SHOWERHEADS – Page 3 – Homes On Point

Surveillance cameras are becoming increasingly popular as people keep prioritizing their security and others keep getting creepier. The reasons for installing cameras can be legitimate or otherwise. Places where these cameras can be installed are ceilings, sockets, behind two-way mirrors, and many more. Sometimes, these cameras are in view and people actually know they are being watched. Other times too, people have no idea they are being watched and that could even be an invasion of their privacy. When people do not know they have a camera on them, it may be hidden most of the time. One such place a camera could be hidden is in the bathroom and specifically, in a shower head. As creepy as that may sound, it is possible to hide a camera in a shower head. Yes, it may be considered an invasion of privacy as one would expect a reasonable level of privacy when they are taking a shower. What Is Considered A Hidden Camera? A hidden camera is a still or video camera that is used to watch and/or record people without their knowledge and consent. It can also be referred to as a spy camera. Sometimes, the spy camera is hidden out of sight or disguised as another object. Hidden cameras can be installed in television sets, smoke detectors, clocks, motion detectors, plants, shower heads, and a lot more. Because it is hidden, one may think it would only be installed in homes. However, some public and commercial places have hidden cameras. The method of video transmission in hidden cameras can be wired or wireless. Mostly, the latter is preferred though that means the camera has to be connected to an external memory device. Also, hidden cameras come in varied shapes, sizes and styles so the buyer is spoilt for choice. Can A Shower Head Have A Hidden Camera? Indeed, a shower head can have a hidden camera. It however must be waterproof or be placed in a waterproof casing that will not block the lens. You can place the hidden camera in the shower head by unscrewing it, installing the camera, and fixing the shower head back. Nowadays, shower heads with already in-built hidden cameras are available in the market. You can simply buy such a shower head and install it in your bathroom. You can find them in handheld or wall-mounted shower heads and even led shower heads. The camera can be in recording mode or turned on when necessary. Reasons For The Hidden Camera In A Shower Head As mentioned earlier, hidden cameras can be installed for legal or illegal reasons. Below are some of these reasons. 1. Surveillance Quite obviously, the primary reason why people install cameras is so they can monitor others. The same goes when it comes to hidden cameras in shower heads. If you have children and you sometimes leave them alone in the bathroom, you would find a hidden camera in a shower head very useful. You can still watch them while you are out of the bathroom. For stalkers and creeps, they could install a hidden camera in a shower head to monitor others to satisfy their perversions. I wish this was not true but it is the reality and must be told. 2. Security If something happened at a particular place that had cameras installed and no one saw it, the footage could easily be replayed. The same goes for hidden cameras in shower heads. Though it is or may seem like a weird place to have a camera, a hidden camera in a shower head could be a lifesaver if an event needs to be replayed for some reason. 3. Experimenting with new things Honestly, for adventurous people, a reason for installing a hidden camera in a shower head could just be to explore new things. If this is something you have not done before, it may be exciting to install a hidden camera in your shower head. The reason for the experimentation could vary though. How To Tell If There Is A Hidden Camera In A Shower Head If you suspect that you are being watched without your consent, you may want to search the space. It may actually be easy to tell if there is a hidden camera in a shower head. Even with hidden cameras, in order to get a good view, the lens of the camera must be visible and not obstructed. As such, the first thing you can do when you suspect you are being watched with a hidden camera in a shower head is to turn off the lights if it is dark outside or draw the curtains or blind to make the room dark. If the shower head does have a hidden camera, the lens will reflect a red or green LED light as most hidden cameras have night vision mode. Moreover, you can use a hidden device detector to find out if there is a hidden camera in a shower head. You can download apps from Google Play Store or Apple App Store to help detect hidden cameras in shower heads. By scanning the shower head with the app on your phone, you can detect if there is a hidden camera in there or not. In addition, you can use physical detectors to tell if there is a hidden camera in a shower head. You can purchase these detectors on the market and have them on you when you go out or pay for the services of a company to use their equipment to check if there is a hidden camera in a shower head. What To Do If You Find A Hidden Camera In A Shower Head First of all, hidden cameras in public places are a violation of anyone’s constitutional right to privacy. Therefore, if you find a hidden camera in a shower head, do not touch it. I get that it may have angered you but do not remove it. You can take pictures of it as evidence and report to the appropriate authority like the owner or manager of the space, or call local law enforcement. Final Words In summary, it is possible to have a hidden camera in a shower head. Once the hidden camera is waterproof or has a waterproof casing, it will function just right. Also, people have varied reasons why they would install a hidden camera in a shower head. However, for the most part, it is an unlawful intrusion of a person’s privacy.