doorbell
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Annie pointed out that the Nest doorbell camera was missing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
New York Times reporter Julian E. Barnes was watching “The Sheep Detectives” with his family one recent Friday night when two federal agents rang his doorbell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a Facebook post, the Sheriff’s Department urged residents in the area to “make sure your doors are locked” and to ensure that “your doorbell cameras are working properly.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Many residents who have doorbell cameras have mentioned to authorities and reported to online forums similar door-kicking incidents, Miller said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
They stepped up to the door, and Nancy rang the doorbell over and over again.
From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene
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Smart-home technology, including security doorbells and fall-detection sensors, can make homes safer, too.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
Researcher Felix Morsbach notes that intelligence agencies or cybercriminals currently have easier ways to monitor people, including hacked security cameras or internet connected doorbells.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
"Ringing doorbells, knocking on doors, alerting the neighbours, telling them to leave -- that's what the situation was like," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
Users of Amazon’s own Ring home security devices such as video-enabled doorbells were affected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
Before he reached the end of the chapter the doorbells were ringing, both the shop bell on the street and the family bell in the alley.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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