Imagine checking into your hotel or Airbnb, only to discover that a tiny camera has been watching you the entire time! Hidden cameras can be surprisingly small and may be disguised inside ordinary objects you wouldn’t think twice about. That sounds unsettling, but there’s some good news: you don’t need expensive equipment to check your room. In many cases, your phone and a few simple tricks are enough to spot something suspicious.

You don’t need special equipment or any technical know-how to check your room for hidden cameras. In fact, your phone and a few minutes may be all you need. The trick is knowing where to look. Don’t waste time searching every corner of the room. Focus on the places someone would actually want to watch, especially anything facing the bed, shower, or toilet. Take a quick look around and ask yourself: if I wanted to hide a tiny camera here, where would I put it? Check objects that have a clear view of the room, especially anything that looks slightly out of place. Rooms filled with decorations and clutter can take a little longer, simply because there are more hiding spots. But in a simple hotel room, you can often narrow down the most suspicious places surprisingly quickly.

Head to the next page to see the 6 places you should check first!