When on vacation, how do you spot two‑way mirrors in your room?
10:29 AM EDT, April 23, 2024
Whether domestically or abroad, we face various lodging options such as hotels, apartments, or rental rooms when planning a summer trip. Among other concerns, these places might harbor spying devices, including two-way mirrors. It's crucial to know how to spot them.
Selecting a place to stay involves weighing many considerations, but our safety should be foremost. It's common for accommodation owners to install devices to monitor their guests.
How to spot a two-way mirror
These mirrors appear ordinary since the human eye finds it challenging to detect light transmission from a darker area. However, from the dim side, observing the well-lit room is possible.
Upon checking into a room, conduct a simple test with a mirror and a marker—or even a fingernail instead of a marker. A viral TikTok tutorial covers identifying a two-way mirror with these tools.
Suppose you place your fingernail against the mirror. A "gap" between it and its reflection points to a conventional mirror. If the "gap" is absent, and your reflection seems touchable, it likely means you're facing a two-way mirror. It's worth noting that mirror image perception can vary based on lighting conditions and mirror material.