Is an Extra Screw Hole Or Mounting Bracket a hidden camera?
Usually not. Here's the specific thing that separates an innocent one from one worth a second look.
Why it's usually nothing
Every wall has legitimate screw holes from shelving, art, and fixtures that came and went between guests — most mean nothing.
The tell that actually matters
This isn’t really a separate object, it’s a meta-tell: an empty mounting bracket, a screw hole with nothing currently hung on it, or hardware that doesn’t match anything currently in the room is a sign something was there before and might come back — or that a device was recently removed. Worth noting, rarely worth alarm on its own.
The power check
Not applicable — this entry is about noticing history, not checking a live device.
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