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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

"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

Whether at home or on the road, Aura and Rusty alert Evans to people behind her and different noises such as doorbells, alarms or family members trying to get her attention.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

The upfront cost of the doorbells currently ranges from £49.99 to £169.99, according to Ring's website.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

They wondered why he never rang their doorbells, or climbed four flights of double-flight stairs to deliver anything to them.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison