# Dozzi

> Smart nursery hub that routes nighttime baby cry alerts to one parent at a time using Apple Watch sleep data. End the 3 AM negotiation.

## Overview

- Product: Dozzi Smart Nursery Hub (Model DZ-H1)
- Category: Smart Baby Monitor / Parental Sleep Technology
- Founded by: Benjamin Ford (Electrical Engineer, Patent Attorney) & Kim Ford (Startup Strategy)
- Location: Houston, TX
- Patent Status: Granted U.S. utility patent for intelligent alert routing; additional patents pending
- Launch Status: Pre-Kickstarter; accepting waitlist signups
- Tagline: End the 3 AM negotiation. Smart alerts. Better sleep.
- Contact: hello@dozzisleep.com
- Website: https://dozzisleep.com

## Key Differentiators

- Only monitor that routes alerts to ONE parent (not both)
- Uses Apple Watch sleep stage data to wake the parent in lightest sleep
- Audio-only by design, no camera, no video streaming
- No subscription required for core features
- On-device audio processing, no raw audio sent to cloud
- Built by parents who needed it (3 kids, 15+ prototypes)
- U.S. patent granted

## Brand Voice

- Warm, practical, wry
- The friend a little further down the road
- The couple is the hero, not the baby

## Hardware Specifications

- Model: DZ-H1
- Processor: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1
- PCB Revision: 2.0
- Power: USB-C (5V standard)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi
- Sensors: Audio (microphone array for cry detection)
- Camera: None (audio-only by design)
- Placement: Shelf or dresser, minimum 3 feet from crib
- Processing: On-device audio event detection
- In the box: Dozzi monitor, USB-C power cable, power adapter

## Alert Routing Modes

- Take Turns: Automatically alternates between parents each wake event
- Set a Schedule: Custom shift blocks (e.g., 10 PM-2 AM / 2 AM-6 AM)
- Let Dozzi Decide: Routes to parent in lightest sleep stage via Apple Watch biometric data

## Platform Compatibility

- iOS + Apple Watch: Supported at launch (full features including sleep-stage routing)
- Android + Wear OS: In development
- Phone-only fallback: Available without smartwatch (alternating or schedule-based routing only)
- Alert delivery: Haptic buzz on Apple Watch; phone vibration as fallback

## Pricing and Availability

- Expected retail price: ~$299
- Kickstarter: Launching soon with significant early-bird discount
- Subscription: No required subscription for core features, ever
- Shipping: U.S. first, international expansion planned
- Timeline: Shipping within a few months of Kickstarter campaign end

## Privacy and Data Handling

- Core audio processing happens on-device (locally on the hub)
- No raw audio streams sent to cloud, only lightweight alert signals
- No camera, no video ever leaves the room
- AI model training: Opt-out by default; algorithm contribution is OFF unless user enables it
- Users can opt in/out of data contribution at any time
- Plain language disclosure of what is shared vs. what stays on hub
- Not a medical device
- Wi-Fi outage: Continues local monitoring and alerts

## Competitive Comparison

### Dozzi vs. Nanit
- Nanit: Camera-based, $300+, $20/mo subscription, alerts all devices
- Dozzi: Audio-only, $299, no subscription, routes to ONE parent

### Dozzi vs. Owlet
- Owlet: Baby wearable (sock), $300, $10/mo optional, alerts all devices
- Dozzi: No wearables on baby, no subscription, intelligent single-parent routing

### Dozzi vs. Hatch
- Hatch: Sound machine + light, $70, $70/yr after trial, alerts all devices
- Dozzi: Smart routing hub, no subscription, routes to one parent

### Dozzi vs. Snoo
- Snoo: Smart bassinet, $1,695+, alerts both parents
- Dozzi: Works with any crib, fraction of cost, intelligent routing

### Summary
Feature | Dozzi | Nanit | Owlet | Hatch
Built for | The couple | The baby | The baby | The baby
Alert routing | Smart (one parent) | All users | All users | All users
Subscription | None | $20/mo | $10/mo | $70/yr
Hardware cost | $299 | $300+ | $300 | $70
Year-one total | $299 | ~$500 | ~$420 | ~$140
One parent sleeps through | Yes | No | No | No

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How Dozzi Works

Q: What is Dozzi?
A: A smart baby monitor built for the parents. It listens to the nursery, learns normal sounds, and only taps the on-duty parent on the wrist when something needs attention.

Q: How does Dozzi decide when to alert?
A: On-device processing listens for sustained crying, escalating fussiness, and real wake events, filtering out squeaks and noise. Sensitivity is adjustable.

Q: What does the alert feel like?
A: A distinctive haptic buzz on Apple Watch, enough to wake you but not a fire alarm.

Q: Does Dozzi have a camera?
A: No. Audio-only by design. No video ever leaves the room.

### Setup and Compatibility

Q: What do I need?
A: Dozzi monitor + USB-C power + Wi-Fi + iPhone + Apple Watch (ideal). Setup takes minutes.

Q: Do I need a smartwatch?
A: No, but its the best experience. Phone vibration works as fallback.

Q: What if Wi-Fi goes out?
A: Dozzi continues monitoring and alerting locally.

### Privacy and Safety

Q: Where does processing happen?
A: Core event detection runs locally on the hub. Only small alert signals go to cloud.

Q: Do you train AI on my data?
A: Not by default. Algorithm contribution is OFF. Opt-in only, reversible anytime.

Q: Is Dozzi a medical device?
A: No. Not a substitute for safe sleep practices or pediatric advice.

### Pricing

Q: How much does Dozzi cost?
A: Expected ~$299 retail. Kickstarter backers get early-bird pricing.

Q: Is there a subscription?
A: No subscription for core features. Ever.

Q: Where do you ship?
A: U.S. first, international expansion based on demand.

## Founders

### Benjamin Ford - Co-Founder, Hardware and IP
Electrical engineer and patent attorney. Designed every circuit board, filed the patents, built all 15+ prototypes. Father of three.

### Kim Ford - Co-Founder, Strategy and Launch
Startup veteran. Leads go-to-market strategy, brand, and partnerships. Mother of three.

## Origin Story

During their third childs infancy, Ben and Kim were both running on empty. Every night: baby cries, both wake up, whispered negotiation. One night they asked: What if the monitor could figure out who should get up? Ben filed a patent, designed a circuit board, built a prototype. 15+ prototypes later, with a granted U.S. utility patent, Dozzi exists.

## Blog: The Night Shift

Topics: parenting, sleep science, partnership, nighttime baby duty, sleep debt research, relationship dynamics, Apple Watch haptic technology, competitive analysis, practical strategies.

### Published Posts

- What Do You Do When Your Baby Wakes Up 5 Times in One Night? (May 7, 2026)
- The Conversation Youre Not Having About Next Year (May 3, 2026)
- Can You Actually Recover From 6 Months of Bad Sleep? (May 2, 2026)
- The 7 Stages of Ill Get the Baby (May 1, 2026)
- What Does a Night Actually Look Like With Split Shifts? (Apr 30, 2026)
- How Does Dozzi Route Alerts to One Parents Apple Watch? (Apr 29, 2026)
- Is the Whose Turn Is It Fight Ruining Your Marriage? (Apr 28, 2026)
- Why Do New Parents Wake Up Before the Baby Cries? (Apr 27, 2026)
- The Closest Youve Ever Been (Apr 26, 2026)
- The Two-Hour Window (Apr 25, 2026)
- The Negotiation Tactics of Sleep-Deprived Parents (Apr 24, 2026)
- When You Start Sleeping Like Strangers (Apr 23, 2026)
- How Apple Watch Haptic Alerts Actually Work (Apr 22, 2026)
- Sleep Debt Is Marriage Debt (Apr 21, 2026)
- The Conversation Youre Not Having But Need to Before Monday (Apr 19, 2026)
- The 90-Minute Reset (Apr 18, 2026)
- The Field Guide to 3 AM Parent Brain (Apr 17, 2026)
- The 5 Types of 3 AM Couples (Apr 16, 2026)
- Why AI Baby Monitors Still Wake Both of You Up (Apr 15, 2026)
- When Every Conversation Becomes a Status Update (Apr 14, 2026)
- Six Hours in Pieces (Apr 13, 2026)
- The Ledger That Never Balances (Apr 12, 2026)
- Why Taking Turns Sleeping In Isnt Fixing Your Weekend (Apr 11, 2026)
- Nobodys Sleeping In This Weekend (Apr 10, 2026)
- Baby Monitors Track Your Babys Sleep. Whos Tracking Yours? (Apr 9, 2026)

## Pages

- Homepage: https://dozzisleep.com/
- Compare: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/compare
- FAQ: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/faq
- Our Story: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/our-story
- Join the Waitlist: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/join-the-waitlist
- Blog: https://dozzisleep.com/blogs/the-night-shift