Westinghouse Company is an authority in local network connectivity. The company is one of the few international companies, and it has pioneered several innovations in the intercom systems. Clarity of voice is a major challenge to intercom connections. Westinghouse intercom systems have adapted the use of modern day telecommunication materials such as semi conductors that allow greater flow of data due to reduced resistance.

With this benefit of clarity and efficiency of Westinghouse intercom systems, the products have emerged as most popular in inter-house and home security use. Using the Westinghouse intercom one can be able to communicate to the children in their room over the night just to be sure that they are fine. The speaker system can also be used to monitor activities in the home, especially where the house has many rooms. The intercom systems have also been linked to the FM radio system so that with one network, a radio or musical player can be shared by several rooms in a house.

Home security has benefited from innovation of Westinghouse intercom products by incorporating remote handling facilities. The system permits a long range of up to one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of inter-connectivity. Westinghouse intercom system also allows for multiple channels thereby enabling different levels of security settings. The new range of the wireless products has truly brought in efficiency. Modeled as walkie-talkie, the wireless intercom systems allow a network of people to communicate even while away from a common space.

The Westinghouse intercom systems have all the qualities of an ideal home security companion. The wireless connection and ability to modulate frequencies with multiple channels is ideal for door intercom. The product has provided communication between home owners and guests at the gate thereby providing systems of vetting guests. Multiple yet parallel systems permit different levels of security and monitoring of various entries.

In addition, the systems are user friendly. They do not demand a highly skilled labor during installation. It is also affordable, with the total buying and installation costs ranging from $45 to $80. The Westinghouse intercom systems are ideal for any average home and very effective. Doubtlessly, it is a worthwhile investment!

The Trigon Access Control 1000 is loaded with features that make it relevant to the most current information technology needs and therefore user friendly. It is compliant to the US postal lock compliant, and includes other innovations that allow multi-resident doorman service without additional telephone company tolls. It has an automated switch control that allows uninterrupted service for user with options for special programming to limit entry.

The company manufacturing Trigon intercom systems has a wealth of experience spanning more than 25 years. The company has perfected the intercom gadgets to enhance efficiency. The system can be powered by either AC or DC 12 volts therefore allowing use of renewable energy such as solar chargers. The power system is enhanced by the 5 amp form ‘C’ dry contact relay. The ability to use renewable energy makes the systems attractive to green energy proponents.

The Trigon intercom systems also have options for expansion. The expansion capacity allow for up to twelve digit telephone number and directory code with an entry for each resident. Each of the residents can be allocated a pre-programmed identification and allows for a remote recognition of a user at a touch-tone of one of the telephones. Other additions include options for video door intercom, and a wireless system that incorporates GIS technology for tracking services.

With such high tech features with options for customizing the product to the needs of the user, Trigon intercom systems are a leader in home and workplace security. They have found use in high security companies that have to limit access. The programmed access, including ability to use fingerprints, allows for privileged access to users. The intercom system allows real-time security monitoring of all activities in the premises.

The cost for purchase and installation of the Trigan intercom systems are determined by the level of security and automation required. An average performance system would cost between $1000 and $3000. This can go as high as several thousands of dollars, as it is all about meeting the needs of the user.

NuTone, one of the companies that have been in the front door intercom business the longest, offers a full color video front door, recess mounted speaker and video camera for the ultimate in security for just under two hundred dollars ($199.99).  With this system you can see clearly who is at your front door without opening it to a stranger.  It comes with a brushed metal finish that will blend well with any style home.  The automatic lighting gives you clear video in any kind of weather conditions or time of day.  The unit comes with standard Ethernet Cat-5 connections to easily wire into an existing home or new construction.  This unit can be mounted at the height of your choice as the wide angle lens allows multiple mounting heights while delivering an excellent video feed.

It has a built in door chime, and integrated speaker allowing you and the visitor to converse clearly without opening the door.  Bright illuminating LEDs allow for easy viewing at night and there is an adjustable viewing angle to see the vast majority of your front porch from the camera placement.  There is a two year manufacturer’s warranty on the product from NuTone.  This unit requires another unit for the inside of your door way to complete the system.

American Alarm Systems offers a similar functioning model for the same price, but it includes both the camera and the receiver so you do not have anything else to buy.  It is an infrared security camera, intercom system and a seven inch TFT color screen for the inside of your house.  The system can be expanded to include a second monitor and up to eight remote stations.  The door chime has eight chord melodies, an alarm and an electronic door unlock.  The camera comes in a fully waterproof, oxidation proof aluminum casing and offers hands free two way communication.  The alarm is extra protection to scare away unwanted visitors.

Appearance was another factor in keeping home intercom systems from becoming commonplace.  Home intercom systems with a radio and voice function many times were rather large and the décor of the day was a wood grain face plate.  How many people wanted a twelve by nine (12”x9”) box on their wall?  Each station was usually brown or almond so if your home was mostly white or neutral they would really stand out.  Wires over time would become corroded or the insulation would dry rot and short out and it was very difficult to repair them.

Since wireless technology has come way down in price makers of home intercom systems have been integrating wireless capabilities since the late 1990s.  Even the master station can be wireless.  Most home intercom systems have a one thousand (1000) foot radius from the master unit and you can purchase a mobile station if you want to go outside in addition to the standard wireless wall stations and speakers.  If you are going wireless you will need a power source and most systems take standard alkaline AA batteries.  Some manufacturers use CR123 and other photo style batteries.  Keep this in mind when purchasing a new system as the need to change batteries can create a significant cost if not using AA batteries.

You can purchase simple wall mount wireless home intercom systems from a variety of stores online for as little as one hundred dollars.  I found several systems with a master station and two remote stations for under two hundred dollars ($179.99).

The premise behind intercom systems was to take the system you saw in movies at gated mansions and bring it to the normal home owner who wanted a bit more security and privacy.  The home intercom system allows the home owner to question who is outside his door without having to put an unsightly peep hole for viewing the front porch.

Most intercom systems incorporate music, monitoring and communication capabilities into one package for the home or business.  Whether you want to monitor the baby’s room, communicate with someone in another part of the house or just listen to music in any room NuTone has a home intercom system that will work for you.  Gone are the boxy wood tone wall mounted grills of days gone by.  Styling is modern and subtle with recessed speakers and new updated covers.  If you are having a new home built NuTone has all of the rough in boxes necessary for any wall mount control box or intercom station that you need for your home.  All of the intercom boxes are wireless now so you can install a new home intercom system in existing homes easily as well.

An intercom system will give you the ability to answer the door no matter where you are in the home with the security of knowing that the person at your front door does not know where you are at the time he rings the door bell.  You or anyone in the family can monitor any room in the house.  This is especially helpful when the baby is napping and you are doing things around the house.  Standard baby monitors only have one station that you have to take with you as you mover around.