Wireless Video Intercom System with Door Release

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Users must recognize that not every wireless video intercom model contains an integrated door release mechanism. Budget-friendly Wi-Fi doorbell intercoms generally do not include direct door release functionality but can work with Wi-Fi-enabled electric locks to open doors. The Ring Video Doorbell system works with smart Wi-Fi deadbolts from multiple manufacturers so you can control the deadbolt remotely through an app button on your smartphone.

These lightweight video doorbells cannot meet all possible use cases. Video intercoms for gates or commercial doors demand stronger solutions. These systems usually offer the functionality to link two wires to a magnetic lock or electric door strike to improve security measures.

Technologies Behind Wireless Video Intercoms

The operation of wireless video intercoms depends mainly on two essential technologies:

Wi-Fi-Based Systems: The performance of these systems depends on the availability of a powerful Wi-Fi signal where they are set up. Boost your Wi-Fi signal with range extenders connected to the router so your connection reaches far distances while maintaining coverage in key areas.
Cellular-Based Systems: These intercoms operate through cellular network connectivity just like a mobile phone. Every intercom unit operates on an individual voice and data plan so that it can make direct calls to your smartphone when the button is pressed. A specialized app lets you view and talk to visitors instantly.

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Door or Gate Release

The door release function might be missing in the wireless video intercom system you are evaluating. Low cost Wi-Fi doorbell intercoms typically lack direct connection features but support integration with Wi-Fi electric lock openers. The Ring Video Doorbell functions alongside smart Wi-Fi deadbolts from various other manufacturers. Your smartphone app contains a button which activates the deadbolt.

Depending on the wireless video intercom you are looking at there may not be a door release built in. Most of the low cost Wi-Fi doorbell intercoms do not have a direct connection but they may have a way to integrate a Wi-Fi based electric lock opener. For instance the Ring Video Doorbell can work with smart Wi-Fi deadbolts made my other manufacturers. The app on your smartphone will have a button that can activate the deadbolt.

However, these light-duty video doorbells are not meant for all types of applications. If you need a video intercom at a gate or a commercial door, then a more durable solution is needed. These solutions always have a way to connect two wires over to a maglock or electric door strike.

There are a couple of technologies used for wireless video intercoms. The first is based on Wi-Fi as discussed above. These require a strong Wi-Fi signal at the point you want to mount your intercom. You can plug range extenders into your Wi-Fi router that can extend a signal over long distances so you can typically get a Wi-Fi signal where you need it.

The other technology for video intercoms is cell phone based. It uses the same cell phone towers that your phone uses. The intercom will have its own voice and data plan. When someone presses the button on it a call is made to your smartphone with an app where you can pick it up and view the visitor (and talk also).

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