Directory of Video Intercoms

Published Nov 13, 2018 15:28 PM

Video Intercoms, also known as Video Door-Phones or Video Entry Systems, have been growing in the past decade as more and more IP camera manufacturers enter this segment.

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This directory tracks the players in this market, contrasts Video Intercom and Video Doorbells, and identifies key specification differences across Video intercom providers. For a larger understanding of Door Intercom systems as a whole see our Door Intercom Tutorial and see the list of Favorite Intercom Manufacturers 2018.

[Note: For video doorbells, see our companion Directory Of Video Doorbells.]

Video Intercom Manufacturers/OEMs

These are 50+ companies currently manufacturing or OEMing Video Intercoms in the industry.

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Comments (22)
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Undisclosed #1
Nov 13, 2018

Awesome ... thank you for this report!

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Maico Celante
Nov 13, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Can you pls add Bpt (Came Group subsidiary) Italy.

http://www.came.com/global/

 

Disclosure: I am working for Came Group

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Paolo polano
Nov 13, 2018

Please add Code Blue to this list. 

 

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Robert Shih
Nov 14, 2018
IPVM

Emergency call stations are its own class of product.

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Paolo polano
Nov 14, 2018

They now have a video intercom, Centry. 

 

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Robert Shih
Nov 17, 2018
IPVM

While I understand, I still see the word "emergency" on the faceplate and they call it a Help Point. Functionally, this may be a very similar device to the units here, but I'll have to confer with the team whether this belongs or is part of a different subset of devices.

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Jeremy Egan
Nov 14, 2018

Please add Jacques from Australia www.jacques.com.au

 

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Robert Shih
Nov 20, 2018
IPVM

Thank you, added.

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Ty Mullen
Nov 15, 2018
COR Security, Inc.

It would be great to see the new Aiphone IX (version 2) tested. I think it comes out in January. One new highlight besides additional form factors is that it is "SIP compliant". What I'm really curious about is how easy it would be to integrate that with a off the shelf SIP video phone.

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Brian Rhodes
Nov 15, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We plan to test Series 2 when it is released.  Aiphone tells us the camera is improved in Series 2 as well.

We will test SIP integration for sure.  

In terms of form factors, which one is most generally useful to you?

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Ty Mullen
Nov 15, 2018
COR Security, Inc.

Classic door station and master station I think are the most standard.

Looking at the new marketing sheet, the IX-DVF-4 (door station) looks very interesting. It has 4 call buttons which might be helpful for certain applications. For testing I would assume this model with 4 buttons would operate the same as a unit with one button. So it would be good to play with the 4 button version.

The IX-MV7-HB (new SIP master station) would be an obvious choice as well. However the IX-MV7-B looks interesting because presumably it would be cheaper. Which in my opinion is the downside with the IX system. So if there were a less expensive version for less demanding application I would very intrigued. 

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Jon Lagace
Nov 16, 2018

Can anyone recommend anything... 

Looking for high end residential gate, that supports sip and iOS/ Android app. Must be cold weather rated.  -30c min and will be exposed to open space with much wind and dust. Will be mount on a stanchion.  

I’m getting tired of purchasing and trying  products that volume levels are too low and or apps are difficult to use for end user. Would like customer to dial sip or application simultaneously. 

 

Hopefully there is something out there that will make it past our test bench. 

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Ty Mullen
Nov 16, 2018
COR Security, Inc.

I don't know about come weather but we use the one below. It works with SIP but not an app.

https://www.amazon.com/Algo-8028-Door-Phone-Intercom/dp/B0141LU2SI

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Chris Daniels
Nov 16, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Looking for suggestions for medical observation intercom solution.

* Observation room master (wall/ desk mount) function, monitor conversation in interview room, push to talk button required to speak into 2-way vandal speaker function at patient room, off button on master station to silence communication.   

* Interview room vandal proof/ resistant speaker. Preferably flat stainless plate mount, one or two gang. Preferably with holes mall enough to prevent most foreign objects to penetrate/ damage speaker. No call button, hands free two way communication function to observation room.  

NOTICE: This comment has been moved to its own discussion: Looking For Suggestions For Medical Observation Intercom Solution

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Wanchai Siriwalothakul
Jun 02, 2020
Smart Entry Systems • IPVMU Certified

Please add us.

Smart Entry Systems

Miami, FL, USA.

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Marco Sanchez
Jul 14, 2020

I have an application for a family member and their home. They have a gate that has power at it with an electric door strike and an old intercom system. It runs about 100' to the main house and unit. Unfortunately the dogs chewed through the trenched cable. I was wondering if their is any wireless video/audio solution out there that can still trigger the door?

Any help is appreciated.

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Wanchai Siriwalothakul
Jul 14, 2020
Smart Entry Systems • IPVMU Certified

Our video intercom connects by wireless WiFi, the resident opens the door from anywhere using their phone. You may need to put an outdoor access point to ensure there is enough WiFi signal strength at the gate.

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Brian Rhodes
Jul 14, 2020
IPVMU Certified

Hey Marco:

Is there WiFi coverage at the gate?

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Marco Sanchez
Jul 14, 2020

Yes there is.

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Wanchai Siriwalothakul
Jul 14, 2020
Smart Entry Systems • IPVMU Certified

You still might want to put an outdoor AP pointed at the gate. We've had good experience with these: Amazon.com: Ubiquiti UAP-AC-M-US Unifi Mesh Access Point, White: Computers & Accessories

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Dave Gideon
Oct 11, 2021
IPVMU Certified

Hi Wanchai, is there an option to use cellular with your solution?

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Wanchai Siriwalothakul
Oct 12, 2021
Smart Entry Systems • IPVMU Certified

Yes, one of our customers actually disconnected their Comcast cable and replaced it with AT&T cellular service via one of these Netgear cellular modems connected to a WiFi AP and saved $20 per month.

Amazon.com: NETGEAR 4G LTE Broadband Modem - Use LTE as Primary Internet Connection (LB1120) : Electronics

It works perfectly. I also frequently do demos using my phone as the mobile hotspot.

There are plenty of video intercom manufacturers as shown in this directory, but if you want to first get in the community with our $599 video intercom, then sell them resident access control to their gym, pool, club house,

then sell them a $999 Smart Locker system for touchless delivery:

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then sell them an $299 Electronic Bulletin Board to display HOA notices or Digital Advertising:

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then sell them a Cashless Vending System for their laundry machines and EV charging stations:

all in a single, fully integrated, cloud managed solution, then I don't think we have any competition.