An intercom system’s primary purpose is to provide two-way communication by transmitting audio or video signals through a device that contains electronic circuitry. Intercom systems can work in many locations and have multiple allocated stations in different building areas. In residential homes, intercom systems are most commonly used for front gate entry, or when someone rings the doorbell, it will allow you to hear or see who it might be.

Video intercom systems are most commonly used in commercial or apartment buildings, and we are very familiar with the key card door swipe entry system used in offices and high-rise apartment blocks.

A doorbell intercom is generally installed in a residential home and can be found where your doorbell might be. Your master station or receiver, which can include a video monitor, can be found anywhere in the home and can have multiple stations throughout any living area.

When the doorbell is pressed, it will sound and send a signal to your monitoring station. You can now hear and see who is at your door entry.

Door strikes and locks can be an additional add-on allowing you to unlock the door for someone to enter.

A modern doorbell intercom system will be IP (internet protocol), meaning you can use your phone anywhere in the world to see who is outside your front door. However, your intercom system will need to be connected to the internet and will have a power supply of up to 24 volts.

Likewise, for our security CCTV systems, our intercom installation service only uses the best: the Hikvision IP Video Intercom System and the Dahua IP Video Intercom System. Both companies are the top two leading manufacturers in the world today, and both are very easy to install as long as you have the right technician doing the job.

Let’s take a closer look at the features and functions of the Hikvision and Dahua IP Video Intercom System:

• Both systems are pretty easy to install as both are plug-and-play POE solutions.
• Hikvision and Dahua each have remote viewing apps, so you can view intercom footage if you are not home.
• Regarding Hikv, vision and Dahua are similar to intercom manufacturers, offering a 3-yearly.
• Hikvision has the upper hand in video resolution at 1024 x 600, compared to Dahua’s 800 x 480. Each has a 7-inch and 7-inch display screen.
• Both cameras on the outdoor unit have a 2.8mm lens, and the housing has an IP rating of 65.
• Alarm systems can be incorporated into the Hikvision and Dahua intercom system with the two security systems also having door control.
• Noise suppression and echo cancellation are both other great features of both intercom systems.

Whether you live in a house or an apartment, home security installation is a must to protect yourself from unwanted visitors. Nowadays, intercom systems have become more affordable, and the installation has become more simplified and user-friendly.

So, what exactly are the benefits of installing the intercom system?

An excellent security monitor – the video intercom system is a great CCTV monitor for front door activity. When the doorbell is pressed, you are instantly alerted even if you are not at home; speaking with the guest will give you a good idea of their character. Here, you can decide if you allow them to gain access to your property. The modern intercom system will include a high-definition camera, which will enable you to see the caller day or night, resulting from the infrared lens on the camera.

Monitor your family’s activities—Do you have a young family that needs to be checked on from time to time? If your young children are playing on the front lawn, why not check on them from your intercom monitor and even have telephone conversations with them if phones are unavailable to the child?

Intercom systems are convenient. Installing an intercom system can make life easy and effortless since you don’t need to rush out to see who is at your front door or gate entry. If the intercom system has all the added fundamentals and is set up to open gates or unlock doors, homeowners can confirm who the guest is and let them enter with the push of a button. Intercom systems are a great help for the physically impaired, especially for those who are confined to a wheelchair.

Has your parcel been left or even stolen? – why not use your video intercom system to monitor the arrival of a suspected parcel. Once he arrives at your front door, talk to your delivery person and explain where to leave the parcel. You can also playback on earlier footage if a thief has stolen your package during a specific time of day. Intercoms are also a great deterrent for would-be thieves and should be considered an excellent alternative to a CCTV security system.

IP (Internet protocol) video intercom systems are the most widely used intercoms in the marketplace today and allows you to verify a persons identity before granting access or answering the door. IP video camera technology is very powerful and much more advanced than your standard intercom system with superior communication functionalities and designs.

The video intercom system will have an inside monitor/receiver installed in the living area of a home. Most monitors these days are modern touchscreen displays with built-in speakers, allowing you to communicate with the other person. The monitor must also be plugged into your router to gain benefits such as remote viewing. Remote viewing will permit you to view camera footage while you are away from your home.

Other advantages of an IP video intercom are a far superior picture and no crackling from the older systems, all down to the cabling we use. The cabling used for the IP video intercom is a CAT 6 shielded. This cabling will eliminate interference from nearby electrical cables, such as electromagnetic and electric current noise. We always recommend using wired IP intercom systems that are easy to install and have less time on site. Yes, IP intercom systems can be WiFi, but once the signal fails, you lose connectivity to your system.