Before you unpack, run a full privacy sweep. Bluewex finds hidden cameras, unknown trackers, and unfamiliar devices on the network.
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Lens-glint camera check
Walk the room with your phone. Bluewex highlights reflections from hidden lenses tucked into smoke detectors, clocks, vents, or décor.
Optical · IRWiFi network scan
Connect to guest WiFi, then list every device on it. Unfamiliar IP cameras or hubs stand out immediately.
mDNS · BonjourBLE tracker scan
Find AirTags or generic Bluetooth trackers left behind — common in short-term rentals.
BLE · RSSIMagnetic spike detector
Sweep walls, mirrors, and furniture for powered electronics behind surfaces. Visual and haptic alerts on anomalies.
MagnetometerWhere to point Bluewex first.
Smoke detectors
The most common placement. A pinhole lens is invisible to the naked eye from across the room. Sweep the lens-glint scanner at ceiling level.
USB wall chargers
Adapters with a lens built into the front face. Plugged into the wall, they look completely ordinary. Check any charger that isn't yours.
Clock radios and alarm clocks
Typically angled toward the bed. Common in short-term rentals worldwide. The BLE scan often picks these up before the optical scan does.
Air purifiers and fans
Large enough to hide a camera and a battery pack. Often placed near the main seating area. Sweep with the magnetic scanner.
Picture frames and décor
A lens the size of a pinhead sits flush with the frame. WiFi or Bluetooth transmits continuously.
TV boxes and cable equipment
Positioned for a natural view of the living area. Rarely questioned by guests and easy to miss during a manual check.
Since April 30, 2024, Airbnb prohibits all indoor security cameras in any listing — disclosed or not. Outdoor cameras are allowed only if disclosed before booking, and never pointed at private or enclosed spaces.
Finding an undisclosed camera is grounds for a full refund, a rebooking at Airbnb's expense, and permanent removal of the host from the platform. Document what you find (photo + Bluewex screenshot), then contact Airbnb's Trust & Safety team and local authorities.
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Run all four scans in order: lens-glint (visual sweep with phone camera), WiFi network list, BLE tracker scan, and magnetic check on suspicious surfaces. Takes about a minute total.
No. All scans are passive and run locally on your device. The host has no way to know you ran Bluewex.
Roughly 30–60 seconds for the WiFi, BLE, and magnetic scans combined. The lens-glint check takes as long as you spend walking the room.
Document it (photo + screenshot of Bluewex results), then contact Airbnb support and local authorities if appropriate. Listing a suspected hidden camera is a violation of Airbnb policy.
The WiFi network scan requires you to join the local network. The other three scans (lens-glint, BLE, magnetic) work offline.
Smoke detectors and USB wall chargers account for most reported cases. Both are inconspicuous and provide a clear sightline across a room. Start your lens-glint scan there.
In most countries, yes — particularly in bedrooms and bathrooms. Even where recording guests might be technically permissible under disclosure rules, placing a camera in a bathroom or bedroom is a criminal offense almost everywhere.
Document it without moving it (photo + Bluewex screenshot). Contact Airbnb's Trust & Safety team directly through the app and file a report with local police — camera evidence is time-sensitive.
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