If you’ve swiped on TikTok for longer than 5 minutes, chances are you’ve come across one of those viral “anti-spy” devices — safety tools that can scan rooms and locate GPS devices and hidden cameras, all through radio frequencies. Actually, we’re sure you’ve heard of these, because this particular model was a surprising bestseller during our Prime Day coverage this week. Well, good news if you didn’t snag one up these last two days: This easy tool is still on sale, and it’s a whopping 39% off. This is a must-have if you’re frequently concerned about surveillance. As one reviewer puts it: “My hotel room finally feels safe again.”
Folks love having one of these compact wands nearby for peace of mind, and many say it’s accurate and easy to use.
Fitting rooms, bathrooms, Airbnb stays, hotels, cars — the areas in which you can scan for hidden tech are endless, and that’s exactly why these types of devices initially went viral. It can fit inside a bag or purse, and it’s USB-C rechargeable, so you can pair it with a battery bank and keep it ready to go.
This on-sale model has four specific modes: an RF signal scan (for scanning for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled devices), magnetic field tracking (for hidden cameras, GPS devices and bugs), an infrared lens finder (to detect lenses) and guard mode. That last mode will make the wand beep whenever it moves, which is useful for hanging off of a doorknob or sticking in your bag if you’re propping it somewhere.
Keep in mind: some tech, like cable connectors and iPhone cameras, can be detected with this wand, so it’s a good thing to remember that not all beeps indicate danger or a breach of privacy.
Still, some reviewers have had luck with this thing, with one saying exactly what it’s best for: “It gives me some extra peace of mind when I’m away from home.”
If you’re curious, you can grab this compact device for just $40 today. And if you need more convincing, check out user reviews below.
“This camera detector is compact and easy to use. It’s convenient to carry when traveling or staying in hotels, and the different detection modes are helpful for checking the room. It gives me some extra peace of mind when I’m away from home. I like that the sensitivity can be adjusted depending on the environment.” — Sharon
“I never thought I’d be the kind of person who sweeps a room for hidden cameras, but here we are. It started when my neighbor found a suspicious little device tucked behind the bathroom mirror during a vacation rental stay last year. She showed me a photo, and it looked like a phone charger but wasn’t. “I got a detector now,” she said over coffee. “I check every room before I even unpack.” I thought about all the hotels and short-term rentals we’d stayed in as a family, and that little seed of worry planted itself deep. I ordered this product before our next trip.
It arrived in a compact box, the device itself about the size of a thick credit card. It slips into my travel pouch without taking up more room than a pack of gum. My daughter picked it up and asked if it was a new kind of remote. My cat, predictably, batted at the lanyard. The display is crisp and easy to read, and the four modes cycle through with a simple button press—no complicated manual required.
I tested it at home first, just to get the hang of it. I had my daughter hide her phone camera recording in the living room, and the detector found it within seconds. The beeping intensified near the lens, and the display lit up with the signal strength. I felt like a character in a spy movie, except with more practical footwear. On our hotel stay the following week, I did a sweep of the bedroom and bathroom. It took maybe three minutes. Nothing found, and honestly, that’s the best possible result. I unpacked, made a cup of tea, and actually relaxed.” — Nova
“I love this little gadget. I have already found one camera in the room I was staying in. The size is perfect. The battery lasts a long time I feel way safer when I go ot hotels. The portability is grate. Its very discreet. And the price is good for the value” — Travis Foster
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