How to Find Hidden Cameras

Is Your Hotel Room Watching You?

By RecOsint | Dec 4, 2025

The "Lens" is Everywhere. Cameras are getting smaller. They can hide in: Smoke Detectors Alarm Clocks USB Chargers Two-Way MirrorsBefore you unpack, do a 2-minute sweep.

Camera lenses reflect light differently than plastic. Action: Turn off all the room lights (make it pitch black). Step: Turn on your phone's flashlight and slowly scan the room. Look For: A tiny Blue or Purple reflection. That is the camera lens.

1) The Flashlight Test

Most modern spy cameras need WiFi to stream video. Action: Connect to the hotel WiFi. Tool: Use a free app like Fing or WiFiman. Result: Look for devices named "IP Camera," "Cam," or strange MAC addresses that aren't your phone or laptop.

2) The WiFi Scan

Is that mirror in the bathroom real or two-way? Action: Place your fingertip against the glass. Real Mirror: There is a gap between your finger and its reflection. Two-Way Mirror: Your finger touches its reflection directly (No Gap). Verdict: If there's no gap, leave immediately.

3) The Mirror Test

If you find something suspicious: 1. Do not touch it (Fingerprints). 2. Cover it with a towel or tape. 3. Call the Police immediately.

Trust Your Gut