While this doesn’t happen in every hotel, staying vigilant is always the right choice.

Whenever we travel or go on business trips, we usually stay at motels or hotels. However, there have been increasing reports of malicious individuals installing hidden cameras in hotel rooms to record guests' private moments. These recordings are then sold or used to blackmail the victims.

To avoid such situations, experienced hotel workers recommend that guests unplug the TV and thoroughly check all corners of the room upon checking in.

Why should you unplug the TV immediately after checking into a hotel?

For many people, the hotel TV is just a decorative object that they either don’t use or don’t know how to operate. But few are aware that it’s an ideal spot for perpetrators to install hidden recording devices.

There are several reasons why these individuals choose TVs as a location for hidden cameras:

The TV is typically positioned opposite the bed, making it an ideal angle to capture clear footage of activities on the bed. Both the TV and the set-top box emit their own infrared signals, which can easily mask the infrared signals from recording devices, making it harder for guests to detect anything unusual.

Because of this, the edges of the TV or the set-top box are "prime locations" often chosen by wrongdoers to install hidden cameras. To ensure your privacy, you should unplug the TV as soon as you check into your room and carefully inspect the room for any suspicious devices.