Smart, Simple and Secure – the Doro Hemma Doorbell Meets Tough Testing

The Doro Hemma Doorbell has achieved the prestigious Secured by Design (SBD) Secure Connected Device accreditation, offering users, particularly older adults, a smart but safe video doorbell designed to make daily life easier while providing a trusted, police-approved product.

Certified to IASME IoT Cyber Assurance Level 2 and meeting the cyber and physical security requirements to gain the Secure Connected Device accreditation, Doro, the has demonstrated its commitment to best practice IoT security by taking stringent steps to reduce vulnerabilities and protect clients from cyber security threats.

Founded in Sweden in 1974, Doro originally sold ‘state-of-the-art’ telephone answer machines for the ‘modern office’. Over the years the company expanded into corded and cordless phones, and later mobile technology. Today, Doro specialises in products designed for an older, senior market featuring larger displays, clearer buttons and simplified functionality to make communication easier.

Like their phone products, the wireless Doro Hemma Doorbell is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind. The doorbell connects seamlessly to a smartphone app and features a clear, uncluttered interface.

Features include:

• Extra loud and clear audio
• Exceptional video clarity
• An ‘Assist Me’ button to enable users to hand over the call to a friend or relative if they are unsure about answering the door
• A ‘Siren’ button which omits a loud sound outside to alert neighbours or passers-by if there is an emergency or to deter intruders
• Remote instant viewing to see what’s happening outside the door
• Night Vision
• Motion detection
• Long lasting rechargeable batteries
• Clear and simple set up instructions and easy installation

Kenny McHugh, SBD Development Officer, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Doro to the Secured by Design family. Their long-standing commitment to safer, smarter, user-focused products aligns perfectly with our mission to help people feel more secure in their homes and communities. We look forward to working together to deliver trusted, police-preferred security that makes a real difference.”

Ben Crompton, Managing Director UK and Ireland, Doro said: “The Doro Hemma Doorbell is a testament to our dedication to enhancing seniors' independence and peace of mind. Its features give home and building owners a lifeline, providing security, connectivity, and added control through the unique ‘Assist Me’ feature, allowing trusted helpers to takeover and assist the user remotely if required. We’re delighted to be working alongside Secured by Design to further empower vulnerable users and those seeking secure solutions.”

Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim of reducing crime and increasing safety for businesses and individuals.

SBD seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products such as doors, windows, locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements.

SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers and work closely with standards and certification bodies.

SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification - a product-based accreditation scheme developed 25 years ago, which provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime. SBD work with manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and updated to keep pace with emerging crime trends.

Learn more about Secured by Design and our member companies at: https://www.securedbydesign.com/