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IP and WiFi Video Intercoms for Gates

IP Intercoms are wired intercoms that connect together using the same network cabling used with a home or office computer networks also known as Ethernet, LAN, Cat5 or Cat6 cabling. The type of socket used is an RJ-45. Network cables can be made wireless using WiFi that is a well known, proven and reliable technology. 

Advantages of IP Intercoms 

There is more or less no limit to the number of Outdoor and Indoor stations that can be connected together with IP Intercoms.

All IP Outdoor stations can call Smartphones anywhere in the world if there is an Internet connection. Although from a practical point of view when a call button is made there isn't much point in calling more than 5 indoor stations or Smart Phones at once.

All outdoor stations can snap photos of who ever is calling or a visitor can leave a message if there is no answer. The snap shots and messages can either be recorded in an SD card on the outdoor or indoor station or on a remote FTP server.

All IP Intercoms can open a gate or door from a button on the Indoor Station or Smart phone and some from the Outdoor Gate Station if it has a built in RFID card reader. They can also open a second gate or door close to the first with an optional expansion board. 

See also: Choosing Intercoms for Gates - IP/Wifi Intercom Systems for Multi-residences or Offices 

We stock only high quality proven and reliable brands that we know work well because we have installed Intercoms for 30+ years so know a bit about them, this way you're not just buying an Intercom to install yourself you're getting all the experience of installing them too as we can help with any issues you may have along the way.

Why use IP Intercoms?

The idea of using such a thing as an IP Intercom as opposed to a normal analogue Intercom can be a little puzzling at first, why bother when the others work perfectly well?. Well the best reason that springs to mind is 'it can be wireless where needed', installing intercom cabling can sometimes be a real challenge not to mention expensive and messy, particularly with multi level brick or concrete buildings or acreage properties, so being able to go wireless where needed with a well known and proven technology such as WiFi is a real advantage and being able to extend this even further by having calls from an outside station directed to a Smart Phone anywhere in the world using the Internet is a big bonus too. 

Diagram of typical WiFi Gate Intercom Application

A typical WiFi Gate Intercom Application Diagram

Extending WiFi Coverage

If using a WiFi Intercom the normal household WiFi may extend to the gate if fairly close and there's nothing significant obstructing it but if it doesn't a device called an Outdoor WiFi Access Point can be added that has a much longer range so can give a much more reliable connection. An Outdoor Access Point can also be added to any IP Intercom to make it into a WiFi Intercom so any IP Intercom can be made wireless.

Diagram of longer range WiFi Gate Intercom Application 

A longer Range WiFi Gate Intercom Application Diagram 


Dahua Stand Alone IP and WiFi Video Gate Stations

IP Outdoor Stations can be used without an Indoor Monitor and call Smart Phones or Tablets with a App anywhere in the world if there is an Internet connection. 

Dahua WiFi Door Bell Style Gate Station A popular Door Bell styled Stand Alone IP Video Intercom Surface Mounted Outdoor Gate Station with built in WiFi and RFID card reader. Calls Smart Phones or tablets or can have a choice of indoor monitors added. Unlike similar Intercoms this one can open up to to 2 gates or doors.each $255.22 READ MOREDahua IP Tempered Glass Gate StationContemporary Stand Alone tempered glass IP Video Gate Intercom Surface Mounted Outdoor Station. Available in White or Black. Has built in RFID Card Reader. Calls Smart phones or tablets that can open up to 2 Gates or Doors.from $263.38READ MOREDahua IP Stainless Steel Gate StationElegant Stand Alone Brushed Stainless Steel IP Video Intercom Flush Mounted Outdoor Gate Station. Calls Smart Phones or Tablets and can open up to 2 Gates or Doors. from $310.89 READ MORE


Dahua IP and WiFi Video Gate Intercom Kits

Including an Outdoor Gate Station, a matching Indoor Monitor and 2 x Plug Packs. Can add extra monitors or outdoor stations as needed. 

Dahua WiFi Video Gate Intercom KitKit includes a 7" WiFi Touch Screen Monitor, WiFi Door Bell Style Outdoor Station and 2 x Power adaptors. Monitor and outdoor station can both be wired too. each $620.65 READ MOREDahua IP Tempered Glass Gate Video Intercom KitKit includes a IP 7" Touch Screen Monitor, Surface Mounted Tempered Glass IP Outdoor Gate Station and 2 x plug packs. Available in white or black. Can open up to 2 Gates or Doors.from $612.63READ MOREDahua IP Stainless Steel Video Intercom KitKit includes a 7" IP Touch Screen Monitor, Flush Mounted Brushed Stainless Steel IP Outdoor Gate Station and 2 x plug packs. Can open up to 2 Gates or Doors.each $751.54 READ MORE


Dahua IP Monitors

Dahua IP Indoor Monitors can be used with any Dahua IP outdoor station. A maximum of 5 monitors can be called from 1 outdoor station. 2 or more outdoor stations can call the same monitors.

Dahua IP 7" Indoor Touch Screen MonitorA White IP 7" Touch Screen Monitor that can be added to any Dahua IP or Wifi Outdoor Station even if already has one or more monitors. Can be used to monitor IP Cameras. Supports PoE.from $320.24 READ MOREDahua IP 7" Indoor Touch Screen MonitorA silver black or white IP 7" Monitor that can be added to any Dahua IP or WiFi Outdoor Station even if it already has one or more monitors. Can be used to monitor IP Cameras. Supports PoE.from $344.55READ MOREDahua WiFi 7" Indoor Touch Screen MonitorA WiFi 7" Touch Screen Stand Alone Intercom Monitor that can be added to any Dahua IP or WiFi outdoor station even if it already has one or more monitors. Can also be used to monitor IP Cameras. Supports PoE.from $375.95 READ MOREDahua IP 7" Indoor Touch Screen MonitorA white or black IP 7" Touch Screen Stand Alone Intercom Monitor that can be added to any Dahua IP or Wifi Outdoor Station even if it already has one or more monitors. Can be used to monitor IP Cameras. Supports PoEfrom $395.66READ MORE


Accessories 

Dahua Gate Expansion ModuleExpands the Dahua range of IP and Wifi Intercoms so they can open a second gate or door. Includes inputs for a second press to exit button and gate open indicator.each $66.13 READ MORE12VDC 1 Amp plug packFull switch mode regulation for stable 12VDC power supply for Intercoms, electric locks requiring 12VDCeach $18.07 READ MORE


Networking

For providing power over Ethernet, adding WiFi to IP intercoms that don't have it built in, boast WiFi for those that do and providing different power and lock connection options. 

8 Port SwitchFor adding 8 more Ethernet Ports to a Router, Access Point or other Network Deviceeach $32.92 READ MOREDahua 6 Port PoE SwitchSwitch for connecting 6 Dahua Indoor Monitors or PoE ready Outdoor Stations to a Network. Saves having to use a plug pack for each.each $67.30 READ MORE2.4Ghz Outdoor WiFi Access PointFor converting a wired IP Intercom or Camera into WiFi or extend the range of a WiFi device up to 5km. Weather proof with built in 9DB directional antenna, adjustable power amplifier, PoE and ethernet port. 12VDC.each $107.25 READ MORE5Ghz Outdoor 300Mbps WiFi Access PointUsed as a pair to create a WiFi Link for Outdoor IP Intercoms, Cameras or Networks between buildings up to 15km in open air. Weather proof with a built in 13db directional antenna, adjustable power amplifier, PoE, Ethernet port. 12VDC.from $146.85 READ MORE



Larger Scale WiFi/IP Intercom systems

There's really no limit to how far an IP Intercom system can be extended and customised to work with one or more gates or doors shared by many residences or offices over a wide area so are ideal for Gated Communities, Office Blocks, Industrial estates or Retirement Villages. Each resident or office may have more than one indoor monitor that can be called from one or more Outdoor Gate Station(s) and may have an Outdoor Station on their own front gate or door too. Indoor monitors may also selectively call other monitors with in a residence or between residences including video (a monitor with a built in camera is required for video). Two Outdoor WiFi Access Points can be used to create independent WiFi Links between the gate and buildings. These WiFi Access Points would normally be 5Gz so they don't have interference from the many WiFi hot spots that are normally present if the residences or offices are close to each other. They also need to have a clear line of sight with nothing between them so would go on poles. 

It is best to connect all indoor monitors with network cables to the WiFi Access Point on the roof of the building and a additional internal Access Points for Smart Phone/tablet connection for each residence. The intercom system should have it's own network separate from each residences own networks and the Intercom network should have a common Internet connection for all residences used for the Intercom and any Video Surveillance system only.  The Indoor Monitors can be connected with WiFi to an Indoor 2.4Ghz WiFi Access Point although if there are a lot of other WiFi hot spots close by this may cause connection issues. This is most likely with apartment buildings where there are many residences close together. 

Integrated with Video Surveillance 

Video surveillance cameras can be integrated with an IP Intercom system so any Indoor Monitor can be a camera monitoring station too so it can view any camera ideal for checking the kids at the pool etc...

READ MORE about Integrating WiFi/IP Cameras into a larger scale WiFi/IP Video Intercom System 

Integrated with Access Control 

Outdoor Gate or Door Stations may have a digital keypad with a PIN for each resident, RFID card reader or finger print reader for residents to gain access. A PC can be remotely connected over a network to manage the system including adding or deleting PINs, RFID cards or finger prints, access logs of who and when someone has entered the property in case something happens, access recorded video from cameras and keep video permanently if needed. 

Remote Access 

If the system is connected to the Internet all of the above can be done remotely from anywhere in the world where there is an Internet connection using a Smart Phone, Tablet, Laptop or PC. The systems Internet connection is separate from the each or the residents Internet.

 

ip wireless large scale layout

An example of how an IP Intercom and IP Camera system can be integrated in a Gated Community 

We have other Indoor and Outdoor Stations Available not listed on this page. Please feel free to contact us for any assistance with IP Intercom or Camera Systems for Gated Communities, office buildings, retirement villages or Industrial Estates of any size.