Learn about Listening Devices
What are Listening Devices? What do they do?
Listening devices are surveillance tools enabling the playback of recorded conversations or sounds that are difficult to capture in real-time. They are used in various settings, from daily life to law enforcement.
For everyday users, listening devices have multiple purposes. They can be used to hear conversations in another room, monitor family, record meetings, or confirm intrusions.
5 Relevant Situations for using Listening Devices:
- Monitoring employees or contractors in a business setting.
- Parental or caregiver monitoring of children.
- Gathering evidence of infidelity in a relationship.
- Collecting intelligence for security purposes.
- Detecting unauthorized conversations in sensitive areas.
Laws and regulations exist around recording conversations, so check any relevant state-specific laws.
How to Use Them
To use a listening device from The Spy Store, activate recording mode, position the device securely, and collect it later to review the audio on your compatible PC or laptop. There are two recording modes: continuous and voice-activated recording.
Continuous recording records without interruption while the device is on. Record hours of audio, then review to find relevant conversations. Use a program like Audacity to import files and detect audio spikes for easy navigation through recorded audio.
Voice-activated recording (VA) records audio when it detects sound, like voices or loud noises, activating the device's sensitivity detector. This mode conserves battery life, storage space, and saves time by reducing extended recording cycles associated with continuous recording.
Now that you know all about our listening devices, explore our range and find a device suitable for you!
