Xiaomi smartphones will be able to protect against surveillance

Xiaomi smartphones will add a function to protect against hidden video surveillance. This is reported by the XiaomiTime blog.

The media authors stated that the HyperOS 2.0, which will appear on new Xiaomi smartphones, will have a hidden camera detection function. With its help, the user will be able to find hidden cameras installed for surveillance indoors or outdoors.

According to insiders, the new feature is based on the analysis of wireless local area network (WLAN) signals. Typically, most video cameras are connected to a local Wi-Fi network and transmit data to a remote server. In the description of the new feature, the authors of the publication found the note “Detect hidden cameras to protect your privacy and personal safety.”

The article says that the new option can be launched through the smartphone settings. To do this, you will need to open a special application and click the “Start scanning” button. Within a few minutes, the device will scan the network environment and display the results.

XiaomiTime specialists noted that the new function will be especially useful for travelers who often change their places of residence and are concerned about their privacy.

In early August, the Chinese corporation Xiaomi commented on rumors about disabling advertising in its smartphones. The company stated that advertising in phones will not disappear, but the number of pre-installed applications will be reduced.