Choosing a Video Door Phone System for Apartments and Villas
A video door phone lets residents see and speak with visitors before opening the door. In gated communities and apartment towers it is often the first line of everyday security — and one of the most-used systems in the building.
IP versus analogue
- Analogue / 2-wire systems are simple and economical for villas and small buildings.
- IP systems run over the building network, scale to large towers and support mobile apps, call forwarding and integration with other systems.
Features worth having
- Mobile app calling, so residents can answer when away from home.
- Guard-station and lobby panels that call any apartment.
- Door release integrated with access control.
- Snapshot or video recording of callers.
- Night vision and weather-resistant outdoor stations.
Installation considerations
Plan cabling, power and network switching for every floor, and segment the intercom network from residents’ internet. Choose devices with regular firmware updates and change default passwords on commissioning.
Plan for growth
An IP system that integrates with visitor management and parking makes later upgrades straightforward.
Ubixe Infotech supplies and installs video door phone and intercom systems. Learn about our Video Door Phone and Intercom Solutions or ask for a quote.
