August's founders are back with a smart front door

"It looks like someone may have finally done the smart door right. Doma Home, a new company from the creators of the August smart lock, has announced its first product: the Doma Intelligent Door. A motorized smart door that automatically opens as you approach and closes after you enter, the Doma door also features built-in sensors, a video doorbell, a keypad, a smart lock, and a smart home control panel."

"The Doma Home platform uses ultra-wideband (UWB) tech and stereoscopic IR facial recognition to automatically unlock and open the door when an authorized user approaches using an integrated open / close mechanism - a first for a residential door. Embedded mmWave sensors track the exact location of people or pets as they pass through, helping ensure the door doesn't close at the wrong time. It also features a clutch safety mechanism that stops it from moving if it senses resistance."

"Inside, a second, larger touchscreen serves as the main control panel for the Doma system and also doubles as a view screen for the video doorbell. The door is designed to be hardwired and includes a built-in 21,000mAh backup battery for the motorized opener, lock, doorbell, and control panels. It supports power over Ethernet (PoE) via a built-in RJ45 receptacle, as well as Wi-Fi."

Doma Home founders Jason Johnson and Yves Béhar designed proprietary doors and partnered with manufacturers to integrate the Doma technology platform into standard, made-to-order doors. Pricing starts at around $6,000 and initial availability is expected next summer via sign-ups on Doma's website. The door uses ultra-wideband (UWB) proximity and stereoscopic IR facial recognition to automatically unlock and motorize open/close as authorized users approach. Embedded mmWave sensors track people and pets to prevent premature closing, and a clutch safety mechanism stops movement if resistance is detected. Exterior and interior touchscreens provide facial recognition, a 4K video doorbell, keypad functions, and a central smart-home control panel. The unit is hardwired, supports PoE and Wi‑Fi, and includes a 21,000mAh backup battery for critical components.

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