TikToker Teaches Us All How He Inspects for Hidden Cameras and Where They Might Be Hidden in Airbnbs
Renting an Airbnb has become very popular, but people are worried about hidden cameras, and this guy shows us all where they could be concealed.
If you don't know what an Airbnb is, it is a home or other residence that is rented out to those looking to stay in the area. The thing about Airbnbs is that they are usually privately owned by one person who either lives there occasionally and rents it out during their off time or uses it specifically as an Airbnb rental.
Either way, these individuals have complete access to the home and can pretty much do whatever they want with it because it's theirs, which gives people a bit of anxiety when it comes to staying in these places due to the possibility of hidden cameras. Well, this guy has brought us all the knowledge we need regarding hidden cameras.
This man went to TikTok to explain to everyone how exactly he inspects for hidden cameras and where the common places for them to be hidden are. Overall, I think he's instilled a bit of confidence in his followers to inspect their Airbnbs for hidden cameras.
His TikToks are being shared everywhere because of the great advice he's given, which can not only save them in an Airbnb but also in any hotel or other place they may want to stay. Let's dive into what he has to say about hidden cameras.
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.
malwaretechHe 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.
malwaretechHe 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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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 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 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
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.
