Door Buzzers for Business: How to Choose the Best One

Article Summary - Choosing a Buzzer System

Assessing Needs: Select a door buzzer by evaluating building size and user count along with security needs.
Types of Systems: Buzzers for doors vary from simple doorbells to complex systems which include wireless intercoms and video interfaces with multi-tenant support and phone connectivity that can unlock doors remotely.
Customization & Integration: Some buzzer systems can be customized with unique panels alongside various mounting possibilities and integration capabilities with PA or phone systems.
Free Help: Contact IntercomsOnline at 888-298-9489 to receive help selecting your ideal system.

What is a door buzzer for business?

Although locked doors protect businesses from unauthorized entry they can prevent legitimate customers from entering which negatively impacts business operations. The door buzzer functions as an electronic alert system which informs building occupants when someone arrives at the entrance. Outside of the door, there is a button or mechanism that activates a buzzer, chime, or voice recording inside the building when pressed. Some buzzers also allow for two-way communication. The primary function of a door buzzer system is to notify building occupants or staff members when someone arrives at the entrance so they can decide whether to open the door.

Door buzzers maintain security and operational flow across different properties such as offices, manufacturing plants, apartment complexes, and retail stores. Door buzzers exist as basic doorbells and intercom systems and further as advanced models that offer cameras and remote access control features.

Selecting a Door Buzzer for Business

Choosing the correct door buzzer system holds great importance. Evaluate your building's dimensions and functionality alongside your user base count to determine security requirements. A door buzzer that you customize will function according to your specific needs.

Since you understand the purpose of a door or gate buzzer we can proceed to explore the various types available to find the best match for your specific requirements.

Simple Button and a Bell

You can purchase a basic doorbell system from your neighborhood home improvement store which consists of a doorbell button paired with a chime kit. The chime will make you aware when someone approaches as long as you hear its sound. You cannot remotely open doors with this system unless you add a buzz in door lock for business which operates as an electric door strike or magnetic lock. A separate button is required for this function.

Wired to Wireless Buzzer Adapter

A Wireless Voice Notification System can also be used to add wireless capabilities to an existing wired buzzer system. Adding this device to your hardwired buzzer setup links the voice transmitter to the same button as the buzzer so pressing the doorbell button triggers both the buzzer and the selected voice message transmission to handheld radios or desktop intercoms.

Wireless Door Buzzer

A wireless door buzzer entry system gives you the same benefits as a simple button and a bell, but ads mobility and hearability. You can have multiple receivers placed around your business so you will always hear the alert when someone presses the button. You can even tie these in with a Wireless PA system so the alert message is broadcast over the wireless PA system. Or alternatively, you could carry a handheld receiver that receives the alert messages. Our MURS Commercial Wireless 2-Way Radio Voice Doorbell is a good example of a device like this. These work great in warehouses, factories, or any building that has a delivery door that needs to be monitored.

Wireless 2-Way Callbox Buzzer

If you want two-way communication at a door or gate, but don't want to run wire, then a wireless callbox can meet your needs. These callboxes communicate to handheld 2-way radios, or a base station wireless intercom. You can even use your existing 2-way radios if you have them. Some radios and callboxes even enable remote gate or door opening. Our MURS Long Range Wireless Gate Intercom with Relay is a good example of this type of system.

Intercom Buzzer with Door Release Button

You can use simple 2-wire intercoms as a door buzzer. These provide 2-way communication with the ability to activate an electric door strike or mag lock. A small door substation intercom mounts outside near the door and then a master station mounts inside. You can add an additional master station inside if you need one. Our Single Door Access System is a good example of this. If you have multiple doors, we have systems for that as well.

Gate Buzzer with Camera

If you also want to see who's at the door, you could use a video intercom instead. Something like our CAT-5 Video Intercom would work as a buzzer. It has a camera at the door and a monitor inside. You can add four inside stations and monitor two doors.

Office or Apartment Door Buzzer Entry Systems

These are used at entrance doors of apartment buildings, condos, multi-tenant office buildings, or other multi-unit buildings. This is really called an apartment intercom buzzer, since it would not be safe to just have a buzzer that alerts each apartment. If tenants are just buzzing someone in when they have no idea who it is, then people who do not belong in the building will be let in. That's why two-way communication is always necessary for multi-tenant buildings.

There are multiple ways to do an apartment door buzzer system. The lowest cost is a wired system that uses 3 or 4 conductor wire apartment stations, an amplifier unit, and an entry door panel that has a button for each apartment. We can make custom door panels like this one: Custom Door Buzzer Button Panel

Then there are cell phone based intercoms that don't require any wiring to the apartments. You simply place an intercom at the entry door and when someone selects a directory entry or enters an apartment number, it calls either the tenant's cell phone or landline phone. The 1000 Unit Modular Multi-Tenant Intercom is an example of this system. If you have 25 or fewer apartments, the Modular Cellular Apartment Intercom 2-25 Button has individual buttons for each apartment.

The third type of apartment system is a smartphone buzzer. This system has a video touch panel that mounts at the entry door, and it connects to the Internet through a cloud-based service. Tenants can use their smartphones or Tablet PCs to receive calls from the front door. This is a video-based system so tenant's can see who is at the door. They can also share video from their device for two-way video communication. The Touch Screen Internet-Connected Video Intercom is an example of this system.

Apartment Gate Buzzer

The differences between a buzzer for a door or one for a gate are not that many. The difference in usage is that for door buzzers people walk up to a door to use them, whereas for a driveway gate they drive up in their vehicle. For our cell phone systems, we have horizontal and vertical layouts. The horizontal ones have a standard pedestal pole mounting pattern. They use poles like these: Pedestal Mounting Poles. Other intercoms like the Touch Screen Intercom have custom poles like this one: Touch Screen Intercom Pedestal

Door Buzzer for Phone Systems

Some door buzzers can be integrated with phone systems allowing you to manage access through your phone system. The Doorbell Phone Doorbell Intercom System connects to an analog port on a phone system and will ring phones on that line. The Hot Line SIP Intercom connects to VoIP digital phone systems and works in a similar way. These buzzer systems eliminate the need for a separate station inside to receive calls.

Buzzer Installation

Most of our systems are very easy to install. For the cell phone intercoms you need a power outlet somewhere nearby and then you run a low voltage line to the intercom. You also run two wires to the electric door strike or gate controller for remote opening.

Our wireless callboxes can use 12 volts, solar, or 3 D batteries for power. Wired devices typically get their power from the inside station. These still need two wires run to the electric door strike or gate controller.

Wired systems of course require running wire to each apartment to a central location and then another wire from their to the door button panel. Internet intercoms require a CAT-5 wire to an Internet Router and they get their power over the CAT-5 cable.

Conclusion

Business door buzzers enhance security and promote smooth operations for employees and customers. Implementing an appropriate door buzzer system enables enhanced security measures and streamlined communication while improving business efficiency. Dial 888-298-9389 to receive expert guidance tailored to your specific needs.

FAQs:

1. What is a commercial door buzzer?
A commercial door buzzer functions as an electronic system that informs building occupants when someone reaches a building entrance. A door buzzer contains an external button or mechanism that activates an internal alarm when pressed. Certain door buzzer systems enable two-way communication capabilities. A door buzzer functions to alert either the occupant or staff members about someone at the entrance so they can decide to allow or block access.

2. Businesses need door buzzers because they help manage entry access and maintain security by notifying occupants when someone approaches the door.
Door buzzers play a vital role in security and operational efficiency across a range of properties including offices and retail stores. Occupants receive door notifications through buzzers which help secure access points.

3. Which varieties of door buzzers can you purchase?
There are several types of door buzzers to choose from based on your needs: A variety of door buzzers exists including Simple Button and Bell, Wireless Door Buzzer, Wireless 2-Way Callbox Buzzer, Intercom Buzzer with Door Release Button, Gate Buzzer with Camera, Office or Apartment Door Buzzer Entry Systems, Apartment Gate Buzzer, and Door Buzzer for Phone Systems

4. What are the installation steps required for door buzzer systems?
The installation procedures differ based on the system type. Wireless door buzzer systems typically offer simple setup but they still might need access to power outlets and low-voltage wiring. Wired door buzzer systems require installation of wires either to individual apartments or a central location. Internet intercom systems need CAT-5 wires to connect them to a router.

5. Is it possible to connect my smartphone with a door buzzer system?
Some door buzzer models enable smartphone integration for remote access control. Access to Internet or cellular networks may be necessary for these features to function.

6. What factors should I evaluate to select the best door buzzer system for my business needs?
Selecting the appropriate door buzzer requires evaluating your business's nature, dimensions and unique security requirements. Call us at 888-298-9389 to speak with an expert who can provide you with personalized advice.