You understand the value of a commercial intercom system for your buildings if you construct, own, or manage commercial properties. However, did you realise that implementing a commercial video intercom system with door release can boost security and provide convenience for staff and tenants?
What is the difference between a commercial video intercom system and a home video intercom system?
A commercial video intercom system is a video and audio-transmitting entry system for commercial buildings that allows tenants and guests to connect via video call. Tenants can also open the door remotely for visitors using commercial intercom systems with a door release.
One-way or two-way video will be available on your commercial video intercom system with door release. A one-way video intercom allows the tenant to see the visitor but not to know the tenant during a video call. Tenants and visitors may view each other through a two-way video intercom system.
What is the operation of a commercial video intercom?
Guests can video phone a tenant they're visiting and seek building access using commercial video intercom systems. Many newer access control systems for apartments also allow renters to open the door for a visitor remotely.
When visitors arrive at the building, they use hardware outside to locate the renter in a directory and dial their phone number. They can also contact the front desk or another building authority.
If your video intercom uses in-unit hardware as substations, the visitor's video call must be answered through that device. Most systems use a buzzing or ringing sound to alert renters of a call. When the renter answers the phone, the visitor's video feed will be displayed on their substation monitor. The visitor will see the tenant when they answer the video call to install in-unit hardware with a camera. The renter can provide building access by pushing a button during the conversation.
If your intercom system uses cellphones as substations, the tenant can answer the video call from their phone using a mobile app, just as they would a FaceTime or Skype call. They open the door by tapping a button in the app to let the guest in.
Here are some of the advantages of a commercial video intercom system based on a smartphone:
• Hardware installation and maintenance costs are reduced for property owners and operators.
• By monitoring access and opening doors anywhere, tenants and employees have greater freedom, control, and flexibility.
• Employees can provide guests access without bothering front-desk personnel.
• Tenants can enter and exit the building without a physical key, even if they lose their keys.
• Smartphones include an integrated camera that allows for two-way video calling.
On the other hand, these light-duty video doorbells aren't designed for every situation. If you require a video intercom at a gate or a commercial entrance, you'll need something sturdier. There is always a way to connect two wires to a maglock or electronic door strike in these setups.
Wireless access control systems for apartments are available in a variety of technologies. The first is based on Wi-Fi, as previously mentioned. At the location where you wish to mount your intercom, you'll need a strong Wi-Fi signal. Range extenders, which can extend a signal over vast distances, can be plugged into your Wi-Fi router so that you can usually receive a Wi-Fi signal where you need it.
