video doorbells

Smart doorstep monitors

Video doorbells are doorbell units equipped with a camera and microphone, allowing homeowners to see and speak with visitors remotely via smartphone.

They typically detect motion and record footage, serving both convenience and security functions: The video doorbell caught the package thief on camera.

Ring popularized the category in the 2010s.

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deadbolts · surveillance · live feed · motion · remote monitoring · biometric access · locks · panic buttons · motion detectors · motion detection · intercom systems · motion sensors · smart lighting · integration · chime · app · perimeter security · connectivity

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G