Abstract: A video surveillance device for monitoring an area nearby the entryway to a residence. The device is a single unit that can be removably secured to an exterior door. Movement in a monitored area is perceived by a motion detector that sends an initiation signal to a video camera, which records for a pre-determined length of time and saves the resulting video to a storage media. Video files can be played back on an associated digital display. Playback may be live or at a later time. The device provides residents of a dwelling with the ability to view individuals who approach the dwelling while the resident is away, asleep or otherwise occupied. The single unit construction of the device makes it easy for users to install and remove from a door with an existing peep hole. Consequently there is no need for costly set-up or maintenance.