Doorbell
The rise of the smart doorbell is one of the great tech success stories of the 21st century. Hannah heads to Los Angeles to take a deep dive into doorbell history and talk to market leaders Ring.
The rise of the smart doorbell is one of the great tech success stories of the 21st century, and these security gadgets are now taking over people's doorsteps.
Hannah heads to Los Angeles to talk to market leaders Ring and take a deep dive into doorbell history, discovering how a garage tinkerer who played with sharks, some Soviet spy tech and a student desperate for a drink all led to this technological phenomenon.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Hannah Fry |
| Director | Lyndon Bruce |
| Production Manager | Sam Breslin |
| Executive Producer | Eileen Inkson |
| Executive Producer | Paul Overton |
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