# At what distance does a video doorbell stop detecting motion?

- Source: Engadget
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:45:00+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.engadget.com/2287906/video-doorbell-distance-stop-detecting-motion/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/at-what-distance-does-a-video-doorbell-stop-detecting-motion-b89a07/

Your video doorbell might see a visitor without sending an alert. Detection depends on more than distance, and some surprising factors can affect its reach.

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