Canvassing to empty houses: knocking on doors in the smart

Campaigning door-to-door is nothing new, but selling your party’s vision in the UK election to someone when you can’t see them can be a mixed blessing

Since their debut just over a decade ago, smart doorbells have been a revelation for anyone interested in home security and, though most won’t admit it, being a bit nosey. They’ve also transformed door knocking for political canvassers.

While doorbell camera footage of passersby pilfering packages or behaving badly can be found all over the internet, spare a thought for those campaigning for the country’s future.