Video Door Phone
Video Door Phone
A video door phone, sometimes referred to as a video intercom or video doorbell, is a cutting-edge security and communication device placed at a building’s or property’s entry. Before allowing visitors to enter, it enables locals or occupants to observe and speak with them. Video door phones, as opposed to audio door phones, improve convenience and security by offering both auditory and visible communication.
Key Features of a Video Door Phone:
Two-Way Video Communication: The visitor is captured on camera in real-time by the outdoor unit’s camera.
Camera: The outdoor unit camera captures the visitors on camera in real-time.
Monitor: The video by the camera is fed on the monitor, a monitor screen in the indoor unit.
Night Vision: A lot of video door phones use low-light or infrared cameras to make them visible in dimly lit areas.
Door Release Mechanism: Often installed with an electronic door lock, which allows the resident, to open the entrance for guests from a distance.
Recording and Snapshot: Certain systems can capture or record videos or images of visitors for security reasons.
Intercom Functionality: Allows various units inside a building or property to communicate with one another.
Benefits of a Video Door Phone:
Enhanced Security: Increases the likelihood of unwanted access by enabling locals to see and confirm visitors’ identities.
Convenience: Residents do not need to physically approach the door, to watch and converse with visitors.
Deterrent Effect: Potential intruders may be discouraged by the presence of a video door phone since they are aware that and are being recorded.
Visitor Log: For security and reference reasons, the capability to record and store the interactions can yield a visitor log.
Integration with Smart Home Systems: Smart home systems can be combined with various contemporary video door phones, enabling remote entry and control through smartphones or other devices.
Typical Uses:
Commercial Buildings: Offices, Workplaces, warehouses, and retail establishments.
Residential Buildings: Apartment buildings, condominiums, and single-family homes.
Institutions: Schools, colleges, coaching centers, hospitals, and government buildings.
How It Works:
Visitor Presses the Button: The visitor notifies the resident of their presence by pressing a button on the outdoor unit.
Indoor Alert: The indoor unit notifies the resident by ringing or displaying a message.
Access Control: Residents can remotely unlock the door by pressing a button on the inside unit if they allow entry.
Communication and Viewing: To respond, the resident uses the inside unit, which allows two-way voice communication and shows a video feed of the guest.
Components of a Video Door Phone System:
Outdoor Unit: It typically contains a call button, speaker, microphone, and camera and is situated close to the entrance.
Indoor Unit: It is situated within the structure and features control buttons, a speaker, a microphone, and a monitor (screen).
Electronic Door Lock: An optional element that unlocks the door, and is controlled by the video door phone system.
Examples of Modern Features:
Mobile App Integration: Allows residents to use a smartphone app to see and interact with guests.
Wi-Fi Connectivity: Allows the outdoor and inside equipment to communicate wirelessly.
Motion Detection: Notifies residents when motion is detected in the vicinity of the entrance.