Mini Car Security Camera

Finding a covert CCTV system capable of monitoring outside spaces through a window or vehicle windscreen can be challenging, making the mini car security camera an essential hidden camera solution.

Part of our wider spy cameras collection, this compact black box camera is engineered specifically for placement on vehicle dashboards, parcel shelves, or windowsill ledges.

Whether you need to catch vehicle vandals, monitor keying incidents, or record anti-social behavior outside your home, this device is currently featured as one of our top 10 spy shop products due to its unique ability to trigger motion detection through glass.

Innovative Dual-Camera Motion Sensor Operates Through Glass

Traditional PIR motion detectors rely on thermal body heat, which is blocked by glass panes.

This portable camera overcomes this limitation by incorporating an innovative secondary low-power optic sensor dedicated exclusively to movement detection.

Unlike our HD black box wifi cameras, this secondary sensor continuously scans the view through a window, triggering the main 1080p HD camera only when movement occurs.

This dual-sensor architecture conserves the internal 2900 mAh lithium battery, enabling up to an incredible 30 days of motion-activated standby deployment (or 9 hours of continuous straight recording).

Extra Wide-Angle Lens & Starlight Low-Light Vision

If you are concerned that spying with a pinhole camera will restrict your field of view, the 120-degree super-wide lens provides an expansive panoramic capture area that easily covers an entire driveway, car interior, or garden boundary.

Instead of relying on visible or infrared LEDs, which reflect off glass windows and create blinding white glare, the camera features a high-sensitivity ‘starlight’ sensor.

This starlight technology amplifies ambient streetlight or moonlight to capture high-contrast low-light video through glass without emitting any light.

Customisable Recording Profiles & Simple Computer Playback

Through a user-friendly setup widget, you can configure evidential time and date stamping, select motion-activated or continuous loop recording, and adjust file segment lengths (10, 15, or 20-minute gapless clips).

Footage is stored directly onto a MicroSD card (supports up to 256 GB, storing up to 78 hours of HQ video or 156 hours of LQ video).

The mini car security camera is ideal for Mystery Shoppers and Private Investigators who require a self-contained, quick-deployment recording device.

To learn more about practical deployment tips, read our guide on the top uses for a hidden spy camera or explore how to effectively use your hidden cameras for maximum coverage.

If you have questions regarding battery upgrades or memory selection for your mini car security camera, please feel free to contact our expert team today.

Where are the motion sensing camera and microphone located on the unit?

The main camera, microphone, light sensor and motion camera are all located on the front vertical face of the device.

How do I change the settings and how easy is it?

The device can be connected to a web-connected computer and the settings adjusted via a specialist menu system after downloading a widget. It is simple to do and the setup is child’s play.

Is the video that is recorded clear enough to be able to recognise faces?

Does this camera system have infrared lights for situations where there is no light?

No, this unit uses a ‘star’ light sensor and slightly larger lens for excellent low light capability that will work even when positioned looking through a window unlike infrared type camera systems

Is this product supplied with any SD card?

No we sell the unit as standard without SD card although we do offer a 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB high bit-rate microSD card as an optional upgrade (see drop-down menu)

What is the maximum amount of video I can record before I have to change the SD card?

The system will accept an SD card up to 256GB, which will provide enough memory for up to 156 hours of actual recorded video footage (with audio) in High Quality mode and 78 hours in Low Quality mode.

If the camera box is big, won’t it be easily noticed?

This device really is quite compact and will easily fit in the palm of your hand, so it is easy to place it in situations where it isn’t easily spotted. And the majority of the unit could be disguised as long as cameras and sensors remain unobstructed.

You will need to consider the following to use this Security Camera:

• Configuring bespoke settings (such as time/date stamping, resolution profiles, and motion sensitivity) requires a computer connected to the internet to download and run the setup configuration widget.
• A MicroSD memory card is required for video storage; the camera is supplied without a card as standard, though compatible high-speed cards (32 GB up to 256 GB) can be selected from the package options menu.
• Reviewing recorded video files with synchronised audio requires a PC or Mac computer equipped with internal or external speakers.
• Playback requires standard media player software installed on your computer; we recommend downloading free, universal software such as VLC Media Player.
• A USB charging lead is supplied to power the internal 2900 mAh battery; a 5V USB mains adapter plug is not included, though any standard USB wall charger or power bank can be used.

• Compact black box CCTV security camera with specialised dual-sensor optical motion detection through glass.
• 1080p Full HD video recording with synchronized audio stored in universal MP4 file format.
• Super-wide 120-degree lens captures expansive room, vehicle interior, or outdoor street views.
• Starlight low-light sensor captures clear video in dim conditions without glass glare or infrared reflection.
• Internal rechargeable battery delivers up to 30 days motion standby or 9 hours continuous recording.
• Supports permanent 24/7 mains power or external plug-in battery pack extension.
• MicroSD card slot supports capacities up to 256 GB (up to 78 hours HQ video storage).
• Customisable setup options including motion activation, continuous recording, loop overwrite, and 180° image flip.
• Evidential time and date stamp watermarked onto all recorded video clips.
• Plug-and-play video offloading via USB compatible with Windows 10/11 and Mac OS X using standard media players.

• Product Type: Portable Self-Contained Covert CCTV Security Camera with Through-Glass Motion Activation
• Main Camera Lens & Field of View: 120-Degree Wide-Angle CMOS Lens with 180-Degree Image Flip Function
• Video Resolution & Format: Full HD 1920 × 1080p Video @ MP4 Compression with Synchronized Audio
• Motion Detection System: Dual-Optic Motion Detection Sensor (Functional through vehicle and building glass)
• Night Vision Technology: High-Sensitivity Starlight Low-Light Sensor (No glare reflection on glass)
• Power System: Internal 2900 mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-ion Battery / USB Charging Cable Included
• Battery Endurance: Up to 30 Days Motion Standby / Up to 9 Hours Continuous Recording
• Storage Capacity: MicroSD Slot supporting up to 256 GB Cards (HQ Mode = 3 GB/hr; LQ Mode = 1.5 GB/hr)
• Segment Saving: 10, 15, or 20-Minute Gapless Split Files (Prevents file corruption)
• Computer Compatibility: Windows 10, 11 and Mac OS X (No special software required)
• Dimensions: Ultra-Compact Portable Enclosure measuring 90 mm × 58 mm × 26 mm

• Mini Car Security Camera Unit
• USB Charging and Data Lead
• Configuration Widget Software Access
• Step-by-Step User Instructions
• Phone and Email Technical Support