Hidden cameras are often disguised as completely ordinary objects. The good news is that the same hiding places come up again and again!

• Smoke detectors: mounted on the ceiling and almost never moved, giving a clear view of the whole room
• Alarm clocks: common on nightstands, usually facing straight at the bed
• USB chargers and power banks: small, easy to overlook, and camera versions look nearly identical to a normal charger

• Picture frames or wall decor: worth a second look if it’s angled slightly away from the wall instead of sitting flat
• Air purifiers or small appliances: roomy enough to hide both a camera and a power source, and usually left running so they blend right in
• Mirrors: a two-way mirror can hide a camera on the other side

If something is plugged in for no clear reason, or angled toward a private part of the room, it’s worth a closer look. Once you’ve spotted a few suspects, there’s a trick almost nobody knows about that can confirm it in seconds, using nothing but your phone’s camera. Head to the next page to see how to find hidden cameras within just a few minutes!