WiFi and Bluetooth Hidden Device Detection

A hidden camera must somehow transmit the footage it records. Some save to memory cards, but more advanced ones work over wireless networks. This is where WiFi and Bluetooth become the weakest point of hidden cameras.

Why is network scanning important?

• Most hidden cameras connect to WiFi to transmit footage instantly.
• Some are controlled via Bluetooth at close range.
• So if you see a device that doesn't belong to you or that you don't recognize where you're staying, you have reason to be suspicious.

How can you check at home or in hotels?

1. Look at your phone's WiFi settings.
   Check if there are foreign names or strange codes in the list of devices connected to your network.
2. Turn on Bluetooth.
   See if there are unrecognized devices with meaningless names appearing among nearby devices.
3. Examine the router interface.
   For more technical users: you can see all connected devices from the router settings.

How do hidden devices camouflage?

• Device names are often changed. Instead of "IPCam_12", they might take innocent looking names like "Printer" or "Phone".
• Some try to hide themselves with MAC addresses. But they can't be completely invisible.

How does HiddenEye help?

You don't need to deal with settings one by one. HiddenEye's Network Device Detection feature quickly scans WiFi and Bluetooth devices around you. It flags devices you don't recognize or that look suspicious. This way, you can easily tell if there's a different device in the environment, even without technical knowledge.

What should you pay attention to?

• When staying in hotels or Airbnbs, only your phone and computer should be visible.
• New devices appearing on the network after you check in can be suspicious.
• If you find an unrecognized device, immediately notify the establishment and consider contacting police if possible.