Hidden cameras in your Airbnb? Here's how to check.

[@mariodbianchi]

You can also look very quickly for Infrared iluminators from hidden cameras. Just turn light off so that the camera turns its IR iluminator on, start your snarthpone camera app and look through your phone screen looking all the property around. If there is a hidden camera it will glow purple through your phone screen. Hope this helps ....

[@Merukun6]

“Just unplug it..”? No-Call the cops if it’s a hotel or vacation rental! It’s illegal and probably at some point filmed children.

[@aiasker1]

🤣

[@BlownMacTruck]

You moron. He's saying unplug it so you can verify that the wifi signal drops off and you can verify that was the source of the transmission. Do you fail at basic listening comprehension? At the end he repeats it, but clearly doesn't mean "stop and don't do anything else". Why are people so bad at critical thinking these days?

[@RoxanaSattari-sy1gr]

They are going to deny it😆

[@Ronniejay9]

I swear these Airbnb hosts are trying to 🥜 nut in a small butt 🍑!!

[@moneybay]

Diddy’s AirB😅

[@rodneylove8027]

How fucked up is the society that we live in that you have to do some CIA/FBI sweep of your room to detect illegal surveillance devices before you settle into your room. Even more fucked up is that the corporation responsible is not held accountable.

[@TheSmark666]

Corporations are fictions of law. A corporation can't do anything. A corporation cannot go around setting up recording devices. It's the owners of the homes who are doing it.

[@Tim.Foster123]

The "corporation responsible" is the person who put the camera there. Nobody else. How is that not obvious? Trying to blame the reservation company is like trying to blame Expedia because you found a hidden camera in an American Airlines bathroom.

[@thefpvlife7785]

Let's all thanks our congress for letting this slide but telling women what they should do with there vaginas huh.

[@patty109109]

You don’t have to this is just fear mongering.

[@aiasker1]

😂🤣😂

[@chandlerbingbong]

1. Check in. 2. Spend your entire stay ripping apart the property. 3 Check out.

[@myradioon]

Im a handyman and suspected an occasional client of having cameras in an Air B&B he would leave me in to do work. I was kind of over working for him so when I finished the job on a Friday, and had already been paid in advance, I stripped naked and walked all around the place with my big hairy gut hanging out and everything else. Even did the 'Helicopter'. Never heard from him again.

[@Chafflives]

Some people have no shame. 😲😳🤣

[@lobomalsano]

I'm suere there's some happy customer enjoying the footage of you somewhere in the world lol

[@grntchstrmdws]

In an Airbnb in Madrid there were cameras mounted in the corners of the ceiling in the living room and the bedroom. Nothing hidden. I unplugged the Wifi router and the host called to complain that I had done this. I regret now that I did not call the police. Spain has strict privacy laws. But this host was subsequently removed from Airbnb. I've often felt that Airbnb tends to coddle hosts, and "guests" tend to praise hosts despite clear deficiencies because they're afraid of being blacklisted by hosts who may leave negative comments about them.

[@AMcDub0708]

The BEDROOM?!

[@Em_Rey]

Call cops right away

[@superemesean5907]

They won’t do anything 🤣🤣

[@Tim.Foster123]

@@superemesean5907 That depends on your jurisdiction.

[@RackwitzG]

If you unplug a camera, just wait for the owner to call you and tell you've removed something that doesnt belong to you. lol

[@Dwade689]

That happened to me, my grand daughter took a phone charger home and they called me right away and demanded I return it. I said bill an extra $10 and buy a new one, he said no send it back. That’s when I got suspicious and checked it and found the camera

[@Rew123]

Wow, that's appalling. Was it hidden in a bedroom or bathroom?​@@Dwade689

[@CoolDaysEnd]

Have a roll of black electrical tape with you when you travel. Just cover up the lens (if you find one) They will think the unit is broken.

[@MeteAkgun-ee8so]

​@@Dwade689Did he get charged?

[@cesarisactive6648]

@@CoolDaysEnddon’t cover it if you find one call the cops

[@jameskemp8287]

Why is airbnb not held accountable when they have admitted that they do not report to the police when they are alerted about cameras in rentals. Why does the FBI not investigate them? It's a crime to conceal a crime especially when it involves minors. Airbnb is aiding criminals and sweeping their crimes under the rug.

[@maryl.2787]

Because their Terms of Use that folks agree to bar the possibility.

[@drcoffee5588]

Or unplug the homes wifi router. These cameras are connected by wifi. They normally dont record to memory cards. Turn off the houses wifi and they will be blind

[@nunyabusiness9013]

Better yet bring a portable emp device.

[@anniesok868]

and then use your data for the entire vacation?

[@Bwekfest]

​@@anniesok868ok, then let them watch you, dumbass.

[@i.JoanaT]

@@anniesok868what’s wrong with that? You’re on vacation, you should be enjoying the place and people you’re in and the people you’re with not be online hours a day 😂😂

[@PascalGienger]

@tomr6955 Agreed - but -my cellphone network provider gave me a heads up call for having been three weeks on roaming and that they will cancel my contract if that happens again. It was a representative on the phone telling me that. That is "unlimited roaming included" in the US...

[@Allswellthatend5well]

If you find one, you should prob call the cops. Yikes.

[@SuperPerfectMan]

@@Allswellthatend5well true but is it illegal to have a camera in your own house doe ? Improper for sure and reprehensible but illegal ?

[@Tim.Foster123]

@@SuperPerfectMan It's illegal in all 50 states to put a camera in any place where a person has an expectation of privacy, without their consent. And yes, that includes in your own bathroom in your own home. Outside of the 50 states ... who knows what the laws are. If you find a camera and have a reasonable suspicion that you were recorded without your consent, you should absolutely call the cops.

[@tesscastro2652]

It is Not illegal to have security cameras in ur Own home. Bathrooms NO- DONT DO THAT! CT HAS PROTECTION FOR HOMEOWNERS CAN ABSOLUTELY USE CAMERAS IN PROPERTY THAT IS OWNED BY THE PERSON PLACING CAMERAS. ​@@Tim.Foster123

[@limirl]

@@SuperPerfectMan Not a chance they show up for something like that, they don't even respond to burglaries until the next day

[@zanfear]

Ok, but what about the ones that are recording offline to SD cards?

[@elevationview673]

Puts me off going on vacation. What a scary world we live in geez.

[@Ama-Elaini]

So one should use ultralight tents as private dressing rooms in these places now a days?

[@yt-sh]

1. you can't find all the cameras 2. don't use airbnbs 3. a woman said to use a tent on the bed

[@mapleto1945]

Also turn lights off in shower

[@fantomas1498]

4. stay in the staircase during the night.

[@QuadDamage-tt7sj]

And sleep with your clothes on

[@onelifefreedom5646]

Absolutely disgusting such people should be brought to Justice and not allowed to rent on Airbnb

[@depoch]

The airport utility doesn't work out of the box, you need to go into your iphone settings, find the airport utility app in there, and activate wifi scan. It's not enabled by default and is useless without it. Also just because something has a QR code doesn't mean it's a camera. There are a ton of smart switches (like wyze smart switches) that use qr codes to activate them on the network. If you're worried about it being a camera you could just put something in front of it to block its field of view. Also some masking tape works wonders in a pinch.

[@Innesb]

Case in point; my new washing machine has a QR code on it. However, the point they were making in the video is that if a small mains device has a QR code, then it’s a clue that it may be a camera or other transmitting device, so worth checking.

[@sbmart5929]

Depoch - how do you access the airport utility app? I searched settings and couldn’t find it. Thanks in advance.

[@ocean1710]

What if that smoke alarm and fire alarm has a camera? They both usually keep blinking..

[@nonebusiness5025]

Thanks for these tips!

[@colinb7925]

Actually the cameras can be small, but he is right go to the power source. This is happening in hotels, motels, basement apartments, condos, especially in Brampton, ON.

[@Q_QQ_Q]

100%

[@TheAmtwhite]

Why do you especially in Brampton? Is there a news report or something?

[@deirdremkenny]

Thank you so much, I’m in an air band b right now and I found a tiny light at the edge of the mattress so I will use your techniques.

[@gauravaws20]

Yeah never going to a effing Airbnb.

[@Tim.Foster123]

They're everywhere: hotels, airplane bathrooms, everywhere. The challenge is learning how to protect yourself, not "avoid AirBnb".

[@gauravaws20]

@@Tim.Foster123 there’s a difference between hidden cameras and the ones that are out in the open.

[@Tim.Foster123]

@@gauravaws20 I do mean there are +hidden+ cameras everywhere. At least, they have certainly been found everywhere

[@saschamayer4050]

​@@Tim.Foster123 Airplane bathrooms? Really? The better question is probably: why? Is that some kind of peeping Tom thing? Or do they do it for money? I don't get it. 🤔

[@Tim.Foster123]

@@saschamayer4050 Yes, really - people have put cameras in airplane bathrooms. Google will give you several articles on it. These cameras are super cheap. And yes, there are lots of perverts out there. Do we blame the airline? (I hope not, since the airline didn't put it there) Likewise, if an AirBnB owner didn't put a camera in his facility, why is he being blamed?

[@Kemmeshawalther]

Thanks for this very Valuable information 👍 👏 👌

[@johnmellyn2700]

If I ever find a camera in an Airbnb I’ll give them a show

[@Aannddeerrzz]

All the creeps going and ripping off those bar codes off the back*

[@GerryScullion]

Go on vacation. Spend hours checking your rental for cameras. Modern living is 👌

[@heyRex]

and then spend hours more cleaning the grime off of everything

[@yolandalann]

Didn't say no damn hours, a quick sweep, but for u. Do nothing, let them tape u and the fam.....it happens!! We all look around for a bit, we feel comfortable with our search. we move on

[@maxvolobuiev]

Right now you need a spy set when you arriving to airbnb apartments😂

[@dm-qy3yu]

but you cant reach smokedetectors... or cant remove it right?

[@CyrilJap]

You can see if there’s a hole for a camera. It’s usually quite obvious.

[@drcoffee5588]

Most smoke detectors are hardwired and have a dedicated breaker. Turn off the breaker and remove it from the wall or ceiling

[@jmk1962]

Stick some tape over the sensors during your stay.

[@Dwade689]

There is an invention called Wait for it Stepladder 😂

[@StrangeTapes]

@@drcoffee5588 Not a good idea. Smoke detectors are there for a reason.

[@elijahs.2978]

All cameras have a power source. Fact! So in order to turn off all cameras in the house just go the electric panel and switch off the main breaker. Enjoy your vacation!!

[@dutchcourage70]

Just because something has a QR code or a wifi signal doesn’t mean it is a camera. Could be a thermostat, motion sensor, smart lock bridge, etc.

[@Kemmeshawalther]

Useful tips 👌 👍

[@sslaia]

Unplug? There are many devices nowadays that are powered by batteries. Of course they don't last long, but hidden in another bigger device they could be charged too.

[@SilverOrlov]

Not JUST unplug... call the police!

[@vcastro7990]

Love this video

[@JerzyFeliksKlein]

I like that they used Ocean's 11 style music in the beginning

[@robrob7588]

Take pictures as evidence and ask for the money back (at the end of the vacation) otherwise you press charges. In the meantime cover the device with a T-shirt and enjoy your holiday.

[@DT__1]

Finish extra years of training in mi6 Become an agent, enjoy ur travel safely 😂😂😂

[@bily4566]

How about smart Tv

[@DonGivani]

Unpower it

[@nzs316]

So how do you check for trail cams?

[@JenniferC-wb6tv]

Trail cams are very obvious, usually attached to a tree, they're quite large, they're probably 6 in long by 5 in wide and 5 in deep.

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

@@JenniferC-wb6tv We were on a Stag Night and couldn't see them.

[@hidingindanielsroom7268]

There are so big a Russian spy can hide in them.

[@jutperry]

A lot of those devices plugged into outlets are suppose to be connected to wi-fi because they are remotely operated by the user to eg., turn on/off lights or a lamp, etc. Many of these devices nowadays have this feature it does not mean that there is a camera. Besides, what use is a camera at the low level of an electrical outlet? This video was not very helpful and the 'expert' did not seem all that great TBH. Overall disappointing video WP.

[@mamenamamena]

Great points

[@saschamayer4050]

Why would I want the owner to meddle around with the electric devices in the airbnb while I stay there?

[@catherinevaccaro8356]

Thanks

[@thefpvlife7785]

Time to peel away the QR code labels now home owners huh. LMAO

[@steppenwolf63]

I would estimate, that 99 percent of hidden cameras are simply in the TV-screen, that is opposite to your bed.

[@LunaticTheCat]

Reason number 1,001 to never stay in an airbnb.

[@benluff6079]

now we'll have people disconnecting wifi-enabled smoke detectors...

[@stevenr8606]

What you show is/was old scholl knowledge. I had one (cheap one) which view in color and sound through a Phillips Screw center (pinhole) of a 110v wall outlet

[@fattlane1866]

why you have that?

[@saschamayer4050]

​i think he means that he found one. @@fattlane1866

[@nnjjee1]

Carbon monoxide detectors may need to connect to WiFi to report an event, hence the QR code

[@Rockin4D]

I was wondering why they said never come back here again to my pony and I.

[@Audulf-of-Frisia]

😂😂😂😂

[@Chafflives]

Some people have no shame. 😲😳🤣

[@quinn-wf3kk]

Lights off when showering, post-it notes over top of suspicious areas and dress/undress in the dark or inside a closet.

[@robru]

That sounds like a lovely holiday

[@curtisbullock9739]

Good way to start to your AirBnB stay. Ha ha ha

[@i.JoanaT]

Just turn off the Wi-Fi when u get there. Most devices don’t record to memory cards.

[@Gazzapa57]

Can't do this in a hotel room

[@hidingindanielsroom7268]

@@Gazzapa57 But a hotel has privacy policies and reports to the authorities.

[@pepetomson1]

Renting an extra day just for checking cameras 😅

[@davidmuhammad284]

Thank you

[@petemawhinney3109]

Has this guy never heard of the Internet of Things? Many, many legitimate, no-camera, smart devices that plugin to a power point that have a QR code and connect to wifi. You can buy a wide variety of them in electronics stores and department stores. It’s possibly fair to say that you wont find a lot of IoT devices in an AirBNB but that’s quite an assumption to make when you accuse someone of nasty activities.

[@BeardMan01]

They make devices that can detect camera lenses.

[@hidingindanielsroom7268]

And don't forget to leave a negative comment on the owner's Airbnb page.

[@chris64k]

what are even the penalties for those? like what would someone get who secretly filmed the bedroom of a family with children?

[@Tim.Foster123]

Depending on jurisdiction, 6mos to 1yr in prison.

[@amareto5772]

How about if I never rent one? I have never rented one..

[@RB-ji3ph]

Always carry electrical tape. Cover the camera. Dont unplug the device.

[@mgr001]

...and, sometimes, the kettle does not only contain water. well, not all parts water.

[@Ingwerbrot]

Imagine that there’re such mentally ill people who seriously install camera devices in their apartments (Airbnb etc.) to stalk people, or even children while showering or undressing. It’s incredibly insane. Airbnb should check every single house or apartment before taking them online for renting!

[@DazDaz105]

Why all this arsing around ? Just DONT stay at these properties 👍

[@globaleejit]

just flip the breaker and spend your holiday in darkness. bring candles

[@i.JoanaT]

So much work 😂. Just take foil with you and cover any electronic device u don’t need with it while you’re there 😂.

[@juanmeiling]

How do you cover smoking detectors mounted in the ceiling ?😂😂

[@Quantum-Bullet]

@@juanmeilingtape

[@Lockieez]

@@juanmeiling the pot heads in my college would use a sock.

[@saschamayer4050]

​@@juanmeiling Duct tape.

[@malekaiwebos3045]

Thanks buddy

[@amominah]

thanks

[@hypercombo7202]

A very simple technique I use to avoid this problem is something we call voting with your dollars. That company allows these problems to continue. Don't give them your money.

[@geekinasuit8333]

If the home is wired up with legitimate "smart" devices, such as light switches and power outlets. Anyone looking would become very concerned at all the Wi-Fi devices found. Smart homes are getting more common, and it's inexpensive to purchase and hook up.

[@grand2425]

It would be difficult to pull out stuff in those Airbnb 😂

[@superbigi]

The QR code! Great tip!

[@lindaj5492]

So there goes the evidence owners needed for those times their Airbnb got trashed …

[@FirstName-z1e]

Airbnb hasn't publicly addressed this

[@nevermind342]

Peeping toms removing all the QR codes now haha

[@gerakliman808]

We are living in democracy/ liberal society, soo enjoys your freedom!!!!!!!! Every nation has the state it deserves!

[@Loco-n3d]

Just avoid Airbnb 😂

[@Hammerstein46]

Rather not use airbnb

[@Antony..24]

Airbnb let's them record kids? Wow what an EVIL company

[@westbccoast]

It's the host, not Airbnb, how could they possibly control something like this.

[@i.JoanaT]

@@westbccoastif someone renting has proof the owner has cameras and provides such proof to Airbnb they should remove owner from the site and they don’t do that so yeah, they don’t care

[@JulyEmerald]

😂😂 and when you find one of those hidden cameras you go find the owner of the Airbnb and you handle business however you have to by any means necessary and I do mean any means necessary😂

[@CyrilJap]

Or just steal it and sell it on eBay. Owner won’t complain you took his hidden camera he tried to use to spy on you. Free airbnb!

[@Cobblestone17]

Don't rent these kind of homes. Easy.

[@greg75002]

"Joe" can scan me anytime 🤩

[@thebrowns5337]

A 'security consultant' that casually scans QR codes?

[@westbccoast]

Good tips, go unplug everything with power and turn it upside down. Scummy for sure.

[@GarethLewis-i9s]

Just unplug it 😂

[@Hammertime054]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@mjbrownlee7979]

Scary

[@melvert33]

It's known as Chuck Berry syndrome.

[@vlachyna]

Naopak…. Jen tam těch uvhylum všechno nechte… At se celej svět dozví, jak moc nemocný jsou….

[@MajidMagi-fj5ux]

I figured it was the “smoke detector”….

[@AnInterestedObserver]

Why the song contest? Why the unnecessary, annoying, and distracting music over voice? It's unwatchable. I'm off.

[@BrockSamson-i1i]

find the router, unplug it. sorted

[@thebrowns5337]

One rental I stayed in had cameras on the outside and that was enough for me... unplugged the router in the property while I was there and just used mobile data. Privacy is sacred.

[@deningman]

And call the police. Better still don't use Airbnb.

[@makantahi3731]

👍

[@NeilFirbank-en1yd]

Only in America’s folks

[@faithlesshound5621]

About twenty years ago, my cousin told me that his friend and his wife had found a camera hidden in the ceiling of the bedroom of a flat they had rented in London. They took it to the police, who did not know what to do with it and said it was not illegal

[@ElizabethHurtado-py8ur]

🖊️

[@freeshrugs1]

Hear me out, don't use air bnb?

[@mamenamamena]

And pay $280 for a hotel?

[@freeshrugs1]

@@mamenamamena sure, I don't care, fitfo. Airbnb is someone else's private home, and people are weird. The fact that anyone is surprised by this is more a statement on themselves than anything.

[@mojoswifty360]

If you have to check you shouldn’t be using Air BNbullshit.

[@marianfrances4959]

😅

[@jimk3487]

Why bother to check? Just don't stay in people's house. Who will not put "security" camera in their house when renting out? Stay in hotel.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Good luck with the new advances in technology?