Camera in Bedroom.

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 06:39PM #1

Im a college student and I moved to a house with a family at the start of the school year. When I moved in, the landlord told me that there is a alarm sensor in every room in the house. The sensor in my room from what I remember did not have a camera (it was a normal cheap motion-activated sensor)

I come back to my room today and for some reason the sensor grabbed my attention and i notice it looks different. I investigate and it has both a motion sensor alongside with a camera on top of it

I am sure they installed it when I was not in the house and did not inform me. I do not remember when they did that as I never paid any attention to the sensor (it could be yesterday or months ago).

What can I do?

PS: I get changed everyday in that room

vicwatson · 02-04-2019 06:42PM

Talk to Gardai, make sure it’s a camera and make sure you photograph it as evidence

J Mysterio · 02-04-2019 06:43PM

That's freaky. Post a pic

lawred2 · 02-04-2019 06:46PM

That type of crap could be being streamed on the internet

Cover the lens with something removable (blutac) and call the guards this evening

Though you would want to be sure it's a camera or you'll look a right clown

coolisin · 02-04-2019 06:47PM

Just to give a little input.
Our alarm sensors all have cameras in them.
However Phone watch did not install these in the bedroom.
If they are Phone watch ones these are only accessed on an alarm activation, by phone watch I think.
But wouldn't want one in a bedroom!!

salmocab · 02-04-2019 06:48PM

Post a pic of it for a start

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 06:59PM

Mr.S wrote: »

Are you sure it's a camera?

I cant post pictures because im new here >.>

"You cannot post with images, URLs or attachments because you are a new user."

893bet · 02-04-2019 07:01PM

Host it on tiny pic and post a link here with a space on the address.

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 07:03PM

893bet wrote: »

Host it on tiny pic and post a link here with a space on the address.

imgur[dot][com]/a/xyeDPTH

sunny2004 · 02-04-2019 07:06PM

Isn't there a forum on home security ?
Post this their and ask for advice. Maybe someone will offer you their email by private message and they can confirm what it is.

NTC · 02-04-2019 07:07PM

crispybacon323 wrote: »

imgur[dot][com]/a/xyeDPTH

Doesn't look like it is on your wall

7znbd9xmoiupye · 02-04-2019 07:10PM

crispybacon323 wrote: »

imgur[dot][com]/a/xyeDPTH

looks like a camera to me. the green light on seems to show it is on whatever it is

sunny2004 · 02-04-2019 07:11PM

Looks like a stock photo to me

OldMrBrennan83 · 02-04-2019 07:11PM

That's not an actual photo of it is it?

salmocab · 02-04-2019 07:13PM

I can’t get on the link can someone post it up? Cheers

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 07:15PM

NTC wrote: »

Doesn't look like it is on your wall

its not my wall. i thought it would be better if i pulled it off google images as my phone camera isnt that good.

sunny2004 · 02-04-2019 07:16PM

crispybacon323 wrote: »

its not my wall. i thought it would be better if i pulled it off google images as my phone camera isnt that good.

How did you know what to look up ?

salmocab · 02-04-2019 07:17PM

Right this would seem to be a wind up for no reason.

coolisin · 02-04-2019 07:18PM

That looks very much like the Phone Watch sensor.

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 07:18PM

Heres the actual photo
imgur[dot][com]/a/c3gPEWI

rom · 02-04-2019 07:18PM

I was in an airbanb in Spain last year and they had these in all the rooms. I read on the site that it activated when the alarm went off. I really think my privacy was more important than that but its normally done by self install. I wouldn't trust it.

antodeco · 02-04-2019 07:19PM

That's a phonewatch sensor. Only phonewatch have access to it's "feed" and only on alarm activation.

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 07:19PM

sunny2004 wrote: »

How did you know what to look up ?

because I went to the alarm company website and found a similar one in the "products" section.

beertons · 02-04-2019 07:20PM

Just take a picture with your phone, and we will not comment on the quality.

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 07:21PM

beertons wrote: »

Just take a picture with your phone, and we will not comment on the quality.

already done. link is up

jaffa20 · 02-04-2019 07:23PM

It is a camera. To detect intruders...

https://www.vesternet.com/honeywell-evohome-security-wireless-motion-sensor-with-camera

rom · 02-04-2019 07:24PM

PhoneWatch features the newest and best technology. Our system is designed to offer best immediate response, and so our PIR Motion Sensors feature built-in Cameras. PIR Cameras take snap-shot images when triggered giving instant visual confirmation of a break-in.

https://www.phonewatch.ie/offer/

So yes it is a camera that takes pictures if there is a break in. Personally I wouldn't be happy about one being installed.

rom · 02-04-2019 07:25PM

antodeco wrote: »

That's a phonewatch sensor. Only phonewatch have access to it's "feed" and only on alarm activation.

Them and myfreecams :pac::pac::pac:

Wheety · 02-04-2019 07:27PM

Think that's the Phonewatch one. Ours are identical but I'm not sure if other companies use the same ones.

They weren't installed in the bedrooms though.

Are you on the groundfloor with a window?

I've often wondered if someone bored in Phonewatch could have a browse.

crispybacon323 · 02-04-2019 07:27PM

My question is what can I do in this position? Thanks

o1s1n · 02-04-2019 07:29PM

crispybacon323 wrote: »

My question is what can I do in this position? Thanks

Stick bluetac over the lens?

Camera in Bedroom.

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