How to make your devices impossible to snoop on with a privacy screen

It happens when you are in line at the bank, riding on a plane from the row behind, getting coffee, or hanging out waiting for a friend when a modern-day snoop strikes.  Sometimes an innocent invasion takes a swipe at your privacy when someone else turns a glance at your phone screen into an info-gathering stare.

One of the latest scams hitting mobile devices starts with snooping crooks watching to see how you enter your passcode to unlock your phone.   Whether you’ve been targeted by criminals or the innocently inquisitive, people are naturally curious and may be inclined to glance over and see what you are doing.

Good news.  There’s an easy way to fix this issue with an inexpensive privacy screen protector for your screen to make it vastly more difficult for others to see what is on your phone or tablet.

 

What does a privacy screen protector do?

Privacy screen protectors work as dark shields that you can use on your phones or tablets to keep other people from seeing what is on your screen. To fully see what is on a smart device with a screen protector, you have to be holding it directly in front of you, making those looking at it from an angle completely blind to the screen.

These privacy screens do not protect your smart device screen from cracking or breaking, although they certainly protect your privacy and are a great asset, especially if you are someone who is often surrounded by people, like on public transit in a work situation.

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Will any privacy screen fit my smartphone or tablet?

Certain privacy screens are made for certain models, so you must be sure to check what iPhone or Android model you have if you do not know it already before you look into buying a privacy screen.

To check which iPhone or iPad model you have:

  • Open your Settings app
  • Click General
  • Select About
  • The model type for your iPhone will be listed next to Model Name

To check which Android phone or tablet model you have:

  • Open your Settings app
  • Click About Phone (or About Tablet)
  • Tap Model 
  • The model of your Android will be listed under where it says Model

Once you have your model name, you can begin shopping for privacy screens. Here are 8 great ones we found on Amazon for both iPhone and Android devices.

 

Top 9 privacy screens

1. Ailun 3-pack Privacy Screen Protector for iPhone 15

This set includes 3 privacy screen and 3 camera lens protectors for iPhone 15 [6.1 inch]. The lens protector supports augmented reality and clear night shots. The privacy screen shields against side views but may need brightness adjustment. The protector also resists sweat, oil, and fingerprints.

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2. UniqueMe Screen Protector for iPhone 14

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The UniqueMe Screen Protector is a great choice for iPhone 14 users. It also comes with a camera lens protector specifically designed for the iPhone 14 lens. It has an ultra-thin privacy screen, and its lens protector eliminates the glare caused by flash while maintaining the image quality of the original camera. At the time of publishing, this product was for sale on Amazon and had over 200 global reviews with 70% giving it 5 stars.

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3. JETech Privacy Screen Protector for iPhone 13

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The JETech privacy screen protector fits iPhone 13 and 13 Pro screens. It is made of premium ultra-thin tempered glass and resists scratches up to 9H. It also is dust-free, fingerprint-free, bubble-free, and easy to install. The package includes 2 tempered glass screen protectors, a cleaning kit, and instructions for installation. At the time of publishing, this product was available on Amazon and had over 11,800 global reviews with 75% giving it 5 stars.

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4. Ailun Privacy Screen Protector for iPhone 12

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The Ailun screen protector fits iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models. It features maximum protection from scratches, scrapes, and bumps and has a 

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5. YWXTW Privacy Screen Protector for Android Galaxy

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The screen is compatible with Samsung Galaxy 

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The YWXTW privacy screen is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy 

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And if you’re looking for some more privacy for your tablet, we’ve found some great privacy screen options that would fit those as well.

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This screen will perfectly fit an Apple iPad Air 5th Generation 10.9 inch, an iPad Air 4th Generation 10.9 inch, or an iPad Pro 11 inch 2nd Generation. It has a 9H hardness surface, is scratch-resistant, and protects your iPad from accidental bumps. Plus, it’s coated with a hydrophobic material and has ultra-thin tempered glass. At the time of publishing, this product was available on Amazon and had over 1,800 global reviews with 73% giving it 5 stars.

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8. ProCase for Galaxy Tablet

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We’re sticking with ProCase because this one can also fit the Galaxy Tablet S8 Plus 2022, the S7 FE 2021, and the S7 Plus 2020. This screen limits the viewing angle to 30 degrees, and the privacy film guard will darken your screen when viewing from the side. Its bubble-free installation only takes seconds and has an advanced silicon adhesive.  At the time of publishing, this product had over 300 global reviews with 63% giving it 5 stars.

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9. ProCase for Microsoft Surface

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If you have a Microsoft Surface Pro X, ProCase has you covered. Same as the iPad and Galaxy screen protectors, it has a 9H hardness surface, is scratch-resistant, and has bubble-free installation. At the time of publishing, this product was available on Amazon and had over 200 global reviews with 60% giving it 5 stars.  Same as the iPad and Galaxy screen protectors.

(For Microsoft Surface, find out which model you have by clicking Settings > System > About. Look near the top of the window to find which Surface module you have)

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Privacy screens are a great way to prevent others from viewing your screen, although there are other ways to protect your privacy:

7 additional ways to protect your privacy

MORE: HOW TO HIDE PHOTOS ON YOUR IPHONE AND ANDROID FROM SNOOPS

 

Kurt’s key takeaways

Keeping your privacy intact and leaving snoopers out of your devices is incredibly important. We can’t get rid of snoopers; however, we can certainly force them to stay away from our device screens with these excellent options above.

Do you think that devices should automatically come with privacy screens rather than having to pay for one separately? Let us know by commenting below.

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