No. Santa caught on camera videos are made, not recorded: with apps, video effects, AI, or someone in a costume. A HoHo Cam! video is made with AI video and voice tools from one photo of your room, styled to look like night-vision security footage, and every video carries a small “AI” label. It's a Christmas keepsake for your family's story, like cookie crumbs by the fireplace, not real camera footage.
How HoHo Cam! videos are made
- You send one photo of your room (no people in it) and your child's first name.
- AI video tools animate Santa in your room, starting from your photo. An AI voice says your child's name in English or Spanish.
- We add the security-camera look: night-vision grain, a camera label and a Christmas Eve timestamp, plus a name card and a small “AI” label.
- Every video is checked before delivery, and arrives within 48 hours by email.
Will my child be able to tell it's AI?
Young children usually take it as part of the story. Older kids who know about AI videos may be more skeptical, which is one reason HoHo Cam! is made for believers about 3 to 9. If your child spots the “AI” label, that's a good moment to follow their lead: see how to keep the Santa magic alive.
Does it use my real security camera?
No. HoHo Cam! never connects to any camera, app or account in your home. We're not affiliated with any camera brand.
A safety note on real home cameras
In December 2019, BBC News and NBC News reported cases where strangers got into families' indoor cameras and spoke to children, one claiming to be Santa. Those families said two-factor authentication hadn't been set up. If you have indoor cameras, use a strong unique password and turn on two-factor authentication, and think twice about cameras in children's bedrooms.
Is it OK to share the video?
It's your family's video. It shows the inside of your home and your child's first name, so many parents share it only in a private family chat. See photo privacy.
Catch Santa for $19See all packs
HoHo Cam! orders open in November 2026. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when they open. No payment and no photo needed now, just an adult's email.
Packs and prices
Single video
Santa visits your living room and says your child's name.
Pack of 4 videos
Each child gets their own video with their own name.
Orders open November 2026. Order by Dec 21 for delivery by Dec 23. Compare what's in each pack · Join the waitlist
🔒 Download your video and keep it — it's yours forever. To protect your family's privacy, we delete your photo 30 days after delivery and remove your video from our servers after 60 days. Your download link expires then, so save your copy.
AI disclosure: Santa, his motion and his voice are created with AI video and voice tools. The security-camera look is a creative effect, not real CCTV footage, and we're not affiliated with any camera brand. Every video carries a small “AI” label and is checked before delivery.
Questions parents ask
Are Santa caught on camera videos real?
No. They're made with apps, effects, AI or staging. HoHo Cam! videos are made with AI from a photo of your room and carry a small “AI” label.
Is HoHo Cam! made with AI?
Yes. Santa, his motion and his voice are made with AI video and voice tools, starting from your room photo. Every video is checked before delivery.
Does HoHo Cam! connect to my Ring or security camera?
No. It doesn't connect to any camera or account. The security-camera look is a creative effect.
Do you need a photo of my child?
No. We never ask for photos of children: one photo of your room with nobody in it, and a first name.
How do I keep my real home cameras safe?
Use a strong unique password, turn on two-factor authentication, and avoid cameras in children's bedrooms.