# Dozzi > Smart nursery hub that routes nighttime baby cry alerts to one parent at a time, on iPhone or Android, with optional smartwatch alerts. 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 and Patent Attorney) & Kim Ford (Startup Strategy) - Mailing address: Austin, TX - Patent Status: Granted U.S. utility patent for intelligent alert routing; additional patents pending - Launch Status: Orders are open now - 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) - Smart mode (iPhone + Apple Watch) uses sleep stage data to wake the parent in lightest sleep - Alerts arrive as a silent vibration on a smartwatch or phone, long enough and strong enough to wake one person without waking the room - The hub is audio-only with no built-in camera; video is available only by optionally linking a Ring camera the customer already owns - Core Dozzi monitoring has no subscription of any kind; the only recurring cost is the optional Ring camera integration at $3/month, which Ring bills directly - On-device audio processing; the audio stream never leaves the room - 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 2.4 GHz - Sensors: Audio (ICS-43434 MEMS microphone for cry detection) - Camera: None. Optional integration with separately purchased Ring cameras. - Placement: Shelf or dresser, minimum 3 feet from crib, never inside it - Processing: On-device audio event detection - In the box: Dozzi monitor, USB-C power cable, power adapter ## Safety Testing - Passed independent lab testing to the applicable clauses of ASTM F2951, the voluntary consumer safety standard for baby monitors - Passed CPSIA lead testing on the Base, cord, power adapter and printed materials, and phthalate testing on the cord and labels - Tested to FCC Part 15B and Canada's ICES-003 (Class B) for electronic interference - Full lab reports, with lab names, dates and report numbers: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/safety-and-testing - Testing does not make Dozzi a medical or safety device ## Alert Routing Modes - Alternating: Automatically hands off between caregivers after each wake event - Schedule: Set a shift change time and choose who starts the night (e.g., 10 PM-2 AM / 2 AM-6 AM) - Smart: Routes to the caregiver in the lightest sleep stage via Apple Watch sleep data (requires an iPhone with an Apple Watch) - All Caregivers: Every paired caregiver receives every alert ## Camera Integration (Optional) - The Dozzi hub contains no camera and captures no video - Owners of a compatible Ring camera can link it to Dozzi - Provides a still snapshot from the camera on the Apple Watch when an alert arrives, and live video streaming in the Dozzi phone app - Price: $3.00 USD per month, billed through the customer's Ring account. Core monitoring has no subscription. - Requires a Ring account and compatible Ring camera, sold separately by Ring - Requires an active internet connection; camera features do not work during an internet outage - Video is transmitted, processed, and stored by Ring under Ring's own privacy policy and terms, not Dozzi's - Setup: confirm the camera works in the Ring app, open Settings in the Dozzi app, choose the camera integration, sign in with the Ring account and authorize access, then select the camera in the monitored room - Dozzi has a commercial partnership with Ring and receives a share of revenue from the integration ## For Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Parents - Every alert is a vibration on the caregiver's phone or smartwatch. No sound is needed, and the phone screen shows the cry alert. - All Caregivers mode: every caregiver's phone or watch vibrates on every cry, so two Deaf parents both feel it - No alarm sounds, so hearing members of the household keep sleeping - Phone-only mode sends every alert to the phone, for nights the watch is charging; if a watch alert is not answered, Dozzi follows up on the phone - If the hub loses power or Wi-Fi, the app alerts you that the hub has disconnected - Hub sensitivity is adjustable to the nursery's ambient sound to reduce or eliminate false alarms - For a visual cue, the phone's own flash-for-alerts accessibility setting can add a flashing light - Not supported today: bed shakers and strobe lights - Support: in-app chatbot first, then email (no phone call needed) - Page for DHH parents: https://dozzisleep.com/products/dozzi-monitor?view=vibration ## Platform Compatibility - iPhone: iOS 17 or newer, with optional Apple Watch Series 7 or newer. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6759094896 - Android: Android 8.0 or newer, with optional Wear OS 3 or newer watch. Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dozzi.monitor - Both apps are live - Smart mode (sleep-stage routing) and Insights require an iPhone with an Apple Watch; they are not available on Android - Phone-only mode: available on both iPhone and Android without a smartwatch (Alternating, Schedule and All Caregivers routing) - Alert delivery: Silent vibration on the watch (Apple Watch or Wear OS) if one is used; otherwise phone vibration ## Pricing and Availability - Retail price: $275 USD (one-time) - Orders: Open now at https://dozzisleep.com/products/dozzi-monitor - Subscription: Core monitoring has no subscription. The only optional recurring cost is the Ring camera integration at $3/month, billed through the customer's Ring account. - Shipping: United States and Canada first, other regions to follow ## Privacy and Data Handling - Core audio processing happens on-device (locally on the hub) - The audio stream never leaves the room; only lightweight alert signals are sent - The hub has no camera and captures no video - If the optional Ring camera integration is enabled, video is handled by Ring under Ring's own privacy policy, not Dozzi's - AI model training: Opt-out by default; algorithm contribution is OFF unless the user enables it - Users can opt in or out of data contribution at any time - Plain language disclosure of what is shared vs. what stays on the hub - Not a medical device - Internet outage: Dozzi is designed to run with internet. If the internet drops but home Wi-Fi stays up, the hub keeps listening and can still alert a phone on the same Wi-Fi while the Dozzi app is running. Alerts sent through Apple's or Google's push services, away-from-home alerts and the Ring camera need internet. With no power or no Wi-Fi, no alerts can be delivered. ## Competitive Comparison ### Dozzi vs. Nanit - Nanit: Camera-based, $300+, $20/mo subscription, alerts all devices - Dozzi: Audio-only hub, $275, no Dozzi 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 Dozzi 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 Dozzi 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 Video | Optional via linked Ring camera | Built-in camera | Built-in camera | None Subscription | None from Dozzi | $20/mo | $10/mo | $70/yr Hardware cost | $275 | $300+ | $300 | $70 Year-one total | $275 | ~$500 | ~$300-$420 | $70 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 and only alerts the on-duty parent (on the wrist or phone) when something needs attention. Q: How does Dozzi decide when to alert? A: On-device processing listens and only escalates on sustained crying, filtering out squeaks and passing noise. Sensitivity is adjustable to match the household. Q: What does the alert feel like? A: A distinctive vibration on the watch (Apple Watch or Wear OS) or phone, long enough and strong enough to pull you out of sleep, and silent enough that it does not wake the room or your partner. Q: Does Dozzi have a camera? A: The hub itself has no camera and captures no video. Customers who own a compatible Ring camera can optionally link it for snapshots on the Apple Watch and live video on the phone, for $3/month billed through the customer's Ring account. ### Setup and Compatibility Q: What do I need? A: Dozzi monitor + USB-C power + Wi-Fi + a phone for each caregiver (iPhone with iOS 17+ or Android 8.0+). A watch is optional: Apple Watch Series 7+ with iPhone, or Wear OS 3+ with Android. Setup takes minutes. Q: Do I need a smartwatch? A: No. Phone vibration works on its own; a watch is the cleanest way to receive an alert. Smart mode and Insights need an iPhone with an Apple Watch. Q: What if my internet goes out? A: Dozzi is designed to run with internet. If only the internet drops and home Wi-Fi stays up, the hub keeps listening and can still alert a phone on the same Wi-Fi while the Dozzi app is running. Alerts sent through Apple's or Google's push services, away-from-home alerts and the Ring camera need internet, so don't rely on alerts during an outage. Q: How do I set up the Ring camera integration? A: Confirm the camera works in the Ring app, open Settings in the Dozzi app, choose the camera integration, sign in with your Ring account and authorize access, then pick the camera in the monitored room. It can be turned off again at any time. ### Privacy and Safety Q: Where does processing happen? A: Core event detection runs locally on the hub. Only small alert signals go to the cloud, and the audio stream never leaves the room. 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. Q: Has Dozzi been safety tested? A: Yes, by independent labs: ASTM F2951 (applicable clauses), CPSIA lead and phthalates, and FCC Part 15B / ICES-003. The full reports are at https://dozzisleep.com/pages/safety-and-testing ### Pricing Q: How much does Dozzi cost? A: $275 USD, one time. Orders are open now at https://dozzisleep.com/products/dozzi-monitor Q: Is there a subscription? A: Not for core monitoring. The only optional recurring cost is the Ring camera integration at $3/month, billed through the customer's Ring account. Q: Where do you ship? A: United States and Canada first, other regions to follow. ## Founders ### Benjamin Ford - Co-Founder, Hardware and IP Electrical engineer and patent attorney. Designed every circuit board, filed the patents, and 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 The idea came during their second child's infancy. Every night: baby cries, both parents wake up, whispered negotiation over whose turn it is. One night Ben and Kim asked: what if the monitor could figure out who should get up? When their third child arrived, they started actually building it. Ben filed a patent, designed a circuit board, built a prototype, then another. 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 alert 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? 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(Apr 9, 2026) ## Pages - Homepage: https://dozzisleep.com/ - Compare: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/compare - FAQ: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/faq - For Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) parents: https://dozzisleep.com/products/dozzi-monitor?view=vibration - Safety & Testing: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/safety-and-testing - Manual: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/manual - Our Story: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/our-story - Email List: https://dozzisleep.com/pages/join-the-waitlist - Blog: https://dozzisleep.com/blogs/the-night-shift
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