Have you ever imagined someone spying on you without you knowing? This is what has been happening lately in houses/rooms rented on Airbnb or in hotels and public bathrooms, where they install cameras without you noticing.
Sometimes these devices can go unnoticed, but read on and we’ll teach you how to locate hidden cameras with your cell phone.
The hidden cameras
Nowadays, we hear a lot of people talking about hidden cameras, especially on social media platforms like TikTok. This is because, with the advancement of technology, criminals are taking advantage of it to invade other people’s privacy.
Such hidden cameras are used for various purposes and, of course, none of them are correct. Furthermore, recording people without their consent provides for imprisonment, according to PL 1.676 of 2015, of one to two years and a fine.
However, if such images are disclosed, the sentence is two to four years in prison and a fine.
Despite this, nothing intimidates these individuals, since news like this is constantly published on social media. Therefore, we need to be alert and take any precautions we can.
How to find hidden cameras?
We need to track hidden cameras as soon as we enter the place. After all, bathrooms, houses and rented rooms are the environments where we feel comfortable and the stalkers’ favorites.
Therefore, you need to have at least one cell phone to “hunt for cameras”. With it, you can easily view a micro camera. To do this, simply point your smartphone’s flashlight at the suspicious location, usually behind dark glass.
Another possibility is to use a ToF sensor. This is a sensor that can determine the distance between objects based on light emission. This allows infrared light from cameras (which usually have night vision) to be identified.
Finally, it is also possible to use the Glint Finder application, with which it is possible to detect the reflection (shine) when the light from a flashlight hits the lens.
Regardless of how it is, the lights off is a standard way to identify hidden cameras more quickly and clearly as a security measure.
