How to Spot a Secret Voyeur Cam

In the last few decades, more innocent travelers than ever have discovered hidden cameras in everyday objects such as books, lamps, smoke detectors, and plants in their Airbnbs. Reddit and other internet forums are full of people from all over the world reporting their own experiences with secret voyeur cams.

Hidden cams can be tricky to spot, but there are some easy tricks to help you find them faster and avoid ruining your vacation or exposing yourself to a nosy perpetrator. Start by making the room completely dark. Close all blinds, and unplug or turn off any trusted lighting sources.

Next, look for any devices that appear online but don’t match the technology in the house — especially ones that connect to local Wi-Fi networks. This is the most common way voyeurs set up their spy cams. If you see any of these, take a few clear pictures of the device and surrounding area, cover it if possible and notify law enforcement immediately.