Most places at which you stay provide additional access to many local networks. Your Android and iPhone phones offer multiple features to help you detect hidden recording devices. It might look daunting but trust me, it’s an effortless process with the proper steps. Follow the steps below to get the most reliable ways to locate hidden cameras and recording devices in your home.

Open the mobile phone’s camera.

Locate the camera app on your Android or iPhone. These apps are generally on the Home Screen or the App Drawer in Android mobiles. You will have to open the camera and place it appropriately.

Switch the camera to front-face

Is the camera showing your face? If so, you can tap the screen using the rotate icon as it helps you flip the screen. If your phone features a rear camera, you won’t find this feature as these cameras come with infrared filters. Such cameras will not allow you to detect infrared lights. The camera should see infrared light to let the method work as desired.

Now verify that the mobile can detect infrared light

It’s necessary to determine whether the camera has an IR filter or not. You can find out using a TV remote. Yes! It’s a simple and quick process. The following steps are necessary:

• Point the TV remote towards the phone’s camera
• Now press any button from your remote
• Lastly, you will see a flash of light on the remote’s front

Turn off the lights in the area wherever you want to scan

If you want to scan infrared light, it’s necessary to make the area as dark as possible. People have other lights in the place, for example, lamps, and nightlights, you should unplug the sources. Keep in mind all lights should be off if you want to find the hidden cameras or microphones in your area. We find hidden cameras in houses.

Use the mobile phone camera to search for flashing lights

Ensure that the mobile phone’s screen is facing you. Now rotate the camera and search for flashing spots. Have you spotted a flashing area? It’s likely to be a hidden recording device. That’s because the camera’s IR light becomes evident.

Detecting hidden camera lens

Every camera features lenses, and they reflect significant light. The most uncomplicated check to locate a hidden camera is closing the curtains and turning off the lights. Use the flashlight on your phone to find the reflections. Generally, the light should hit the lens at 90 degrees, reflecting, and you have to scan the entire room slowly. Look for different spots and note that the hidden camera can also be hidden inside a mirror.

Detecting Infrared Light from Hidden Cameras

Smartphone cameras come with a feature to find infrared lights. You can use infrared lights for multiple purposes, such as controlling many options remotely. Generally, you will find them in security cameras so they can work even in the dark. You can detect a hidden recording device through the lights it emits.

It is quite a simple process to look for when finding a hidden camera. The process is the same as turning off the lights and converting the phone’s camera to selfie mode. Check out the whole place, from the ceilings to the walls and even windows where you might expect any remote device.

Your Smartphone can also detect electromagnetic fields. Yes! That’s true! Your phone comes with an app for detecting magnetic fields. That’s because you should have an idea about where you are positioning the camera. What if it sees a strong field? That could represent a hidden recording device that’s been secretly installed within an object or wall.

Scanning Networks for Hidden Cameras

Whenever the hidden camera gets linked to the same Wi-Fi, even after getting complete access, a few Smartphone apps can help you detect it easily. The method is ideal for Airbnb as only a few devices are connected to its Wi-Fi network.

After getting connected to the Wi-Fi, you can use a network scanner available on your Android or iOS systems as both offer similar functioning. It can scan the network bringing a list of entire devices linked. You will find the name of every device with their model name and IP addresses, along with the icon telling you the type of device connecting.

Consider the name and model number of the devices you don’t remember. Many cameras are pretty obvious, consisting of the model names and manufacturer details. Some might be nondescript. If you find anything suspicious, take a closer look. It’s necessary to take down the IP addresses of the associated devices for future reference and device location.