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Camera detectors are cheap (I purchased a combo camera detector (IR strobe type) and RF Detector (0 to 6GHZ, overly sensitive but works nicely if you retract th
by waste_monk 8y ago
Camera detectors are cheap (I purchased a combo camera detector (IR strobe type) and RF Detector (0 to 6GHZ, overly sensitive but works nicely if you retract the antenna and dial down the sensitivity) for the equivalent of $15.70 USD + shipping through amazon) and easily available these days - anyone renting an AirBNB or hotel room should get one and check the room before settling in.
- ericb 8y agoNeat! Link to the one you bought? Are you happy with it?
- waste_monk 8y agoI believe it was this one: https://www.amazon.com.au/Anti-Spy-Wireless-Detector-Listening-Scanner/dp/B00W8V8XJE https://www.amazon.com.au/Anti-Spy-Wireless-Detector-Listeni... (note the price will probably be in AUD) As mentioned, the RF detector is overly sensitive to the point where you have to turn down the sensitivity quite low to make it usable, which means you have to be within about half a metre distance to the transmitter to detect it. I haven't found any real bugs yet, but it will reliably detect mobile phones, wireless access points, etc. It is pretty easy to spot cameras with it, I have hidden my phone around the house as a test and there is a noticeable glint from the camera lens when looking through the filter with the IR strobe on, so I feel confident it would find any real hidden cameras. My only other gripe is it doesn't include an Australian power supply, so I had to purchase one separately. Overall it's a nice product, obviously not pro-tier but good for the price.
- iceninenines 8y agoThere was a Kickstarter camera detector because of the issues in Korea with females being spied on.