deviceOwl

What is deviceOwl?

With an eye towards privacy, deviceOwl can help you identify popular consumer household smart devices, and covert consumer surveillance devices, along with their capabilities. The knowledge of a device's capabilities can help you make better decisions about how to protect yourself, and the people you care about.

What Makes deviceOwl Unique?

deviceOwl engages the "Internet of Things" privacy problem with an unprecedented approach to device identification. Intelligent computer vision is used to help you efficiently identify suspicious & unknown devices, and reveal their true nature. Simply point your smartphone at a device, and let deviceOwl intelligently compare it to thousands of known surveillance devices.

What is a Household Smart Device?

A household smart device is one that is intended to make your life more convenient, increase your peace of mind, or security at home. Generally speaking, these devices are not marketed, or intended with the singular purpose of spying on individuals, though this is commonly a by-product of their design, and an organization's transmission, handling, and centralization of captured personal information.

What is a Covert Surveillance Device?

A covert consumer surveillance device is one that is created for the purpose of spying on individuals. These devices are typically disguised as an object that blends into it's environment, and have historically been exploited for spying in rental properties, homes, hotels, home-stays, and conference rooms. These devices differ from Smart Devices in that they are intended solely for spying on individuals.

What types of Devices are Recognized?

Covert spy devices are typically disguised as familiar objects that you trust, making them difficult to notice. The number and types of devices identified by deviceOwl are constantly being refined and expanded by Entropic Labs. Refer to the list of device types displayed when selecting a device in deviceOwl.