# Smartphone-Connected Doorbells The DoorBot Allows People to Answer the Door Remotely By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doorbot References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-3-8/smart-doorbell-lets-you-answer-front-door-your-phone) Physically answering the door can be either inconvenient or dangerous, depending on the time of day and who is home to do it; the DoorBot provides a great solution. The DoorBot is essentially a smart doorbell that allows people to answer the door using their smartphone. Connected to the phone via a battery operated Wifi video camera, the DoorBot lets people see and converse with whoever is standing outside their door. In a nutshell, the DoorBot enables people to screen their visitors as they would a phone call. Once they have determined who is calling on them, they can choose to answer or not. The DoorBot has even created a partnership with Lockitron to allow friends and family into the home when the resident isn't there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Doorbells:** Developing more advanced smart doorbells with features like facial recognition and voice command technology. - **Home Security Technology:** Integrating various forms of cutting-edge technologies such as sensors, alarms, and cameras into home security systems. - **Remote Access Devices:** Creating devices which provide remote access to household appliances and systems such as thermostats, lighting, and security systems. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** Manufacturing devices which connect household appliances and systems to the Internet of Things and enable simple home automation. - **Security Systems:** Designing and selling home security systems that incorporate futuristic features such as biometric scanning and sophisticated data analytics. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing connected gadgets that enable users to monitor and control their homes using their smartphones and other mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monitor-Paired Smart Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-smart-video-doorbell.md) - [Fully Integrated Smart Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masonite-mpwr-smart-doors.md) - [Connected Intercom Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-intercom.md) - [Solar-Powered Smart Home Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anyfree-hello-doorbell.md) - [High-Resolution Battery Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-high-resolution-doorbell.md) - [Smart Door Vision Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy.md) - [Low-Cost Smart Home Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-blink-video-doorbell.md) - [Voice Access Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceactivated-building.md) - [Dual-Band Connectivity Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-wemo-smart-video-doorbell.md)