Video Entry Phone

AKA Video doorphone systems - Video Door Intercom

A videophone is a telephone which is capable of both audio and video duplex transmission. It differs from videoconferencing in that it expects to serve individuals, not groups.

Often have a external keypad/Card swipe for authorised entry, don't give away code to wrong people.

Often used for block of flats, so people can open a door by automatic system. Or for people who are disabled, so they can open their door automatic

If you feel uncomfortable answering an unexpected doorbell?

Or do you want to view an area without fitting CCTV ?

You can get a two-way video doorphone security system to talk to people.

Questions to look at when buying one

Choice for a colour or B/W screen.

Do you want a emergency service connection for the video entryphones?

What is the maximum wiring distance?

A video surveillance camera can get fuzzy if not maintained: maintenance service

Requires a Monitor Camera for the indoor monitoring station. How many cameras, do you want. and how many stations do you want?

They can have a memory function to allow you to see who was at the door, even when you're not home. Camera can take a snapshot after the doorbell is activated.

Video, or snapshot.

You can get numerous Video Door Stations

What is the Call Signal Device, Door Chime of the device?

What is the Operating Temperature?

What is the energy Consumption, normally won't be too high?

Some like to use infra red, to see in the dark.

Do you want Multiple door access?

Cost

Many cost £300