Front Door Intercom
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.