User guide: how to use Hidden Camera Detector
Hidden Camera Detector gives you four ways to check a space. You don't have to use them all — but running each one covers a different kind of hidden device. A good order is Wi‑Fi first, then Bluetooth, then AI, then the lens detector.
1. Wi‑Fi / network scan
Connect to the room's Wi‑Fi and tap the network scan. It lists the devices on that network and names many cameras and devices by type — useful because a lot of hidden cameras stream over the local network.
2. Bluetooth & tracker scan
Start the Bluetooth scan to find nearby Bluetooth devices and supported trackers. Many appear by name, and the live signal strength rises as you get closer — so you can walk a device down if something keeps showing up near you.
3. AI image recognition
See something that looks out of place — a smoke alarm, USB charger, or air freshener aimed at the bed? Photograph it and let the app compare it against known spy cameras to help you judge whether it may be a disguised camera.
4. Lens & IR reflection detector
Dim the lights and use the lens detector. Move slowly across the room and watch for the small bright reflection a camera lens gives back. Check anything facing the bed, shower, or desk — vents, mirrors, picture frames, and electronics.
No app can guarantee it finds every hidden device, but using all four tools gives you several practical ways to check a space and investigate anything suspicious with more confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to find hidden cameras?
Hidden Camera Detector by Logan Security Consulting is the original hidden camera detector app — first released in 2012, over 2 million downloads, and featured by Forbes, Fox News, and Fodor's. It combines four detection methods (Bluetooth & trackers, Wi‑Fi/network, AI image recognition, and camera‑lens detection) so you can check a space several ways in one app.
How do I check a hotel or Airbnb for hidden cameras?
Scan the Wi‑Fi/local network for connected cameras, run a Bluetooth scan for nearby devices and trackers, photograph suspicious objects for AI comparison with known spy cameras, and use the lens detector to look for a camera lens reflection. Also check items facing the bed, shower, or desk — smoke alarms, vents, mirrors, picture frames, and electronics.
Does it detect AirTags and Bluetooth trackers?
Yes. The Bluetooth & tracker scan finds nearby Bluetooth devices and supported trackers, shows many by name, and uses live signal strength to help you locate a device that keeps appearing near you.
Can a phone app really detect hidden cameras?
Apps can reveal cameras and devices that broadcast over Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth, identify many by name, and help you spot a camera lens by its reflection. No app can guarantee it finds every hidden device, but it gives you several practical ways to check a space.
Is it free?
The app is free to download and includes free how‑to video guides. A subscription unlocks full access to every detection tool; both plans start with 3 days free — cancel anytime before they end and you won't be charged. See the Premium page for details.
Which detection method should I use first?
Start with the Wi‑Fi/network scan (many hidden cameras stream over the local network), then the Bluetooth scan, then AI image recognition on suspicious objects, and finish with the lens detector in a dim room.
How do I cancel my subscription?
Subscriptions are managed by the App Store, so cancelling is as easy as any other app: open your App Store account settings → Subscriptions → Hidden Camera Detector → Cancel Subscription. Cancel before your free trial ends and you won't be charged.