DALTU Door: frequently asked questions
Direct answers about the first robotic door, for Cape Town and Johannesburg homes.
By the DALTU Team
What is the DALTU Door?
A complete robotic front door: an 80 mm steel door leaf, a steel frame anchored to the wall and four stainless steel bolts. From outside there is no handle, no cylinder and no visible lock. It opens by itself when it recognises you and locks, bolts thrown, when you leave.
How do I get in?
The access column reads your face in 3D, so a photo can’t fool it, and it recognises your phone or watch as you approach. With the app you can open the door remotely and see and talk to visitors from anywhere. You can send guest digital keys to the people you choose, and from inside a mechanical handle always opens the door.
Does it work during load shedding?
Yes. The door has its own battery and works through load shedding and power outages. It decides instantly, even offline, and uses Wi-Fi with 4G backup, so it still alerts you if the home internet goes down.
How secure is it?
There is no cylinder to snap, no lock to drill and no exposed hinges. The door only opens inwards, the four 16 mm bolts shoot into a steel frame held by 10 M12 wall anchors, and three anti-pry pins guard the hinge side. RC3 under EN 1627 is in testing and not yet certified.
Which finishes are available?
Four real oak veneers: White, Natural oak, Smoked oak and Black, with four lines of brushed stainless steel and a graphite frame. For a different wood, size or finish, send us your architect’s drawing and you’ll have a made-to-measure quote within 24 hours.
How is it installed?
A certified installer replaces your door in a single visit, with no building work at your entrance or inside your home. Installation is free with a pre-order, your old door is removed, and set-up, the app and face enrolment are included.
How much does it cost?
The pre-sale price is R95,220, VAT included, for a standard opening, with installation free with pre-order. Other sizes or a recessed power line are quoted separately.
When will it be delivered?
First deliveries are planned for spring 2027. Doors are reserved in order of arrival, and we’ll be in touch with your delivery and installation date before deliveries begin.
Do you take commercial orders?
Yes. Developers, contractors and investors can get volume pricing from 10 doors, phased delivery matched to the site and a single technical contact. Share the location, number of doors and dates and we reply within 24 hours.
Do I pay anything to pre-order?
No, nothing to pay now. We’re launching the DALTU Door on Kickstarter, and pre-order holders get an invite before the public launch. Your pre-sale price and free installation are kept for you on the campaign.