# Big Brother Detecting Gadgets The Camera Detector Lets You Find Hidden Cameras By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-detector References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5410889/spy-camera-detector-guarantees-your-privates-are-on-the-internet) & [chinavasion](http://www.chinavasion.com/product_info.php/pName/spy-wifi-signal-and-camera-lens-detector/) It is true, we have been recently inundated with increasingly intrusive video recorders, a lot of which are hidden from our view. So let’s say you are paranoid enough to do something about it, go get yourself a camera detector. Using a two pronged approach to finding any [hidden devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surveillance-products), the camera detector starts with a view through the detectors lens, as it bathes the room in IR light, at which time any [hidden lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-surveillance-camera) should sppear. Next a the [WiFi detector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-cameras) is activated, and you can determine just where the camera signal was being sent to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hidden Camera Detection:** Opportunity for disruption in the security industry through development of more advanced detecting technology. - **Intrusion Prevention Gadgets:** Opportunity for disruption in home and office security industries through innovation of products that prevent invasion of privacy. - **Privacy Protection Technology:** Opportunity for disruption in the consumer electronics industry through development of devices that protect privacy against technological invasion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Security:** Increasing demand for more sophisticated technology in detecting and preventing surveillance in high-security areas. - **Home Security:** The potential market for gadgets that prevent intrusion and invasion of privacy has become a growing industry within the home security market. - **Consumer Electronics:** The growing concern for personal privacy in the age of digital communication and surveillance presents an opportunity to the consumer electronics industry to innovate privacy protection technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spy Bug-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bughunter-professional-bh04.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Privacy-Focused Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visio-wifi-camera-concept.md) - [Accessible Smart Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-cam-2.md) - [Pocket-Sized Safety Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaze.md) - [Hidden Tracker-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesleuthlite.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md) - [Nature-Friendly Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reli-light-cam-d1.md) - [Mac-Based Surveillance Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spycam.md)