Wireless Video Intercom System with Door Release

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When considering a wireless video intercom, it’s essential to note that not all models come with a built-in door release feature. Many budget-friendly Wi-Fi doorbell intercoms lack a direct connection for door release but can integrate with Wi-Fi-enabled electric lock openers. For example, the Ring Video Doorbell is compatible with smart Wi-Fi deadbolts from various manufacturers, allowing you to activate the deadbolt via a button in the app on your smartphone.

However, it’s important to recognize that these lightweight video doorbells are not suitable for every application. If you require a video intercom for a gate or a commercial door, a more robust solution is necessary. Such systems typically include the capability to connect two wires to a magnetic lock or electric door strike for enhanced security.

Technologies Behind Wireless Video Intercoms

Wireless video intercoms generally operate using two primary technologies:

Wi-Fi-Based Systems: These systems rely on a strong Wi-Fi signal at the installation location. To ensure a reliable connection, you can use range extenders plugged into your Wi-Fi router to boost the signal over longer distances, ensuring coverage where you need it most.
Cellular-Based Systems: These intercoms utilize cellular networks, similar to your mobile phone. Each unit has its own voice and data plan, allowing it to make calls directly to your smartphone when someone presses the button. Through a dedicated app, you can view and communicate with visitors in real time.

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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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