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Justauserofmn · 05/11/2024 01:22

I've no idea where to ask this question but does anyone know how I could go about finding hidden cameras or listening devices within a home.
I dont want to say too much incase person I suspect is on here, they seem to know everything.
But any help would be appreciated, I won't have much time to look.

OP posts:
2Sensitive · 05/11/2024 01:37

Is there an app you could download?

SLRUS · 05/11/2024 01:57

I'd really like to know the answer to this too OP

PlumViper · 05/11/2024 02:17

Set up false information at different locations may help pinpoint potential bugs ?

Garlicpest · 05/11/2024 02:17

First try logging into your router (google if you don't know how) to see if any surprise devices are connected to your internet.
Then use your computer or phone's Bluetooth device search, which may or may not tell you of any Bluetooth-enabled devices wanting to connect.
Some people say that, in a darkened room, your phone camera will pick up or reflect any infra-red coming from cameras.

Very small devices need a power connection, so you can check out where all the wires go.
Some hidden devices draw power directly by being disguised or embedded in wall plugs, light bulbs, extension leads etc. It would take you quite a while to find them because you have to take them apart to look.

If you're serious about this, be very methodical. I tried once, but was too emotional and self-doubting to make a thorough job of it. (It didn't matter in the end, but I was cross with myself for being a wuss!)

The scanners they use in films do exist, but the ones that work are expensive - and you need a couple of hours to scan a house.

Bear in mind that a phone is a listening device. It's the easiest bug in the world, you only have to leave it lying around.

Keyloggers (computer) and spyware apps (phone, tablet) are readily available and usually quite well hidden. You can download apps that claim to check your devices for them, but a lot of them are actually malware. If I was desperate to know if my devices were infected, I'd take them to a proper computer repair place ... or do a complete wipe & reinstall, losing my files in the process.

Are you sure you really need to know? Can you just not do/say the stuff you want to keep private? Or act utterly, utterly weird and see if you get a reaction?

SomeSuperhero · 05/11/2024 02:29

A friend had her now ex stalk her all the time with tech on the home, she got support from Refuge. I don’t know the details, but they were able to help her.

Garlicpest · 05/11/2024 02:45

Good advice, Superhero.

Justauserofmn · 05/11/2024 06:39

Garlicpest · 05/11/2024 02:17

First try logging into your router (google if you don't know how) to see if any surprise devices are connected to your internet.
Then use your computer or phone's Bluetooth device search, which may or may not tell you of any Bluetooth-enabled devices wanting to connect.
Some people say that, in a darkened room, your phone camera will pick up or reflect any infra-red coming from cameras.

Very small devices need a power connection, so you can check out where all the wires go.
Some hidden devices draw power directly by being disguised or embedded in wall plugs, light bulbs, extension leads etc. It would take you quite a while to find them because you have to take them apart to look.

If you're serious about this, be very methodical. I tried once, but was too emotional and self-doubting to make a thorough job of it. (It didn't matter in the end, but I was cross with myself for being a wuss!)

The scanners they use in films do exist, but the ones that work are expensive - and you need a couple of hours to scan a house.

Bear in mind that a phone is a listening device. It's the easiest bug in the world, you only have to leave it lying around.

Keyloggers (computer) and spyware apps (phone, tablet) are readily available and usually quite well hidden. You can download apps that claim to check your devices for them, but a lot of them are actually malware. If I was desperate to know if my devices were infected, I'd take them to a proper computer repair place ... or do a complete wipe & reinstall, losing my files in the process.

Are you sure you really need to know? Can you just not do/say the stuff you want to keep private? Or act utterly, utterly weird and see if you get a reaction?

Thank you for taking the time to reply in so much detail.
The thing is I don't live in that house, I am trying to gather evidence to prove abuse for a family member who is vulnerable.
The suspect is very tech savvy, I don't have any free reign of that house if I go over to visit. There is always that person or their partner around.

I want to also get evidence they have tapped the home phoneline as vulnerable person doesn't use mobile phone.

I do want to get the evidence because these 2 people have spun a web of lies, this would be the evidence they couldn't deny.

I'm pretty sure I know which rooms are bugged so the scanning device would pick it up. I googled but don't know which one to go for, I'm willing to spend towards this because I won't have the time alone to search through. Also if I didn't find anything they would know.

OP posts:
Justauserofmn · 05/11/2024 06:48

SomeSuperhero · 05/11/2024 02:29

A friend had her now ex stalk her all the time with tech on the home, she got support from Refuge. I don’t know the details, but they were able to help her.

Thank you I'll give them a call.

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Ljufr · 05/11/2024 07:23

@Justauserofmn There is an app called 'Fing' it will list all devices connected to your wifi, however, it lists some things by a device number rather than 'alexa' etc. But at least you can tell how many devices there are connected.

CC222 · 05/11/2024 10:45

I once dated someone that admitted he rigged an extension lead so that any time a conversation was heard, it would ring his phone and he could listen in and he left it at his ex's because he suspected she was cheating... Next time he came to mine he left an extension lead behind! I hid it in my car until I could give it back to him then ended that immediately!

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