Hidden Cameras: While booking a hotel room, we give priority to cleanliness and convenience. However, privacy is often neglected in all this. In recent times, there have been cases of hidden cameras being found in hotel rooms and bathrooms. So this matter has become more serious. At such a time, it is important to be vigilant to protect the privacy of yourself and your family. In particular, it is important to check whether there is a hidden camera in the room or not. But this does not require expensive devices. You can also check using smartphone camera and flashlight. How to find a hidden camera in a hotel room.
How to find hidden camera?
Some hidden cameras use infrared (IR) light to record in the dark. This light is normally invisible to the human eye. But some smartphone cameras can detect it.
First, turn off all the lights in your hotel room. Draw the curtains so that the room is completely dark. Then, turn on your smartphone’s camera and slowly move it around the room. Notice if you see any small, blinking lights on the phone’s screen.
Check out these places in particular
Carefully check the AC vent, TV, wall clock and other places in the room. where a small camera may be hidden. If you see a small, red, purple, or white glowing dot on your phone’s screen, there may be a camera or a device with an infrared (IR) light. But, just because a light shows up doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a hidden camera.
You can also use the selfie camera
This method may not work on every smartphone. Many smartphone cameras are not capable of detecting infrared (IR) light. In particular, many iPhone rear cameras have IR filters. So, if you can’t see any light with your phone’s rear camera, try scanning the room with your front camera or selfie camera.
Find the camera lens with the help of flashlight
Even your smartphone’s flashlight can help you find a hidden camera lens. Turn off the lights in the room and turn on the phone’s flashlight. Light up AC vents, clocks, TVs and other suspicious areas. Look out for any small reflections that look like glass.
If there is a camera lens somewhere, it can glow when you shine a flashlight on it. This reflection may appear blue or white. If you see such a glow, inspect the area carefully. But, not every shiny object is a camera lens. Such reflections can also be seen from other shiny glass surfaces in the room.
A smartphone does not guarantee 100 percent
Consider checking using your smartphone’s camera and flashlight as a primary method for finding hidden cameras. Not all cameras use infrared (IR) light, and not every phone’s camera can detect this light. Therefore, seeing a reflection in an area does not guarantee that the camera is there.
What to do if you suspect a camera?
If you strongly suspect that there is a camera in a suspicious place in the room, inform the hotel management. Contact the police if necessary. Avoid opening or touching any suspicious device yourself. Your privacy is important when spending time with your family in a hotel room. So, upon reaching the hotel, inspect your room and check for any suspicious devices.