doorbells
Visitor announcement devices
Doorbells are devices mounted near the entrance of a home or building that visitors press to announce their arrival, typically producing a chime, buzz, or melody inside.
The classic doorbell connects a button to an electric bell or speaker, though modern smart doorbells often include cameras and two-way audio, letting homeowners see and speak with visitors remotely.
The doorbell rang just as we sat down to dinner.
Melodic bell sound
ding · tinkle · jingle · melody · alert · notification · signal · announcement
chime
Melodic bell sound
tone · ding · tinkle · jingle · melody · alert · notification · signal · announcement · summons
threshold
Point of beginning
visitor · welcome · caller · houseguest · knocker · vestibule · stoop · doorstep · peephole · intercom
- Halloweenjack-o-lantern, trick or treating, haunted mansion, pumpkin, trick-or-treat
- door-to-door salescanvassing, soliciting, solicitation, direct sales, direct selling
- soundssound, beeps, listen, sounds, hear
- electrical supplieswires, cables, wire, outlets, cable
- building hardwarehinges, locks, latches, knobs, handles
- low-power devicesLEDs, watches, calculators, sensors, remote controls
doorbellsknockers
Door-striking devices
door knockers · knocking · shouting · calling out · whistling
- smart doorbellInternet-connected entrance camera
- video doorbellCamera-equipped entrance alert
- doorbell cameraEntrance surveillance with visitor alerts
- doorbell camCamera-equipped entry alert
- doorbell ditchPrank of ringing then fleeing
- doorbell ringingEntrance alert noise