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in two minutes.

Hidden camera detector & spy device finder for Android.

1 in 12 rental owners admit to hidden indoor cameras. A $15 spy camera is smaller than a coin. Veilbreaker turns your Android phone into a hidden camera and tracker detector. Five detection tools and a drone scanner in one app.

100,000+ downloads on Google Play

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THREAT - Hikvision DS-2CD
SUSPICIOUS - Unknown BLE
CLEAR - Chromecast Ultra
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Live incident coverage stays in News. Step-by-step help lives in the guides above.

11,000+ voyeurism incidents reported annually in the US
1 in 12 rental owners admit to hidden indoor cameras
58% of travelers worry about hidden cameras in accommodations
Hidden WiFi cameras cost as little as $15 on Amazon
Pinhole camera lenses are 1.5mm - smaller than a pencil tip
Hotels rank #2 for hidden camera discovery locations
WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Hidden cameras are made to look
like everyday things.

Spy cameras are cheap, tiny, and disguised as everyday objects. Here are the four most common types found in rentals and hotels.

CAMERA LENS

Smoke Detector Camera

Looks exactly like a real detector. Lens hidden in the center LED. Records 1080p video + audio continuously.

From $18 on Amazon
PINHOLE LENS

USB Charger Camera

Fully functional charger with a pinhole camera. Plugs into any outlet. WiFi-enabled with live streaming.

From $15 on Amazon
HIDDEN LENS

Wall Clock Camera

Camera hidden behind the 6 o'clock marker. Motion-activated recording. SD card + WiFi backup.

From $25 on Amazon
1.5mm LENS INSIDE SCREW Actual size: 8mm

Screw / Pinhole Camera

A working screw with a 1.5mm camera lens. Virtually invisible. Wired to a hidden recorder or WiFi transmitter.

From $12 on Amazon
WHO USES IT

A quick habit for every trip.

Airbnb & Vacation Rentals

Hosts have been caught with cameras in bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas. Multiple lawsuits, multiple arrests.

1,600+

hidden camera reports in Airbnb properties since 2020

Veilbreaker catches WiFi-connected cameras on the host's network in seconds

Hotels & Motels

Budget hotels and even major chains have had staff or guests plant cameras. Check-in takes 3 minutes. So does a sweep.

Hotels rank #2 for hidden camera discovery locations

New Apartments & Rooms

Previous tenants and landlords can leave devices behind. Changing rooms, gym lockers, public bathrooms - cameras found in all of them.

One scan at move-in for permanent peace of mind
IN THE NEWS

Why travelers check.

These aren't hypotheticals. These are verified news reports from the last 12 months.

Airbnb Guest Discovers Hidden Camera in Bathroom - Struggles to Get Refund

A traveler discovered a hidden camera in the bathroom of an Airbnb. The platform's response was slow and inadequate. Guests need their own tools.

Don't wait for the platform to protect you →

Hidden Cameras Found Inside Bathroom Outlets at Airbnb Rental

Cameras concealed inside standard electrical outlets. Designed to blend in perfectly. Police opened an investigation.

Your eyes can't find these. Veilbreaker can →

Hidden Camera Discovery Goes Viral - Millions of Views

It went viral because it keeps happening.

Sweep before you sleep →
1 in 12 rental owners admit to hidden indoor cameras. A two-minute check before you unpack.
Try It Free for 3 Days

Two minutes. Every room you stay in.

DETECTION SUITE

Five detection tools. One room sweep.

The guided sweep runs all five checks in order and ends with a plain answer.

WiFi Network Scan

Finds the devices on your home or office network and identifies cameras by manufacturer. Hotel and public WiFi block device discovery, so use Nearby Networks there.

Bluetooth Scanner

Detects AirTags, SmartTags, Tile trackers, and unknown Bluetooth beacons tracking your location. Built-in sound locator pinpoints flagged devices.

Nearby Networks Scan

Catches camera hotspots that broadcast their own setup-mode WiFi. Works in hotels and Airbnbs without joining the room network. Flags suspicious SSID patterns from known camera brands.

EM Field Scanner

Magnetometer readings with baseline calibration detect electromagnetic anomalies from hidden electronics. Contextual guidance helps you sweep behind walls, inside objects, and under furniture.

Physical Inspection Guide

Guided 18-point checklist. Smoke detectors, outlets, clocks, vents, mirrors. The most common hiding spots.

Evidence Reports

Branded PDFs with timestamped findings, device details, and threat levels. Each report includes a professional evidence narrative ready for law enforcement, Airbnb disputes, or legal use.

Drone Remote ID

Listens for Remote ID broadcasts from nearby drones over Bluetooth. Shows the drone ID, its position on a map, height, speed, and the operator location when the drone broadcasts them.

HOW IT WORKS

Three minutes. Full sweep.

1

Start the sweep

Tap Start Sweep. The app opens the five checks in order: Nearby Networks, WiFi, Bluetooth, EM field, and the physical checklist.

2

Read the answer

Each step shows what it found. When the last one is done you get a plain answer: nothing suspicious found, or exactly what needs a closer look.

3

Save the report

Found something? Save a timestamped PDF and share it with Airbnb, hotel management, or law enforcement.

INSIDE THE APP

See it before you install it.

Real screens from Veilbreaker on an Android phone.

Guided sweep with five steps: Nearby Networks, WiFi Scan, Bluetooth Scan, EM Field and Physical Check Bluetooth scan step listing nearby devices and trackers Nearby Networks results listing Wi-Fi networks and signal strength Sweep results saying nothing suspicious found Timestamped sweep report with an executive summary Airspace screen showing a drone broadcasting Remote ID Physical check with the 18 places cameras hide EM field step with a live magnetic field reading
Professional Bug Sweep
$500+
per room, per visit
VS
Veilbreaker
$6.99
per month. Unlimited sweeps. 3-day free trial.

Other apps charge $10/week for a magnetometer. Veilbreaker gives you five real detection tools for less than a coffee. It is your first check in every room you stay in, not a replacement for a professional sweep: it finds cameras and trackers that broadcast, and a professional also finds devices that do not.

PRICING

Try it free for 3 days.

Full access to every detection tool. No charge until your trial ends. Cancel anytime.

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$6.99/mo
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  • WiFi network scan + port probing
  • Nearby Networks scan (no WiFi join needed)
  • Bluetooth tracker scan + sound locator
  • EM field scanner with calibration
  • 18-point physical inspection guide
  • Drone Remote ID scanner
  • Smart device intelligence
  • PDF evidence reports + pro narrative
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  • WiFi network scan + port probing
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  • EM field scanner with calibration
  • 18-point physical inspection guide
  • Drone Remote ID scanner
  • Smart device intelligence
  • PDF evidence reports + pro narrative
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FAQ

Hidden camera detector FAQ.

Does this actually work? Or is it a gimmick?
It works. WiFi scanning discovers cameras by identifying surveillance manufacturers (Hikvision, Dahua, etc.) and checking for open RTSP/HTTP streaming ports. The same technique professional sweepers use. Nearby Networks scanning catches camera hotspots that broadcast their own setup-mode WiFi, even when you can't join the room network. Bluetooth scanning catches AirTags and trackers. EM field scanning flags hidden electronics. No single method catches everything, which is why Veilbreaker combines five.
Why Android only?
iOS locks down the APIs needed for real network scanning. Apple doesn't let apps read ARP tables, scan WiFi networks, or do background Bluetooth monitoring. Android gives full sensor access, which is why every serious counter-surveillance tool is Android-first.
Is my scan data private?
Scans run on your phone. To write the analysis, the app sends scan results (network names, device addresses and Bluetooth IDs, never Wi-Fi passwords or your traffic) to our server, which passes them to OpenAI. The privacy policy has the details.
Can I use reports for Airbnb disputes or police reports?
Yes. Reports include timestamps, device details, threat classifications, and screenshots. Exactly what Airbnb needs for policy violation claims. Users have successfully used Veilbreaker reports for full refunds. For criminal matters, consult legal counsel about admissibility.
What if it finds nothing?
A clean sweep across all five tools is a strong indicator. WiFi catches network cameras. Nearby Networks catches setup-mode camera hotspots. Bluetooth catches trackers. EM catches powered electronics. Physical check covers hiding spots. No tool is 100%, but five together give high confidence.
How does the free trial work?
Pick monthly or yearly, enter a card, get 3 days of full access. If you cancel before the trial ends, you are not charged. If you keep it, your card is charged automatically when the trial ends. Cancel anytime from Settings.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime in Settings inside the app. Your access stays active until the end of your billing period. No fees, no guilt trips.
Can my phone detect hidden cameras?
Yes. Your phone has a WiFi radio that can scan networks for camera manufacturers and open video ports, and detect setup-mode camera hotspots without joining their network. It has a Bluetooth radio that detects AirTags and tracking beacons. It has a magnetometer that picks up electromagnetic anomalies from hidden electronics. Veilbreaker connects all of these into one guided sweep.
How do I check for hidden cameras in an Airbnb or hotel?
Open Veilbreaker. Run Nearby Networks first to catch any camera broadcasting its own setup-mode WiFi (you don't need to join the room network). Connect to the room WiFi and run the WiFi scan to see every device on the network and flag camera manufacturers. Run the Bluetooth scan to detect AirTags and trackers. Sweep the room with the EM field scanner near outlets, smoke detectors, and vents. Walk through the 18-point physical inspection guide for the most common hiding spots. The whole process takes about three minutes.
Can Veilbreaker detect AirTags and Bluetooth trackers?
Yes. The Bluetooth scanner detects Apple AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, Tile trackers, and unknown BLE beacons near you. Unlike Apple's own Tracker Detect app, Veilbreaker scans continuously, flags persistent unknown beacons, and includes a built-in sound locator to help you find a flagged tracker in your space.

Your next room could be
watching. Be ready.

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