Video intercom to the apartment driveway with a connection to the intercom

My home is my castle. This statement is known from time immemorial, but has not lost its relevance. And now a man strengthens the home, making protection better. Videophones are widely used in the private sector, but the residents of apartment buildings have to use devices that do not transmit the image. How to be in this case? Output will be video intercom to the apartment driveway with a connection to the intercom. Today, we shall understand, what model device is better, how to connect and what equipment it needs. But first, we find out what is a video intercom, and for what it is.

The principle of operation for video door of a private house, why it installed

In apartment buildings intercoms established in most entrances. This helps to maintain cleanliness and provide additional safety, virtually eliminating the penetration into the house of strangers. But the problem is that tenants do not see who is talking to them. Posing as a police officer or an emergency, the attacker forces the tenant to open it Door. You do not even need to change into work clothes. Video intercom exclude such a scenario. This device will allow to hear and see the visitor to check the identity card. However, the scope of application is not limited to porches. Let us examine, for which still need the device.

Where used video intercoms: security at various sites

These devices are installed in the entrances of apartment houses and private sectors, as well as in the offices of various structures. Positive quality that plays an important role in the selection of equipment, is that it is not necessary to pull the wire from an external device to the video screen and the intercom in the room. Modern wireless intercoms are made, it facilitates installation and improves the usability of equipment.

Helpful information! Models for apartment houses, private or office different specifications. This should be considered when buying a video intercom.

Consider what technical differences have similar equipment, depending on the application.

Characteristics of video intercoms for installation in apartment

Video intercom system for apartments differ in that they are included in the overall chain. Their microprocessor allows to split the signal on the line, the number of which can reach 255. This means wanting to install such equipment to buy powerful interface module (main unit), it can be clubbed with the neighbors. Will remain to buy and install the video board in the home to the place of full-time intercom.

In situations where the equipment is purchased, together with its neighbors, there is one positive side. Each of the sets of owners in the flat panel corresponding to the requests. It can be simple, without additional functions, and can be a costly, high-tech. Common Connection The downside is that the short-circuit stop working all devices connected to the network.

Videophones for private areas

Equipment for private homes connected autonomously and requires no wires, as opposed to an apartment, which initially was mounted cables. Videophones this type has one or more panels, placed in different areas of the house. Depending on the cost may include a variety of functions:

• Color or monochrome (black and white) display;
• Remote opening of the gate of the castle;
• Additional input opening doors houses;
• The ability to connect one or more cameras.

The screen resolution will also affect the cost. Cheaper models do not give clarity inherent expensive.

Installation of video intercom in a private home is very simple and does not require special knowledge and skills. To cope with it any handyman.

The different models for the office

Videophones for office considered the most simple. Most often, they only need to output video to the control of, and the possibility of opening the door. The only thing that plays a role - it is the image quality, but often turn a blind eye. The man in the street calls himself, the guard checks the name with the records and either admit the visitor or deny it.

Installing the video door phones on the offices of large companies rarity. CCTV with multiple cameras displayed on the monitor and the usual protection equipment intercom is replaced with success.

How to choose a video intercom to the apartment: some suggestions

The main criteria for selection of such equipment are:

• Interface - it should be clear and easy to use;
• The presence or absence of the tube;
• Image quality;
• Sound quality;
• Control type - analog or sensor;
• The presence of additional features (video recording or shooting a photo).

Acquiring video intercom is necessary to study carefully not only technical specifications, but also the accompanying documentation, certificate of conformity. Do not be shy to ask the seller about the features of the model and the manufacturer's warranty.

Important! It makes sense to clarify whether a guarantee for self-installation is maintained. Some manufacturers stop warranty in cases of production unskilled specialist installation.

Video intercom to the apartment driveway with a connection to the intercom: a review of the basic functions

The main functions of such devices - is the ability to visually observe the visitor, converse with him and open the front Door, if it's necessary. What is better to choose a video intercom to the apartment, everyone decides for himself. But on the basic functions necessary to dwell.

image quality, combined with the size of the screen is crucial. Very few people like device that renders the picture blurry. Monitor the size depends on the vision of the owner. If the apartment is home to the elderly, it is worth thinking about the screen with a diagonal of more. But it is necessary to be prepared that the system price will be higher.

The sound quality is equally important. The property owner must clearly hear the voice of the visitor and vice versa. Otherwise, the meaning of the video door entry no. The possibility of opening the difference in quality does not provide. All modern devices open the door by pushing on the tube or panel.

Overview of manufacturers and models with video intercoms for apartments

First, we provide general information about some of the models, and then examine them in detail.

Make and model / Photos	The average price (as of December 2017), rub.	dignity	disadvantages
Kocom KCV-401EV	5 200	It is easy to connect, clear image	No tube, high cost
Commax CDV-43N	12 000	Large display, additional functions	High cost, it is impossible to answer without tube
Samsung SHT-3207	10 000	Connecting two locks and the second panel, change music easily connects	image quality, there is no tube in the kit (to buy separately)
Slinex SL-10IP	18 900	Built-in motion detection, support for four cameras connected by Wi-Fi, recording to removable media	Inconvenient administration, high cost
Kocom KCV-A374	7 000	Enlarged display, the connection tube and several panels	The high price is not included in the tube

Now consider the details of these models.

Kocom KCV-401EV: features of the model

Manufacturer - South Korea. The display is small, only 4 inches. The main purpose - installation in the private sector. If necessary, the connection to the intercom in the apartment building acquired interface unit. Four-wire system, which simplifies installation. It is possible to adjust the contrast and brightness of the image sent from the camera surveillance. Cons - wire from the camera to the panel can not be longer than 50 meters, the connection tube is not provided. Structure - white or pearl effect. The ratio of "price-quality" device plays the rest due to the screen size and cost. However, their fans in Russia has a lot due to the easy connection.

Another yuzhnokoreets: Commax CDV-43N

Connection to the intercom apartment building more complex, which is compensated by other benefits. The display has a diagonal of 4.3 inches, which allows the visitor to consider in detail. Panel 3.5 cm thick. Plastic robust, shock-resistant. Colors - pearl.

It is important that the device supports 2 cameras. Switching between them is simple. Bit upsetting the absence of a motion sensor in the system, but it is fixable. If desired, and their knowledge of electronics can be mounted on the camera yourself. The ratio of "price-quality" device can be put in the last place because of the impossibility to answer without the tube.

Samsung SHT-3207: Advantages and disadvantages

The manufacturer tried to model. Liquid-crystal panel, 7-inch wonder, however, the resolution (480h234 points) can be pixelation - nothing can be done about it. It is worth noting that the serious inconvenience this creates. Much more important is that the device supports as a conversation "with the panel" and the connection tube. Changing the melody but not the main thing, but adds comfort to the user. It is important that there is the option with two keyless entry. This will allow to open the gate and entrance Door with one panel.

The tube will have to buy separately, bundled it is not. Connecting is simple, cope with it any handyman. In today's rating boldly put the model in the first place, in spite of the lack of clear picture.

Slinex SL-10IP: the most expensive model in our ranking

The model can be called a system of four cameras transmit information to the monitor 10 diagonal inches. Smart terminal stores the information on the memory card. The picture on the screen is split into 4 cameras, but if you want any of these increases on the full screen.

By setting the required parameters, we get notification from the motion of the system in one or more areas through Android or Wi-Fi network application. Along with the phone or computer picture is displayed on the monitor. Image quality is excellent. This device could give the first place, but summed up the cost. But deserved second video intercom secured.

Kocom KCV-A374 - hard middling

7 inch display with sharp resolution - is what we need. Cost - at an average level, if you buy only one panel. of the four control points of the system can make a dent in the family budget. Five polyphonic ring tones add model points in the ranking, in comparison with the "brothers" in last place.

Disadvantage - handset is not supplied, but the possibility of connecting it can not but rejoice. The manufacturer recommends the purchase of KDP-602G, but the owner can opt for something cheaper. The main thing that the tube plug socket coincided with video intercom. A well-deserved third place ranking in the ratio "price-quality."

The nuances of connecting AV devices to the intercom entrance

Prior to the acquisition and installation of equipment necessary to understand what type of intercom system installed in the stairwell - coordinate or digital. This is determined visually. If doorphone is 2 or 4 wires - digital, a thick plume - coordinate.

Wiring diagram for video door intercom to coordinate complicated, but works the stability of the system.

How to connect a video intercom to the pointing device

To do this, we perform five actions.

Illustration	action taken
	We find the switch. It is located on the first floor in a switchboard or in a box with the inside of the intercom in the box on the access door. Marking below: numbers with the letter «D» - dozens, «E» - unit. It allows you to find the terminals are responsible for your apartment. These by pairing module (described later) connect the 2 wires that are responsible for the sound and the castle - the red (+) to the tens, the black (-) to the units. Thereafter, video intercom is working on receiving the alarm and opening the door of the castle entrance.
	Installation is to be made so. 4 wires go to the home device, 2 - the switch. We see that there were 2 socket. These will connect the camcorder ...
	... which is installed on the street in a convenient location out of the reach of vandals, but with a good view facing the visitor the door. Kind of out of it will be like that.
	Hide wires and interface module in the switchboard. It is better to carry out an installation on your floor, to access in the event of force majeure.
	We can only set video phone in the apartment, and start using it.

Connecting to a digital intercom: what is the difference

Illustration	action taken
	In this case, better to use the call button with the video camera, which comes complete with hardware. However, no restrictions in connection dome (as in the previous case) no.
	Connected interface module. Installation diagram of the same, but less work. In this case, the intercom comes only two wires. Choose your apartment from many on the switch is not necessary, but the need to find a junction box. Usually it is in the same board at the entrance.

Other actions do not differ from the previous mounting method. Surely it was clear that the question of how to connect video intercom, simple.

How to choose the interface module

This question should be concerned handyman less than others. The main thing - to understand which of the intercoms installed on the entrance door. After reporting this data sales consultants can be sure that the optional interface module, which is needed.

Install the adapter can be in your own apartment, or in a cabinet. The first option is preferable. Calmer, when the equipment under the protection from vandals or juvenile hooligans. The equipment is better positioned near the front door. It does not matter, but it is more convenient and efficient. With this arrangement, there is no need to stretch the wire around the apartment.

Helpful information! Near panel mounted socket. Produced models that run on batteries, but they are expensive and not practical - the batteries sit down and need recharging. The main part of the devices included in the network.

How to set up video intercom to the apartment

It's not hard. The algorithm incrementally painted in the technical documentation for the device. The complexity of configuring a complex and expensive equipment, but they are not great. For devices with the support of «Android» from the website download the application, which is installed on the phone. After pairing with your smartphone hardware is operating normally.

Devices with Wi-Fi also require access to the network the Internet on the manufacturer's website. Select the option, enter the IP and the required data (each manufacturer they own). By e-mail comes username, password and link to cloud storage. There you can see the image from the camera in real time. On this page are stored and the recording of the previous days. It is convenient and allows you to not clog the memory of removable media.

Where can I buy inexpensive video intercom

Such equipment is offered at many online resources cheaper than in stores for home appliances. Consider the average price of Russian in the different models:

Make and model	Photo	Dimensions, mm	type of connection	Screen inches	Price (as of December 2017), rub.
Slinex MS-04		119h188h22	wireless	4	4 000
Rubetek RK-3430		78h130h30	wireless	no	10 000
Hikvision DS-KH6310		195h132h17	wired	7	10 500
Slinex SM-04M Silver		118h169h20	wired	4	5 500
Hikvision DS-KH8300-T		217h142h26	wireless	7	13 800

Summarize

Video intercom is convenient and in the private sector, and in an apartment building - it is beyond doubt. But much depends on the correct selection and installation. Remember that properly connecting the equipment to the driveway intercom, you run the risk of short circuits. In this case, use the intercom system can not the whole staircase. Therefore, if there is no confidence in his actions, it is better to entrust this work to specialists.

Hopefully, today's article has been helpful to the reader. Questions on the subject, if they occur, can be set in the discussions. Our team will be happy to answer them. And finally, a short video on the topic today: