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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This fantastic video doorbell is great for homeowners, apartment dwellers, or anyone looking to keep tabs on both visitors and deliveries.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Google announced the speaker last fall alongside new Nest smart home cameras and video doorbells, promising a spring 2026 launch.
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Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 June 2026
Chargers for smart home devices such as security cameras, video doorbells, and low-voltage lighting must remain powered and plugged in, recommends Heine.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Most modern video doorbells can detect when a person is at the door, or a package has been dropped off.
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Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Google announced the speaker last fall alongside new Nest smart home cameras and video doorbells, promising a spring 2026 launch.
—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
17 June 2026
Chargers for smart home devices such as security cameras, video doorbells, and low-voltage lighting must remain powered and plugged in, recommends Heine.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Most modern video doorbells can detect when a person is at the door, or a package has been dropped off.
—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for video doorbell
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“Video doorbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20doorbell. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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