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| Audio Entry Intercom |
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| This is commonly used where voice recognition is all that is needed. A person will press a button like a door bell to alert the owner and then the owner will ask the person to identify themselves and then proceed to let them in. on a keypad that alerts the owner corresponds to the apartment that they are trying to reach. |
| Video Intercom |
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| The video intercom system is the next step after audio-only intercoms. A video intercom allows a resident to gain a more positive identification of the person attempting to gain entry, which results in better security. Most of these systems stream live video, which is also accompanied by an audio feed. Though video intercoms were once too expensive for the average homeowner, demand for their secure method of identification helped make them more accessible and less expensive. |
| Emergency Intercom |
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| The emergency intercom is a system that is present on many monitored home security systems. Its features may vary depending on the specific system, though most of these intercoms offer direct connection to emergency systems. They are particularly useful because they allow the resident of a home to converse with the central monitoring station without using the phone. These emergency intercoms are also commonly used on “panic button” pendants, which are sometimes used by elderly people living alone. |
| So, Do I Need An Intercom? |
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| Like many other security products, choosing to install an intercom is all a matter of preference. Do you want to have video confirmation of the identity of anyone attempting to enter your property? Would you like a security system that offers one-touch access to the monitoring station and emergency services? |