A Guide to Video Door Entry Systems

From a knocker to a doorbell to slick video door entry monitors and apps, the way you answer the door has certainly evolved alongside technological advancements in recent years.

Your home is your castle and it’s important to feel safe there, but convenience has also become an important factor in our busy lives. So, if there are devices that can make our lives easier and more secure, why not invest in them?

Here is an introductory guide to video door entry systems to help you learn more about this innovative technology.

What is a Video Door Entry System?

A video door entry system is a type of access control system that allows you to manage who can enter to your property. They work using audio and video communication between you and the person at the door. This means you can listen and speak to visitors at the property, as well as see them for extra peace of mind.

How Does a Video Door Entry System Work?

Video door entry systems support two-way communication between the visitors and the occupants of the house. The occupant of the house is given the ability to easily identify the visitor before deciding whether to grant them access to the building.

The “External Panel”, Installed on the outside of the property by the front door or gate, connects to a smart device which could be a smart phone or video screen installed inside the property. When the visitor rings the doorbell or selects the appropriate apartment, this will alert the occupant through this smart device.

They will be able to see who is looking to gain access to their property and speak to them before deciding whether to allow them to enter. If they decide they can enter, they can unlock the door from their device at the press of a button.

Benefits of Video Door Entry Systems

Increased Security

Compared to audio intercom systems, and especially traditional door knockers, video door entry systems provide significant security for your home. It’s a clear way to identify visitors which avoids any doubt or danger. With the ability to communicate with them before they enter, you can guarantee only trusted individuals can enter.

Reduces Risk of Crime

Following on from the point above, in addition to ensuring only trusted individuals enter your house, you will also be able to ensure that untrustworthy individuals avoid your house. Just the presence of a video door entry system at the front of your house has the power to deter criminals from targeting your property. As soon as they see the camera, they will be much less inclined to target if there was a risk of leaving visual evidence.

Greater Ease & Convenience

If your video door entry system connects to your smart phone, you will be able to screen your visitors from wherever you are. Whether this is sitting on the coach or out and about, you will not only have peace of mind that your house is safe, but you have full control at your fingertips with the ability to interact with the visitors even if you aren’t home. Ideal in a world of daily deliveries.

What Are the Different Types of Door Entry Systems?

Video Door Entry Kits

Door entry kits are the starting point for anyone unfamiliar with access control, and are ideal for gated properties, individual homes and small commercial applications. For example, this video door entry kit from Vimar has everything you need for a simple and effective video door entry system.

The Video kit – 7in TS Wi-Fi 1F IP/2-wire includes 1 hands-free touchscreen monitor, 1 video entrance panel, and a dedicated mobile app. Wired using industry standard 2-Wire Bus cable, with integrated WiFi, compatibility with Amazon Alexa voice assistants, and straightforward connection, this solution can be up and running in no time.

Audio Door Entry Systems

Audio door entry systems work similarly to video door entry systems with two-way communication; however, you can only talk and hear each other rather than being able to see the visitor. The Due Fili Plus one-family entryphone kit provides crystal-clear sound so you can identify your guest and converse with no issues. Also, with simplified configuration, it is an easy to use and secure door entry solution.

IP Door Entry

IP door entry systems communicate on a network and are wired to a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch. This advanced wiring topology supplies additional data and power allowing for large advanced systems. Typically, IP systems provide greater functionality compared to 2-Wire Bus, such as integrated access monitoring, which makes them a common solution for large blocks of apartments.

They can also be ideal in smaller projects, the Tab7S w+41006 1-Fam. IP video entry kit  for example, provides an overall smaller solution without compromising the video or audio quality.

Door Entry for Large Developments

Door entry is a requirement for large developments where it would be impossible for a standard doorbell or knocker to serve the number of apartments or properties. Both 2-Wire Bus and IP Door Entry systems are common and can offer plenty of extra benefits, like RFID fobs for easy access, or remote connection through an app.

For example for larger residential developments Riserless IP Video Door Entry Solutions are a great solution. These don’t require special cabling and use a dedicated web portal to remotely manage the system through the Cloud. Every member of each individual property within the development will be able to receive calls to a smart phone without needing to be physically connected to the entry panel. This is ground-breaking in the door entry market.

Video Door Entry Systems from IMP

IMP are proud to supply Vimar door entry products to suit every homeowner’s need. From video to audio, single properties to large developments, they have a solution for every kind of requirement that can be relied upon for security, communication and convenience.

Take a look at our Vimar door entry systems today or get in touch with us to discuss your specific requirements.