Disabling surveillance cameras can obscure your identity, but not your presence. Someone watching the camera will be able to tell you are there, but they can't see what you are doing. You can disable surveillance cameras in the dark using LEDs, infrared lasers during the day or night, or by covering the camera lenses.
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Method 1 of 3: Using LED Lights
Step 1. Aim the powerful LED (light-emitting diode) flashlight directly at the camera lens
The brighter the flashlight, the better. Use a small tool that you can easily store. This method only works best when it's dark, so keep it safe for sneak visits at night or in an enclosed space.
Step 2. Block your face with a flashlight
Find out exactly where the surveillance camera is, and shine the flashlight directly into the lens. When done correctly, this technique creates a lens flare that makes it nearly impossible to show what you look like. It should be noted that this flashlight method is less subtle. A sudden flash of light will alert the guards to your presence. However, you should at least be able to use bright light to obscure your face.
Step 3. Hold down your flashlight
Be careful not to move the light away from the camera lens, lest you reveal your face. Make sure the light is not shining on your face. Remember: this method will only work if you do it quickly and precisely.
Step 4. Attach the infrared LED to your clothes
For a quick fix, use superglue to attach some flashlights to a hat or headband. If your intentions are strong enough, you can create an LED "mask" that will blur your face even more. Make sure the light is bright enough to hide your face from the camera's view, but not so bright that you can't see!
Method 2 of 3: Using an Infrared Laser
Step 1. Aim the infrared laser directly at the surveillance camera lens
This method is more subtle than shining a bright light around a surveillance camera, but it also requires you to be much more precise. If the dot of laser beam escapes from the surveillance camera lens, the camera will instantly record your face. Act quickly and efficiently to avoid detection.
- This method can be used during the day or at night. Maybe a little more effective in the dark.
- You can use a standard laser pointer here. In general, the stronger the laser, the stronger the glare effect.
Step 2. Understand the drawbacks
The surveillance camera will be able to see you until your laser is aimed properly. Anything that passes between the laser and the camera will immediately open the "eyes" of the surveillance camera. In addition, the effectiveness of this method is rather difficult to measure. From the edge of the surveillance camera, you can't tell how precisely your laser is aimed.
Do not aim the laser at your eyes. You can paralyze your own eyes! Consider wearing sunglasses to protect your vision, but don't feel safe with them
Step 3. Watch other surveillance cameras
The focus required of this method means that you can only knock out one camera with one laser. Lasers are better than LEDs or flashlights, but their effect is limited. If you need to disable multiple cameras at once, then you need as many lasers as there are other cameras. Consider coordinating with your friends.
Method 3 of 3: Covering the Camera Lens
Step 1. Apply jelly to the camera lens
Apply Vaseline, petroleum jelly, or similar viscous substance to the camera lens to blur the image. In a pinch, try using something that's sticky but spreads easily like butter, jam, or peanut butter. Be careful when coating the entire surface of the lens. Make sure you don't get caught on camera when you approach the recording device!
Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the camera! You may be able to evade visual detection, but the other party may still be able to identify you based on other evidence you leave
Step 2. Block the view of the surveillance camera lens with tape
Use duct tape, paper tape, or anything opaque. Make sure to cover the entire recording area! Hide your face to avoid being identified when approaching the camera.
Step 3. Close the entire camera
If you can do that, you can immediately block the recording device with a larger object. Try attaching or tying a bag or piece of cloth over the lens. Block the camera's line of sight by placing a screen, board, or piece of furniture in front of it.
You can cover the camera with a shirt or scarf, in a pinch. If you leave your clothes on that device, make sure you can't be tracked from it
Tips
Just try to disguise yourself. If avoiding identification is more important than avoiding detection, you may be able to get away with simply covering your face. Wear sunglasses, handkerchiefs, ski masks, or other face coverings
Warning
- The high infrared brightness is enough to cause eye damage!
- This device can trigger some infrared based fire detectors.
- Camera flash probably can't be fooled.
- Some cameras have filters installed so they cannot be disabled in the way in this article. Indeed, not all cameras are sensitive to infrared.
- Remember: hiding yourself from surveillance cameras is not illegal. Regarding crime and illegal activities, that is another matter. Be careful, be alert, and think carefully about what you are doing. You only have one chance.
