"Assuming the camera has some form of lens, you use a device that has a very bright light source and a viewfinder that allows you to scan for the reflections from the lens," Professor Alan Woodward from the Center for Cyber Security at the UK's Surrey University, told CNN. Tech experts advise turning off all the lights and shining a flashlight around the area to search for a lens.Īny gadgets that look abnormal should be targeted: alarm clocks and smoke detectors are potential hiding places for cameras. They say this should include the back ends of books, mirrors, light bulbs, house plants, areas that would give the best field of view.įlashlights, like the one on a smartphone, can be used to pick up reflections from camera lenses. In South Korea last month, arrests were made after police said more than 1,600 people had been secretly filmed in motel rooms.įor those who want to follow the Barkers' advice, security experts point to varying levels of checks, from the cursory to the in-depth that could help identify hidden lenses.įirst of all, checks should be made around each room for strange devices, the shine of camera lenses and tiny holes, according to tech websites such as lifehacker and Digital Trends. Not that hotel guests are entirely immune from digital age privacy invasions. "The key to remember with all Airbnb stays is that these are private properties, that are not subject to the same kinds of inspections a hotel would be," Frommer said.
"Obviously, this is happening in a tiny minority of the properties on the site, but it's never a bad idea to take a careful look around your Airbnb when you arrive, not just for hidden cameras, but also for safety items, like unobstructed exits and fire extinguishers," said Pauline Frommer, editorial director for the Frommer's travel brand. Any renting of accommodation, whether from a major hotel chain or from an individual, is an exercise in trust, without which it's hard not to just stay home. Arguably, we shouldn't need to check at all.
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