How to Detect & Find Hidden Cameras – The world is advancing and the area of security check is also increasing. And so places are being kept under watch. Thus, you are not wrong to think you may be being spied or under a watch, both in public places and some private places. Therefore, it is necessary you keep watch to protect yourself and your privacy too.
In this guide, we are going to look into how to find hidden cameras in both private and public places. This will help you maintain proper watch at any point in time.
How to Detect & Find Hidden Cameras
The following hints are helpful in detecting or finding mounted cameras that spies or keeps under watch.
1. Using Your Eye:
One way to spot or find hidden cameras is by using your eyes to spot the tell-tale signs. Look in logical places such as in the bedroom, living room or places around valuable items. But then, while the camera may be hidden, the lens can only be camouflaged.
Places To Look Out For Hidden Cameras
i. Below are common items and places video cameras are hidden include desk plants, books, house plants, stuffed teddy, electrical outlets, smoke detectors etc.
ii. Look in the less conspicuous items such as gym bag, purse, DVD cases, eyeglasses, lava lamps, philips screwdriver.
iii. Look for little holes, small holes not bigger than this “O”. Also look out for mirrors that seem to have no reason to be where they are.
HIDDEN Cameras in Public Places:
Public cameras are usually mounted behind protective shields. Look for glass or plastic domes, particularly tinted ones.
2. Use Counter-Surveillance Techniques
i. You can buy wireless camera detectors and use them to perform a sweep of the room you are searching.
ii. Use your cell phone, by making a call and then move the phone around suspected item for camera. Listen for a clicking or buzzing noise, as your phone will make this noise near a an item emitting electromagnetic filed.
Meanwhile not all phone can do this, but if your phone buzzes near speakers during incoming calls, then it will work.
