Video Door Phone

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In these less secure times of increased crime rate and alienated neighborhoods, we can’t be too careful in keeping our homes safe. One of the ways to do this is to install a video door phone. Also known as a video door intercom, this high-tech gadget allows you to see and talk to anyone who is at your door even before you let them in. It also enables you to monitor what is going on outside your home anytime, making it a very practical security system for your home.

There are a lot of products to choose from with a wide range of features. The outdoor unit may come with an adjustable angle camera. Some video door phones even have built-in infrared LEDs for night vision. There are also products that offer multi-CCTV cameras for added security monitoring.

The better outdoor units are weather proof that can handle extreme humidity and temperature, as well as moisture and oxidation. Some products also claim to be vandal-proof.

 Wisecomm VDP1300 Black and White Video Door Phone
 
Indoor units have a selection of black and white or full color screens. The bigger the screen, the better. Some products boast of having LCD screens with a TFT or thin-film transistor technology for clearer image quality. Indoor units may be mounted or placed on the desktop with handset and hands-free options. Some video door phones also have multiple indoor units for added convenience. Another cool feature is a portable wireless video monitor with a powerful transmitter that you can bring with you around your house. Others even have A/V functions which allow you to link the outdoor camera to any screen in the house. Indoor units have standard talking, monitoring, listening and door release functions. Some products have no door-releasing functions but can be connected to existing electronic door systems.

Another feature that can be very useful is the ability to do manual recording, visitor recording, motion detection recording or even sensor recording. There are also options that have the ability to take pictures. The feature which enables the home-owner to make an emergency call for help and call the guard station can also be very helpful in emergency situations. 

Easy installation is also a feature worth considering, with the best ones using wireless transmission for both audio and video signals. Energy efficiency is also another consideration.

The video door phone is one surveillance security system that can make homeowners feel much safer. Of course, its use is not limited to the home. It is also a good security system for the office or any other place you find a need for one.