A mother-in-law somehow knows about intimate conversations with a partner, a neighbor looks at us strangely, and we are accompanied by the unpleasant feeling that some people have access to information we are not at all eager to share with the world.

What should we do in such a situation? How can we check whether our suspicions are actually justified? Is it possible to detect unwanted listening devices or cameras if necessary?

You have the right to feel safe in your own home

Recording other people without their consent is a crime – unfortunately, for the police to deal with the matter, some evidence must first be collected. If all we have to rely on is vague suspicion, we should take matters into our own hands. Fortunately, devices are available on the market that can detect recording and surveillance equipment.

The hardest to detect… an ordinary voice recorder and camera

The most difficult devices to detect are the simplest ones. An ordinary voice recorder or camera, if well concealed, can operate for many hours. The simplest way to find them is therefore to search the apartment thoroughly. If we succeed – all that remains is to set a trap for the person who planted the equipment. They will have to come back for it eventually… So it is worth lying in wait with our own camera and recording the culprit.

In the case of cameras, it is also worth considering optical detectors – by analyzing their surroundings, they detect the optical reflection produced by a camera lens. Detectors are quite effective and quickly help locate unwanted devices.

Devices for detecting miniature cameras and listening devices

It is much easier to detect devices that use radio waves in their operation. Most listening devices and spy cameras use radio or telephone networks to transmit recorded material. This means they can be detected using frequency meters. These are relatively inexpensive devices; to detect a listening device, simply walk around the entire house with the meter. As we approach the source, the signal it transmits will grow stronger. Professional meters are also available on the market, capable of detecting devices operating at various frequencies and based on technologies including analog, GSM, WiFi, Bluetooth and WiMax.

You can also consider equipment that intercepts the signal from a camera and transmits it to our device – this will allow us to see from which location we are being watched and locate the hostile camera more quickly.

Jammers – an alternative

If we fear a repeat attack by the perpetrator, instead of searching everywhere for listening devices, we can protect ourselves against them. Jammers were created for this purpose – it is worth mentioning their two types. For typical devices operating on analog frequencies, radio jammers are the ideal choice. They create electromagnetic noise in the band used by most listening devices. The second type of jammer consists of vibroacoustic devices, ideal for seismic and laser listening devices. When it comes to jammers, however, it is important to remember that devices disrupting the mobile telephone band may not be used without the appropriate permission.

If you feel threatened, you can find the devices mentioned above at the alfatronik.com.pl detective equipment store. Purchasing devices that detect the most commonly used listening devices and miniature cameras is not a major expense, and can help you put the problem behind you.