Is the red dot on the fire smoke alarm hiding the camera ？

The red dot on the fire smoke alarm is not a hidden camera. The red dot on a fire smoke alarm is usually a working indicator light, used to indicate its working status. This indicator light will flash regularly, about once every minute, which is a normal working state. Once an alarm occurs, the indicator light will flash rapidly or remain on, accompanied by a buzzer sounding an alarm. ‌

Hidden cameras usually do not have such red light flashing. Pinhole cameras either do not have fill lights or red lights; Either equipped with infrared night vision lights, the red light will remain on when there is insufficient light, but there will be no alarm sound. Therefore, the red dot on the fire smoke alarm is not a hidden camera.

However, it is indeed possible to install pinhole cameras at the location of the fire smoke alarm. Due to the fact that fire smoke alarms are usually installed in the center of the roof, which has a good viewing angle and is difficult to detect, it has become an ideal location for installing pinhole cameras. To prevent this situation, you can observe whether the red light on the fire smoke alarm flashes regularly. If it does, it is highly likely to be in normal working condition; If the red light is constantly on and there is no alarm sound, it is necessary to be vigilant.