security cam
Electronic silent witness
Security cam is an informal shortening of security camera—a video camera used for surveillance, typically monitoring entrances, hallways, parking lots, or other areas where theft or intrusion might occur.
The footage may be recorded or watched live: The security cam caught the whole thing.
Recorded video material
- proofDemonstration of truth
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- timestampRecorded moment identifier
- incidentA distinct event
investigation · playback · witness · documentation · capture · face recognition · license plate · prosecution
Systematic observation of subjects
- footageRecorded video material
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- watchPortable timekeeping device
- observePerceive with attention
screen · feed · playback · real-time · 24/7 · alert · notification · zone coverage
Surveillance camera network
- motion detectionIdentifying displacement automatically
- night visionAbility to see dimly
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
DVR · HD · 1080p · 4K · cloud storage · live feed · remote access · digital zoom
Systematic observation of subjects
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- public spaceArea open to everyone
- workplace monitoringEmployer observation of staff
tenant rights · neighbor dispute · spying · voyeurism · data protection · GDPR · deletion · hacking
Able to be seen
- warning signIndicator of potential danger
- decoyFalse target for misdirection
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
- mountedFixed in position
perimeter · entry point · parking lot · storefront · ATM · gas station · deterrence · burglar
footage
Recorded video material
incident · investigation · playback · witness · documentation · capture · face recognition · license plate · prosecution · court
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
observe · screen · feed · playback · real-time · 24/7 · alert · notification · zone coverage · blind spot
CCTV
Surveillance camera network
- motion detectionIdentifying displacement automatically
- night visionAbility to see dimly
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
wireless · DVR · HD · 1080p · 4K · cloud storage · live feed · remote access · digital zoom · smart home
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- intrusionUnauthorized entry into space
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- public spaceArea open to everyone
workplace monitoring · tenant rights · neighbor dispute · spying · voyeurism · data protection · GDPR · deletion · hacking · breach
visible
Able to be seen
- warning signIndicator of potential danger
- decoyFalse target for misdirection
- conspicuousClearly visible, attention-grabbing
mounted · perimeter · entry point · parking lot · storefront · ATM · gas station · deterrence · burglar · intruder
- video recordingcamcorder, recording, videotape, footage, filming
- camswebcam, spy cam, hidden cam, nanny cam, mini cam
- live feedswebcam, traffic cam, CCTV, dash cam, dashcam
- Security Camerasvideo doorbell, doorbell cam, nest cam, wireless cam, motion sensor cam
- videovideo, AVI, clip, footage, film
- camerasDSLR, single-lens reflex, webcam, camcorder, point and shoot
security camsecurity guard
Hired protector of property
night watchman · guard dog · beat cop · security officer · plainclothes officer
security camprivacy screen
Display confidentiality guard
blind spot · signal jammer · privacy curtain · hidden room · faraday cage
security, secure, securely, insecure, insecurity, secured, securing, securities, camera