A daughter in Wellington. A father in Dunedin. Peace of mind for both.
Soter manages visitors at the door so your elderly or disabled family member doesn't have to: screening callers, alerting you when it matters, and keeping a clear log of who came by.
Why Soter exists
For many older and disabled adults, answering the door is a daily source of anxiety, risk, and isolation.
Scam callers and strangers cause real fear. Many older adults stop answering and miss deliveries, services, and social contact.
Mobility and cognitive impairments mean many people cannot reach the door quickly or remember who came by.
Adult children often live hours away. Without visibility at the door, they are left guessing and worrying.
How Soter works
Soter works autonomously, so the person at home does not need to do anything unless they want to.
Soter greets the visitor, asks their name and purpose, and listens to the response.
Known visitors, expected appointments, and regular deliveries can be recognised automatically.
Soter holds a conversation with the visitor to understand the purpose of the visit.
Alerts provide context so *family* or *carers* can respond when needed.
What's included
The feature set is being shaped around safer access, remote visibility, and simple everyday use.
Fluid visitor dialogue at the door.
Designed for outdoor New Zealand conditions.
Designed to be fitted by a competent family member.
Connectivity options for reliable coverage.
Keeps the system running during power interruptions.
Door and activity sensors can help build a wider picture.
Planned support for smart speakers and remote screens.
Alerts can escalate through nominated carers.
Designed to support smart-lock-enabled access workflows.
Expected visitors and deliveries can be managed in advance.
Profiles can be tailored to each person in the home.
Apps provide alerting, history, settings, and visitor lists.
Who Soter is for
Soter serves two audiences equally: the person at home, and the family or carer watching over them.
For families & carers
Know who is at your family member's door, respond if needed, and get on with your day without moving in with them.
For care providers
Soter integrates with aged care, independent living, and disability support operations at scale.
Pricing
Pricing is still being finalised, but these targets show the structure we are working towards.
Anticipated one-off device price for the Soter doorstep assistant hardware.
Estimated monthly service cost for connectivity, AI handling, history storage, alerts, and app access.
Optional extras for homes that need a broader setup or additional access workflows.
Final product specifications, price, subscription terms, installation requirements, and delivery timing will be confirmed before final order.
Contact
Ask about Soter, partnerships, care-provider workflows, or reserving a place.
