Hidden Cameras Are Out There and Break-ins Happen. Here's How to Take the Anxiety Out of Your Airbnb or Hotel Stay.
We evaluated door locks, door handle alarms, camera detectors, and other gear to help you feel more secure on your next vacation
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The first time I traveled to Europe with my family, I purchased a door lock for our hotel room. I didn’t think anything bad would happen, but I knew that with the additional lock, I’d sleep better. I worry about other things when I’m traveling, too, like whether my Airbnb has been bugged with cameras or if the batteries in my hotel room’s carbon monoxide detector have been replaced recently.
Thankfully, there are products specifically designed to mitigate each of these concerns. I’ve tested 10 of these security-oriented items in our lab and at home to see how effective they are.
