How to properly purchase and install a video intercom for an apartment with connection to an entrance intercom

It makes no sense to wait until the appropriate collective decision is made. Install a video intercom for an apartment connected to driveway intercomto have a high level of control and added convenience at your disposal. This solution will allow you to quickly solve the problem in strict accordance with personal requests and special requirements. We will tell you how to do this without errors and at minimal cost in today's review.

You can easily identify a fake Santa Claus after equipping the apartment with an individual video surveillance system

What is a video intercom for an apartment with connection to an entrance intercom and why is it needed

It is difficult to find an apartment building that is not equipped with an appropriate control and access system. However, the most popular solution is still using the audio channel. With it, you can hear a voice, but there is no possibility visual inspection. 

The problem can be solved using a video intercom for an apartment

The following components are marked in this set:

When the set is connected to a public intercom at the entrance, the task will be solved. How to do this is described in the thematic sections of the article. But first you need to decide on the acceptable amount of funding. To do this, you can list the possible problems:

The list is not complete. But it is enough to understand the need for appropriate measures.

Remember that the spouse has his own key. Therefore, a video intercom for an apartment is not able to prevent such unpleasant situations.

Nevertheless, it should be emphasized that it is precisely this technique that performs the main function completely silently. On the external block, the camera does not signal the inclusion in any way. The user can perform a check in hidden mode without loud questions "Who is there?"

Scope of video intercoms

The exact composition of the required equipment depends on the intended purpose. Common use cases are detailed below.

Models of intercoms with video surveillance for an apartment

Set for six apartments

The easiest way is when collective electronic equipment is planned (at the stage of construction, overhaul, modernization). In this case, a set is purchased with one input unit and the required number of subscriber devices.

It is more difficult when a common intercom is already installed at the entrance

In this case, you need to select a model that matches the existing equipment. To match the components of different brands, specialized transition devices and adapters are used.

Video intercoms for a private house

This project is easier to implement as I have to connect to public equipment. In this case, the owner himself decides which video intercom model for the apartment will suit him. But besides the advantages, there are difficulties. We have to lay long communication lines between the house and the gate in the fence.

This problem can be simplified by using wireless data links

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Office models

This option assumes the presence of a stationary workplace (watchman, secretary). Quite often, the system is combined with video surveillance, security systems.

The image from several cameras can be displayed on a large screen of a specialized, or universal computer monitor

A high-quality home video intercom for an apartment with an entrance block is designed for intensive use. It can handle commercial loads. Therefore, when equipping offices, it is quite acceptable to use standard general-purpose models.

How to choose the right video intercom for an apartment, useful recommendations

It is worth clarifying the list of tasks to be solved

Using large-screen electronics just to open doors is hardly advisable. The figure illustrates the advanced capabilities for the user when connecting multiple cameras:

List your personal needs. So, in some cases, you need a mobile video intercom receiver for an apartment, which is installed quickly in a place convenient for the user.

Overview of the main functions of video intercoms with connection to an entrance intercom

It is easier to prepare a list of criteria after careful examination of well-equipped equipment. Below are the features of the complete set of modern video intercom systems for apartments:

The dimensions and aesthetic parameters of the video intercom for the apartment are selected taking into account personal preferences

Video door phone manufacturers, features of popular models

Experts and private users note the good characteristics of the equipment Optimus... Under this brand, video intercoms for apartments with color screens from 3.5 "to 10.1" are produced. Some models can be installed at a distance of up to 100 m from the call panel. The manufacturer's range includes a wide range of locks, video cameras, power supplies, network devices, and other specialized components. They can be used to create a well-coordinated system of any level of complexity.

Main office COMMAX located in Seoul. This company represents video intercoms for houses and apartments, coordinate and digital call units. The list of additional equipment includes interfaces, radio and wired tubes, control devices.

Under the brand Falcon eye a wide range of electronic products for the creation of private, public and commercial security systems is presented on the domestic market. In the current production line, there are various types and configurations of video intercoms, additional devices for connecting to driveways. Products of this brand comply with international industry standards. Special models are being created for the Russian market.

Commax CDV-43K2

Even in bright light, the Commax CDV-43K2 screen provides a good reading environment

Falcon Eye FE-IP70M

Control, indication and control elements of the video intercom for the Falcon Eye FE-IP70M apartment

Commax CDV-70UM

Video intercom for apartment Commax CDV-70UM looks good in a modern interior

Optimus VM-10NW

High image quality allows you to carefully examine the smallest details

Kocom KVR-A510

Kocom KVR-A510 - video intercom with advanced functional characteristics

Installation of a video intercom in an apartment and connection to an entrance intercom

At the very first stage, they find out what equipment is installed in the entrance. Modern equipment in this category is created using digital technologies. In them, data transfer is carried out over two physical lines. User blocks are connected in parallel. The device can be visually identified by a thin cable. Of course, it is better to clarify the parameters according to the specific model number. This option implies a separate configuration of the tubes (video monitors).

Intercoms for coordinate-type entrances are connected by separate lines to user devices. The presence of a large number of conductors increases the cost of the cable, but slightly increases the level of reliability.

This detailed description will help you learn how to connect the video intercom yourself:

Photo	Sequence of actions with comments
	In addition to the equipment itself, the following tools and accessories must be prepared: suitable work clothes, safety goggles, a drill with a crown and other attachments, a screwdriver, knife or wire cutters to remove insulation from the wires. A building level will come in handy to accurately fix individual blocks on the wall.
	Using a ruler and a pencil, markings are applied for mounting an intercom, an individual ringer. A drill with a crown creates a large hole where the junction box will be inserted.
	This apartment has plaster partitions, so there is a convenient free space for laying cable lines. Power supply wires and communication lines are inserted into the back box.
	With the use of pliers, 10-15 mm of insulation is removed. Next, connect the connector, which is included by the manufacturer in the standard kit. Follow the recommendations of the official instructions, especially the connection diagram in accordance with the color marking.
	Reliable connections are made using terminal blocks. If brazing is used, then reliable sealing is provided using a heat-shrinkable jacket.
	Next, a special panel (1) is fixed with self-tapping screws. The mounting holes match the dimensions of a typical junction box (2), type KU 68.
	At this stage, you need to make sure that the fastener is level. This is where the float building level comes in handy.
	Cut the standard power cable to the desired length, connect it to the line supplied from the box.The connector is inserted into the connector on the back of the video doorphone. The wires are laid inside the mounting box, the monitor is hung on the protruding elements of the plate.
	Next, proceed to the installation of the call panel. The cable route is hidden inside the plasterboard sheathing structures, under the casing. The hole is created with a drill and drill of a suitable diameter. An angle-type bracket is used for fixation.
	Power in the switchboard is turned on after all installation operations are completed. Verify performance, adjust volume and other settings to suit personal requirements.

Connecting to a digital door intercom

To connect the above individual system to an entrance doorphone, you will need a special interface module

When performing the installation, the official recommendations of the manufacturer must be taken into account. This model is designed for coordinated work with Commax, Kocom, CTV video on-door speakerphones.

Video intercom connection diagram

Digital intercoms (entrance) of modern series are capable of transmitting control signals for 250 apartments and more over a standard twisted pair cable. When specifying the parameters of the circuit, you must make sure that the length of the route does not exceed the limits set by the manufacturer of the home video intercom. To exclude malfunctions, signal lines cannot be mounted in the same box with power ones.

If it is difficult to find out the type of public equipment, you need to disassemble the connected tube

This happens when a line of two wires is drawn into the apartment, and access to the central channel is limited. The photo shows DIP switches (2, 3). Jumpers are installed in them, which set the coding when transmitting information. The presence of such elements indicates that digital technology is in front of you.

Connection to a coordinate entrance intercom

Wiring diagram

The work is carried out taking into account the above information. Despite the relative simplicity of the coordinate modifications, parasitic pickups of the power supply circuit by strong electromagnetic fields are also not excluded. Video intercom systems for an apartment of all types work worse with an increase in the distance between functional components.

Selecting the interface module

This unit is purchased taking into account the type of entrance intercom (digital or coordinate). The second important condition is compliance with the connected system components. For this reason, it is often preferable to purchase products from the same brand.

Video intercom with a built-in interface unit does not need to be supplemented with a specialized external device

Features of installation and settings

If the connection is correct, the video intercom for the apartment does not need to be configured in a special way. By standard adjustments, the user selects and sets:

Configure wireless connections according to the manufacturer's instructions.

As a rule, an automated process is used, which is accompanied by clear prompts on the monitor screen.

Specialists note the following typical problems that arise during the installation process:

Some software faults are eliminated after restarting the video intercom. The new models have a self-diagnosis function. Equipment signals detected errors with codes, light indication. The accompanying documentation contains a decryption of the relevant data.

Where to buy a video intercom for an apartment: prices, market overview

Photo	Brand / Model	Screen size, inches	price, rub.	Features:
	COMMAX / CDV-35A	3,5	4600-5800	Compact model with a tube. Connection of up to two outdoor panels (distance 50 m maximum), touch screen.
COMMAX CDV-35A
	COMMAX / CDV-43K2	4,3	4300-5980	Connection distance up to 70 m, touch control, intercom.
COMMAX CDV-43K2
	Falcon Eye / FE-71C	7	4700-6120	Two call panels, the ability to connect an additional handset.
Falcon Eye FE-71C
	Falcon Eye / FE-78Z	7	8100-9600	Cordless handset, volume control, touch control.
Falcon Eye FE-78Z
	Tantos / NEO Slim	7	15700-17200	Intercom, choice of MP3 melodies for calls, touch screen with 800x400 resolution.
Tantos NEO Slim

Which video intercom is better to choose for an apartment, you can find out after a comprehensive analysis of the above facts. You should add data on your own preferences, the current situation in the thematic segment of the market.

With the right choice of equipment, you will only meet with welcome guests

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