chance that they won’t get far and may be caught by police. It also helps prevent thieves from siphoning gas out of your tank — a crime that always seems to spike when gas prices rise.

Always take your keys with you

Never leave the keys in the ignition or in the car. That’s just making it way too easy for the thieves.

Never leave the car running unattended

It’s tempting to leave the car running while you run in to the coffee shop or up to the ATM. People also leave cars running to warm them up in the winter. Don’t do it. Thieves watch for these opportunities and it only takes them a second to get in that car and take off.

Protect personal information

Don’t keep your registration in the car, and don’t keep any paperwork with personal or financial information in the car. If a thief steals your car, they may not stop at that. Identity theft is easy with a registration and if they get banking information, it’s easy to clean out your account. Also, with your home address, they know where you live and may decide to rob that, too (particularly if they got your keys).

Don’t use a hide-a-key

Even if you think it’s impossible to find, it isn’t. Thieves know where to look. Give someone you trust a spare key and call them if you have a problem, or get a service like AAA.

Don’t leave your car keys in an obvious place in your home

If thieves break into your home, they often look for car keys. You car will make an ideal get away vehicle and cap off their robbery of your home. Don’t leave the keys on the table, or on a hook by the door. Put them somewhere less obvious.

Mark your car

You can inscribe the VIN number on the engine, on the hood, in the trunk, and on the windows. This makes a car unattractive to thieves because it is now much more difficult to change the car’s identity. It’s also easier for the cops to find if they raid a chop shop or catch the criminals joyriding in your car.

Avoid long-term parking

Thieves know the owners aren’t likely to come back soon and long-term lots are often poorly policed. Get someone to give you a ride or take a taxi to the airport. If you do park in long-term, you can take some simple steps to disable your car such as disconnecting a battery cable, or disconnecting the distributor cap. Thieves often won’t try to figure out what’s wrong with the car, they’ll just move on. It takes too much time and is obvious if they go poking around under the hood.

Courtesy of: http://www.savingadvice.com

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Top 10 home security tips

Security is of paramount importance to any South African household and the more you know, the more secure you'll be.

Chubb Security South Africa proposes that homeowners keep the following 10 simple but crucial security tips in mind as they start the New Year.

1. Seek qualified advice from a security consultant who will carry out a risk assessment and recommend an alarm system specifically suited to your property.

2. Make sure that your chosen security provider is a registered member of the South African Intruder Detection Service Associations (SAIDSA) as this is a guarantee that any work carried out by them and equipment installed meets the appropriate industry standards.

3. Test your alarm at least once a month and request the services of a technician immediately if your alarm is faulty. It is important to remember to inform your security provider that you are putting your system into the "Test" mode.

4. Where possible, install exterior lighting that can be controlled remotely from inside the house. It is also worth considering demand lighting which is activated by a motion detector.

5. Try to reduce foliage and bushes in the vicinity of your driveway as these act as good hiding places for would-be criminals.

6. Increase visibility – Do you have any high walls or tall hedges obscuring your view of the property? Try to remove these if possible.

7. Automatic gates are preferable as you don't have to leave the safety of your vehicle in order to access your premises.

8. Create a "safe area" in your home by fitting a wrought iron gate or an expanding grille gate into which the family can retreat in an emergency.

9. Install a safe to store valuable items and copies of keys. Wall safes are usually not fireproof and therefore not suitable for cash or documents.

10. Add an emergency number to the speed-dial function on your phone.

These tips are from:  http://www.property24.com/articles/top-10-home-security-tips/11061

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Tips For Outdoor Activities During the Summer (keep safe)

With summer in full swing, outdoor activities such as road running, walking and biking are more and more appealing to fitness fanatics and those just wanting to enjoy South Africa´s crisp summer mornings and beautiful evenings.

“It is essential that one practices certain important precautions when venturing out for a walk, run or a bike ride,” says Roy Rawlins, Managing Director of ADT Johannesburg

According to Rawlins there are several tips to consider when heading out for your outdoor activity of choice:

Tell someone that you are going out and what time you expect to return
Try to vary your route and schedule as much as possible
Avoid heading out at dusk or at night
Avoid non-savoury areas
It is advisable not to listen to music while out as you may not hear an approaching car, truck, suspect or even a dog
Wear bright reflective clothing at all times – a simple reflector on your shoes will not suffice
Carry some form of identification
Carry your mobile with you
Carry mace with you
Carry small change in case of an emergency
“Unfortunately accidents or an attack can happen while you are out on a leisurely stroll, or while you are training,” concludes Rawlins. “The tips provided could save your life and the life of others.’’
From: www.adt.co.za

Crime Facts in SA Part 1

Welcome to our new series on 'Crime facts and stats in South Africa''. Crime is shocking in South Africa and is at an unacceptable level. Here are some stats for you to feast on:

More people murdered in Nyanga (Western Cape) than anywhere else in the country.
Over One hundred and Sixty One Thousand people murdered in South Africa since 2004
47% of all drug related crime in the country occur in the Western Cape.
5900 crimes are reported by the SAPS everyday day!
Over 43 people murdered on average everyday in South Africa.
The world average for murder is 7.6 per 100 000 people. Murder in South Africa is 36.5 per 100 000.
Honduras stats show that 60.9 people are murdered per 100 000. That's nearly twice as many as South Africa!!
It`s been estimated that SA has lost R650-billion to corruption over the last 18 years.
More than 2 million crimes were reported by the SAPS for the twelve months between 2010/2012.
Nearly 16000 people were murdered in SA in the twelve months between 2011/2012.
KZN is the highest murder province in South Africa. Then the Eastern Cape followed by Gauteng .
Over 400 drug related crimes reported daily.
Mitchells Plain in the Western Cape reports the more crime than any other precinct in the country.
There are 29 different crime categories used by the SAPS for reporting crime stats.
There are about 1118 precincts (police stations) in South Africa.

Stats and Facts Courtesy of:  http://www.crimestatssa.com

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Product Review: The Super Sneak - Hidden In-Ear Audio Receiver Kit

We have found a super awesome Spy product for you to purchase and its the The Super Sneak - Hidden In-Ear Audio Receiver Kit. Here is the review and what we think of it:

This wireless earphone receiver kit is extremely well hidden very hard to detect in our opinion. The device uses a miniature ear bud that fits perfectly inside your ear with only a clear stem sticking out about a ¼ inch so you can safely pull it out of your ear. If you’re looking for a covert spy device then we are sure that you will love it! Its also comfortable and fits super snug.

So how does it work? It’s simple really and not rocket science thank goodness. The included walkie talkie sends the audio signal to a transmitter hidden inside the wallet. The wallet transmitter then sends the wireless signal to the mini ear bud where only you can hear the audio transmission. Still with me? You only need to carry the wallet and wear the discreet ear bud to receive audio instructions from your partner-- no bulky receivers or messy wires to ruin your day either.

This is the same technology undercover FBI and CIA agents have been using for years and is perfect for privately receiving instructions without anybody knowing the better. Naughty naughty!

Here is what is in the box:

Walkie-talkie
Earbud
Wallet Receiver
Antenna
Carrying Strap
Clip mount
AC charger
Battery
User Manual - English

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What you should do if you keep on getting robbed?

Crime is extremely high these days and there are many reasons. Lack of jobs, drug addiction, money problems is just some of the issues that are facing society. Instead of droning on about it and making everyone depressed, I have some solutions instead. Enjoy…

Get yourself a Spy Camera.

Many people have often thought about this but have probably had 2nd thoughts due to high costs or lack of effort to learn about these types of cameras. You will be surprised to know (unless you know about these things) that they are very simple to install and maintain. There are many, many different types of cameras and these all depend on what you need to record or listen to.

Spy Watches. These are cool and you can get great audio or video without anyone suspecting a thing. Unless you tell too many of your friends that is. Quite a few of these watches are waterproof too so that will be very handy in case you get stuck in the rain or are thrown in the swimming pool.

Spy Clocks. You can either choose an Alarm Clock or a normal kitchen clock that will hang on the wall and look normal to everyone but you. You will be surprised by what you see when the lights are out. These are very simple to install and require minimum effort to maintain plus quite a few have Motion Detection. Gone are the days of sifting through hours of nothingness.

Choosing a Spy Camera can be time consuming but only because there are so many Spy Gadgets, Spy Apparel and other Spy Equipment to choose from! Keep your house safe and know exactly what your partner and kids are up to when your back is turned….Get one from Spy Shop SA today!

Spy Glasses are the new ‘in’ thing

Spy Glasses are really big at the moment and there is 1 reason as to why. They look like normal glasses. Simple, right? Effective too!

There are many types of Spy Glasses and everyone wants to know what the differences are. The video capturing is around 1920 x 1080P but this does vary depending on how much you are spending. If you pay a bit extra then you will get a better video. Usually these glasses are 5 Megapixels but these are improving all the time.

Why get Spy Glasses? Well….why not? They are cool, spy-like, handy and effective in getting the evidence that you need, when you need it. There is usually a lithium battery in them (rechargeable) and these will last you many hours, depending on usage of course.

SD Card memory? Well these can be up to 32GB but once again it will depend on the model. I would suggest that you get a 32GB version as this will save you having to clear the card all the time unless you like only taking small little videos that is.

USB? Most versions have USB 2 but they are coming out with USB 3 which will speed things up for you but is not a vital ingredient to have.

What comes with these Spy Glasses and do they last? You will the Glasses, a pouch, USB cable and manual. Spy Shop SA will help you with any questions that you have as we want you to be the coolest spy on the planet (we won’t tell anyone). Get your cool glasses today!

I need to protect my house, what do I buy?

''I need to protect my house, what do I buy?''

Sadly in South African in 2013, this question is all too common. Crime has been going crazy  lately (lets not depress ourselves with that topic). Lots of people go with the hardcore CCTV option and that works out most of the time. The problem is that anyone can see the camera so it is easy to cover or simply avoid being viewed on this type of camera.

What about a Spy camera?

This is what a lot of South Africans are going for nowadays as this is a cheaper and better option. Imagine you knowing that there is a Spy Clock in your lounge but a potential thief or mistress does not? Priceless. You can pick up one of these for around R999 so you don't have to destroy your kids University fund.

What is the best Spy Camera?

Tough question. You can get the full IP Camera Kit plus DVR if you really want to go all out. Or you can just get a Spy Painting for example and simply get all of the recordings later via SD Card. Nice and easy plus no one will have a clue of what is going on.

Will my wife or husband find out?

Haha hopefully not. There are so many Spy Gadgets around so it will depend how 'sharp' they are.

Do you deliver discreetly?

Oh yes. We have to otherwise there will be lots of problems so don't fear.

We hope that this article helps you out. Please contact the Spy Shop SA Team if you need anything as they will help you select the right product for you.

Happy spying!

You need a Spy Camera Clock

Its time. If you suspect your partner of being 'naughty' then you need to get a Spy Camera Alarm Clock that also has a Receiver and LCD screen too. Handy right?
You could catch someone in the act, or simply use its features for the purpose of security in your home or office. Receive crystal clear video with this wireless 2.5 inch LCD screen and see everything in your lap.

Do you really trust your new Nanny enough to leave her alone with your darling kid? This is a question that has been plaguing the mind of thousands of South Africans lately. Sadly there are too many horror stories so it’s best to kit up and be prepared. With this camera you can be in the next room and see exactly what’s going on. You could also get a camera that notifies you of movement or one that works with your phone….Interested?

Get brilliant security surveillance straight to your cellphone! Call and listen in to conversations, send a command text and receive an MMS image to your cell phone, pre-set email address or get a call back to listen in to conversations. Cool right?

This GSM remote camera is suitable for use at home by the family, in office with management staff, at the factory for supervisors and store surroundings to always keep an eye on your stock inventory. Essentially, you can monitor your home or office while you're away and protect your family and belongings at all times. Just insert a dual band SIM card and off you go.

To configure this smart GSM remote CCTV camera, consult the detailed user manual and you'll be ready to start using your brand new DV12 night vision GSM security camera. This GSM remote camera is a remote image capturing device with a motion detection sensor, microphone and infrared lights. Capture images remotely and send them to your multimedia messaging (MMS) enabled mobile phone, or a pre-set e-mail address. You can control and configure the camera by SMS command.

This intelligent GSM remote camera with night vision is the simplest way of monitoring your office and home by sending an SMS text message command to the remote security camera and then receive an MMS in return with an image captured to see if anyone is there, or you can call the SIM card within the remote nightvision security camera and listen to whoever is around.

Don’t get caught in a horror moment and rather get a cool Spy Camera from The Spy Shop SA Team today!

Get a Motion Detection Wall Surveillance DVR and be styling

Get this cool Motion Detection Wall Surveillance DVR with a 1/4 Inch CCD + IR Light. Why do you ask? Here are the features:

Discreetly sized wall mounted DVR System with 128MB of internal memory (expandable with SD card),
a wide angle 1/4 Inch CCD Camera, motion detection ability and IR lights for night surveillance.
All you need to do is install and turn on this security device, and movement will trigger the recording to
begin, and when the movement stops, the recording does as well at day or night.

Its a great addition to any home or business security system, this DVR will easily attach to any wall and blend in for great covert surveillance. Added to this, you will have an SD card slot for expanding its memory up to 1 GB. This DVR system is compatible with PAL TV systems.

Why is this a cool product? Well it looks like a PIR Alarm and no one will be able to notice the difference. Lovely!

This device will be able to used day or night so its something that you won't have to worry about (day or night) so hopefully you will be able to catch the sneaky robbers or staff members that are nicking what they shouldn't.

The IR Light really does help too as it doesn't matter about the light around you. Where can you pick one of these up? Get to Spy Shop SA and look in page 2 of Motion Detection and boom, you will see it there for only R2,499.

Have fun and Happy Spying!

Why a Spy Smoke Detector will be useful

The concept of having a Smoke Detector with a Spy twist has taken some time to take off in South Africa. Why? Are we a bit slow or still a very conservative nation that looks down at these type of things?

The Smoke Detector Nanny Camera is a very popular product at the moment on Spy Shop SA as many people have seen the light and realized that this is a ‘cool’ device to invest in. Its only R999 too so it won’t burn your wallet. I recently bought a 1TB Hard Drive for that amount so I believe that it will be worth it. With this product you can keep a beady eye on what is happening in your lounge, kitchen, bedroom and….well anywhere ready, except for your garden but I doubt that you want to witness the dog tearing up your garden.


This high tech smoke detector with a hidden camera is a one-of-a-kind device perfect for protecting your home! The device is small, light-weight and remote controlled for easy use. The hidden night-vision camera operates on motion detection to record while movement is occurring wherever you place the device. I really like how it has Night-vision as that is where the real ‘action’ happens from time to time. The cool thing is that no one will suspect a thing (unless they read this Blog post that is).

The smoke detector's camera records to a USB card built in to the underside of the device. There is also a place for a SD card for gathering larger amounts of data. Forty minutes of recording takes about 1 GB of space, and you can use up to a 32 GB card when leaving the home or turning in for a restful night's sleep. Lovely! Lots of storage is always a good think I believe.

The 2 megapixel image is clearly captured to about 6 meters. Place the device facing the front or rear door or a high risk window to make sure you get a clear picture if an intruder ever dares enter. A built-in microphone allows audio capture of voice for easier identification and recognition in the event of a home invasion. High resolution video recording of 720 x 480 at 32 fps ensures you good evidence against the crook/cheater. It’s also Waterproof so that’s a good thing if your roof leaks. I do know a good plumber too if you need one.

Get one of these bad boys today and sort out what you need to sort out soon without losing money, your heart or friends. The Spy Shop SA Team will help you out too if you have any questions. Good luck!

Are 16 cameras enough to keep you safe in South Africa?

Crime is getting all the headlines in the papers, blogs, news and is absolutely shocking these days. Many people point the understaffed, underpaid and unmotivated Police force but there is something that we can all do about it. Get a quality CCTV Camera System at a great price. Here is all the information that you need…

The 16 Camera Surveillance System "Hexa Set" is very popular as the moment. Is it because of its cool name? I think it’s because it has 16 cameras and has fantastic features. The high quality CCTV kit contains everything you need to get going. With 8 indoor, 8 outdoor cameras and a DVR with a 1TB HDD, you’ll have every angle of your farm, house or work office covered with security to help you catch the culprits that are stealing from you.

How do I work this you may ask? First, get a pro to install this for you. You don’t want to have the missus shouting at you so get someone who knows what is happening (or go into the dog box, it’s your choice haha). Connect the DVR to a monitor and watch the surveillance video (you can choose any of the 16 cameras individually or have all the camera feeds on your screen simultaneously) on site or program the unit to record with motion detection. How wild is that? And you don’t have to be around to watch your camera feed. Connect the DVR to the internet and you’ll be able to log in from anywhere in the world, even on your Smartphone! Sorted? I think so!

The “Hexa” Kit comes with a Seagate 1TB hard disk drive (top brand) which is good for weeks of stored video. If you need more then you can easily install a second HDD using the provided cables. In-house testing has confirmed that this system can be equipped with maximum 2 SATA HDD’s providing 4TB of storage. Nice!

There are 8 Outdoor + 8 Indoor Cameras for Complete Coverage: These amazing Surveillance cameras shoot high quality image in H.264 with a wide viewing angle. The outdoor cameras are made out of aircraft grade aluminum, equipped with a sliding hood and 12 Infrared (IR) night visions LED’s which turn on automatically when darkness falls. The indoor cameras are made out of durable plastic and pack 24 IR LED’s for a crystal clear view at night. No one can now hide from you beady eyes!

So if you need an high quality Spy Camera CCTV Kit then this is my recommendation folks, it’s at a good price and the Spy Shop SA Team will give you a cool discount too if you purchase this. Keep your house protected from all the sketchy burglars and bust them one way!

Get this Hexa set now: http://www.spyshopsa.co.za/whats-hot/16-camera-surveillance-system-hexa-set

Why the Thermometer Motion Activated Spy Camera is amazing

This has to be the best Spy product ever made. I’m being serious, it’s fantastic…Why?

The Thermometer Motion Activated Spy Camera is super cool for a variety of reasons and I’m going to share this with you today. This spy camera can act as a monitor, alarm or guard, and can work for about 250 minutes when fully charged. 250 minutes? That’s around 4 hours by the way.

Motion Detection is an important extra with this product and will last you much longer than 4 hours. Well, it should. Unless someone is doing star jumps the whole time right by the Thermometer. Motion Detection means that the camera will only record if there is movement. How cool is that?

How big is this Spy Camera? Dimensions: 235 x 53 x 13 mm. Pretty nice and small. Also who on earth with think that this is a Spy Camera? This product is pretty cool as it has a nice video resolution of: 640 x 480.

If you need to have some extra pair of eyes while you are at work, then I would recommend this beauty. It lasts for a long time, you can view everything by just plugging in the device. If you need the instructions then simply email: info@spyshopsa.co.za

http://www.spyshopsa.co.za/whats-hot/thermometer-motion-activated-spy-camera

Get a fantastic and covert Spy Alarm Clock from Spy Shop SA

Spy Clocks are becoming more and more popular in 2013 and it’s easy to understand why. A clock looks like…well a clock and hardly anyone would think that it is a Spy Camera. Let me explain…

You get clocks that have Motion Detection and Nightvision. These are the ‘Kaiser Chiefs’ of Spy Clocks (the top dogs). Then you get ones that have either of these features. If they have neither then perhaps you should think about getting one that does as I’m sure that you don’t want to sift through hours and hours of coverage. Agreed?

I really like the Clocks with the IR Feature (infrared) and these are quite hard to find but will be available soon hopefully. These ones are great as there are extra LED Lights which means that you can spot what is going on even in complete darkness. Cool hey?

It’s also wise to make sure that you can record for a long time without having to recharge all the time. You do get cameras that can go on like the Energizer bunny for 24 hours or so depending on how much motion has been detected. Good times indeed! A 32GB Memory or more is vital I feel. You don’t really want a smaller one than that unless you don’t mind recharging. Imagine a Clock camera that you can use with your cell phone? I’m sure that one will be created very soon as that would be very handy.

Give the Spy Shop SA Team a call or email them if you need any further information as they will be more than happy to assist you with all of their Spy Cameras. Good luck and happy spying!

HD Wall Clocks

When you think about a Wall Clock you think of a simple device that merely tells the time and nothing else. Or is it? We have had so many people asking about the HD 30FPS Wall Clock DVR it is unbelievable. Why do you ask? Let me explain for you…

Everyone wants motion detection these days and that is understandable. Who wants to sift through hours of footage of nothing when you can simply watch when there is action in the room (or office, bedroom etc). This also saves battery life and so is a very popular buy indeed!

This intelligent GSM remote camera with night vision is a great way of monitoring your office and home by sending an SMS text message command to the remote security camera. You then receive an MMS in return with an image captured to see if anyone is there, or you can call the SIM card within the remote nightvision security camera and listen in. Super James Bond style right?

So, if you need to jack up your security then this is definitely a great product and will keep you super safe. Contact the Spy Shop SA Team if you have any questions about this product so that they can help you out. Secure your valuables and family now with one of these great Spy Cameras!

Our Nanny Cams Offer Peace of Mind and Security

Nanny Cams are well known for providing surveillance of domestic childcare minders. The number of parents choosing to use a nanny cam to monitor their domestic childcare minder is increasing and for good reason, as more reports of child abuse and neglect reaches newspaper headlines.

Whether you inform your domestic caregiver that they are on tape or not is completely up to you.

Informing the domestic caregiver that there is a nanny cam in your home does not necessarily mean that you will lose the benefits of a nanny cam. 

In fact, you may notice that your nanny is doing an exceptional job with your children as she will know she is on tape and you can be assured she will be doing her best.

More than just a Nanny Cam?

Nanny cams can also be used to monitor your home when you are away. Having a thief on camera can be incredibly beneficial in recovery of your stolen items. 

If you purchase a wireless streaming camera you can also watch your home from your computer any time- day or night. 

It can be used to keep an eye on pets and 'pet" sitters/ housesitters when you are away on that family vacation. You can ensure that your pet is being cared for to your expectations.

If your pet is getting injured when you are away, but you are unsure how the injury is happening, you can install a nanny cam to catch their antics on tape.

Anytime a stranger is coming into your home for work, whether it be housecleaning, building, painting, ect having a nanny cam can provide you the opportunity to see what happens when you are away.

If you have a loved one that is placed into a home for the elderly or in the hospital and fear that they are not receiving proper treatment, setting up a nanny cam in their room can provide the assurance you need that your fraile loved one is being treated accordingly. 

At spyshopsa.co.za you will find our range of Nanny Cams that can look like anything from lego blocks, teddy bears, wall clocks, and many more to blend in with your regular decor. 

No one will know you are watching and you can ensure that proper care is given for your children so let Spy Shop SA help you out with keeping tabs on your kids while you are at work or with friends.

Why a Voice Recorder is great toy to have

Having a Voice Recorder is very useful toy to have in 2013 and we are sure that most people will enjoy having this toy. How many times have you wished that you recorded something that was very important and you needed to remember it exactly? I can think of many….

Voice Activated Voice Recorders are very ‘in’ at the moment. With these you can pretty much record anything that you like. Imagine that you have a huge exam but are tired from going out the night before? Take that well deserved nap and just record your teacher droning on about whatever you are studying. How handy would that be? I was looking for one the other day and I found that Spy Shop SA has some amazing specials at the moment so if you need a device like this then now is the time.

I really wish that I had one of these at school during History class. There was always some kind of loud noise going on was very distracting. I also zoned out a lot so that didn’t help either! With a 2GB Voice Recorder I would have been sorted but such is life.

The cool thing with this Voice Recorder is that they are small these days so that you pretty much hide them wherever you like so gone are those super bulky Recorders from “McGyvers’ day.

Spy Shop SA have some great Spy Cameras, Spy Pens, Spy Watches, CCTV and much more so get to www.spyshopsa.co.za and enjoy the great range and the famous friendly service!

How James Bond made Spy Gear cool

Spy Gadgets like this are popular with kids and oldies alike..

If it wasn’t for James Bond and the huge franchise, Spy Gadgets would not be cool. Fact or fiction? That’s what this article is all about so strap on your seatbelt.

Without Q and Bond, James Bond, Spy Equipment, Spy Watches, Spy Pens, Spy Tanks and other spy gear would not be as popular as it is today. Back then it was just a fantasy. It seems years away as it was all very technical, had funny names, seemed expensive and quite frankly looked upper class. How on earth could an average Joe afford all of these crazy and funny looking gadgets? Well, this has all changed.

If you need to record something then all you need to do is get a Spy Pen. Simple. They look like normal pens and act like normal pens. Gone are the days of someone sitting with a typewriter and tapping on the keyboard furiously trying to keep up. Or has it? Some people and companies are still old fashioned sadly and it’s a miracle that they have actually even started using a cell phone.

The RC Spy Tank is great example about something that was completely unavailable a few years ago. Now it so popular it’s selling like hot cakes. This gadget works with your iPad or iPhone and is terrific. Everyone wants one. I’m surprised that it hasn’t been in the Harlem shake yet. This Spy Gadget would really make life so much easier for you if you worked in a Factory for example. People know where the cameras are so with ‘Bob’ you could set him up to cruise anywhere and catch sneaky workers having a quick smoke or stealing stock. You just never know these days so this would be a welcome addition to any workplace.

Thanks to James and the boys (and Bond girls) Spy Gear is cool and people want it. Don’t miss the ride otherwise soon you will be classed as uncool and no-one wants that right?

How Spy Gear can let you know what is going on 24/7

Having Spy Equipment has become an essential part of our lives in 2013. A few years ago no one would have dreamed that we would all live in a James Bond type of world but facts are facts. Crime is high and petty crime is where it all begins. Getting Spy Gear online in South Africa is a necessity is this day and age.

Back at school I was always losing pens and pencils. For a while I thought I was going crazy and got quite worried. I would always have 5 pens and 5 pencils in my pencil box (which I covered with all my favorite models and soccer players) but each day I would come home and there would be some missing. Or there would be a little runt of a pencil in my case instead. That was until I caught one of my ‘friends’ taking one out of my box while I was taking a nap in Afrikaans class. How a Spy Watch would have come in handy back in the 90’s. My point is that if you cut out petty crime at the start then it should not escalate to an insane level with your co-workers, domestic, kids or family and friends.

You can pick up Spy Watches, Spy Pens, Spy Cameras and CCTV online at great prices these days. For instance, a Kremlin Spy Watch and a 2Gb Spy Pen will cost you around R2000. How affordable is that? We at Spy Shop SA are always looking for the best products and prices from our suppliers too so click on www.spyshopsa.co.za today and come say hi on our Live Chat Support to find out what products are ‘hot’ this week!

Keep yourself safe with Spy Equipment

Crime in South Africa is at an all- time high so it’s vital to have some great spy equipment in your house, just to make sure that no sneaky employee, friend, co –worker, neighbor or robber takes advantage of your hard earned valuables and equipment.

Spy Gear is becoming more and more popular these days. No longer is it for the rich and famous and it is very affordable and easy to get hold of. Spy Watches have been made famous thanks to the Bond and Bourne movie franchises (thanks guys) and now everyone wants a cool watch that does a lot of cool stuff that we could only dream about a few years ago.

Spy Shop SA have a huge range of products and are slowly becoming a force in the South African Spy market. This is due to their speedy delivery times (4-8 days), their cool Live Chat support, quick email response time plus the friendly service. The site is easy to use and the selection is great! Who has ever wanted a Spy Watch, Spy Pen, Spy Camera or pair of Spy Glasses?

With the rate of crime in South Africa I have been thinking a lot about installing a Spy Camera. I especially like the Pencil Holder with Built in Security System as it’s such a simple but effective looking device as it would blend in effortlessly anywhere. It is blue, white and yellow and has a recording rate of 30 frames per second. Perfect!

If you are sick and tired of getting robbed, no matter how small the items taken, get to The Spy Shop SA as they will have what you need and are always keen to help you out no matter what your need is. www.spyshopsa.co.za is the site and info@spyshopsa.co.za is their email.

Good luck and keep yourself safe in 2013.