SafeStay Scanner
Detect hidden cameras and suspicious devices at Airbnbs, hotels, and rentals.
This tool is intended for personal safety use only — to check for hidden cameras in spaces you are staying in (your Airbnb, hotel room, rental, etc.). Do not use this on networks you do not have authorization to scan. Unauthorized network scanning may violate local laws and terms of service.
This tool is provided as-is, without warranty of any kind. The author assumes no liability for any damages, legal consequences, or losses arising from the use or misuse of this software. By downloading or using this tool, you accept full responsibility for your actions and agree that the author is not responsible for how it is used. Use at your own risk.
Download
SafeStay scans your local WiFi network, identifies devices by manufacturer, checks for camera-specific ports (RTSP, P2P, telnet backdoors), and flags suspicious devices with risk levels. Runs entirely on your machine.
After downloading
chmod +x safestay
sudo ./safestayRun with sudo for ARP scanning (finds more devices). Without sudo, falls back to nmap ping scan (requires nmap installed).
MAC Address Lookup
Quick check against 150+ camera manufacturer OUI prefixes from the SafeStay OUI database. For a more comprehensive search with port scanning and risk assessment, download the full scanner above.
Physical Inspection Guide
A network scan only catches devices on WiFi. Use this guide to physically inspect your space for cameras that may be offline, hardwired, or recording to local storage.
Bedroom & Living Areas
- Check smoke detectors — real ones don't have tiny lenses or extra LEDs
- Inspect alarm clocks and digital displays for pinholes or camera lenses
- Look behind wall art and mirrors for devices or wiring
- Check USB chargers and power adapters — some contain hidden cameras
- Scan air purifiers, Bluetooth speakers, and decorative objects
- Look for tiny holes in walls, ceilings, and shelving
Bathroom
- Check toiletry containers, tissue boxes, and soap dispensers
- Inspect the showerhead and any ceiling fixtures
- Look for devices behind towel hooks or wall-mounted accessories
- Examine electrical outlets and night lights
Network & Tech
- Run SafeStay Scanner on the WiFi network
- Check the router for unfamiliar connected devices
- Look for hidden Ethernet cables running to unexpected locations
- Note any devices with blinking LEDs you can't identify
Quick Tests
- Turn off all lights and look for faint LED glows
- Use your phone camera to detect infrared LEDs (appear purple/white on screen)
- Scan for unknown Bluetooth devices in your phone's settings
- Check if the WiFi network has unfamiliar device names