video doorbell
noun
plural video doorbells
: a small security camera that is designed for use on an exterior door, that includes or connects to a doorbell, and that often has a microphone and speaker : doorbell camera
Video doorbells are security cameras that are built into a doorbell.—
Consumer Reports
Consumer ReportsA video doorbell, sometimes called a doorbell camera, is an outdoor camera placed on someone's front door, either battery-powered or hardwired into an existing doorbell and chime setup. The user gets notified via a mobile app either when someone pushes the doorbell, or when the camera detects motion or a person, depending on its artificial intelligence capabilities.—Aliza Vigderman and Gabe Turner
Aliza Vigderman and Gabe TurnerExamples of video doorbell in a Sentence
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That means little integration with third-party cameras, lights, door locks, or video doorbells.
—PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
The Blink video doorbell is a cost-effective and easy to install front door monitor, with solid video quality.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell for $50 ($30 off)
Amazon
The runner-up in our Best Video Doorbells guide, this Arlo video doorbell fluctuates between $80 and $50 frequently.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Whether or not video doorbells record 24/7 will depend on the specific gadget, brand, and any subscription service you’re subscribed to, if needed.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2024
Researchers at Consumer Reports found vulnerabilities in popular video doorbells on major online retail sites including Amazon, Walmart and Temu, according to a report released Thursday.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
The consumer advocacy group found issues with a dozen seemingly identical video doorbells sold under brand names including Eken and Tuck.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024
Buy The Nest Video Doorbell is our favorite video doorbell.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
Fall detection devices and video doorbells can also provide peace of mind, while video chat technologies can not only help caregivers keep in touch but participate in doctor’s appointments and other crucial encounters.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
The Blink video doorbell is a cost-effective and easy to install front door monitor, with solid video quality.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell for $50 ($30 off)
Amazon
The runner-up in our Best Video Doorbells guide, this Arlo video doorbell fluctuates between $80 and $50 frequently.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Whether or not video doorbells record 24/7 will depend on the specific gadget, brand, and any subscription service you’re subscribed to, if needed.
—Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2024
Researchers at Consumer Reports found vulnerabilities in popular video doorbells on major online retail sites including Amazon, Walmart and Temu, according to a report released Thursday.
—Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
The consumer advocacy group found issues with a dozen seemingly identical video doorbells sold under brand names including Eken and Tuck.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 29 Feb. 2024
Buy The Nest Video Doorbell is our favorite video doorbell.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023
Fall detection devices and video doorbells can also provide peace of mind, while video chat technologies can not only help caregivers keep in touch but participate in doctor’s appointments and other crucial encounters.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Video doorbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20doorbell. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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