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Smile, you are being filmed by a hidden camera. Is this a hidden camera for travelers? Greetings, fellow travelers! This is Mark from Walter's World, and today we're in Kotor, Montenegro, in a beautiful Airbnb with no hidden cameras. Today I want to tell you exactly where to look for hidden cameras if you are staying in a hotel, rented apartment, or house while traveling. In general, in most cases you won't encounter this, but there are unscrupulous people out there, so it's worth knowing where to look to stay safe, okay? I want to say that when booking accommodation, many owners indicate that they have cameras. Most often these are just street cameras, but it's worth writing to them and asking: "Hey, where exactly are
your cameras located?" Because sometimes they can be in public places. It could be a balcony. This could be a living room. I mean, how many times have you seen videos online where people say, "Oh, that was on." People have these things. They rent out their house. That doesn't mean they're cleaning up their security system, right? So, all these cameras are staying there. So it's worth knowing, because wouldn't you want to know that: "Oh yeah, there's a camera in the kitchen, the shower is here, the kitchen is here, and the bedroom is there." "If I had known there was a camera in the kitchen." I probably would n't have run naked from the shower to the bedroom, right? So, this is something to think about in general. So it's better
to ask, okay? The thing is, you have to understand: technology has become very advanced. They can miniaturize things so much. It's no longer just a video camera in a ventilation grille, you know, like before. Now it's a tiny camera obscura in a lamp or a small camera in a teddy bear. Or sometimes it's literally the hook you hang your towels on in the bathroom. And you should remember this. They are very small. So here are a few places I think are worth looking. And actually, before you start looking, I want you to start watching. First, notice anything that looks out of place. Anything that looks suspicious. For example, you're in the master bedroom, and there's some weird teddy bear.
Why is that teddy bear looking at you in bed? Somehow strange. If something looks strange or out of place, you can always move it. Put it back when you return. But if it gives you goosebumps, remove it, okay? So if something feels out of place, just turn it around so that you feel more at ease, do it, okay? As for places worth checking out, first of all, the sockets. Sockets are a very common option, as there are companies that manufacture sockets with built-in cameras. That could very well be the case. Or someone could just plug something into an outlet. And every time you see something strange in an outlet and you don't
know what it is, you know what? The house won't burn down if you unplug this. Turn this off. Just turn it off. And if you need it later, you can turn it back on. And you'll understand this if they call you and say, "Hey, you turned something off." You might ask, "Why was this device turned on?" Right? But it's one of those things. You know those little power banks for iPhones, Samsungs, or something like that. They might put a camera in there, and you'd think, "Oh, it's just someone leaving their charger behind." "They left their block in the wall, no big deal." They just left the cord there. You should be careful. Red light, you know, recording devices usually have a red light.
Pay attention to this. Here's the thing: when you look at these sockets, see if you see a lens? Do you see the little red light there? This could be a signal that there is something there. The lens is definitely there. And later I'll tell you how to find the lens. So watch until the end, we'll talk about it. You should pay attention to such things. And if you see strange adapters turned on, pointed at the bed or in the bathroom, these are usually red flags. So turn them off or just take note, because it could be nothing. Maybe someone just really forgot their power supply. It's not scary. But this is something to pay attention to. Now, the next step is to pay attention to lamps and lighting fixtures, as there may be a
small camera hidden in the lamp, or even in the bulb itself, depending on the manufacturer. I mean, they could be there. So you should look closely at such things. Often, table lamps in bedrooms or living rooms have a massive base that may have something that looks like a lens on it, and it could very well be it, you know? Therefore, you should check them out. If you are not sure, try turning the lamp. Is there any extra wire there? Is there, say, an SD card slot? If so, it's most likely a camera, okay? Just keep that in mind. Just check for things like that, because it could be nothing, but it's better to know what's there, so it's worth checking them out.
Now we move on to mirrors, and you think, "Mark, it's just a mirror. I see my reflection. How do I know? Well, here's what you can do. Turn on the lights, turn on the flashlight on your phone, and then turn off the lights. Of course? If you shine a light and only see your own reflection, then everything is fine, the mirror is normal. But if you turn off the lights, turn on the flashlight, look at yourself, and see something more than just yourself-bingo, it's a So, this is one way to check. Next we have the classics- ventilation holes.
Yes, cameras in the ventilation, like in old spy movies. In fact, they can be installed inside the ventilation, or remember that they can be miniature, so the tiny device can simply be attached to the grille, so check that too. Bookshelves are another popular place, as there are books with cameras in the spine that can track you in this way. So this is something to pay attention to. I feel like this is a kind of new generation of the old "nanny cams" hidden in teddy bears. Now it's a "book camera." Another very popular place and very common device for cameras is the alarm clock. Look at the alarm clock, is there a lens there? Is there an extra red light there? Is there a flashing red light there? These things can be recorded and may have a
camera, so it's worth checking. And let's be honest, do you need an alarm clock in a rented apartment? No, you have a phone and you use it to wake up. So unplug it, put it in another room so you don't have to worry about it. The thing is, I know you're lying in bed, looking at your watch, and you've already turned it off. Now you're lying in bed, looking up, and you notice, "Wait, is there one, two, three smoke detectors?" Why are there three smoke detectors in this small bedroom ? This is another place where they can be put. Take a closer look at the smoke detectors. If there are multiple smoke detectors in a small room, there is no reason for this Remember, if you look up and see a green light, it means everything is okay. If it is
red, it could be a recording, or it means the batteries are low, you are in danger, and they need to be replaced. Other sneaky places to look: sometimes on picture or photo frames, they can mount a small camera that fits easily. How to check this? Maybe move the picture aside and see if there are any wires sticking out of it, because there shouldn't be any wires, USB connectors, or anything like that on the frame, okay? So it's worth thinking about. Also, if you look around: TVs, speakers- well, think for yourself. Some smart TVs and computers already have a camera on top. If you already have a camera, it might be worth sticking something over it to prevent it from being used. I'm not saying people will
use it, but it's one of the options that exist. That's why you'll see some people's laptops have a special shutter to cover the camera. Oh, and sometimes there's no hidden camera, the apartment and home owners are just too curious. I know, we stayed at one place in Connecticut and the hosts literally looked in the windows. It was very disturbing. So, here's why. Be sure to read the reviews, and if you are very observant, you might want to be extra careful with things like this. Now, how to find them? Well, what can be done to detect them? As I said, if you go into a rented apartment, turn off the lights,
turn on your flashlight, and as you look around the room, you'll notice how the light from your phone's flashlight reflects off any camera lenses. This may help you, or you can use your phone's front camera to find any infrared signals. So this can also be a useful way to search. The thing is that there are special devices that can be purchased for testing. Jocelyn is preparing a review about how she took such a device on one of our previous trips and tested what worked and what didn't. So, this might be something worth taking with you for your own peace of mind. Overall, this is usually not something to worry about, as many of these landlords are strict about the rules: "Hey, you have to follow the rules." "If you don't follow the rules, we will evict you."
However, I must say, there are many stories about how people found cameras and the agencies did absolutely nothing. So what to do if you do find a hidden camera? That's the thing. Yes, you need to contact VRBO, Airbnb, and other home rental services. You must notify these people immediately. Also contact law enforcement, because if you are filmed in a bathroom or bedroom, it is illegal in almost every country in the world. This is one of those things that cannot be ignored. You call them and say, "Hey, I found a recording device in the bathroom." " I found a recording device in the bedroom where I was staying, in a rented accommodation."
"Could you send someone?" Maybe they will come, maybe they wo n't. I don't know what the police will do or how they will react, but it's what needs to be done. You should report such cases because I have heard and read on the internet that some agencies tried to cover up these cases and did nothing. I'm sure people will write below: "You found hidden cameras and the agency did nothing?" Let us know in the comments so we can learn about these things. But the thing is, when you find a device, before you call the police, Airbnb, or anywhere else, take a photo and video of where you found it so you have evidence, because you can say you found
it, but until they see it, they can't do anything. And if you call the owner, he might say, "Oh, I don't understand what you're talking about." and takes him away, and you never see him again, that also happens. Honestly, I'll tell you this: if you find such devices, call the police, report them, and then pack your things and get out of there, because you're being watched. I mean, it sounds scary, but it's true. It's one of those things that happens. I know this can throw you off track. You say, " Wait, but I have nowhere to stay for the night." But it's something you have to think about for your own safety and your own, you know, privacy. The thing is, sometimes you can do something very simple to check if there are devices recording you. I would advise that when you
arrive at a new rented apartment, you check the Wi-Fi. When you log into Wi-Fi, you can see all the devices that are connected to it. Here we are in Kotor now, and I checked the one we had here. And what is connected here? Well, they have TVs connected. They have, well, you know, a cable box. She is connected to it. And my phone, Liam's phone, Jocelyn's phone. So, five devices were connected. And that was all there was. So I'm like, "Okay, that's all five devices. Uh , everything's accounted for. We're safe." But if you start looking and see devices you don't recognize, wait, what is this " nanny cam 2000" here?
Wait, where, where is she? That's when you should start worrying, okay? Because the thing is, everything can be complicated, because they have cameras. Well, maybe their cameras are running over the network for their security system. If they have a smart fridge that shows if there's enough milk, you know, that'll show up there too. So this is one of those questions you'll have to research on your own. But it's one way to check and see, like, " Hey, what's here?" Because, most likely, if you are staying in a rental property, such as a vacation home, they are not doing everything " smartly" because they know that tourists come often, and this costs them money. And they want to save as much money as possible to get the maximum profit from everyone who comes there.
So let's hope no one is trying to cash in on you running naked from the shower to the bedroom with a hidden camera. I know this is actually a very serious topic, but I'm trying to make it a little lighter so we can discuss it. So if you had this problem, please write about it in the comments below so we can help other travelers know how you found the cameras, what you did, and what the landlords' reaction was, okay? So I wish you all the best. Take care, I hope you have a great time traveling, but I'll be honest: hidden cameras are probably not something you should worry about too much, but I just wanted to warn you.
Hello, from Kotor, Montenegro.
