How to Hide Your Indoor Camera Without Compromising Security
My favorite tips after testing lots of cam placements — and what actually works!
When I first started using indoor security cameras, I didn’t love the idea of having them stick out in every room. I wanted to keep my cams discreet — so visitors wouldn’t feel like they were constantly being watched, and intruders wouldn’t know where to avoid.
At the same time, I still needed good angles and video coverage. After testing a lot of different hidden indoor camera setups, here’s what I’ve learned about how to hide your cameras effectively without losing security.
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1. Use High Shelves or Cabinets
One of the easiest tricks — place your cam on a high bookshelf, cabinet, or entertainment unit. People rarely look up when entering a room, and the height gives a great viewing angle.
I use a Wyze Cam v3 tucked behind a few books — the cam blends in and still covers the entire living room.
2. Use Decorative Items for Cam Covers
You can buy decorative camera covers (many options on Amazon) that look like clock radios, picture frames, or plants — or just place your cam behind decor.
I’ve used small fake plants to block the view of a cam from obvious angles, while keeping the lens clear to monitor a doorway.
3. Hide Cables with Cord Covers
Exposed wires make cams obvious. I always use adhesive cord covers or route the USB cable behind furniture to make the setup look clean and blend in.
If you run a cam with battery power (like Blink Indoor), even better — no cables to hide!
4. Mount in Corners With Tilted Angles
Mounting a cam in the upper corner of a room gives wide visibility — and people almost never look into corners.
I use eufy Indoor Cam 2K on corner mounts — easy to hide and keeps a great view of the space.
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5. Blend with Color and Background
If your cam comes in black or white, match it to the wall or shelf color. I even use removable skins or cases on some cams to blend them into the room decor.
Aqara Camera G3 in my kitchen blends perfectly thanks to its white housing on white cabinets — no one notices it!
6. Behind Glass (Carefully)
Placing a cam behind a window can work — but only if you disable IR or use cams with good low-light color vision (like Wyze v3). Otherwise, reflections will ruin your video at night.
I’ve had success using this trick for entryway views where I don’t want an obvious cam near the front door.
7. Use Pan-and-Tilt Cams Strategically
With pan/tilt cameras (like TP-Link Tapo C225), you can mount in a tucked-away corner and then rotate the cam from your phone to check different areas — meaning you don’t need to put the cam out in the open.
8. Choose Smaller Cameras
Compact cams are easier to hide — that’s why I often use Blink Mini or Wyze Cam v3 in tight spots like bookshelves or side tables.
Why Hide Indoor Cams?
✅ Keep rooms looking natural — less intrusive for family or guests
✅ Prevent intruders from targeting or disabling cams
✅ Maintain coverage while respecting privacy
✅ Blend cams into your home decor
✅ Deter crime without making your home look like Fort Knox
Final Thoughts
If you want to hide your indoor cameras without compromising security:
✅ Place cams high or in corners
✅ Use decor or shelves to obscure them
✅ Choose compact, color-matching cams
✅ Manage cables for a clean look
✅ Consider pan/tilt cams for hidden full-room coverage
After trying all these tricks in my own home, I’ve found you can absolutely hide indoor cams and still have great coverage — and better peace of mind.
If you want to hide a cam in plain sight, one of my favorite tricks is using photo frames with a slightly deep edge — you can mount a tiny cam behind it, with just enough clearance for the lens. It looks totally natural on a table or shelf.
Another option that works well: small lamp bases. I’ve hidden a Wyze Cam v3 behind a lamp on my side table — the cord runs naturally with the lamp cord, so no one suspects there’s a camera there.
When placing hidden cams, always test your motion detection zones. If the cam is behind decor, parts of the room may be blocked — so fine-tune your detection areas to avoid missed events.
One place I avoid hiding cams: behind mirrors. It might sound clever, but most mirrors introduce glare or reflections that ruin video quality — I’ve tested this and was never happy with the results.
Curtain rods also work great for hiding cams high up — especially if you’re using a lightweight model. I use TP-Link Tapo C225 with a mount tucked just above the window frame — it blends in perfectly with the curtain hardware.
If you’re using smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit or Alexa, setting up privacy automations helps a lot — for example, I disable my living room cam when guests are over, so they don’t feel like they’re being watched.
Don’t forget about sound quality — if your cam is buried behind thick objects, it may muffle the audio. I always test the sound feed when setting up a hidden cam — sometimes moving it just an inch forward makes a big difference.
If you’re in a rental or apartment where you can’t drill, adhesive wall mounts are perfect for discreet corner installs — I use these in my upstairs hallway where running wires would be tricky.
For nurseries or bedrooms, I always recommend transparency with family — let everyone know the cam is there. In my nursery, I mounted my eufy 2K high in the corner, angled down — clear view, but tucked out of obvious sight.
If you have multiple cameras, try mixing obvious ones (as deterrents) with hidden ones (as backups). I have a visible cam in my entryway, but another hidden Wyze v3 watching from the hallway — so if one is spotted, the other still catches what’s happening.
Color-matching cam skins help a lot when hiding in the open — there are lots of great silicone covers on Amazon that let your cam blend into wood furniture, white shelves, or even brick walls.
Finally — when placing hidden cams, always respect privacy laws in your area. It’s totally fine to secure your own home, but never hide cameras in places like bathrooms or where guests would reasonably expect privacy.