doorbell camera

noun

plural doorbell cameras

: a small camera that is designed for use on an exterior door, that includes or connects to a doorbell, and that often has a built-in microphone and speaker : video doorbell

Thanks to a rise in package theft, doorbell cameras have gained popularity …—

Nicole Bogart

[Marsha] Kazarosian [attorney] tells clients to make sure they shut off the microphone on their doorbell camera …—

Julie Manganis

… began speaking to the deputy through a speaker in the doorbell camera.—

Johnathan Hogan

Examples of doorbell camera in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are two main styles of doorbell cameras: wired and wireless. —

Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 Between doorbell cameras, in-home security cameras, police body-cams, and cell phones, much of our world is being recorded. —

Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 In view of their doorbell camera, officials said Wilson got on top of Dakota to stop him from leaving. —

Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2024 Camera Resolution Another factor to look at when selecting a doorbell camera is its video quality. —

Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorbell camera

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Word History

First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doorbell camera was in 1992

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“Doorbell camera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorbell%20camera. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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