Bug Detectors: What Are They?

Bug detectors, cameras and GPS

Bug detectors, also known as bug detectors or scanners, are devices designed to detect any type of transmitting bug, including spy bugs. These include radio (wireless or Wi-Fi) bugs, GSM bugs (UMTS, 3G, 4G), and wireless microcameras, with analog or digital transmission via Wi-Fi.

Optimal use of a bug detector

To use the bug detector correctly and avoid false alarms, it is necessary to adopt some preliminary precautions:

• Turn off all cell phones and tablets in the area or in the vehicle being checked to prevent interference with your smartphone's GSM transmission.

• Disable all Wi-Fi modems in the area you are testing, as well as any devices capable of generating a Wi-Fi network.

• Turn off any devices with wireless transmissions, both analog and digital, such as cordless phones and wireless headsets.

To improve detection, it is also recommended to:

• Keep an audio source active during the check, to stimulate any voice-activated bugs.

• Set the detector to silent or vibration mode.

• Rely on the support of our expert staff for further helpful advice. Our professionals are available at our offices in Rome, Milan, Brescia, and Bologna to assist you in choosing and using the device best suited to your needs.

Choosing a bug detector

There are numerous devices on the market marketed as bug detectors, but not all of them are capable of detecting both audio bugs and GPS trackers and wireless micro cameras. This is because these devices operate on different frequencies and require detectors specifically calibrated for each type of transmission.

Depending on their intended use, bug detectors can vary in complexity and functionality. In some cases, simply identifying the presence of interception devices is sufficient, while in others, it's essential to also identify the type of transmission used.

To meet these needs, our catalog includes professional selective bug detectors, capable of distinguishing between various transmission standards, such as GSM, UMTS, and Wi-Fi, and indicating signal strength in dB.