If you’ve been using an access control system for your commercial building, then you may be familiar with video intercoms. They’re a great way to communicate with visitors without opening the door and letting them in. But if you haven’t considered adding video intercoms to your existing setup, then it’s time that you did. That’s because they have some really great features that make them ideal for apartments, large facilities, or businesses looking to incorporate remote viewing into their security systems.
A video doorbell is a smart device that allows homeowners to see, speak and interact with people outside their front doors. It works by recording high-quality footage, which can then be viewed remotely on a smartphone or tablet — even when you’re not home. By contrast, commercial video intercom systems are designed specifically for commercial applications like offices and retail stores. They might offer some similar features as residential devices such as live streaming video or two-way audio communications; however they also offer additional functionality like turnstiles or proximity cards that let employees enter after checking in from outside. Then, paired with a mobile app, allow users to remotely open up access points and grant guests and delivery partners temporary access.
You can access video intercoms from anywhere, even if you’re not at home. You can also integrate your video intercom with other systems like home security and security-monitoring systems. For example, a smart doorbell camera with a built-in microphone can alert you to someone ringing the bell or knocking on the door. Or you could use a smart lock that unlocks automatically when it senses someone standing in front of it. The possibilities are endless! Liftmasters CAPXS is the perfect example. Designed specifically for smaller multi-tenant buildings and single family homes with a gate to provide residents with peace of mind by allowing them to visually see guests and visitors before granting them access with the myQ Community app. Using the myQ Community web portal, property owners have a simple effective way to manage resident access to the building without changing out front door keys every time. The CAPXS is easy to get up and running by connecting via Ethernet or WIFI for ease of installation.
Smart video intercoms are also great for employee monitoring and remote access. If you have employees who work from home or remotely, then this is definitely something that will benefit your business. Video intercoms make communication easier between employees who aren’t physically located in one place (like a branch office). They’re also good for keeping an eye on things without being there all day long—and they would come in handy if something goes wrong while no one’s around during regular working hours!
To the extent that smart video intercom systems can do all of these things, they’re worth considering. They’re not just for security. Smart intercoms offer a way to see who’s at your door, talk to them remotely and verify whether they’re in the building or outside as well as in a restricted area. They also allow you to see if anyone is approaching your building or business—a big plus for businesses with delivery trucks, service vehicles or customers who park near their entrance.
Another great feature is the ability to restrict who users are allowed to admit into the building. You can do this by allowing specific users based on groups or zones. You can also restrict access based on time of day, days of the week, days of the month and specific months of the year. This is especially useful for offices with shared facilities such as kitchens and restrooms that may be used outside normal business hours by contractors or maintenance personnel, who should not have unrestricted access when others are working.
Video intercoms offer a number of benefits over traditional doorbells. For starters, they’re more secure and offer a lot more flexibility. You can see who’s at your door before deciding to open it; no more rushing out and finding out that someone was just delivering the mail or selling something on the other side of town. With a simple tap on the screen, you can send them away without needing to go anywhere near your front door—and with no risk of being attacked or robbed while doing so!
If security isn’t enough reason for you to try smart video intercoms, then consider how much time they’ll save as well—both yours and that of those who need access to your home (or office). Gone are the days when guest arrivals meant standing in line at someone’s front door until they returned from wherever it was that took them so long; now, guests can simply buzz up using their smartphone app and be granted access almost instantly via an encrypted connection between their device and yours. This ensures that only those whom have been invited will gain entrance—and only when it’s convenient for everyone involved!
Smart video intercoms such as Liftmasters CAPXS are like having a security guard at your front door. They’re really professional and modern looking, they’re really useful and they can help you keep your building safe and secure. They also have some features that make managing videos easier than ever before!