Tissue Box Spy Camera

Discreet room monitoring requires a surveillance system that blends effortlessly into everyday surroundings, making a portable spy camera hidden inside an everyday item ideal for home safety or deployment as a Nanny Cam.

Hand-built in the UK by Spy Equipment UK, the tissue box spy camera combines a 720p HD CMOS pinhole lens and a digital video recorder inside a stylish, executive faux-leather tissue box cover.

The unit houses standard supermarket tissue boxes, allowing guests, family members, or office staff to draw tissues normally without ever suspecting that a high-grade video surveillance system is operating beneath the tissues.

Concealed Pinhole Lens & Magnetic Base Access

The miniature spy camera lens is expertly positioned near the top edge of one side wall, disguised as a copper keyhole grommet that perfectly matches the metallic patterning of the outer casing.

The core DVR module and internal rechargeable battery pack are secured beneath a false bottom plate within the tissue base.

Accessing the USB charging port, power switch, or tissue compartment is done simply by unlatching the magnetically secured hatch on the underside of the box, keeping all electronic components completely invisible from the outside.

Advanced DVR Technology & 5 Customisable Trigger Modes

Utilising the same high-performance core technology as our standalone black box recorders, the camera captures sharp 720p HD video (with audio) watermarked with evidential time and date stamps.

In addition to standard motion detection, the system can be configured for sound activation, physical vibration sensing (ideal when placed on a vehicle parcel shelf), scheduled timer profiles, or continuous manual recording.

An integrated auto-switching light sensor transitions automatically from full-colour daytime recording to high-sensitivity monochrome (black and white) mode when ambient lighting becomes dim, ensuring clear footage without glowing infrared LEDs.

30-Hour Battery Runtime & Expandable Storage

Powered by an upgraded internal 5200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the unit delivers up to 30 hours of continuous straight video recording or up to 3 days of standby deployment in motion activation mode.

Recorded video files auto-save in 10, 15, or 20-minute gapless split files to prevent file corruption, with optional loop overwriting for continuous monitoring.

Files save directly to 32 GB of internal flash memory as standard (upgradeable to 64 GB, consuming approximately 2.0 GB per hour of 720p HD video) and play back natively on Windows PCs and Mac computers using standard media player software like VLC Media Player.

Provided you deploy your surveillance equipment for lawful purposes, using hidden tissue box cameras covers a wide range of residential care monitoring, domestic safeguarding, and office theft prevention needs.

If you have questions regarding placement options or custom memory builds for your tissue box spy camera, please feel free to contact our expert team today.

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Where is the camera lens hidden on the tissue box spy camera?

The pinhole camera lens is discreetly mounted near the top of one side faceplate, disguised inside a decorative copper grommet that matches the metallic pattern of the outer casing, making it virtually impossible to detect even under close inspection.

Can I still use the tissue box to pull out real tissues?

Yes. The system uses a standard rectangular tissue box inside an executive outer cover, allowing you or your guests to draw tissues normally without affecting the camera system or exposing internal electronics.

Can the tissue box spy camera be powered by an external battery pack or mains adapter?

No. Unlike standalone black box units, the tissue box camera operates exclusively on its built-in internal 5200 mAh rechargeable battery, which provides up to 30 hours of continuous recording or 3 days of motion standby time.

How do I change settings like motion sensitivity or recording modes?

Connecting the device to a PC or Mac via the supplied USB cable allows you to open a setup menu utility, where you can easily toggle between trigger modes (motion, sound, vibration, scheduled), adjust video quality, and set time/date watermarks.

Will the camera record in dark or dimly lit rooms?

Yes. The system features an automatic low-light sensor that transitions from full-colour daytime mode to high-sensitivity black and white in subdued lighting, capturing clear video without emitting visible or glowing IR lights.

How much video footage can be stored on the internal memory?

The camera consumes approximately 2.0 GB of memory per hour of 720p HD video. The standard 32 GB internal memory holds 16 hours of video, while the 64 GB upgrade holds up to 32 hours before loop overwriting occurs.

How do I know if the camera is aiming at the correct area?

We recommend conducting a short 10-second test recording when first placing the tissue box in a room. Offload the clip to your computer or phone to confirm that the 62-degree wide-angle lens captures the desired subject area.

Does the tissue box spy camera make any sound or emit lights while actively recording?

No. The device is completely silent and visually discreet during deployment. The internal status LED illuminates for just 30 seconds when turned on—inside the base compartment—and turns off completely once recording begins, ensuring zero visible lights or giveaway sounds in operation.

What replacement tissue boxes fit inside the outer holder?

The outer holder is designed to fit standard rectangular tissue boxes available from almost any UK supermarket or stationer. To replace the tissues, simply unlatch the magnetic bottom plate, remove the empty cardboard box, and slide a fresh box into place above the concealed DVR compartment.

What happens if the internal memory fills up before I can offload the footage?

If you have loop overwriting enabled in the configuration menu, the camera automatically overwrites the oldest recorded video files with new footage once the internal 32 GB or 64 GB memory becomes full, ensuring continuous monitoring without missing recent events.

You will need to consider the following to use the tissue box spy camera:

• Configuring bespoke recording parameters, trigger modes, and time/date watermarks requires access to a web-connected PC or Mac computer.
• Reviewing recorded video files with synchronized speech audio on a computer requires a PC or Mac equipped with internal or external speakers.
• Playback requires standard media player software installed on your computer; we recommend downloading a free, universal media player such as VLC Media Player.
• The recording system consumes approximately 2.0 GB of memory per hour (30 minutes per 1 GB), providing 16 hours of storage on the standard 32 GB memory or 32 hours on the upgraded 64 GB memory.
• The unit operates exclusively on its internal 5200 mAh rechargeable battery and cannot be powered continuously via an external power bank or mains adapter during deployment.

• Executive faux-leather tissue box holder with a fully functional tissue dispenser and covert 720p HD DVR system.
• Hand-built in the UK by Spy Equipment UK with the camera lens disguised as a copper decorative grommet.
• Built on our proven black box DVR technology for exceptional reliability and custom configuration options.
• Powered by an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 30 hours continuous recording or 3 days standby.
• 5 Selectable trigger modes: Motion Activation, Vibration Sensor, Sound Activation, Scheduled Timer, or Continuous Mode.
• Automatic low-light switching transitions between vibrant daylight colour and high-sensitivity monochrome recording.
• 62-degree wide-angle CMOS pinhole lens provides optimal coverage across living rooms, bedrooms, or offices.
• Magnetically sealed bottom panel conceals the power switch, status LED, USB charging port, and internal battery.
• Gapless split file saving (10, 15, or 20-minute segments) with optional automated loop overwrite function.
• Evidential time and date stamp watermarked onto all recorded video clips.
• Plug-and-play USB connection compatible with Windows 10/11 and Mac OS X operating systems.

• Product Type: Covert 720p HD Video & Audio DVR concealed inside Working Executive Tissue Box Holder
• Camera Lens & Field of View: CMOS Pinhole Lens with 62-Degree Wide Field of View
• Video Resolution & Frame Rate: 1280 × 720p HD @ 20 FPS with Synchronized Speech Audio
• Low-Light Performance: Automatic Daylight / Monochrome Low-Light Sensor Switching
• Trigger Activation Modes: Through-the-Lens Motion, Physical Vibration, Sound Level, Scheduled, or Continuous
• Power System: Internal 5200 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (USB Mains Adapter Included)
• Battery Endurance: Up to 30 Hours Continuous Recording / Up to 3 Days Motion Standby Deployment
• Storage Capacity: 32 GB Internal Flash Memory Standard (64 GB Capacity Upgrade Available)
• Storage Consumption: Approx. 2.0 GB per hour at 720p HD resolution (32 GB = 16 hours; 64 GB = 32 hours)
• File Segment Saving: 10, 15, or 20-Minute Gapless Split Files (Prevents file corruption)
• Enclosure Dimensions: Standard Executive Tissue Box Cover (Accepts standard rectangular tissue boxes)

• Executive Tissue Box Spy Camera Unit (with Sample Tissue Box Installed)
• Inbuilt 5200 mAh Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• 32 GB Internal Flash Memory (Pre-Installed Standard, with 64 GB Upgrade Available)
• USB Charging and Data Cable
• UK 3-Pin USB Mains Charging Adapter Plug
• Magnetic Activation Key
• Step-by-Step User Instruction Manual
• Phone and Email Technical Support