Privacy is a major concern in this digital era. It is now possible to place a spy cam inside a hotel room or even a public restroom and share the nude or private content of individuals who visit the place online for a profit. This has made it important to scan a hotel room for hidden cameras while on vacation among other applications. One of Xiaomi’s ecological chain companies has launched the Smoovie Multifunctional Infrared Detector.
The Smoovie Multifunctional Infrared Detector comes with a built-in 3D all-around vibration sensor chip. The sensor is very sensitive such that it can be used as an anti-theft/anti-lost device as well. In this case, you just need to attach it to the valuable possession and it vibrates and blasts an alarm to effectively prevent the loss of items.
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The infrared detector is equipped with a 230 mAh lithium battery and supports USB charging, thus eliminating the need to replace the battery frequently. The battery is also durable as it can be used continuously for 24 hours on a single charge in the camera detector mode. If the device is put in alarm mode, it can be used continuously for 72 hours continuously.
The design of the camera detector adopts a compact and lightweight style. It weighs just 34g and has a lanyard which can be used to hang the device anywhere.
It is also very simple to use, let’s talk about the infrared scanning function first. The first step is to turn on the side power switch. The second step is to short press the function key to enter the infrared scanning mode, with the eyes close to the detection window. The third step can short press the function key to adjust the red light flashing frequency or turn off. The fourth step is to scan the environment and observe the abnormal red flashpoint through the window to find suspicious items.
To turn on the one-button alarm display function, the first step is to turn on the side power button, the second step long-press the function button for 2 seconds to enter the alarm mode. Pressing for 2 seconds also exits the alarm mode to sleep mode.
The Smoovie Infrared Detector is priced at 99 yuan ($14).
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