# Hidden Camera Clocks The Mantel Clock Camera Makes a Nifty Nanny Cam By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mantel-clock-camera References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/20/wireless-mantel-clock-camera/) & [brickhousesecurity](http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/c1300mc24.html) The Mantel Clock Camera is the perfect way to keep watch on your living room. This seemingly innocent clock conceals a video camera that can be remotely viewed from up to 500 feet away. The Mantel Clock Camera is available with either a USB or an RCA jack. The video feed is even encrypted, keeping you safe from rival snoopers. This camera runs for $299, which is a small price to pay for the peace of mind that comes with knowing that everything in living room is safe and sound. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hidden Camera Clocks:** The rise of hidden camera clocks has created an opportunity for home security companies to offer more innovative and discreet surveillance options. - **Remote Monitoring:** The remote viewing capabilities of hidden camera clocks are proving to be popular, creating an opportunity for tech companies to offer more advanced and user-friendly monitoring systems. - **Encrypted Video Feeds:** The trend towards encrypted video feeds in hidden camera clocks is a response to growing privacy concerns and presents an opportunity for cybersecurity companies to offer more secure surveillance solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Security:** The trend towards hidden camera clocks presents an opportunity for home security companies to offer more innovative and discreet surveillance options. - **Technology:** The growth of remote monitoring capabilities in hidden camera clocks presents an opportunity for tech companies to offer more advanced and user-friendly monitoring systems. - **Cybersecurity:** The trend towards encrypted video feeds in hidden camera clocks presents an opportunity for cybersecurity companies to offer more secure surveillance solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Friendly Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reli-light-cam-d1.md) - [Hidden Camera Detector Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hidden-camera-detector.md) - [Dual-Purpose Camera-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgian-floor-lamp-clock.md) - [Mac-Based Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spycam.md) - [Decor-Inspired Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-home-camera.md) - [Vase-Like Security Camera Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-cam-vase.md) - [Wide-View Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-security.md) - [Smart Indoor Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c6n-black-smart-wifi-pan-tilt-indoor-camera.md) - [Live-Enabled Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplisafe-1.md)