How to Find Hidden Cameras in Any Place You Stay

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How to Find Hidden Cameras in Any Place You Stay

Story by Jen McCaffery, Brooke Nelson • Saturday

3 of 6 Photos in Gallery When searching for hidden cameras, some everyday objects are more likely to be culprits than others. "Cameras need three things to be effective: line of sight, reliable power, and either a network connection or internal device storage," Koblitz says. "Because of that, cameras are usually hidden in places that can conceal the device as well as any necessary wiring." Typical spots to hide cameras include lamps, power adapters, outlet or light switch covers, smoke detectors, thermostats, vents, telephones, alarm clocks, TVs, TV-related items like DVD or video game consoles, and other stationary furniture like desks, mirrors, and picture frames, according to Koblitz. If there is a bedside clock, O'Rourke unplugs it and places it in a drawer. When it's anchored in place, he covers it with a towel. You can also sweep suspicious objects with an infrared light detector to find cameras that use night vision. Check these surprising places for hidden cameras, too.

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When searching for hidden cameras, some everyday objects are more likely to be culprits than others. "Cameras need three things to be effective: line of sight, reliable power, and either a network connection or internal device storage," Koblitz says. "Because of that, cameras are usually hidden in places that can conceal the device as well as any necessary wiring."

Typical spots to hide cameras include lamps, power adapters, outlet or light switch covers, smoke detectors, thermostats, vents, telephones, alarm clocks, TVs, TV-related items like DVD or video game consoles, and other stationary furniture like desks, mirrors, and picture frames, according to Koblitz.

If there is a bedside clock, O'Rourke unplugs it and places it in a drawer. When it's anchored in place, he covers it with a towel. You can also sweep suspicious objects with an infrared light detector to find cameras that use night vision. Check these surprising places for hidden cameras, too.