Wired intercom systems are now available for the average home owner. Not incredibly long ago, wired intercom systems belonged solely to the rich or in apartment buildings with Carlton the Doorman sending people to your front door. The cost of electronic systems has decreased significantly in recent years. However, the technology has improved along with the reliability.
A wired system is a good choice for new construction. When building a new home or business, the walls are exposed allowing for the wiring for the mechanisms to be threaded within the walls, floors, or ceilings without damage. The wires can then be hidden with sheet rock, or whatever wall board is customary in your locale. This does not mean a wired system cannot be installed in an existing location. It simple means it will not be as easy. Wires will either need to be visible or to be fished through the walls.
Intercoms come in a variety of options; one simply needs to determine one’s needs and budget and narrow the selection from there. Determine if you want a panel only at the front door, or is it necessary to be able to reach someone within the home. For example, is it preferable to reach someone in the garage, or in the kitchen? If this is the case, select a package which allows for multiple room use. Your next decision is whether audio communication is sufficient, or do you want to be able to view the person on the other end of the conversation. A savvy home owner can find a system which will even allow recordings of those at your door.
Depending upon your needs there are options which appear to be more antiquated. However that is just a perception. If you are need of an intercom in a location which is noisy, such as a factory or building site, the use of handsets which look like wall telephones is the answer. These units will eliminate a large percentage of the surrounding noise, allowing the conversation to be heard and understood.
No matter what your need, why your need it, or what your budget is, you can find wired intercom systems which will eliminate communication issues between you and the person at the door. An intercom system is an easy way to bring peace of mind to those who live alone; they no longer need to open their door to an unwanted stranger or intruder. Safety is affordable when you start with the right system.