When local entrepreneur Mitchell Cooper saw a shocking video of a home invasion, he was inspired to help homeowners feel safe and empowered in their own homes. Cooper, a dentist with an engineering background, began developing his idea for the BeeStop Unit. He then enlisted the help of his sons Shane, a student at Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business studying entrepreneurship, Harrison and Bailey, all of whom have backgrounds in respected fields that include law enforcement.
Together, a family mission was born to create a product that would safeguard homeowners and their loved ones. BeeStop is the result of this mission. A modern twist on the traditional chain-lock system, BeeStop is simple yet powerful, giving homeowners access to executive-level protection.
A multi-position smart security lock, the BeeStop Unit is easy to use and puts safety back in the hands of homeowners from within their homes and via remote control. BeeStop has three modes: Stow Mode, Pass-Thru Mode and Deadbolt Mode.
In Stow Mode, the product is not actively in use, allowing users to fully open their door without restriction. In this position, BeeStop is discreetly stored to the side, maintaining the aesthetic of the door.
Pass-Thru Mode restricts the door to open a customizable maximum of eight inches. This allows homeowners to safely verify a guest or receive packages and home delivery orders while still benefiting from the protection of the BeeStop Unit in case of emergency.
Deadbolt Mode offers complete reinforcement that adds more than 1,000 pounds of force resistance to a door, protecting those inside. Beyond protection from outsiders, Deadbolt Mode can prevent young children from gaining unsupervised access to pools or outdoor spaces and serves as a safeguard for elderly adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, keeping them from wandering, unsupervised, away from the house.
In the event of a forced entry, BeeStop activates a loud siren and flashing red LED lights to deter an intruder and give homeowners time to call 911. It also includes a Panic Mode that can be triggered remotely, activating the alarm and flashing lights.
The BeeStop Unit works with almost any front or outside door that opens inward and can also be used to secure outdoor spaces like garages and sheds with a structural header.
The Cooper family is currently working with investors for the financing of this product, with distribution slated for Q1 of 2026.
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