Are you only interested in front door security? Many of the new
wireless intercom systems give you that option or you can add any number of wireless remote stations to your master station. There are simple wired front door intercoms for as little as twenty dollars. You can buy sophisticated video door access systems for even more privacy, but you need to decide what additional features other than a doorbell and voice intercom you want for the
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.
Front Door Intercom, Home Intercom System
American Alarm Systems, Front Door Intercom, NuTone
In years gone by if you came up to someone’s front door and say a metal grill with a button you probably thought these people had a great deal of money to have a home
intercom system installed. These original systems were hard wired throughout the house and in some cases had a music system on the control box as well. NuTone was a leading maker of home intercom systems. NuTone has transformed itself into a leading maker of components for new home and replacement bathroom ventilation fans and central vacuums. They make range hoods, attic fans, door chimes, ceiling fans, ironing centers, indoor air heaters, and of course the original product – the home intercom system.
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.
Home Intercom System
Home Intercom System, NuTone