HomeKit Insider August Co-Founder Jason Johnson Launches Doma Home For Future of Smart Homes
Dec 15, 2025
Jason Johnson, co-founder of August Smart Lock and founder of DOMA Home, dives into the future of smart home technology. He shares insights on the innovative Doma Intelligent Door with features like hands-free unlocking and environmental sensors. The conversation touches on challenges in access control and the importance of reliability in smart homes. Johnson also discusses DOMA's commitment to open ecosystems and the potential of Matter for interoperability, making us rethink the way we interact with our home environments.
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Unified, Reliability-First Access Control
- Doma Home aims to combine locks, doorbells, security panels and sensors into an elevated, reliable access-control system.
- The company targets long-term reliability and attractiveness beyond typical connected-device offerings.
Why Many Cameras Skip HomeKit Secure Video
- Jason recounted August's HomeKit and video doorbell experience and why many camera makers avoid HomeKit Secure Video.
- He explained Apple requires two simultaneous streams to Apple, increasing bandwidth and complexity for camera makers.
Prefer Matter And Local Control
- Simplify smart-home setups by favoring Matter-compatible devices to reduce dependence on multiple vendor cloud apps.
- Prioritize devices with local control and energy monitoring for long-term stability and visibility.