Anyone sure what this is? At a motel (name of motel removed) right now and the sensor for the remote appears to be in the side... Looks like a camera but going into the tv with a 1/8 jack. Should I take any action?
EDIT: I talked to a maintenance guy and he showed me that I couldn't change channels after I unplugged it, I feel dumb for not thinking of that, I wasn't using the tv though and rarely use televisions. I did check if they had it in other rooms and they didn't but I was staying in a budget room with some of their older appliances. There wasn't even a nightstand. Either way I complained to them about it looking too much like a camera and they said they are phasing it out, just slowly... ?
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I'd take some kind of action. At the very least I'd cover the lens with tape.
snytiger6
Level 9
May 1, 2018
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I updated the post, I did unplug it after I got more curious after covering it. Lol thanks for the response
I’d unplug it and post the pics to their fb site.
Annaleda
Level 8
May 1, 2018
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My friend did and they didn't respond yet, updated the post though, don't think it was a camera anymore, I got more paranoid when other rooms didn't have it...
@ClaytonE83
I don’t blame you. Any past occupant, or worker, could have put anything in there.
It stuck out like a sore thumb. It’s not like you were paranoid and expertly searched the room, expecting to find a camera or other recording devices.
I believe I would have reacted very similar to how you did.
I have never seen something like that for tv channels.
Most likely just an ir receiver, although a very creepy looking one. Easy test... Cover it and try to use the remote. If the remote still works, then proceed to uncover it, remove all of your clothes and assume very compromising positions that you would never want to share with a stranger.
ghettophilosopher
Level 7
May 1, 2018
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Yep, turn those tables!
Remote still works, I unplugged it
You were right I believe and yes, either way it is creepy and doesn't belong in a motel room pointing at the bed. Lol
IR reciever, chill bro
Proto
Level 6
May 1, 2018
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Well I feel better!
Lol looks like a camera, about quarter sized
Camera
LeighShelton
Level 8
Apr 30, 2018
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Looked like it but I'm mostly convinced now it wasn't.
@ClaytonE83 what do you think it is then?
@LeighShelton an IR sensor looks like
@ClaytonE83 hm id still tape it up just in case mate
Camera. Put a piece of tape - a towel - a post it note - over it?
And maybe call the police? WTF.
RavenCT
Level 9
Apr 30, 2018
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Or some sort of gaming system?? IDK. Call the front desk?
It definitely appears to be a camera.
I unplugged it from the tv, it has an 1/8th inch jack like headphones.
@RavenCT You are not nearly paranoid conspiracy-minded enough for this site. We will be keeping an eye on you.
@phxbillcee But I cover the cameras on my tech with post it notes? lol
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