Should I install a doorphone intercom system?

Should I install an doorphone intercom system?

Have you been thinking about installing an doorphone intercom system at your home or business recently? Well there are many benefits to installing a doorphone as they generally help with increasing security and of course with more convenient communication.

How does a doorphone intercom system work?

Well, doorphone intercoms are stand-alone devices that can either operate separately from the telephones in your house or business and can also be intergrated directly to you pabx or phone system. These come as single button units or the multi button units which also allow code access. They are used for communicating within buildings/offices or apartments, the latest systems allow video communication which allows you to see who you will or won’t be letting onto your property.

There are also other systems that are GSM based like the cell phone intercom. These systems are easy to install as they don’t require any expensive wiring simply a   GSM based intercom systems that makes use of a sim cards and will allow you to open and close a gate simply by using your mobile phone. An advantage of this system is it requires no airtime on the SIM card.

Types of doorphone intercom systems:

There are many different doorphone intercoms to choose from. We will look at some of the different systems and which one will best suit your security needs.

Hardwired doorphone intercoms come in analog and IP derivatives. These are a good option for when you are building a new structure as the wires are installed within the walls, these set up in existing buildings but this will be a more costly option. One can also add these to an existing network using the LAN network, where the SIP doorphones come into their own.

Wireless intercom systems are more cost-effective and easy to install as they don’t require the installation of any wires. These intercoms make use of radio signals or GSM sim cards. Some of these wireless intercoms are sometimes at risk of interference which can affect communication so we suggest a GSM-based system if you were to decide on going wireless for optimal performance. There is also the option of wifi coonected video doorphones if you have a good wifi footprint.

In South Africa a very popular gate entry security system is the GSM automated gate entry intercoms. These intercoms are a safe and convenient option for allowing guests to enter your property by allowing you to control your gate motor remotely after you have decided to let your visitors enter.

Email us today for more information on our wide range of doorphone intercoms and add a secure system to your property today. STAY SAFE.