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
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One of the Alexa Fund’s most notable investments was in video doorbell maker Ring, which Amazon later acquired in 2018 for $1 billion.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The Wired Nest Doorbell isn't just your average video doorbell.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
Jack made an emotional plea to his mom via their video doorbell.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Other wireless devices, like gaming consoles, tablets, video doorbells and more, will need their share of internet speed.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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Annie Palmer, CNBC, 24 July 2025
The Wired Nest Doorbell isn't just your average video doorbell.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 18 July 2025
Jack made an emotional plea to his mom via their video doorbell.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Other wireless devices, like gaming consoles, tablets, video doorbells and more, will need their share of internet speed.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 11 June 2025
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“Video doorbell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/video%20doorbell. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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