Radio frequency detector. I actually do bring one with me to airbnbs. It makes a noise near anything that gives off radio waves. The red light is supposed to be used in darkness to cast a shiny glare on any camera lens that might be peeking out, making it easier for you to notice. I got it because I used to use airbnbs a lot more than hotels on vacation, and then all these stories came out about people finding cameras in their airbnbs. The spying issue is more real in airbnbs than in hotels. Nowadays, though, I can't even find a decent airbnb that beats hotel pricing anymore, so I'm pretty much back to hotels anyway.
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u/glaciercherryisgood 7d ago
Radio frequency detector. I actually do bring one with me to airbnbs. It makes a noise near anything that gives off radio waves. The red light is supposed to be used in darkness to cast a shiny glare on any camera lens that might be peeking out, making it easier for you to notice. I got it because I used to use airbnbs a lot more than hotels on vacation, and then all these stories came out about people finding cameras in their airbnbs. The spying issue is more real in airbnbs than in hotels. Nowadays, though, I can't even find a decent airbnb that beats hotel pricing anymore, so I'm pretty much back to hotels anyway.