TikToker Teaches Us All How He Inspects for Hidden Cameras and Where They Might Be Hidden in Airbnbs

Hidden cameras in short-term rentals are the kind of thing that can make even a routine stay feel a little unsettling. One TikToker has been getting attention for showing how he checks Airbnbs for suspicious devices, and why certain spots seem to come up again and again.

In the video, he walks through common hiding places, points out what camera lenses can look like under light, and shows a few examples that would be easy to miss at first glance. The clip has sparked plenty of reactions, from people joking about the whole thing to others sharing their own uncomfortable experiences.

By the end, the comments turn into a mix of caution, curiosity, and a few very relatable jokes. Read on.

Here's where it all starts when people begin asking how he detects hidden cameras in Airbnbs.

58% of people say that they are worried about hidden cameras in Airbnbs, and 11% have actually found them during their stay. Airbnb does state that hidden cameras are prohibited; however, this doesn't stop people from using them, so we have to be more careful and aware of where we stay.

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He begins to explain that you should look for devices where creeps may want to hide cameras.

It is legal in the US to have cameras inside your home because most people do it for safety reasons. On the other hand, Airbnbs are not allowed to have cameras inside the home.

It's illegal to record someone without their consent when there is a reasonable expectation of privacy inside the home, such as in Airbnbs or other hotel-like situations.

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He goes on to give an example, such as this fire alarm, which is right over the bed.

He states that shining a light at the camera will reveal the lens. This is the easiest way to spot a camera in an unusual place like this.

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That setup would make anyone look twice.

Here is where he shows the blue reflection that camera lenses give off when a light is shined at them.

Hidden camera video footage can be used for many different illegal activities, such as being sold on the internet, made into a live stream, or even used as blackmail. Unfortunately, hidden cameras are becoming easier to obtain because they are getting smaller and smaller, which makes it easier for people to hide them in undetectable places.

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This camera is shown inside an alarm clock, which many of us wouldn't have thought twice about.

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This wall charger is also a camera, and you can clearly see this when a light is shined at it.

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He also gives tips on how to spot night vision cameras. It's amazing how many tricks there are to identifying these cameras.

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Make sure that you're using a front-facing camera when searching for night vision cameras.

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He shows a lot of images of these lights and LEDs so that we know what to look for and how to determine if it's a hidden camera we are seeing.

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Another great tip is that most bathroom cameras are probably not night vision.

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He shows us yet another almost undetectable tiny camera.

It's important that you check any unusual devices or holes that might point to areas such as a bathroom, bedroom, shower, or any other suspicious location.

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Check out the video before we head to the comments.

The comments section wastes no time getting involved.

This is the same kind of family blowup as the dilemma of telling your partner’s parents about their secret vacation home.

The first comment on this TikTok is a disclaimer from the creator, stating that this is a staged setup that he's teaching us with.

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Some commenters were joking about this, while others had experiences to share.

snkakl

People started swapping stories fast.

People started sharing stories and other places they've found hidden cameras.

killmannyheffley

This is definitely a vibe.

mariadem999

Again, people have jokes about this one.

christoph.stockam

This has definitely opened up people's eyes who may not have considered the possibility of hidden cameras before.

delinhak

People are realizing the potential for hidden cameras in the Airbnbs where they stayed.

meganmyday

This is a very strange way to find out you were being recorded.

carlosnaj

This is very true. Filing a lawsuit is a lot of work, but this is a definite win.

ipatimo

This person gives us a few places where hidden cameras are typically concealed, as well as a shoutout to a hidden camera detector.

Labemolon

That last comment is probably what a lot of people were thinking.

It's great that people are being so lighthearted about this because some would definitely be freaking out and never stay in an Airbnb again.

ThePelky

This is another perspective that I don't think anyone considered.

LittleRosi

This guy has definitely saved us from being filmed with hidden cameras inside Airbnbs. The knowledge he has shared with his followers will be invaluable from now on, especially since staying in Airbnbs has become so popular.

If you have any knowledge to add, please share, because you never know who it might help.

Now people will probably look at every smoke detector a little differently.

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