door viewer

Who's there? lens

A door viewer is a small optical device installed in a door, allowing someone inside to see who is outside without opening it.

The lens—typically a wide-angle peephole—shows a fish-eye view of the area beyond: She checked the door viewer before answering.

Also called a peephole or spyhole.

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home security · safety feature · visitor · knock · eye level · fisheye · brass · glass · apartment · privacy · stranger · chain · lock · distorted · wide-angle · installation · hole · peek

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G