Edison Junior has yet to bring its crowd-funded [Lockitron](http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/03/lockitron-launches-iphone-controlled-keyless-entry-system/) (a smartphone-controlled keyless door lock) to fruition yet, but that's not stopping it from introducing its latest gizmo to enhance your doorstep experience. If funding is again successful, you'll be able to literally wave hello to DoorBot -- an app-enabled, WiFi-connected video doorbell. Sure, it's not exactly the first time we've seen this [idea](http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/d-link-dwm-351-turns-the-doorbell-into-a-3g-video-intercom/), but the "weather-resistant," aluminium enclosures makes it one of the best concepts we've seen. Better yet, the system is set to work in unison with the Lockitron, allowing you to let welcome visitors inside your abode at the tap of your iOS or Android Device's app screen. The DoorBot installs with four screws, but it'll have you running through four AA batteries for power (which, based on the video, seem easily removeable by strangers, unfortunately). There's no word on the quality of the camera onboard, however, it's infared-equipped, so you'll be able to see who's there at night. Lastly, the actual doorbell button is wrapped with an LED light, and, as you'd expect, it alerts you via the app when pressed to see and speak with whomever is at the door.
In total, Edison Junior hopes to raise a lofty $250,000 to make the DoorBot more than a concept video, with 45 days to reach the goal. If you're willing to take the gamble as backer, $169 is what'll cost to secure a pre-order, and $319 snags you one bundled with the Lockitron. We're told that we'll finally see working prototypes of both gizmos in the flesh at [CES](http://www.engadget.com/tag/ces/), but until then, you can catch the full sales pitch at the source link after the break.
Filed under: [Household](http://www.engadget.com/category/household/)
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**Source:** [Edison Junior (Christie Street)](https://secure.christiestreet.com/products/doorbot)
URL: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/06/edison-juniors-169-doorbot-lets-you-see-and-speak-whos-at-th/
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