DALLAS, TEXAS, February 26th, 2014 —Beginning tomorrow, consumers and businesses can place advance orders for the Chui “intelligent doorbell,” which blends facial recognition, machine learning and other proprietary technologies to improve security, enhance convenience and promote efficiency in homes and workplaces. The innovative device, developed by Dallas tech start-up 214 Technologies, can be ordered at www.getchui.com starting February 27.

Chui delivers real time notifications to the owner’s smart phone or computer that include the visitor’s image, name and timestamp, while also offering the option of two-way audio and one-way video. If the visitor—such as a friend, family member or delivery person—has been “enrolled” by being photographed using either the Chui device or a web or mobile application, the notification will also identify the visitor and unlock a suite of innovative features. Whether Chui owners are inside their home or business, in the car or travelling overseas, the notifications let them know whenever someone is at their front door.

Chui also offers Identity Based Audio that plays personalized messages upon recognition. For example, the owner can record a message telling a friend where a key to the front door is hidden, or a message telling a delivery person where to leave an important package.

In addition to playing pre-recorded messages for designated visitors, Chui can spare its owner the hassle of an awkward encounter with its Do Not Disturb feature.

Chui can be further enhanced by pairing it with Internet-connected locks and smart lighting systems.  These pairings allow the door to be unlocked, or the inside lights to be turned on, when Chui recognizes an authorized face.