Like myself, I often stay in hotels for work reasons, so I summed up some practical tips based on my own experience, hoping to make everyone feel more at ease when staying in hotels!
Method 1: Mobile phone camera detection method
This is a common method to detect cameras now, and the principle is also very simple, that is, using mobile phone cameras can capture infrared rays. The specific operation steps can refer to the following:
After entering the hotel room, first close all the curtains, turn off the lights in the room, and let the room get dark.
Then turn on the camera of the mobile phone. At this time, keep your eyes on the screen of the mobile phone, and take a photo with the camera of the room, such as TV, air conditioner, socket and lamps.
At this time, if there are flashing red or purple spots on the screen, there is a high probability that there is an infrared pinhole camera. Although this method is simple and easy to operate, it also has limitations. For example, only cameras with infrared light compensators can be detected, and it needs to be operated in a dark environment.
Method 2: Optical detection method
This method is best to use some professional equipment, but if it is not available, you can use the flash of your mobile phone instead. Its principle is to use an optical detector to flash and observe the characteristics of reflected light. The flash of a mobile phone can also be detected by observing the reflection, as follows:
If you use a flash detector, you need to turn on the equipment first and adjust the frequency and intensity of the flash. Then use the flash to illuminate the places in the room where cameras may be installed, such as televisions, air conditioners, sockets, lamps, decorations, etc.
when there is a change in reflected light during lighting, it means that there is an infrared pinhole camera in that place. This method will be relatively accurate, but considering that most people on business trips will not prepare in advance and need to buy equipment, the function of the mobile phone's own flash will come out at this time.
Turn on the flashlight of your mobile phone, and sweep all the corners of the room and things as above. Generally, as long as you are careful, you can find those little red dot hidden in the dark. These little red dot are the reflections of infrared cameras, which are usually exposed under the light of flashlights.
Method 3: Mobile phone application detection method
Now manufacturers have also developed a lot of software that can detect infrared cameras. For example, the pinhole camera detection app, whose principle is actually to use the mobile phone magnetometer to detect whether there are abnormal electromagnetic signals or infrared rays in the room. The specific steps are as follows:
Open the software, and after selecting the corresponding function, you will see a compass, which will change with the movement of your mobile phone. At this time, you need to walk around the room with your mobile phone and pay attention to the magnetic field intensity displayed on the screen of your mobile phone.
If you are somewhere in the room, the compass suddenly fluctuates violently, then there is probably an infrared camera hidden there! You can try to shine a flashlight or camera flash on that place. If you can see a little red reflection, it means it is hidden here!
Finally, remember to turn off the switches of other electrical appliances when using this software. In the case of power failure, it can ensure the accuracy to the greatest extent, so as to avoid too much electronic interference during detection.
Method 4: Manual inspection
The reason why I will explain this method at the end is actually because it is the most primitive and effective. After all, it is the most reassuring method to carefully inspect every corner of the room with your own eyes and hands. Let's study together!
①: after entering the hotel room, you must first observe the layout and decoration of the room, and pay attention to whether there are any abnormal holes, cracks, nails, lines, etc.
②: Then touch the surfaces of TV sets, air conditioners, sockets, lamps, decorations and other items with your hands to see if there are any irregularities or looseness.
③: Then look carefully at the back or inside of mirrors, picture frames, smoke alarms, vases, bedside lamps and other items with your eyes to see if there are any holes or foreign objects.
④: Finally, illuminate every corner of the room with a flashlight or mobile phone flash to see if there is any reflection or flicker.
Although this method is time-consuming and laborious, it can really check out most cameras, and it doesn't need any equipment or software, which makes us feel more relaxed!
Of course, if you find a hidden camera in a hotel, which involves personal privacy and safety, we must face it bravely and take effective measures to protect ourselves and others. I hope you can keep the following measures in mind.
first of all, we should keep calm and not panic. If we find a hidden camera, we should take photos or video immediately and leave evidence. Then, we should contact the hotel staff and ask them to give us a reasonable explanation and treatment. If the hotel has a bad attitude or is unwilling to cooperate, we can call the police and let the police intervene!
Secondly, we should protect our property and identity information. If the hidden camera has recorded some of our private scenes or sensitive information, we should try our best to find and destroy these videos. At the same time, we should check whether our bank cards, mobile phones and computers have been stolen or infected with viruses. If so, we should change the password or report the loss in time!
finally, we should safeguard our legitimate rights and interests. If the hidden camera causes us mental or economic losses, we can claim compensation from the hotel or pursue the responsibility through legal channels!
In short, you must be careful when staying in a hotel, and try not to choose a place that is too cheap. After all, it makes sense to be expensive. In addition, it is not difficult to detect the infrared camera in the room. As long as you master some simple methods and skills, you can effectively protect your privacy and safety!
I hope this article can help you, and make you feel more at ease in accommodation, travel and other occasions!