See and speak to visitors before you open the door.
A video intercom has a door station outside (camera, speaker and call button) and an indoor station (a screen inside) or a phone app. Many can also release an electric door lock, which is why they sit in our access control range. We stock Hikvision, HiLook, Dahua, SPRO and Uniview intercoms for houses, offices and blocks of flats.
Which video intercom do I need?
Which system type?
- Villa kit: one door station and one indoor station, boxed together for a single house. Kits are available from Hikvision, HiLook, Dahua and Uniview. You can also put a system together with our intercom kit builder.
- Villa door station: one to four call buttons, with the indoor stations you choose. Suits a house or a small shared entrance.
- Modular door station: built up from modules for blocks of flats. The Hikvision KD8 range has nametag (call button), keypad, card-reader, display and hearing-aid loop modules, with mounting frames and rain shields.
- Apartment door stations with a screen or keypad, and face-recognition door stations, for larger entrances.
IP or 2-wire?
IP intercoms use a network cable (Cat5e or Cat6), which usually carries power too (PoE, Power over Ethernet). Choose IP for new cabling. 2-wire intercoms run over a single pair of wires. If a building already has an old intercom with a pair of wires to each flat, a 2-wire system can upgrade it without new cable runs. Hikvision and Dahua both offer 2-wire kits and parts.
Indoor stations
Screens here range from 4.3-inch to 10.1-inch. Some connect by Wi-Fi as well as cable, some run Android, and some have a handset. Some can also be answered from a phone app (for example HiLook models with Hik-Connect), so you can see who's at the door when you're out. Check the listing for the model you choose.
Common questions
How much does a video intercom system cost?
It depends on the number of doors and flats, and whether you choose IP or 2-wire. Hikvision prices are trade-only and show when you log in. You can apply for a trade account. For a whole system, call 01902 902251 with the number of doors and flats and we'll price it for you.
Do you install intercoms?
No. We're a supplier, not an installer. We can go through a system with you before you buy and, depending on your area, recommend a qualified trade installer.
Is a video doorbell the same thing?
A video doorbell is a simpler, single-unit option for a house. This category lists a few Dahua and Uniview doorbells. For more, see video doorbells.
For system choice, wiring and compatibility across the Hikvision range, read our Hikvision video intercom buying guide. To compare brands and system types, see our guide to choosing a video intercom in the UK.
Need help planning a system? Call us on 01902 902251, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first). Order before 2:30pm for delivery within 1–2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We don't ship to Northern Ireland.
Intercoms
See and speak to visitors before you open the door.
A video intercom has a door station outside (camera, speaker and call button) and an indoor station (a screen inside) or a phone app. Many can also release an electric door lock, which is why they sit in our access control range. We stock Hikvision, HiLook, Dahua, SPRO and Uniview intercoms for houses, offices and blocks of flats.
Which video intercom do I need?
Which system type?
- Villa kit: one door station and one indoor station, boxed together for a single house. Kits are available from Hikvision, HiLook, Dahua and Uniview. You can also put a system together with our intercom kit builder.
- Villa door station: one to four call buttons, with the indoor stations you choose. Suits a house or a small shared entrance.
- Modular door station: built up from modules for blocks of flats. The Hikvision KD8 range has nametag (call button), keypad, card-reader, display and hearing-aid loop modules, with mounting frames and rain shields.
- Apartment door stations with a screen or keypad, and face-recognition door stations, for larger entrances.
IP or 2-wire?
IP intercoms use a network cable (Cat5e or Cat6), which usually carries power too (PoE, Power over Ethernet). Choose IP for new cabling. 2-wire intercoms run over a single pair of wires. If a building already has an old intercom with a pair of wires to each flat, a 2-wire system can upgrade it without new cable runs. Hikvision and Dahua both offer 2-wire kits and parts.
Indoor stations
Screens here range from 4.3-inch to 10.1-inch. Some connect by Wi-Fi as well as cable, some run Android, and some have a handset. Some can also be answered from a phone app (for example HiLook models with Hik-Connect), so you can see who's at the door when you're out. Check the listing for the model you choose.
Common questions
How much does a video intercom system cost?
It depends on the number of doors and flats, and whether you choose IP or 2-wire. Hikvision prices are trade-only and show when you log in. You can apply for a trade account. For a whole system, call 01902 902251 with the number of doors and flats and we'll price it for you.
Do you install intercoms?
No. We're a supplier, not an installer. We can go through a system with you before you buy and, depending on your area, recommend a qualified trade installer.
Is a video doorbell the same thing?
A video doorbell is a simpler, single-unit option for a house. This category lists a few Dahua and Uniview doorbells. For more, see video doorbells.
For system choice, wiring and compatibility across the Hikvision range, read our Hikvision video intercom buying guide. To compare brands and system types, see our guide to choosing a video intercom in the UK.
Need help planning a system? Call us on 01902 902251, or collect from our Wolverhampton trade counter (please call first). Order before 2:30pm for delivery within 1–2 working days to England, Scotland and Wales. We don't ship to Northern Ireland.
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