You’re in your bedroom. Alone. Or so you think.
What if a tiny lens is recording your every move — without your knowledge?
It’s not a scene from a thriller. It’s a growing reality. Hidden Camera devices are cheap and available everywhere, Ebay, Amazon, Temu all sell them, and all have built in night vision IR sensors.
Hidden Cameras: A Real Threat
From rented apartments to Airbnbs to even your own home, covert surveillance is more common than you think. Whether it’s a paranoid landlord, a malicious ex, or a complete stranger — you need to know how to fight back.
This is your step-by-step guide to finding hidden cameras, using nothing more than your phone and your eyes.
STEP ① Know Your Own Cameras First
Before you go hunting for spy devices, stop and ask:
Do I already have security cameras in or around my home?
If the answer is yes:
Write down how many you have
Note their brands and rough locations
STEP ② Scan Your Wi-Fi with Netsbee
You can download it for free:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/netsbee/id6711332243?ppid=856cb81c-82a8-4d83-bd4d-3518c2f0ed9e
If this is your first scan it takes about 60 seconds, any cameras detected will show as ⚠️Unverified Camera Detected
STEP ③ Review the Unverified Cameras
Click on the Unverified Camera Detected Risk
This shows all Cameras that are unverified, the below example just shows one.
If, after scanning, you find the same number of devices as the cameras you own — and their names, match — then it’s likely everything is accounted for and you can mark them as verified.
But…If you find more cameras than you expected — or devices you can’t identify — it’s time to investigate. Even one unrecognized IP camera could mean:
• A hidden indoor spy camera
• A hacked or repurposed smart device
• A neighbour or stranger piggybacking on your network
These aren’t just technical glitches — they’re potential violations of your privacy.
STEP ④ Pinpoint the Physical Device
Now let’s find the hidden camera!
Netsbee has a unique technique that sets up a direct communication from your phone to the hidden camera. Tap ‘Help Identify This Device’
Now tap ‘Ping Device’ and Netsbee will start communicating with the unknown camera, below you can see an example chart in blue when netsbee is talking with the camera, the chart will scroll across the screen. The chart on the right (red) shows a disconnected Camera.
Now’s the time to hunt. While the device is “pinging,” search for it in your home.
Where to Look for Hidden Cameras?
Start in the room where you suspect the camera might be. Common hiding spots include:
• Look for tiny holes, unusual LEDs, or devices aimed toward beds, bathrooms, or workspaces.
• Power outlets or multi-port chargers
• Alarm clocks or digital radios
• Mirrors (especially double-sided or mounted oddly)
• Smoke detectors and motion sensors
• Air purifiers or vents
• Picture frames or wall art
• Tissue boxes, books, or other hollow objects
The trick?
Unplug or power off the suspected device while the chart is blue.
If the chart immediately turns red, you’ve found the matching device — 100% confirmed.|