HiddenEye
One of the most well known methods for finding hidden cameras is using infrared (IR) light. Because cameras always have a lens inside, and this lens reflects light, especially infrared light, differently. This exposes them from their hiding places.
What is infrared light?
Infrared light is a type of light invisible to our eyes. Remember that reddish light that comes out when you press your TV remote? While we can't see it with the naked eye, phone cameras can often capture this light.
How does it expose hidden cameras?
- Hidden camera lenses reflect light differently, even if they're very small.
- It's possible to detect these reflections using your phone's camera.
- Especially when done in dim environments, it can appear as a small glint or purplish light.
Simple method you can try at home
- Make the room as dark as possible.
- Open your phone's camera.
- Slowly scan around the area.
- Focus especially on suspicious places like outlets, smoke detectors, clocks.
- If there's a lens, you might see a small light flash on your camera.
More reliable method
Not every phone camera works with the same sensitivity. Some devices may filter infrared light. This is where specialized apps and scanning tools come in. HiddenEye's Infrared Camera feature turns your phone into a professional scanning tool. This way, you can catch even small reflections that might be missed. Additionally, we help potential reflections be seen more clearly by using red, green, and blue filters.
Things to watch out for
- Not every glint is a hidden camera. Metal surfaces or LED lights can also create similar reflections.
- Check suspicious objects from different angles.
- Don't rely on eyes alone; if possible, confirm with multiple methods (network device scanning, magnetic scanning).
This method isn't a definitive solution by itself, but it's one of the most practical and free steps for noticing hidden cameras. It becomes much more effective especially when combined with HiddenEye's IR scanning feature.