Gate intercoms are available in both wired and wireless configurations and come in audio-only or audio/video options. Many also integrate with electric gate openers, access control systems and smartphones to allow the user to unlock their gate remotely.
Gate intercoms are used in a variety of applications such as residential homes, apartment buildings, office buildings and industrial sites to enhance security, control access and conveniently communicate with visitors.
Gate Intercom FAQs
A: A cellular video intercom is your best option. These systems operate over the cellular network and typically require a monthly fee.
A: Yes. Wireless systems like our MURS Intercom or cellular intercoms can be used. If Wi-Fi is unavailable, cellular or 2-way radio frequencies are the only alternatives. They all connect using two wires. See this article for more info: Intercom for Ghost Controls
A: The IO1039 Wi-Fi or CAT-5 Video System with Keypad can be connected to a gate controller and provides video functionality. If Wi-Fi is not available, the IO1052 with cell phone service is an alternative option.
A: The AP1042 is a suitable wired option if 2-conductor wiring is already in place. For calls to a cell phone, a cellular intercom is needed, which requires cell service and has a monthly fee. The recommended cellular models like the IO1115 work on GSM networks worldwide, including Canadian networks.
Q: What
video gate intercom is suitable when the gate is too far from house for
Wi-Fi but has AC power, and the homeowner wants phone access and
possible Ethernet installation?
A: Two options are available:
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Video cell phone intercom with keypad (requires a dedicated cell line).
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IO1123 Opyn IP video intercom with keypad for Cat5 Ethernet (no monthly fees, limited to 326 feet unless using extenders).
The system connects via two wires to the gate opener. For non-phone users, a tablet or a 10" Wi-Fi touchscreen can run the app. Works with iOS, and integrates with any gate opener.
Q: Can you help me get my gate opener to work?
A: No. IntercomsOnline does not sell gate openers and does not provide technical support for them.
Q: What non-Wi-Fi intercom solution is recommended for a gate 750 feet down a driveway?
A: A cellular-based intercom, such as the IO1038 gooseneck
pole-mount cellular network intercom with keypad, is recommended. This
system operates without Wi-Fi and is suitable for the described
distance.
Q: How can a Wi-Fi gate intercom issue be resolved if purchased from Intercoms Online?
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Q: What
wireless intercom options support about 25 access codes and allow
monitoring of gate code usage for 1–2 people in a remote mountain
property?
A: If Internet is available at the gate, the AL1002 Multi-Tenant
Touch Screen Video Intercom may work, although you may need to use
wireless bridging equipment to get the Internet there . If cell service
is available, the IO1111 1000 Unit Modular Multi-Tenant Cell Intercom is an option. Both can be remotely managed. Pricing is listed on the website.
Q: Do you have a hardwired gate intercom system that lets me speak to visitors and open the gate without using a phone?
A: Yes, for a distance of about 60 feet you could use a basic wired system such as the AP1042 Single Door Access System. If video is desired, the AP1068 Large Screen Mobile-Ready Video Intercom is another option.
Q: Do you have a hardwired gate intercom system that lets me speak to visitors and open the gate without using a phone?
A: Yes, for a distance of about 60 feet you could use a basic wired system such as the AP1042 Single Door Access System. If video is desired, the AP1068 Large Screen Mobile-Ready Video Intercom is another option.
Q: How do I set up auto notifications on the IO1052 when someone drives up to the device?
A: Open
the App and enable the motion detection feature. This is represented by
an icon showing a person walking and a wireless signal.
Q: What intercom
solution works for a residential home with a gate one-quarter to
one-third of a mile away, no line of sight, and no cell service at the
gate?
A: Wireless call boxes
will not work effectively through dense trees at that distance. If cell
service were available, a cellular-based intercom such as the Gooseneck
Pole Mount Cellular Network Intercom with Keypad could be used,
requiring AT&T or T-Mobile coverage. Without cell service, the only
viable option would be running a cable to the gate and using a wired
intercom like the AP1042, or attempting to elevate antennas above the trees to improve signal.
Q: How can I remotely trigger a barn or farm-style gate latch using cellular control?
A: The IO1143 Cellular Gate Opener Switch
can control electric gate openers using two wires for a switch closure.
It is compatible with electric gate openers, not mechanical latches.
The system simulates a button push and requires a SIM card or a cellular
plan from the manufacturer, which is listed in the product description.
Q: Can the AP1068 Large Screen Mobile-Ready Video Intercom be used at a gate, and does it work without a subscription?
A: Yes,
it works for gate access and has no monthly fees. The flush-mount
version requires a waterproof housing, which may not suit humid areas
like Florida. A better alternative is the surface-mount version. If the
gate is 350’ away, you'll need 18-gauge 2-conductor wire or a Cat5
extender.
Q: Can a second person with different Wi-Fi access the Wi-Fi gate intercom systems if it is app-based?
A: Yes. The app works over any Wi-Fi or cellular network, so a second person can access the system from a separate network.
Q: On the AP1042 Single Door or Gate Access System, does the button on the outside unit need to be pressed continuously to talk?
A: No. The outside unit’s button
is just a call button. The inside unit requires pressing a button to
talk and releasing it to listen.
Q: Can a second person with different Wi-Fi access the Wi-Fi gate intercom systems if it is app-based?
A: Yes. The app works over any Wi-Fi or cellular network, so a second person can access the system from a separate network.
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