If you were to ask me to choose between a startup with a great product and an established brand with a great product, I’d probably root for the startup. They’re not beholden to an executive board, or to shareholders. They aren’t as insidious as companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Google are either, with lengthy terms and conditions, overhead fees, and a privacy policy that just treats your data as their personal property. Startups usually focus on creating meaningful products that serve their users, not their conglomerate’s greater agenda. Pit Nooie, a smart wireless doorbell created by a Hong Kong-based startup, against the Ring Doorbell from Amazon, or the Nest Doorcam from Google and the Nooie stands out as the independent underdog worth rooting for. A slick, wireless design with a 158° wide-angle lens, 2K video resolution, human-detection, night-vision, local+cloud video storage, and a battery that lasts an entire year on a single charge, the Nooie has a pretty impressive feature list… but its biggest win is the fact that your video doorbell’s data won’t end up in the hands of Amazon or Google… or the government. The Nooie is a next-generation smart wireless doorbell that takes a mere 30 seconds to install and gives your house all-round 24×7 protection. The video doorbell works with your smartphone to let you know who’s at your door, giving you a wide-angle 2K resolution view of the doorstep to help you see who’s at the door. The doorbell connects over Wi-Fi, supporting both 2.4GHz & 5GHz networks, and works in conjunction with the Nooie app which lets you live-stream your doorstep or even review videos from the past. Installing the Nooie is as simple as plugging it into its wall-mount using tamper-proof screws – a process that the Nooie team says takes less than a minute, and once you’re plugged in, the Nooie doorbell works for an entire year without requiring a charge (thanks to the 10,000 mAh battery built in). It helps that the Nooie is IP65 water and dust-proof too, allowing it to withstand dusty summers, stormy monsoons, and snowy winters without really breaking a sweat. Anti-theft tech built into the Nooie means it’ll instantly alert you if a human tries to mess with it too, that’s after Nooie already alerts you of a human presence, thanks to the human-detecting algorithms built into the Nooie’s software, and the infrared night vision and motion sensors fitted in the Nooie’s hardware. All of Nooie’s data can be stored locally on an SD card, or on the cloud at a reasonable price of $1 a month. Nooie’s secure servers ensure that large companies and local/government authorities can’t access any of your data, and if you still want to have a smart-device that’s compatible with the rest of your Google and Amazon devices, the Nooie supports Alexa and Google Home integration, so you can easily use existing smart-home devices over a WiFi connection to see who’s at the door, talk to your guests before letting them in, play pre-recorded messages/instructions for your postman or delivery-man, or spook a local goon who tries to break into your yard… even if you’re miles away in another city! Designer: Nooie Team (47% off). Hurry, only 9 left! The Nooie is a minimal smart video doorbell with intelligent human detection that allows you to monitor visitors, interact with guests remotely, anytime, anywhere. Nooie is your 24/7 home security guard. Nooie total doorstep installation and visibility is possible in just 30 seconds. Nooie’s battery-powered doorbell requires no wiring or professionals. Simply use the included wall mount and tamper-proof screws to put it on any wall surfaces. Nooie pursues harmony in design — a balance between technology integration and art. Nooie introduced a softened design language to the smart home industry with subtle color pallets and ceramic-like finishing. Nooie Cam Doorbell comes with a flat wall mount and a 15° wall mount if you need an angled view. Capture the best view of your entrance with zero blind spots. Nooie uses an advanced PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor and Human Detection algorithm to achieve accurate person alert. This means, when a motion is detected, Nooie Cam Doorbell is able to tell whether it’s from a person or not. It maximizes not only the accuracy of alerts but also the battery life. You can customize the sensitivity settings as well to get the best result based on your surroundings. You can see the visitor clearly and talk with them thanks to the camera’s 2K resolution and two-way audio feature. If you’re too busy to answer the ring, you can also send a pre-recorded message to the visitor. Customize and record your own messages in the Nooie app. Unlike the other HD video doorbells, Nooie utilizes a 2K resolution camera to provide you with a perfectly clear view of what’s happening in front of your house. The 2K video contains twice the pixels of the typical 1080P cameras, resulting in enhanced imaging that captures every detail. Nooie sees things clearly in pitch black with its infrared night vision and motion sensors, providing reliable 24/7 security that you can trust. Nooie Cam Doorbell is rated IP65 weatherproof. It can take the heat, the cold, and everything in between. If your Wi-Fi router is too far away from the doorbell, Nooie’s Base Station with Chime also works as a Wi-Fi amplifier to ensure that you can always hear the ring and communicate with visitors clearly. Nooie is compatible with 2.4GHz & 5GHz networks, Alexa and Google Assistant. (47% off). Hurry, only 9 left!