Sauron
Sauron provides a comprehensive home security platform that combines an array of varifocal night-vision cameras with the first LiDAR sensor designed for residential use, enabling precise spatial measurements and 360-degree coverage. Its computer-vision engine performs facial recognition to identify every person on the property, while a predictive threat model flags unusual activity and triggers response from a 24/7 U.S.-based security team staffed by former law enforcement and military professionals. Users access everything through a mobile app that renders a real-time 3D model of their home, eliminating fragmented camera feeds and manual alarm arming.
- Internet of Things
- Artificial Intelligence
- Hardware
- Consumer Electronics
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional home security systems rely on motion sensors and standard cameras that generate frequent false alarms and fail to distinguish between residents, guests, and intruders. Homeowners are forced to manually arm and disarm alarms and sift through multiple camera feeds to piece together what happened on their property.
Solution
Sauron delivers a comprehensive home security platform centered on an array of four varifocal night-vision cameras and the first LiDAR sensor designed for residential use, enabling precise spatial measurements and 360-degree coverage. Its computer-vision engine performs facial recognition to identify every person on the property, registers their entry time, and tracks their movements, while a predictive threat model flags unusual activity. When a threat is detected, a live U.S.-based security team—composed of former law enforcement, intelligence, and military personnel—confirms the event and can activate spotlight tracking, talk-down speakers with two-way audio, and other deterrence functions. Users access everything through a mobile app that renders a real-time 3D model of their home, providing a single contextual view rather than fragmented camera feeds, and the system automatically knows when the homeowner is present or away, removing the need to set alarms.
Target Audience
The primary customers are high-net-worth homeowners in the Bay Area and Southern California seeking a comprehensive, low-false-alarm security solution with professional monitoring and concierge-style service.
Features
- 4 varifocal cameras with night vision providing 360° home coverage
- First-ever LiDAR sensor for home security, using lasers to precisely measure location and detect objects
- Facial recognition that identifies all property visitors and logs when they arrive and how long they stay
- Predictive threat model using AI and computer vision to detect unusual activity beyond typical camera monitoring
- Spotlight tracking that follows an intruder across the property until they leave
- Talk-down speakers with live two-way audio connected to an in-house IRIS security team
- Real-time 3D model of the home in a mobile app for complete contextual awareness
- 24/7/365 U.S.-based tactical response team staffed by former law enforcement, intelligence, and military professionals
- Hardwired Power over Ethernet (POE) installation by professional partners for clean, reliable setup