Hidden Cameras in Hotels: 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Privacy

• Cases of hidden cameras secretly recording guests in hotel rooms and Airbnbs have surfaced globally, leading to privacy concerns and incidents of MMS leaks or blackmail.
• Private investigator David Jones shares five practical methods for travelers to detect hidden cameras, emphasizing alertness over panic.
• Use your phone camera in the dark to spot infrared (IR) lights from night vision cameras, which appear as red/purple dots on screen.
• Scan the room with your phone's flashlight; camera lenses often produce a distinctive blue or purple glare.
• Check connected Wi-Fi devices using apps like Fing for unfamiliar entries labeled 'IP Camera' or 'Hidden Device', and conduct a physical inspection of suspicious objects.

Why It Matters: Learn 5 simple methods to detect hidden cameras in hotel rooms and Airbnbs using your smartphone or basic tools.