doorbell camera
noun
plural doorbell cameras
: a small camera that is designed for use on an exterior door, that includes or connects to a doorbell, and that often has a built-in microphone and speaker : video doorbell
Thanks to a rise in package theft, doorbell cameras have gained popularity …—
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Nicole Bogart[Marsha] Kazarosian [attorney] tells clients to make sure they shut off the microphone on their doorbell camera …—Julie Manganis
Julie Manganis… began speaking to the deputy through a speaker in the doorbell camera.—Johnathan Hogan
Johnathan HoganExamples of doorbell camera in a Sentence
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The Hillsboro Police Department received a report early Monday morning of a kidnapping captured on a local’s doorbell camera.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024
Police in Oregon have arrested a suspect after he allegedly was captured on a doorbell camera kidnapping a woman at a home outside of Portland.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 23 Apr. 2024
Video captured on a Ring doorbell camera shows the terrifying moment in January when the man grabbed the teenager from behind to carry her away before her mom intervened.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
The prosecution also played a recording from a Ring doorbell camera of Jailyn screaming more than two days after being left at the house alone.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Witness statements • Electronic devices that could contain information relevant to the investigation, and any available surveillance video, including from doorbell cameras
Top US House Democrat speaks on democracy in Tempe ahead of President Joe Biden's visit 'No Sabo Kids'?
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Most modern home security systems rely on a Wi-Fi signal for burglar alarms and surveillance equipment, including doorbell cameras.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
The sheriff’s office is asking that residents in the Wildwood area check outdoor security and doorbell cameras for footage that may show possible suspicious people or activity in connection with the shooting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
There are also a handful of cases where the doorbell camera feed was a key piece of evidence.
—Stephen L. Carter, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 23 Apr. 2024
Police in Oregon have arrested a suspect after he allegedly was captured on a doorbell camera kidnapping a woman at a home outside of Portland.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 23 Apr. 2024
Video captured on a Ring doorbell camera shows the terrifying moment in January when the man grabbed the teenager from behind to carry her away before her mom intervened.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
The prosecution also played a recording from a Ring doorbell camera of Jailyn screaming more than two days after being left at the house alone.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024
Witness statements • Electronic devices that could contain information relevant to the investigation, and any available surveillance video, including from doorbell cameras
Top US House Democrat speaks on democracy in Tempe ahead of President Joe Biden's visit 'No Sabo Kids'?
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Most modern home security systems rely on a Wi-Fi signal for burglar alarms and surveillance equipment, including doorbell cameras.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2024
The sheriff’s office is asking that residents in the Wildwood area check outdoor security and doorbell cameras for footage that may show possible suspicious people or activity in connection with the shooting.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2024
There are also a handful of cases where the doorbell camera feed was a key piece of evidence.
—Stephen L. Carter, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Doorbell camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorbell%20camera. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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