12 best intercoms and video intercoms

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

When choosing an intercom or video intercom, it is worth first of all to determine the intended use – whether it will be used only as a means of communication and security, or will it be included in the home security system. The functionality of the device depends on this.

What to look for when choosing an intercom or video intercom

When choosing an intercom, you should pay attention to the following characteristics of the device:

1. Connection type – wired or wireless. The first option is better suited for installation in apartments. It eliminates the need to drill cable ducts in the walls – just install two modules, a receiver and a transmitter. But their range is limited. For private houses, it is better to use wired intercoms, which provide a stable connection between the indoor and outdoor modules, regardless of the weather;
2. Communication type – voice or video intercom. The first option provides the most basic protection against unauthorized entry. The second is more reliable: you can not only hear but also see the visitor. This is necessary if couriers, delivery companies and similar specialists often call your home or office;
3. The presence of the GSM module. Allows you to track visitors, even if the owners are not at home (or in the office). In some cases, it may well be useful;
4. Availability of recording and motion detector. These two functions turn the intercom into a complete security system. Allows you to track visitors, even if the owner is not at home – and carefully consider their intentions;
5. Type – private or multi-apartment. The first is designed to protect one home. The second is for organizing access control in an apartment building.

It is worth considering that multi-apartment intercoms are usually installed by representatives of management companies or other organizations that monitor the condition of the house.

Intercom or video intercom of which company to choose

Among the manufacturers of intercoms and video intercoms are:

1. Commax. Produce budget intercoms;
2. Falcon Eye. The manufacturer of security systems for private houses, which also produces other equipment, including video intercoms;
3. Kenwei. Produces a variety of electronics. Intercoms are not the main product, but there are such devices in the line;
4. Kocom. Security systems manufacturer with intercom functionality;
5. Slinex. Produces intercoms that are easy to install and use for private houses;
6. Tantos. A manufacturer of intercoms, which, thanks to their extended functionality, can be 'scaled up' to an almost complete security system;
7. Tantos. Manufacturer of security systems with remote control functions.
8. Vizit. One of the largest manufacturers of intercoms. Based in the Russian Federation. It mainly produces multi-apartment intercoms combined with a door opening or locking system. But devices for private houses are also available;

Quite a lot of companies are engaged in the production of intercoms and video intercoms. Therefore, it is worth choosing a device not only for pricing and functionality, but also for consumer reviews.

nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best video intercoms	1	Falcon Eye FE-74R	8 290 RUB.
	2	Falcon Eye FE-70I	10 490 RUB.
	3	Tantos NEO Slim	11 532 RUB
	4	Kocom KVR-A510	23 900 RUB.
	5	Kenwei KW-E705FC	6713 RUB.
The best intercom for the office	1	Falcon Eye FE-71TM	7 590 RUB.
Best Classic Intercom	1	Vizit BVD-SM101R	3050 RUB.
Best Wireless Video Intercoms	1	Falcon Eye FE-35WI	11 390 RUB.
	2	Slinex RD-30	11 360 RUB.
Best inexpensive video intercom	1	Commax CDV-35A	4310 RUB.
The best intercom for a private house	1	Slinex SL-10IP	18 300 RUB.
The best intercom with call forwarding	1	Tantos Neo GSM	RUB 15,990

Rating of the best video intercoms

Falcon Eye FE-74R

Rating: 4.9

Wired video intercom with 7-inch display and advanced functionality. Supports three asynchronous coaxial and standard 4-pin bus connections. Control is carried out by touch buttons on the front panel. Equipped with a recorder function, it can record video in manual or automatic mode. There is no built-in storage, but there is a microSD card slot.

The intercom is not equipped with a separate handset. The speaker and microphone are located in the very body of the device. Wall mount, power supply from 13.5 V, adapter included. You can also use the complete remote control for setting.

Advantages

• Easy to set up;
• Registrar mode;
• Compatible with most outdoor panels;

disadvantages

• No built-in memory;
• The door station may not be included in the package, check before purchasing.

Falcon Eye FE-70I

Rating: 4.8

Multifunctional video intercom monitor with support for 6 communication channels – 2 for outdoor panels and 4 for video cameras. External modules are connected via a standard 4-pin bus. Supports photo and video recording, including in motion detection mode. Data is stored on a microSD card (sold separately).

Simple and intuitive user interface allows you to work with the device without prior training. The main advantage of the video intercom is compatibility with addressable intercoms, including multi-apartment ones. It is compatible with Vizit interfaces – intercoms used in urban homes.

Advantages

• Vizit compatible;
• Registrar mode;
• Compatible with most outdoor panels;

disadvantages

• No built-in memory;
• There is no outdoor panel included.

Tantos NEO Slim

Rating: 4.8

Large 7 '' touch screen video intercom monitor. Compatible with a huge number of outdoor panels from Russian manufacturers. The bus is standard, 4-pin. You can connect 4 external devices to the monitor – two outdoor panels and two video cameras.

The device can be connected to the TS-NC05 relay, which is used to open doors and gates. The device can record photos and save them on a microSD card, and also works in motion detection mode. An answering machine function is also present.

Advantages

• Compact, attractive design;
• Compatible with TS-NC05 relay;
• Compatible with most outdoor panels;

disadvantages

• Lack of a calling panel included;
• The device is only compatible with Tantos entrance intercoms.

Kocom KVR-A510

Rating: 4.7

Large, multifunctional 10 '' video intercom monitor with desktop or wall mounting. Equipped with 9 inputs – 4 for connecting outdoor panels, 4 for connecting video cameras, 1 for connecting a motion sensor. The main feature of the device is the ability to connect to the Internet for remote monitoring or event notification.

The video intercom has a built-in DVR mode. You can enable recording manually, automatically by motion detection, or remotely via the Internet.

Advantages

• Synchronous communication with video cameras;
• Registrar mode;
• Internet control;

disadvantages

• A 10-inch screen may seem too big;
• CMS setup may be required;
• Package includes only monitor;

Kenwei KW-E705FC

Rating: 4.6

7 inch video intercom monitor with handset. Supports connection of four external devices – two outdoor panels and two video cameras. You can connect three more additional screens to the monitor and set up address calls to them.

The main advantage of the monitor is scalability. By connecting additional modules to it, you can significantly expand the functionality of the device. For example, thanks to a device for Internet access, the monitor will be able to communicate with the network. A splitter will increase the number of connected outdoor panels.

Advantages

• Scalability;
• Setting up work scenarios;
• Possibility of internal address calls between monitors;
• Registrar mode;

disadvantages

• Limited out of the box functionality;
• There is no outdoor panel included.

The best intercom for the office

Falcon Eye FE-71TM

Rating: 4.9

Office video intercom with 7-inch touch screen and handset for voice communication. Equipped with four inputs – 2 for the door station and 2 more for video cameras. The registrar mode is also available, the recording of photos and videos is performed on the installed microSD memory card. A motion detector is also available.

The main advantage of the video intercom is the broadest compatibility with outdoor panels from various manufacturers. It supports standard 4-pin plug-ins as well as Vizit (Pivot) and XL (digital) dial-up address panels.

Advantages

• Compatible with almost all models of outdoor panels;
• A tube;
• Video recorder with support for synchronous recording;

disadvantages

• No internet connection;
• The outdoor panel is not included in the package;
• No phone connection;

Best Classic Intercom

Vizit BVD-SM101R

Rating: 4.9

Intercom for apartment buildings with full duplex voice support, a maximum number of subscribers of 100 nodes, memory for 600 branded RFID keys, control of electromagnetic locks with a resistance of 10 Ohm and the ability to work with a concierge console.

Since the main functional module is installed outdoors, the intercom is made in a waterproof case and remains operational in a wide temperature range. To open the door, you can use individual and common codes, a personal RFID key or a button on the intercom inside the apartment.

Advantages

• Robust, reliable, vandal-resistant housing;
• Compatible with concierge desk and electromagnetic locks;
• Memory for 100 numbers and 600 keys;

disadvantages

• Voice only;
• Difficulty in installation (using a separate switching unit).

Best Wireless Video Intercoms

Falcon Eye FE-35WI

Rating: 4.9

Wireless video intercom kit, which includes an internal monitor and an external door station.

The monitor is equipped with a 3.5-inch LCD display, mechanical control buttons, a mode of operation as a recorder (photos and videos are recorded on a MicroSD memory card) and the ability to connect up to three outdoor panels.

The outdoor panel is equipped with a 0.3-megapixel camera with a 45-degree viewing angle, infrared illumination of the sensor for better visibility in the dark, a waterproof metal case and connectors for connecting a lock. It can operate from a battery or a separate 5 V power supply. Communication with the monitor is made via radio channel.

Advantages

• Simple, ready-to-install kit;
• Registrar and motion detection modes;
• Infrared illumination of the camera sensor;

disadvantages

• No internet connection for remote control and monitoring;
• Low resolution of the camcorder.

Slinex RD-30

Rating: 4.8

Wireless video intercom kit, which includes an internal monitor and an external door station.

The internal monitor is designed as a compact handset for voice communication. Equipped with a 2.4-inch liquid crystal display. It can work as a video recorder, recording photos and videos is done on a separately installed microSD memory card in automatic or manual mode.

The external calling panel is made of plastic. The case is protected from water according to the IP57 standard (it can easily survive even a heavy rain). The camera on the outside is complemented by LED illumination in visible and infrared light for maximum visibility in the dark.

Advantages

• Simple, ready-to-install kit;
• Operating range – up to 200 meters;
• The internal monitor is designed as a handset;

disadvantages

• The external module is powered by batteries;
• No internet connection;
• The external module has no anti-vandal protection;

Best inexpensive video intercom

Commax CDV-35A

Rating: 4.7

Ultra-budget indoor video intercom monitor. Equipped with a handset for easy communication, 3.5-inch LCD display, touch-sensitive buttons for control (including opening the lock) and a wall mount. The monitor can be connected to two external outdoor panels with a standard 4-pin connection.

Advantages

• Low price;
• Ease of installation;
• Ease of use thanks to the handset;

disadvantages

• No DVR;
• The kit includes only a monitor, without a door station;
• No internet connection;

The best intercom for a private house

Slinex SL-10IP

Rating: 4.9

Multifunctional video intercom for a private house, on the basis of which you can build a full-fledged security system. You can connect up to four external devices to it – two outdoor panels (with a camera, a button and a locking mechanism) and two additional video cameras. The devices work in synchronous mode – you can view video from four sensors.

The DVR function is also present. Photos and videos are recorded on a separately installed microSD memory card.

The indoor monitor can connect to Wi-Fi. This enables remote monitoring and event viewing. There are also special mobile applications for receiving Push notifications about visitors.

Advantages

• Attractive design, glass and metal body;
• Extended functionality;
• Large 10-inch screen;

disadvantages

• Slight crop of images from connected cameras;
• There is no outdoor panel included.

The best intercom with call forwarding

Tantos Neo GSM

Rating: 4.9

An improved version of the Tantos Neo video intercom. Equipped with a 7-inch color LCD display, connectors for connecting four external devices (2 external panels, 2 cameras), DVR mode, compatible with TS-NC05 door opener relay.

The presence of the GSM module provides the possibility of forwarding. So, you can configure the video intercom in such a way that in the absence of the owner of the house, the device will automatically call the owner. In addition, the device can also be used as a telephone – as well as for making emergency calls (the first number is used as 'SOS – contact').

Advantages

• Phone functions;
• Compatible with most models of outdoor panels and door opening relays;
• Relatively low price;

disadvantages

• Compatible with a limited number of models of multi-apartment intercoms (no support for the Vizit interface, for example);
• There is no outdoor panel included.

Which intercom or video intercom to buy

When choosing an intercom or video intercom, you should be guided by the following criteria:

1. Is this an intercom for an apartment building? Only the classic version like Vizit;
2. Don't feel like bothering with cabling? Wireless models;
3. Do you need remote control? Intercoms with Wi-Fi, Ethernet or GSM;
4. Do you need to connect a large number of cameras? Intercoms with multiple connectors.
5. Other characteristics, such as a handset or a recorder, should be considered depending on your needs.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.