video doorbell

Porch surveillance device

A video doorbell is a doorbell equipped with a camera and microphone, allowing residents to see and speak with visitors remotely through a smartphone app.

Most models detect motion and record footage, serving as both convenience and security device: The video doorbell caught the package thief on camera.

technology

Wi-Fi

Wireless network standard

hardwired · installation · firmware · Bluetooth · integration · compatibility · Alexa · Google Home · chime · sensor

surveillance

camera

Image capturing device

motion detection · live view · night vision · wide-angle · playback · cloud storage · activity log · timestamp · clip · snapshot

convenience

smart home

Dwelling with integrated automation

package · doorstep · hands-free · mobile app · two-way audio · real-time · visitor · porch · automation · answer

security

intruder

Unauthorized person present

protection · theft · break-in · crime prevention · suspicious activity · stranger · trespassing · prowler · porch pirate · home invasion

Categories
Opposites
technology/functionality

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Mounted striking device

bell pull · buzzer · wired doorbell

security approach

video doorbellunlocked door

open-door policy · blind spot · honor system

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G